Bawdy music echoed through the tavern, women threaded through the men to deiliver drinks. It was bound to attract a few pirates.

He watched as several men sat around a table, quietly whispering. Slowly he moved closer trying to hear their conversation.

"Hey You!" One of the men noticed him coming a little to close. "Servant boy! Get me and me men some whiskey!"

The Servant boy rolled his eyes and did just that. Upon returning he found the men still talking with each other.

"Here's yer drinks. What are ye talkin' 'bout?" He tried to ask.

"Sit down lad." The same greasy haired man from before ordered. "Have ye ever heard the tale of Captain Phantom?"

"I have not sir." If his friend were hear she'd be laughing at the irony.

Another man grinned, showing slowly rotting teeth. His nose slightly wrinkled in disgust. "They say he is the most deadly pirate who ever sailed the seven seas."

"He holds most of the world's power they say. It's almost impossible to catch him too. Not even Lord Fenton and his mistress can catch them." The guy from before continued.

"They say he eats people's souls."

"And uses their bones as masts!"

"The hearts he gives to his lover."

"The eyes to his children as toys…"

All of the six men around the table began talking over each other. No one noticed as their one man audience left. He walked slowly to the bar table and smiled at the bar maid behind it.

"I just heard the most interesting story about Captain Phantom."

The bar maiden turned around, violet eyes meeting blue. "I heard it from here. Those idiots are really loud. Scared half the guests away."

"Do you want a man's heart my love?"

"No, I much prefer their eyes."

The smiled then laughed.

"I love the stupidity of people. Who do you think spread those rumors, my parents perhaps?" He asked, eyes twinkling.

"Most certainly."

A/N Continue or throw out the window?

I've never seen the pirate AU beforeso I thought I would try it…"