OPERATION: Find MY STYLE!
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Out On The Seas
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Setting: PoTC world, KHII
Warnings: Umm...fickle Kairi?
So, uh, second attempt? ...I think it's getting better? Maybe!
She clutched the wheel tightly, squinting and trying to gaze through the stormy night clouds to see the land ahead.
Despite the roar and the crackle of the thunder and the lightning, and even though the rain was soaking down her top and she was getting quite cold, (Sora and Riku, the cowards, had already gone below) Kairi felt safe in this storm, if only because Jack was with her, his ringed hands warm and rough over her own, controlling his Black Pearl deftly.
"Once we get to Port Royal, lass?" he called out over the noise of the storm, "I'm introducing you to Lizzie! She'll have certainly a dress to wow your lads! Won't you enjoy that?"
She nodded, grinning to herself in her mind. Yes, Sora and Riku would probably both be staring at her when she wore one of Elizabeth's gowns. They'd been here often enough to train, after all. And there was this golden gown that she quite wanted to try.
Having Sora and Riku gape and freeze at the sight of her wasn't unwanted, either, and despite having travelled with them for a long time now, a blush still stained her cheeks.
Even if Sora snored -- loudly -- and Riku...passed gas... in their tent, they were still her boys and she was rather gratified when they appreciated her.
"Thinking of them still, lass?" His voice sounded raspy in her ear, and she jumped.
"Um...yes, Jack."
"Cap'n Jack, I'll have ye know."
Pouting, she moved one of her hands out from under his and tugged on his dreadlock, and then poked him in the forehead.
"What was tha--"
Another burst of noise drew both of their attention to below, as Sora scampered out of the cabin with Riku and his Way To Dawn chasing after him. Both of them easily keeping their balance on the rolling deck, ignoring the rain, they yelled at each other and tumbled on each other in a mock-fight, their shirts clinging close to their chests and Sora had a necklace that was swinging over his bare neck and--mm, what was she thinking about again? She forgot.
She leaned backwards to keep appreciating the view and promptly bounced forward again as she felt warmth all up her back. And...something else...
"Jack? Your rapier. It's poking me."
"Oh, sorry, lass."
Picking Sora up over his shoulder, Riku carried him back inside, much to his kicks and protests.
They were silent for a while more, just enjoying the storm.
When Port Royal was a murky shadow on the horizon, and their black sails were full and merry, the Black Pearl cut through the water easily.
Then Nobodies came over the side.
"Attack! Attack!" Jack called, sliding away from the wheel and lashing it to keep a steady course. He leapt down from the deck, drawing his rapier in one smooth slice. Kairi licked her lips and fell into a ready stance, calling up her Keyblade. She gingerly tapped it on the bell, and at its clang, Riku and Sora rolled out of the cabin below in a ball, still somewhat entangled with each other and tripping over wet clothes. Separating quickly, they both went after separate targets, whaling at each of them quite easily.
Although she knew it was just a routine attack, and Sora and Riku could both take care of themselves, she still worried and watched anxiously. A thump on the deck behind her caused her to "Eep!" and she whirled to face three undulating Dusks, who swooped towards her.
In a little fit of panic she reached into herself for her magic.
"Thundaga!"
The three Dusks evaporated in a huge jolt of lightning a moment before Jack vaulted up behind her, sword at the ready.
He lowered his rapier. "I see you don't need me then, lass?"
She turned to smile at him, pushing her drenched hair to one side, out of her eyes. "Thanks for coming anyway."
At Port Royal Elizabeth and Will made a large fuss out of the whole party of them, threw them a banquet and made them eat as much as they could, not that any one of them said no, except Jack, who kept asking for rum, or just for something stronger than wine to drink.
Kairi had a little talk with Elizabeth and went out to show her boys what she looked like in a gown, and had the wholehearted satisfaction of watching Sora's mouth drop open, Riku to freeze completely and stare at her, and Jack to twitch and bring his hands up to his eyes.
She twirled, and Sora's eyes widened, Riku seemed to be trying to speak and failing, and Jack cringed.
She deliberately dropped a bangle that Elizabeth had given her and bent down to pick it up, and could distinctly hear with a pleased satisfaction Sora squeaking, Riku's breath hitching, and Jack strangely silent.
When she left to find Elizabeth in the doorway, Elizabeth swept past her, walked up to Jack, and slapped him across the face.
Whispering loudly in his ear, she frowned at him. "That was for staring at her! Have you no shame?"
As Elizabeth left the room quickly, Jack Sparrow brought a hand up to his reddening face, on both cheeks, hoping that the two boys would not notice and ask him about it. Luckily, they didn't.
"Ah, I deserved that."
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