It's been years since I remembered the past. I tried to forget but there's this haunting memory of what could have been. I wish I would have accepted Silver's offer. Instead I spent the next four years at the interstellar Academy. I graduated as a fleet Captain. I was the youngest to graduate and become a fleet captain ever at the academy. I have given up my delinquent ways and honestly I feel empty. Now I'm traveling the stars, capturing and arresting criminals of every kind of species imaginable from a galax to a Fileen.
Besides that I haven't given up on my mother. Not like my dad did. I still wish that I could have done more for my mother, to help her get through the pain and the hurt of that terrible day. The day my father left on a pirate's ship. I try hard to make her proud. That's why I went to find Treasure Planet, to help my mother rebuild the Benbow Inn. That's why instead of running I sucked it up and became a captain. I hired people at the Inn so my mother could relax.
Also, Captain Amelia and Dilbert have been working on fixing up the Legacy. I know what you're thinking. What happened to it? Well not only was it nearly destroyed the first time Dilbert steered it. He nearly did it a second time. I haven't seen them in a while but I hope to soon. Their kids are doing well. Alexander is starting to crawl and the others are constantly pouncing on him. I feel for the little guy. But then again I've never had three little sisters.
I just arrived at the Benbow Inn. I told my mother I'd come to visit her when I was on leave. I walk in the Inn and right away I see my mother. A radiant smile lights up her face with an expression of pure joy as she realizes it's me. I walk up to her and she wraps her arms around me so tight I feel like I can't breath.
"Oh, Jim," she said as she continued to keep me close. She hugs me tight. I realize it's because I haven't seen her in over a year.
"Mother, I'm sorry it's been so long. I would have called but the last mission we were on was a bit of a rough one," she finally let go of me and looked at me as if she was about to go into tears.
"Jim Pleiades Hawkins…" I look at my mother in confusion. Her voice sounded sad and fear full, her eyes looked in love.
"I am very proud of you… but I don't know how I feel about you risking your life for months on end. I don't think it is safe anymore, Jim," My mother looked to the floor trying to hide her tears from my sight.
"Mom…" I paused for a second as I lifted my mother's face, wiping away the single tear that is falling down her cheek. "Listen, I know you want the best for me. And I know that this is dangerous to do. I knew that when I signed up. I love you. I hope you can understand mother. This was my decision and if anything happens it's not your fault. I promised to make you proud, mom. And that is exactly what I'm going to do," my mother shook her head and listened to every word. I could feel her calmer but yet that sense of doubt still lingered through her gaze.
After Dinner, I said good night to my mother. Kissed her on the forehead and headed to my old room. I make my way up the stairs quietly to keep from disturbing the guests. I stop before my old door that leads to my past. I felt such uncertainty as I slowly began to turn the door knob. I haven't been in this room since I left for the Academy. I heard the door creak as it opened. The glow of light from the hallway filled into the room. I take a step in and turn on the lights.
I sighed as I look around the room at all the stuff from my teenage years was around me. I sat down on the bed and as I did I felt something underneath the covers. I stand up and begin to pull back the bed spread and as I did I saw my Treasure Planet book. It looked as though my mother hadn't touched it since I left. I picked it up and sat down on my bed. I opened it very slowly and as I did the story began to fling to life as it once use to when I was little. I listened and watched as the book told of Flynn. I sat there for an hour listening and as the book ended on the tale of where Flynn hid his treasure, I closed the book.
My mind started to drift back to the time I spent with Silver and the search for treasure planet as I stood up and walked towards the window. I smiled and then reached to unlock the window. The thoughts came so quickly as though as if they were something I had done only moments ago. As my thoughts began to slow, I realized I was now on top of the Benbow Inn roof. I looked out towards the night sky and could swear I saw silvers face in the clouds. I wish I could go back and take his offer. I wish I could be free. But then the thought occurred to me… Why would I leave my mother just like that basterd of a man did? It's because of him I can't be who I want to be…
After a few hours I go back into my room. I look at the digital clock. I take of my jacket and set it on the back of a chair. I walk over towards the bed and began to pull off my under shirt. I throw it to the bottom of my bed and get under the sheets. I lay my head down looking up towards the ceiling. I close my eyes and begin to drift off into sleep.
The next morning I awake to the sunlight that pours on my face through my window. I stand up and get dressed. I begin to make my way down the stairs. I could only stay for a day and I hadn't told my mother yet. So I walk into the kitchen and find my mother cooking. I walk behind her and gently touch her shoulder.
