The oceans waves lapped gently onto the sandy beach, crashing softly against the golden sand and sending sparkling sprays of sea foam into the air. The faint sound of seagulls squawking was being carried in the gentle breeze. There were barely any clouds in the sky, the air was warm and slightly humid, the sun shining down brightly over the island and making the sand and ocean sparkle as it reflected the light.
A small wooden boat was floating besides a small old dock, tied to a post by a worn looking rope, it gently rocked with the waves. The boat had a few crates aboard, and a pillow and blanket tucked neatly under one of the benches, alongside two rowing oars. Its sail was a simple white colour, blowing lightly with the wind.
Standing on the docks, were a woman and a boy in his late teens. The woman had her dark blonde hair tied up in a messy bun, her clothes consisted of a long brown skirt and a simple white shirt, tucked into the waistband of her skirt. Her skin was tanner and she had a few wrinkles across her forehead. Her eyes dark brown eyes were looking softly at the young man, they were glistening with unshed tears. A small sad yet proud smile graced her features. The mans skin was notably paler than that of the woman's, but his eyes were the same shade of dark brown, but his were filled with excitement and eagerness. He had messy sandy blonde hair that swept over his face and spiked slightly, and he wore dark jeans, a black leather jacket which sleeves were rolled up to his elbows and a light grey shirt. His dark boots tapped impatiently on the wood of the docks. A bag was slung over his shoulder.
The woman opened her mouth and spoke, her voice soft and soothing. "Colt, are you really ready? Do you have everything you need, water, food, clean clothes, a map and-"
Colt cut her rambling off, an amused smile on his face. "Ma, I've got everything, I promise." He ran a hand through his hair, messing it up even more. "Don't worry.."
Colt's mother let out a sigh, her arms reaching out and wrapping tightly around her son. "How can I not worry, my little boys going off to sea."
He let out a embarrassed laugh."Ma, I'm not a little boy anymore! I'll be fine." Though he didn't try to escape her hug, he simply stood still.
"Emrik Colt, you'll always be my little boy, nothing will change that." She sighed, hugging her son to her tightly. "I'm going to miss you so much." She ruffled his hair.
Colt blushed at the use of his full name, his arms wrapping around the older woman to finally return the hug. "I'll miss you too, I really will." He shut his eyes, just enjoying the hug while it lasted.. Good thing none of the other islanders had come to see him off, he'd be mortified if any of the girls saw him getting sappy with his mother. He pulled back, noticing the tears in his mothers eyes, his previous thoughts vanishing."Ah Ma, I'll be alright, I'll try and send a letter when I get to the next island. And I'll send you a signed copy of my wanted poster!" he joked, looking smug.
His mother gasped, laughter in her eyes."A wanted poster? That's not a good thing."
He laughed."But I'm going to be a pirate! So I'm bound to get one eventually.. So I'll try and get a cool one~" He grinned. "Try meaning will."
Smiling , his mother finally let go, stepping back. "Best get going then.."
Colt grinned, he turned and rushed over to the boat, throwing his bag inside, it landing on the boats floor with a thump, he untied the rope and hopped aboard. As his boat began to drift away with the waves, he turned back to grin at his mother, he lifted his hand and waved."Bye Ma! Look out for me in the news! He laughed, smirking confidently.
As his boat drifted out into sea, his mother lifted her hand to wave in farewell, looking sadly yet proudly as her son vanished over across the waves, just like his father, Colt's blood yearned for adventures and to see the world...
As Colt's peaceful island vanished, he turned around to watch the new horizons, a smirk on his face. The world better watch out, Colt knew he was going to cause so much trouble on his travels, he could feel it!