Chapter 1
"Where is she Smee?" Hook shouted at his first mate.
"Ssshe ssaid" Smee studdered to his captain, "ssshe ddidn't see that because she was on a ship with smelly pirates that she too had smell like one and walked off."
"She had a sword cap," One of the other crew members chimed in, "and knew how to use it."
"Bloody hell!" Hook was pissed. "So you just let her walk off the bloody ship!" Hook looked around the island with his scope and saw some waterfalls in the distance. "I think I know where she's at."
With that Hook left the Jolly Roger to find his reward. He had won the young lady in a game of cards. Her fiance was quite the gambler and gambled her away. As he walked to the falls he thought, how could anyone do that to the person that they loved. He wasn't going to take her but she was willing to pay the debt and he wasn't going to say no to a pretty woman. He reached the falls in no time and looked around for her. He panicked when he didn't see her right away. Then he saw her under the falls washing her hair. Hook's eyes started downwards. "Bloody branch," he said to himself as he walked closer to her.
Una noticed Hook walking towards her as she stepped out from the falls. She had covered herself with a large cloth. "You found me."
Hook smirked, "I wasn't going to just let my property run off and get consumed by this place." Hook waved his hook around as he stared at her. She stepped behind a bush to get dressed.
"Did you think I would just run off?"
"Were you coming back?" Hook answered her questioned with a question.
She smiled at him from behind the bush, "I guess we'll never know." She walked from behind the bush wearing tight red leather pants and a white cutlass blouse. She carried in her hands black boots and a bright red belt. She sat on a boulder to put on her boots. "What?"
"Where did you get those clothes?" Hook asked. She looked like a pirate. A beautiful, stunning pirate.
"The last time we stopped at a market. I bought some new clothes." She stood up and wrapped the belt around her slim waist. She looked up at him. "A little help," she asked as she turned for him to tie it.
"You have no money," he said as he fumbled with her belt. Bloody hook, he thought to himself.
She turned and looked at him. "I sold something of mine." She grabbed her red leather coat that looked similar to Hooks but more feminine.
Hook grabbed it from her and helped it on her. "You sold your ring."
She shrugged on her coat and turned to face him, "Yes. Even if he came for me the wedding would be off." She looked up into his beautiful blue eyes. He was devilishly handsome for a pirate.
"How was your cold shower lass?" Hook asked as they walked back to the ship. She smelled wonderful he thought to himself.
"Actually it's not cold at all," she walked over to the river that the waterfall fell into. "See," she put her hand into the water. Hook followed suit. He gave her a quizzical look. She smiled, "There's a lava bed under the lake at the top of the falls. So it makes the water warm."
Hook stood up and saw a beautiful rose bush. He picked a rose and handed it to Una. "An extraordinary flower for an extraordinary lady."
She smiled and took the rose. "Such a gentlemen."
Hook smiled a crooked smile and raised an eyebrow, "I'm always a gentlemen." He bowed to her.
She had noticed that he was staring at her as they walked back to his ship.
"What?" She smiled.
He smirked again. "You look bloody fine as a pirate." He looked her up and down and cocked up an eyebrow. "We should give you a proper pirate name."
She smiled at the handsome pirate. She may have only been on his ship for a month but it has already seemed like years. "What did you have in mind?"
Hook watched as Una put the rose in her beautiful black hair. "Red Jessica."
She gave him a quizzical look, "That doesn't sound like a pirate name."
"But I fancy the name," Hook said.
She smiled at him warmly and nodded. "Then Red Jessica it is."
They made their way back to the Jolly Roger and boarded the ship. The crew kept their silence as Hook gave out his orders to set sail with Red Jessica by his side at the helm.
Later that night Red Jessica stood at the bow of the ship looking out at the night sky.
She heard footsteps behind her. "Enjoying the view love?" Hook asked.
She turned to him and she noticed he had a plate of what looked like food. She smiled and just took the bread. "Yes, I almost forgot how lovely it is to sail in the open sea," she smiled but he could see the sadness in her eyes.
"Tell me love," he set the plate down, "how do you know so much about sailing and the land?" He waved his hook around.
She sat on a stack of ropes and let out a sigh. "My mum died when I was very young. My dad was a captain in the kings navy and he brought me with him. We had no other family that would take me. He taught me everything I know about sailing," she pulled off a piece of bread and popped it in her mouth. "When I turned 16 some of the crew started staring at me and my dad didn't like it. He spoke with the king and he let me stay at the castle but I had to earn my keep. I tended to the gardens and learned a lot from the grounds keeper"
"Where's your father now?" Hook asked.
She let out another deep sigh, "When I was 19, the king got word that my fathers ship was lost at sea." A single tear trailed down her cheek.
Hook caught it and wiped it away. "I'm sorry lass," was all he could say.
She gave him a sad smile and stood up. "Come,I want to show you something."
He followed her to his cabin where they both slept. He didn't trust his crew to be alone with her,as lonely as it could get out at sea.
She grabbed her satchel from the bed and pulled out some fruit. "I found this on the island we were at." She smiled a glorious smile as she peeled the orange and handed him a slice.
