A/N: so I recently finished this chapter and got excited to post it up, so here it is. This story is so amusing to write, I love it.

Thanks to: Masked-Flame, msdragonwings, GreenGreyBlue, and SoulEaterEvansFan for your reviews and to all the people that are reading this.

Note: this chapter was definitely fun to write.

Onwards to the story!

Enjoy~

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The young captain kept his eyes on the crystalline waters and horizon as he steered the ship towards their new destination. There was not a cloud in the sky and the wind was blowing favorably, so overall a good trip lay ahead of them. About three hours into the voyage Lavi caught movement overhead. Turning his gaze away from the horizon he spotted a golden orb flying circles around his head, he narrowed his eyes at the peculiar thing as he watched it flapping its wings around. The thing suddenly perched on his hand that lay on the ship's helm and he took a chance to inspect it closely. It had a spherical shaped body with a cross were he assumed the face was supposed to be. Wings and a long tail protruded from the peculiar round body, along with little horns and what seemed like little feet.

"What the?" the redheaded pirate murmured.

The thing suddenly opened up a jaw he didn't know it had and bit down on his gloved hand and tried to drag him away from his spot.

"Ouch" Hey! What's the big idea!" the pirate exclaimed.

The winged sphere didn't relent and kept trying to drag him somewhere else other than his post.

"Oi, quit it ya damn pest." Lavi said with irritation in his voice, trying to swat the thing away from his person, but it didn't let go of his hand.

"Yuu! Get up here! I need ya to take over fer me!" he shouted down at the deck.

The rave-haired pirate, who had been checking on certain things around the deck, shouted back at his captain. Leaving his rounds to Lenalee, Kanda headed up to the quarterdeck.

"What is it, rabbit?" Kanda questioned, mildly irritated that Lavi had interrupted his rounds.

"There might be a stowaway on my ship, this little thing keeps wantin' me to follow it, so I'm gonna check it out," the redheaded pirate said.

"A stowaway? Why didn't ya catch 'em captain?" the other pirate said in both a serious and mocking tone.

"I only got one eye Yuu," the captain retorted.

"Yet ya try to put everything on yer shoulders. Swallow yer ego for a bit and ask for help once in a while, ya damn rabbit. Go catch that stowaway 'fore they find the rum." The dark-haired pirate said nonchalantly.

Silently Lavi turned and followed the strange golden orb, the thing ended up leading him to the cargo hold.

"So there is a stowaway on my ship," the pirate murmured to himself as he drew his gun from its holster.

Cautiously he followed the golden orb around the crates and barrels full of necessities, with his gun pointed ahead of him. The strange flying thing perched upon a barrel several feet ahead of him, and he silently approached the barrel. Carefully rounding the barrel he immediately pointed the gun at whoever was there without really looking.

"Cooperate and I won't shoot," the captain said, voice full of authority as he cocked the gun.

"Lavi?" Allen's shaky voice called, and he stared at the pirate with wide silver eyes.

"Allen?!" the redhead exclaimed, quickly putting the gun back in its holster.

The young orphan hesitantly came out of his hiding spot, and the flying orb perched on his head.

"What are ya doing in my cargo hold? If ya wanted to come ya should of just came to me lad," the captain said.

"I wanted it to be a secret that I was gone," the pale-haired orphan said.

"Ya shouldn't scare a pirate, lad. I almost put a bullet in that pretty head of yers." The redhead said.

"S-Sorry," the younger teen said sheepishly.

"Glad to see ya want to join my crew. Why don't we go up to the deck, and get Lenalee to get ya all settled with new clothes, and ya can wash up." Lavi said.

"I-I'm okay for now." Allen said nervously.

"Lad, ya smell like a week old fish left out in the sun too long. Trust me, no one here wants that smell ta stick around," the pirate said with a hearty laugh.

A light blush of embarrassment dusted the young orphan's cheeks, and he stayed silent as if weighing his options. The ship had already set said and he had no choice but to stay there, as there was no way back to land now.

"I guess me and Timcanpy will stick around for a while. Please respect my privacy though," the younger teen said uncertainly.

"There ain't no special treatment here lad. We're pirates not a high class travel vessel," the captain said in a serious tone.

Allen gave the pirate captain a look, his innocent silver irises shimmering sadly in the dim light of the cargo hold. Even the golden thing named Timcanpy, as the boy had called it, seemed to be giving the pirate a sad look as the little round body shuddered. Lavi was at a loss for words with this display and he wasn't quite sure what to do. Instead of saying anything he took a good look at the kid. The orphan was scrawny and malnourished, but looked strong and able enough. He did get a good look at the strange red mark on the other's face. It started as a pentagram on his forehead and cut through his eyebrow and eyelid before hooking at the cheek bone, continuing down his cheek until the mark stopped level with the corner of his mouth, a jagged curvy line cut through under his eye.

"I'll cut ya a deal. Since yer fresh meat, I'll take ya under my wing until you get the hang of things around here," the redheaded pirate said after a contemplative pause.

"Thank you." Allen said, truly grateful for those words.