"Good morning," she turns her head and gives me a smile.
"Good morning, Jim. Breakfast is almost ready," I look at what she was cooking. It was my favorite. Bacon, eggs and grits. It's been so long since I actually had real old fashioned homemade meal. I put some silverware and plates on the table and sit down. My mom comes over and pours some warm grits onto my plate. I watch them melt into the plate as I wait for mom to come and sit down.
She sits down after she places the bacon and eggs on the table. We say grace and begin to talk and laugh about old times and new. The whole time my mother is smiling brighter than ever. We continue to talk for hours. Finally I stand up to help my mother clean off the table, "Mom, I know I promised you I'd be here for a week but, uh… I have to go on a mission tonight. It'll be a month or so before I can come back."
My mother says nothing as she slowly puts the dishes into the sink. I feel her disappointment. I go and hug my mother and she just stands there as if she went limp. I knew she was upset. I wanted her to hug me back but all I felt was a single tear drop onto my shirt, "Jim, please be careful."
I look up and let her go. She starts to walk out the door, "Let me know before you leave," she walks out of the room without another look. I felt her pain. I understand that this broke her heart. I wish that I was able to just stay here but if I did I'd be thrown in prison for not abiding by the law of duty I was given.
A few hours later, I'm in my room getting my belongings. I see my book again and put it in my Jacket. I take one last look as I close my door and head down the stairs. I don't want to leave without saying good bye. Considering leaving her again has already broken her heart. I just don't want to damage it even further.
I get half way down the stairs when I hear a blood curdling scream. I begin to run dropping everything. I see my mother being held against her will by two men. "Let her go!" I pull out my solar pistol and then I see a strange man with sleek blonde hair walking through the entrance, he chuckles, "Why who are you?" The man begins to walk towards me with a motion to the two men they release my mother and she runs to my side. "I should be asking you people the same question!" I aim my gun at the blonde man and he stops walking. "Now there's no need for that. I'm unarmed." He pats himself down and turns in a circle to prove his point. "Who the hell are you" I keep my gun aimed anyway. He chuckles again, "Didn't I ask you first?"
I keep my guard up as I he comes close, "Well… you going to give me a name?" He starts to circle around me I stand my guard ready to shoot at any moment. Then I feel a smack on my ass, I quickly turn around and I'm knocked off my feet. My mom shrieks. My solar pistol flings out of my hand as my back makes a painful thud on the floor. The blonde man stands over me, as he runs his hands through his hair he leans in to my face, "Nice ass. Firm. Do you work out?" He laughs a little and I swiftly swing my right arm up but He grabs my wrist and holds me tight on the ground, "JIM!" My mother shouts as the two men grab her. "Let her go!" I kick the man low and for a split second I'm free. I stand and run to the two men and take one out with a swift kick to his face. The second man tries to punch and I dodge. I move fast and swing my leg up and he is out. He lay unconscious. I hear the sound of my solar pistol and as I turn around the man has my gun pointed to my mom's head. "Now Listen, give me a name and I'll let go of her and I'll tell you why I'm here…" The man holds my mom's arm tightly behind her back.
"That's enough Cale," I hear a familiar voice and my heart stops… Silver?
"Hey Jimbo," I turn around to see that old cyborg walking in the front door. I feel like crying and at the same time I feel like killing him.
"I'm sorry, Jimbo. Cale is new to this." I turn around when I feel my mom's arm wrap around mine. "Jim you know these people?" her voice is shaky. "Yeah… I know one of them…" I look at Silver in disbelief. "Why are you here?" Silver walks in close and smiles. As he does morphy pops out from behind him and rubs himself on my cheek like he use too. "I came because mophy was missing ya."
"Sure that's the reason…" I look around to see Cale holding on to where I kicked him. "Then why did you send these three?" Silver looks around to see the men on the floor and Cale huddled over in pain. He starts to laugh. Cale doesn't look that amused, "It wasn't funny. This Kid hit me in the goods" He continues to lean over in pain.
"Pull it together Cale and get back on the ship," Cale stood up straight as he stormed out the door in anger. Silver turns around and hugged me. I was surprised so I didn't hug back but he picked me up in his arms, smothered me in an embrace and then set me back down. I nearly fell from loss of balance. "so, How have you been Jimbo?" Silver realized my mom staring at him in fear. He took off his hat walked over to her and bowed with his hat across his chest as she stepped back, "Forgive me madam. I didn't realize how inconsiderate my men were. I promise they will be punished for it. Also it is a pleasure to meet the mother of such a fine lad," Silver took my mother's hand and kissed it softly. She cringed and then slightly relaxed. Then he stands straight and turns back around to me.