"What is it?" Hook asked as he examined it.
"An orange, it tastes divine," she smiled as she bit in to her piece. "All I've had to eat has been bread the last month. I found this and some other fruits on the island."
He smiled at her as he took a bite of the orange. "Mmm, it's sweet."
She smiled as they shared the orange.
Another month went by before the pulled into a new port. It was a very large town. Red Jessica walked around the market looking for food. She couldn't stand the cooks food on the ship. Hook had giving her a few gold pieces to spend as he took care of some business. As she walked around she notice a few people staring, even running off. Must be the pirate outfit, she said to herself. I should remember to wear something from my old life next time, she made a mental note. She bought a few things. When she was done she stopped at the tavern where Hook was doing business. She saw Hook sitting in the corner of the tavern. She walked to the bar and ordered a drink. She looked over at Hook and he gave her a wink and that wicked smirk. She blushed and took a sip of her drink. The past month Hook and her had grown very close. His eyes widen when a woman sat next to her.
"Don't fall for it," she slurred.
"I'm sorry?" Una looked at her confused.
"Killian," she pointed with her nose in Hooks' direction.
Not many people knew him by that name. Una looked at him and he had a worried look on his face.
"I knew him before he was Hook," she slurred. "Tore my heart right out he did. Ladies man..."
She continued to ramble on and Una slammed her drink and asked for another.
Hook made his way to the bar. "Milah, up to no good I see," he placed his hook around Una's waist.
Milah, Una thought to herself. She had heard some of the crew talk about her when Una first boarded the ship.
Another one, one of his crew complained. I hope she's better then that Milah, another said.*
"Please Killian! Your a womanizer! I love you! But you left me!"
"Come Red Jessica," Hook tugged at Una with his hook. "Don't listen to this batshat crazy woman."
Miliahs eyes widen. "He gave you a name!?"
Una looked her square in the eyes. "Yes, didn't he give you one?" She paused for an answer but Milah just stared at her with her mouth gaping open. "I don't know what happened between you two but give it up." Una paused. "You look like shat and ya smell bad. Maybe if you bathed and laid off the rum, you'd find another man."
Miliah looked at her still in shock and said nothing in return.
Hook smirked and put his hook on the small of Una's back and lead her out the door.
"Well done lass," Hook said and planted a kiss on her cheek.
Una was shocked by it and blushed a little.
A few weeks went by and Una was getting her bath ready. Killian had gotten an enchanted bucket that is always full of warm water just for her. Killian and his men were out on the town. She didnt realize that one stayed behind. As she got ready to get in her bath and the door swung open and Davey stood before her. He was a rather large man compared to her.
She let out a scream in surprise, "Davey what are you doing in here? Why aren't you out with the rest of the crew?" She questioned as she took a couple steps back and ran into Killians desk.
"Ah lass I've noticed the way you look at me," he oozed as he took a few steps towards her.
"You are insane if you think for one second that it was out of lust!" She squealed. "You know I belong to Hook. He will have you walk the plank if he new what you were up too." She was feeling around the desk behind her as she said this and found a dagger that she held behind her.
"Aye but he won't find out," he took a few more steps closer and Una swung the dagger and cut him acrossed his cheek. "Agh," he cupped his cheek as anger filled his eyes. "You'll bloody pay for that lass." He came at her quicker but before he could lay a hand on her there was a hook around his neck pulling him back.
"What the bloody hell do you think your doing?" Hook said.
Davey's shocked expression mimicked Una's. She didn't see or hear Killian come in.
"The brig with you," Hook said as he lead Davey out of his cabin.
Una sat down on the bed trying to catch her breath. Hook returned. "Killian, I did nothing to provoke-"
Killian interrupted her by putting his fingers to her lips. "I was afraid that one day this would happen." He sat down next to her. "This is why a captain doesn't like women on his ship," he sighed.
Una looked over at him. "Shall I leave then?"
He gave her a bewildered look. "Why the bloody hell would you think that?"
He got up and began to pour more water in her bath.
"Because of what you just said," she looked confused.
"Come," he said as he held out his hand.
She took his hand and he led her to the bath. He untied her robe and let it fall to the ground. She didn't feel ashamed that she was completely naked in front of him. She stepped into the bath and she noticed that not once did he look at her. She smiled.
"I will be right out the door," he said looking at her when he knew he was far enough away he couldn't see anything.
She smiled, "Such a gentlemen."
"I am always a gentlemen," he winked as he shut the door.
When she was finished and dressed she peeked out the door. She saw all the men standing at attention. Killian paced down the line. "If I catch any one of you looking at or touching Red Jessica you will walk the bloody plank like Davey. She is with me and she is one of us. You will treat her with respect as a lady should be treated. Just because we are pirates doesn't mean we treat ladies like whores." He saw Una out of the corner of his eye. He held out his hand and she came out and took it. "She is my property and you know I don't share."
Later that night Una and Killian were in the cabin. Una laid on the bed and Killian laid on the couch.
"Are you sure you don't want me to leave?" Una asked as she sat up in bed.
