Chapter 2

Set Sail

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AN: I'm back from my vacation! I still have heaps of homework though TT_TT Thanks to all the reviews, favs and alerts! I never thought someone would fav already in the first chappie! I'm so happy~ So, here's the second fic, I hope you guys like it. And another special thanks to my dearest beta editor!

I looked at my ship as it rocks with the waves. My crews were getting ready for the grand sail. The three boys were also barking orders to their crews to get ready. I put on my hat, which had a red rose on the side.

I was wearing my white ruffled blouse with a pale azure stone pinned on the top. My black tight skirt hugged my thighs perfectly. I extended my left arm to adjust my (color choice) coat and the same with the right soon afterwards. After tapping my boots on the rocky ground making sure it was comfortable. I checked if the laces were all tied up. I made sure my twin swords were secured in their sheaths. I nodded; everything was ready.

I closed my eyes as I mentally prepared myself for what was going to come. I knew being a pirate wouldn't be something easy. I felt a hand on my shoulder and Iglanced sideward to find Francis looking at me with worried eyes.

"Are you sure about this, mon cher?"

"I made a promise, Francis. I'm intending to keep it" I sighed.

"But they never-"

"If you don't want to come along you don't have to." I cut him off.

"Non. Of course I will come with you. I would never leave my precious (Name) alone sailing the seven seas which is filled with endless perils." Francis furrowed his brows.

"We are going to leave in a couple of minutes! Make sure you got everything you need guys!" Antonio shouted out.

I nodded promptly and walked to my ship until my arm was pulled.

"What is it, Gilbert?"

"(Name)…. Look if you do this you cannot go back to what we were before…" Gilbert's crimson eyes looked so serious then.

"I know. I don't need the life I have right now." I shrugged my arm off his grip.

"To be honest, (name), I don't think you are ready yet." Francis sighed.

I furrowed my brows and glared at them.

"I'll say this one more time, if you don't want to come with me, then stay here." I turned on my heels walked away. "Think about it. I told you already, it's your choice. You guys don't have to come if you don't want to. I'll be expecting your answers shortly"

I walked into the crowd leaving the only three people in my life. What am I doing? I felt like my mind and heart were two different people. But being the stubborn girl I am, I will not back down. I'm half way there. Everything I have strived for has come down to this. When else will I start if not now?

I looked around for a nearby bar. I needed to get some rum before I leave. God knows how long I'll be gone. When I finally found one, I swung opened the double wooden doors only to see a room full of, to be simply put, aggressive men. I could already tell by their looks. Most of them had tattered clothes, tattoos and scars of all they looked filthy. I ignored all the stares and walked up to the counter.

"Rum please." I said to the bartender; he was buff and there was a notable scar on his left jaw. The eye patch on his right eye is however the most oddest feature of the man.

"What's a lass like you doing here?" he raised his brow and leaned on his elbow.

"None of your business. Just give me my rum." I said keeping my face cool.

"Heh, you talk pretty big for a beautiful lass don't you?" he held up my head by pulling up my chin with his dirty fingers.

"Don't. Touch. Me." I muttered out.

"What was that? You voice is too soft, cutie." He smirked and stroked my cheeks.

I grabbed his hand and roughly slammed it on the table.

"I don't like it when I get filthy. You better give me my rum now." My (E/C) orbs darkened.

"Or what huh?" he scoffed.

"Hmm…let me see. I can always torture you. Hell, maybe I'll make you a slave in my ship."

"You? A pirate?" his eyes widened "That's bullshit! Hey guys! This lassie told me she's a pirate!" he bursts out laughing and the whole crowd followed.

This ticked me off. I quickly grabbed my sword and thrusted it forward. Placing it in the middle of his neck. I applied only a small force; therefore the damage on the skin was minimal. It was merely a small cut. However, if he tested my patience even further, I might as well kill him on the spot.

"Show some respect you filthy creature. A captain does not tolerate being disrespected."

"Okay, your mouth really needs to be sewn up, lass. Despite your talking, you may be perfect for being the maid here." The bartender grabbed my wrist.

