Ch. 2
A Stranger's Offer
(Four days later)
A ship was approaching an island in the distance. A man with reddish hair and hazel eyes was standing at the front of the ship. He wore a dark blue shirt with a black jacket and black pants, with a silver belt buckle that portrayed a book and a dagger.
A figure with a black cloak approached the man. "We're approaching the cursed isle," he said.
The man nodded. "Thank you Captain," he said.
The captain nodded. "So what exactly are you trying to find there?" he asked.
"There have been rumors within the sea about a curse at that island," the man replied. "If the rumors are true, then I want to look into it," he continued as the ship drew closer.
"Well, as long as we get our payment, I'm not too concerned," the captain said.
One of the crew members ran up to them. "Sir, anchor ready to drop and lifeboat ready to deploy," he said.
"Good," the captain said. "Drop the anchor!" he yelled as they started to lower the anchor. "Well, grab your bag and get ready," he told the man.
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Max grimaced as he finished the horrible bread the evil pirates had accidentally left behind. "Ugh…" he groaned before hearing a large splash of water. His eyes widened with fear. "I thought they'd left!" he said, thinking the pirates from before had returned.
"I've got to run," he said, groaning as he stood before starting to hear voices.
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The captain and the man arrived on the island shortly after dropping the anchor of the ship.
"So where should we start searching at?" The captain asked.
The man reached into his bag and pulled out a black compass with the needle pointed in Max's direction. "This way," he said, walking in that direction.
"So, do you have any details on this curse?" asked the captain.
Before the man could respond, they heard a groan. "This way!" the man said as they ran around a corner to see Max struggling to start running. "Wait!" he called as they ran after him.
Max turned around as fear flashed through his eyes. "Leave me alone! Haven't you done enough to me as is?" he yelled as he started running again.
"What's wrong with that kid?" the captain asked as they still ran after him.
"He probably thinks we're someone else," the man said as the boy turned a corner and came to a dead end.
"No!" Max said as he turned around to have the men blocking the exit. "W-what do you want from me?" he asked as he took a step backwards and ended up falling over a rock.
The man looked at the black compass as it pointed at Max. "I want to help you," he said.
Max shivered as he backed up against the rock wall. "I don't want help from the bad people that put the curse thingy on me…"he said.
The man kneeled down to Max's level a few feet away. "Trust me; I'm not with whoever you're talking about. But, whit if your name?" he asked.
"M-Max," he said. "What's yours mister?" he asked.
The man smiled. "Call me Shun," he said.
"O-okay then, Mr. Shun," Max said. "Why'd you come here?" he asked.
"Rumors about you," Shun answered.
"About me?"
"Yes, and about that curse you got…I've got a question for you."
"And hopefully I have an answer for you," Max chuckled.
Shun smirked. "Okay then, would you like to come with me away from this place?" he asked.
Max nodded. "Of course!" he said as he started standing up.
Shun stood up as well. "Follow us then," he said as the captain started heading back towards the lifeboat.
Max nodded before starting to sway. "I don't feel so good," he said as he fainted.
Shun sighed and hoisted the unconscious six-year old onto his back. He followed the Captain back to the lifeboat.
"So, you think that boy has the curse you were looking for?" the captain asked.
Shun nodded. "For one, silver eyes are not a common trait," he said as they reached the boat.
"Whatever works for ya'," the captain said as they were hoisted back on the ship.
Ok, a little better of a Chapter in my opinion. I introduced another OC into it and all. It'll start getting longer though, don't worry about that. Well, like last time, please Review if you liked it! Thanks!
-Drifterdhp