"Seriously, Silver. Why are you here?" I look up at the old cyborg. I swear I don't remember him looking so worn out and tired. He sighed and put his hand on my shoulder, "Jimbo…" he looks at me with a weak smile. "I found your father." My heart stops. I can't breathe; did he really just say that? My mom is in shock to and then she passes out. I run over and try to wake her but she's out cold. Silver and I take my mother upstairs and lay her down on my old bed. I sit at her feet with the words "jimbo… I found your….father," stirring around my mind. Constantly Echoing, I feel a tear on my hand. I look up. It's not Silvers or… my mom's…. It's mine.
After I knew my mom wouldn't be up for a few hours I go back down stairs with Silver and we sit at the table near the scene changing window. I sit there just staring down, Silver says nothing. He knows what I'm thinking. I try to refuse that the reason he's here is because of that bastard… but I know that it's possible. I stand up in frustration and sling the napkin holder of the table in one swing of my arms. I let myself fall back in the seat with my head in my hands: elbows on the table. Silver doesn't move he can feel the pain I'm feeling. Finally after a few minutes I calm down. "Silver…" Silver looks at me as I speak softly with a sad tone in my voice. "Where is he?"
"Well… Jimbo… I hate to tell you this…" I stand up put my hands on the table and scream, "THEN DON'T!" I walk over to the middle of the room staring the opposite direction of Silver. I was frightened of the answer. The grief I heard in his voice makes it clear. I don't want to hear it. I hear Silver stand up and the chair he was sitting in squeak as he pushed it back. I felt his cyborg hand on my left shoulder; I don't turn around. "Jimbo, I have to tell you…" I turn around and look at him face-to-face with tears going down my face. "He's … D-d-dead… isn't he…." Silver lets out a heavy sigh.
"Jim… I know that this is tough… considering how you feel about…" I cut Silver off, "I-I-I promised…. I'd…. NEVER FORGIVE THAT BASTARD! I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE HELL YOU CAME TO TELL ME THIS! I DON'T FUCKING CARE! I'M GLAD HE'S SIX FEET UNDER! FUCK HIM! FUCK!" I'm panting. I fall to the ground; my hands covering my face as I land on my knees. Silver kneels down a hugs me. I look up and quickly hug him, my hands clawing at his back.
"I'm sorry, Jimbo. " I cry deeply barrowing my head into his shoulder.
An hour later, I finally calm down. I'm outside with Silver and he's untying one of the knots holding the ship close to the port, "So Silver, are you staying here?" Silver shakes his head no, I chuckle a little, and say "That sucks."
"I would love to, Jimbo but unfortunately I'm wanted in a few galaxies and this happens to be one of them." He laughs sarcastically "I'm kidding, lad."
I smile, "You better be; you old cyborg," suddenly I feel another slap on my ass. I turn around ready to punch whoever did it but I'm stopped by Cale's hand grabbing my wrist and his hand around my waist; he pulls me in. I struggle trying to get out of his grasp, "Common, now. Don't act like you don't want it."
"Cale let him go," Silver is standing up when Cale kisses me. Fuck! How is this guy stronger than me? I feel his disgusting tongue trying to get into my mouth but I keep my lips tightly together. Finally he lets go and I try to punch him but he dodges. Then I go down and kick the back or his knees and he falls back on the port.
Silver gives him this stern look; Cale stands and walks onto the ship. "Sorry JImbo. He's a strange one." Did Silver not see him kiss me? "It's fine. It was good to see you. Don't be a stranger, 'kay?" I pat silver on the shoulder and turn around, "Hey, Lad." I turn around, "I was wondering. Would you like to come with me?"
"I'm sorry, but I can't," he looks at me with an understanding expression on his face.
"Alright. I'll come by and visit when I can." He smiles and gets on the ship. Morph comes up and rubs his head into my neck. I kind of giggle and pet the little fellow one last time. Then he rushes back to Silver's side. I walk inside and sit down at the table. Why didn't I take his offer? It's what I wanted was it not? Didn't I want to be free, traveling through the stars? Oh well, I'm going back to my ship tonight and that's it.
I go upstairs to check on my mother. I open the door to find her still asleep. I sigh lightly. Then suddenly I feel someone restrain me and put a cloth on my face. I struggle but the smell makes me sick. I lose my strength and all I see is black as my breath slows.