"Next time I won't be so giving. I do have a reputation to uphold savvy?" the other said much more softly.

"I understand," the younger teen said in a murmur.

"Get goin' lad," the captain said with a mix of seriousness and mirth.

Lavi pushed Allen along towards the deck, all mirth gone from his person and replace by a stoic calmness.

"I forgot to ask ya, what is that golden thing you have there?" the redhead asked, before they stepped out on deck.

"My pet, his name is Timcanpy," the young orphan replied.

The redhead nodded in a gesture that he understood and pushed the boy out into the deck of his ship. Stepping out behind the kid, he surveyed the goings on of his crew who were all running different errands or simply walking about.

"My lad, welcome aboard the Black Rabbit, home to one of the most dangerous and able pirate crews on the sea. Led by yers truly Captain Lavi Bookman Jr." Lavi said, voice booming over the deck, causing the men to stop and stare at their captain.

Kanda, who'd been at the helm, was now heading their way with Lenalee left behind at the helm. Allen quickly spotted the irritable raven-haired pirate, and hid behind the redhead besides him.

"This is the stowaway?" Kanda questioned with a raised eyebrow.

"Aye, lad's not a danger to us. Talked to 'im back in the village," the redhead replied.

Kanda critically inspected the young orphan, who was currently using Lavi as a shield, and gave a sound of disapproval.

"I don't think this one's cut out for the crew," the pirate said.

"Why's that?" the redhead asked calmly.

"Too scrawny and wimpy lookin'. We should just throw 'im overboard already." Kanda said.

"Excuse me?" Allen said from behind Lavi, sounding very offended.

"Ya heard me!" the other exclaimed.

"Now, Yuu be nice to 'im," the captain ordered calmly.

"Tch," the raven-haired pirate huffed before walking away.

"That was Kanda, my second-in-command. He's a bit stingy," the redhead said to the orphan.

"I'll say," the younger murmured, causing the other to laugh.

"I'll introduce ya to the rest of ta crew once ya have washed up a bit." Lavi said, calling Lenalee over.

Once again Allen shied behind the pirate captain as the new face approached.

"Now, now ya don't need ta be scared of Lenalee, the lass won't hurt ya," the redhead said, amused.

Nodding silently he stepped out from behind Lavi and politely greeted Lenalee, who smiled at the boy.

"Lenalee would ya get some clothes for the lad, and show 'im were ta wash up?" the captain asked, but it sounded more like an order.

"Aye, aye," she replied.

"Allen, go with the little lass. She'll give ya what ya need," the redheaded pirate said.

"O-Okay," the pale-haired orphan replied with hesitance.

The younger teen reluctantly went with Lenalee, who had been patiently waiting for him to follow, and Lavi shook his head as he watched them go.

"Lad's scared of his own shadow. Maybe this crew will do 'im some good. I'll harden 'im up in no time," the captain mumbled to himself, as he headed back to his spot at the helm.

A while later he spotted Allen walking up to the quarterdeck, looking much more cleaner than when he'd been found back at the village. Lavi quickly inspected the boy and deemed that the clothes he was wearing really suited him. Although his form was hidden by a long coat and his hair was still hidden by a less tattered rag.

"Hey mate, everything shipshape?" Lavi asked him.

"Yeah, it's fine," the other replied.

For a moment the two became silent as the redhead focused on navigating the ship. The silence was broken by the crew suddenly starting up a song, and Allen curiously listened. Lavi's voice soon joined that of his crew, and the men on the ship sung a little more enthusiastically once their captain joined in. Unsure of what he should be doing, or expected to do, the orphan sat down on a corner of the quarterdeck. Lavi who had an uncanny lazy radar, sensed that someone on his ship was not doing anything at all. Letting his singing die out he turned around and gave the orphan a look. Allen met the pirate's gaze and suddenly felt anxious and mildly frightened, he didn't know if he was doing anything wrong.

"Allen what are ya doing?" the redheaded pirate questioned.

"U-uh, I-I'm supposed to be doing something?" the snowy-haired orphan stammered, immediately standing up.

Lavi watched the young orphan for a moment, gaze softening at the scared and nervous boy. Not being able to bring himself to be harsh to the boy when he was so scared.

Come 'ere," the pirate motioned.

Hesitantly Allen walked over to the redhead and silently stood next to the captain. The redheaded pirate took the younger's hands and placed them on the helm.

"Do ya know how to steer a ship?" the pirate asked.

"N-No," the orphan replied.

"I'll show ya." Lavi said, not moving from the boy's side.

The redhead placed his hands over Allen's causing the orphan to tense up. Lavi didn't really seem bothered by the contact and began to teach the boy of the wonders of steering the Black Rabbit. The pirate's calmness caused Allen to relax and listen carefully to the captain, and they spend a while like that in close contact.

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A/N: so adorableeeee, I just had to end it like that. I hope you enjoyed this chapter; it really was a fun write.

Review me lovelies, I hope to hear what ya think ^-^

Until next chapter!

P.S. I didnt name the ship, Lavi did XD its his ship anywhooo