Shit, he's much stronger than I thought. I tried to break free from his grip but his hold refuses to budge. Another man grabbed me from my waist from behind and I flailed my legs hoping it would free me.

"H-hey! L-let her go!" I heard a soft sound behind the man who was grabbing me.

The man turned back and, of course, made me turn back. In front of me was a man with wavy and pretty long dirty blonde hair. He had this weird curl poking out just like the Vargas twins, Feliciano and Lovino who were part of Gilbert and Antonio'screw. His beautiful sapphire eyes had a hint of violet in it and were covered with his glasses. He wore a white loose blouse with a leather vest and long leather pants, which looked very clean. He was trembling in fear but he had the courage to stand up for me. Weird guy. Just getting himself into trouble like that.

"You better stay out of this. The boss wants the lass so he will get her." The man growled.

"N-no! L-let her go o-or I-I will…." Seriously? Does he even know he was stuttering?

"Get out. It's not safe. I can handle this-" my mouth was covered by the man.

"B-but a girl like you can't possibly can!"

"Shut up. If you don't step out now, I will make you." The man threatened.

"I-I'm not afraid of you!"

I mentally face palmed and rolled my eyes. I took the opportunity to slide my foot across the man's feet making him lose his balance and fall down. I flipped my hair over my shoulder.

"See? Handled." I put my hand on my waist.

The blonde opened his mouth but before he could say anything, someone grabbed my right foot and pulled me down causing me to fall. The man pinned me on the floor and locked me by putting his knees on mine. The heavy pressure paralyzed me.

"Bitch, you are going to get it this time." He held up his fist.

I turned my head and shut my eyes bracing for the punch which I knew would hurt since, judging by the looks, he was so strong. He was the biggest one in the bar! Francis was right…. I heard a loud bash but surprisingly I'm not in pain? I slowly opened my eyes and saw the man right beside my knocked out. I looked around and everyone was silent, some with their mouths agape.

"Are you alright?" the blonde stretched out his hand.

"I'm fine, thank you." I got up myself and dusted my skirt and fixed my hat.

"Y-you're pretty string for a g-girl, eh?" he smiled.

Suddenly, his fist thrusted towards my face and in instinct, I shut my eyes close. When I open my eyes, what I saw was the bright, sapphire-violet eyes darkened. He seemed... different. His face was full of anger and they were so vengeful. My attention then turned towards the bartender who was knocked out lying over the bigger man.

"But I see you are not always aware aren't you?" his voice was soft and his face turned calm again.

"T-thank you." I blinked a few times confused.

"Oh! I'm sorry! I have not introduced myself! I'm Matthew, Matthew Williams." he stretched out his hand, which I guess, was for a handshake.

"(Name), (Full name)." I took his hand and shook it once.

"So, you are a pirate, eh?"

I nodded. Before he could say anything else, I shut him up and took a bottle of rum from the shelf behind the counter.

"I want to get out of this disgusting place."

"S-sure..." he followed me.

"Tell me Matthew; do you have an aim in life?" I asked.

He blinked a few times and tilted his head.

"Of course I do. Doesn't everyone have one?"

"Then, tell me, do you have a mission you want to accomplish?"

He stood silent for a while and finally spoke.

"I do. I want to... I want to meet a certain man... the man who left me for dead. He left me alone even though he knew my parents were long gone. He left me with nothing." he clenched his fists to balls.

"Do you... wish to kill this man you are talking about?" his eyes widened hearing this.

"I... I-I don't know." he looked down.

"I offer you a deal, Matthew. You serve under me and I will help you find this man you are looking for."

"S-serve under you? A-and how would you help me?"

"I am Captain (last name). I will be sailing the seven seas."

"And serve you how?"

"I will be needing your strength and courage. I see you have the guts and I don't have a first mate yet. And I know you will fit the job perfectly. So what do you say, Matthew Williams? Do we get ourselves a deal?" I held out my right hand.

Matthew stood there looking at my hand for minutes. By the look on his face, I knew he was thinking very thoroughly about the offer.

"Why so much thought, Matthew? Do you have family and friends you wish not to leave? Or perhaps I'm wrong to think you are a very courageous man? Maybe you fear death?" I mused.