Killian looked over at her. "Of course I don't want you to leave."
"Should I be worried about the rest of the crew?"
Killian walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. "You have nothing to worry about love. Lay down and get some sleep." He covered her up and softly kissed her on the forehead.
Before she knew it, it was morning. The sun shined through the portholes. She stretched and bumped something with her feet. She looked at the bottom of the bed and saw Killian asleep leaning up against the wall of the ship. She smiled and sat up next to him. She studied his features. She so badly wanted to kiss him. A wicked smile spread across her face. She leaned over and barely brushed her lips against his and he stirred awake.
"Mi lady! I hope you aren't doing anything naughty," he said with a wicked grin.
She blushed as she quickly sat back. "No, of course not. I'm a lady," she grinned.
A few days went by and Una again was wondering the market. This time in her normal clothes. The market went quiet. Una turned to see the king.
"Your majesty," she curtsied and bowed her head down.
"I know you young lady," the king said. "Una, I thought you to be married to one of my captains?"
She blushed, "Dear king, your beloved captain gambled me off to a pirate."
The king looked at her in shock, "and are you still in this pirates custody?" He asked looking around.
She smiled, "Yes."
"Then you shall come with me and rid yourself of this pirate and we will find you a more suitable husband," the king demanded.
"With all do respect your majesty, I am quite happy to be with the pirate." She didnt realize Hook was standing close by. "He may be a pirate but he is more of a gentleman then anyone you can marry me to."
The king gave her a concerned look. "I promised your father that I would take care of you. I don't think he would be very happy to see his only daughter in cohorts with a pirate." He nodded to his guard and the guard grabbed Una. "This is not a request."
"Your majesty...please..." she tried to pull herself out of the guards grip. She looked over and saw Hook and gave him a pleaded look. He smiled and winked at her. She just hoped that it meant he would try to get her back.
She sat looking around her old room. She found a beautiful heart shape ruby necklace with wings wrapped around the ruby that her father gave her. She smiled and began to cry as she put it on. It had been two days since the king had took her. With no sign of Killian to rescue her. She cried even more. She thought that they had a connection but maybe he's was just a selfish, womenizing, Captain Hook. Damned pirate, she thought to herself. She was startled out of her thoughts by a knock on her balcony door. She was on the third floor. She pushed the curtains back and saw Killian's handsome smiling face. She opened the door and flung herself at him.
He was pleasantly shocked by her actions. "Well it's about time love," he said as he embraced her back.
She pushed him back as her face grew warm. "The king will have your head for this."
"I really don't give a damn. Your my bloody property not his." He smirked. "You look bloody amazing love." She wore a dress that was more suitable for a lady of the Kings court. "But I brought your real clothes," he said as he threw a bag down filled with her pirate clothes. "An ordinary princess you can be but I prefer my pirate princess, if you please."
She smiled and grabbed the bag. As she finished getting dressed and Killian was helping her with her belt. She looked at the bed. "It's a shame that we should waste such a big bed." She turned to look at Killian who had a shocked expression on his face.
"Well love I'd say that you've been hanging out with to many bloody pirates." He moved closer to her and pulled her in close to him. She could feel his breath on her cheek. She was looking down and he took his hook ever so gently to her chin and lifted her face to meet his. "That's better. You do make a beautiful pirate." He pulled off one of his rings and put it on Unas finger. "Be my pirate princess and I will never let you down. I will always be there for you and protect you."
Una smiled, "yes" she whispered.
Killian smiled and leaned down and kissed her. She thought to herself, 'finally.' She was the first to pull away. "I should leave a note for the king."
Killian looked at her confused, "why?"
She looked at him. "Because..he means well, Killian. If I go missing he will have his Navy looking for you." She kissed his cheek. She began to write her note to the king. She finally finished and smiled to herself as she signed it. "Let's go."
"As you wish," Killian said and grabbed her hand.
Daylight was just breaking when they reached the ship. She looked up at the castle as they sailed out of port.
Killian walked up behind her, "You sure about this, love?"
She looked up at him with a reassuring smile, "As ever." She curled her arms around his neck and he wrapped his around her waist. "There's no where I would rather be." She rested her cheek on his chest.
"Aye, Red Jessica. I agree," he rested his cheek in her hair and smelled her in.
Meanwhile at the castle..the kings guard brought him the note he found in Una's room. The king gave the guard an annoyed look. He read the note:
Your majesty,
I want to first say thank you for everything you have done for my father and I. I know you will not be happy to know that I have run off with the pirate whom won me in the bet but I love him. I know my father will be ok with it because he is an honorable man. Please don't come for us or you will have a fight on your hands.
Una Jones
The king looked up from the note, anger spread across his face. "Guards!" he shouted. "Send word to the captain that he is to come here immediately!"
As Hooks ship sailed off Una stood at the bow of the ship and shiver went down her spine. She quickly looked back at Killian as he steered the Jolly Roger out to sea. He winked at her and she forced a smile. She looked over at the castle and thought to herself this isn't over. She had a gut feeling the king will come after her.
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