"You're such a scradey cat Mattie!" "You really suck don't you?" "I thought my brother would be a hero like me!" "I'm so disappointed in you, dude!" "I bet you can't stay alive for a day if left alone!" "Won't mom and dad be ashamed knowing you are like this?" "You're worthless. A complete waste of space!" the voice was echoing inside Matthew's head.

He slapped his hand against mine looking right into my (E/C) orbs with his sapphire-violet ones.

"Deal. I will serve under you and I will do whatever it takes to protect you." Matthew shook my hand 'I will show him I'm capable of something.'

I nodded and walked back to the port. Francis, Gilbert and Antonio were waiting for me already.

"What took you so long, mi amiga?" Antonio frowned.

"I just had some business and I found my first mate."

The three looked at Matthew with wide eyes. Francis was the one who looked most surprise. I looked back to Matthew only to find a surprised Matthew.

"M-Mathieu? Is that... you?" Francis pointed at Matthew with shaky arms.

"F-Francis?" Matthew managed to speak out.

"Oh, mon petite Mathieu! You've grown so much!" Francis hugged Matthew.

Matthew just stayed silent, tears forming on his eyes.

"I missed you so much, big brother." Matthew finally hugged Francis back.

"I missed you too, Mathieu."

"Why am I the only one who seems not to know him for a long time?" I folded my arms.

"Because he never told you about him. Even Antonio and I only saw him a few times. One day, they just stopped seeing each other again." Gilbert shrugged.

"Whatever. Come on guys, we need to set sail now. Matthew, enough you are coming to the ship with me."

We all went to our respective ships and stood in front of the steering wheel. I looked at the endless sea and pulled my hat down a little making sure it won't fly with the wind later. I looked to my right asking for a signal from Gilbert and Francis. They both nodded. I looked ay my left to receive a nod from Antonio. I nodded and looked forward.

"Lift the anchor!" I yelled.

Sooner later, the ships started to move along with the tide. And there begins my new life as a pirate.

Somewhere in the seven seas, a blonde Brit kept his sword planted menacingly on the Austrian. His emerald orbs were glinting dangerously. His scruffy blonde hair and long red coat were blown by the wind. Half of the ship was on fire and the deck was covered with dead bodies. Roderich Edelstein had just been defeated by a far stronger pirate than he ever was. The one who defeated him held a great title. It was none other than the ruler of the seven seas, Arthur Kirkland.

"We've checked the whole ship, Artie! Nothing!"

"Tsk, the bloody git was nothing but a waste of time ain't he?" He clicked his tongue in distaste. "Did you check everything in his personal cabin, Alfred? And don't call me that! Call me Captain Kirkland!"

"The hero can call anyone whatever he wants! And I'll go check again!" Alfred gave a salute and ran off.

"So, Edelstein, care to tell me where you kept your little treasure?"

"I told you its not here. It's somewhere safe where no one can find it!" Roderich growled.

"Is it this one, Artie?" Alfred came out holding out a glass bottle with a rolled paper inside it and it was closed with a cork.

"Good job, Alfred." Arthur smirked "Thank you for the prize. Looks like my time is worth a little."

"Impossible! I hid it perfectly in the-"

"The piano isn't such a good place ya know?" Alfred swung the bottle back andfort.

"Let's leave this bloody place. This ship has turned into an unruly sight."

With that, Arthur went back to his ship along with all his remaining crews. He set the bottle on his table. After examining it for a while, he opened the cork and sawwhat was written in the small parchment of paper.

"This is it!" Arthur said, a grin forming from his lips.

"How many more?" Alfred asked.

"That will remain as a bloody mystery I tell ya." Arthur rolled the paper and stuffed it back inside the bottle.

AN: Yay! Pirate!England has come! I hope you guys don't mind Mattie being your first mate... I just realized that in this fic, I would be much more serious than I am in my other fics... I'm not really used to it but I'll try. And besides, I have my beta editor don't I? I hope you guys liked this chapter and I'll see you in the next one~ I would be so happy to see reviews :D

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