Author's Note: Here it is Chapter 1. No negative comments. *Pouts* XD Enjoy!

PRINCESS ON THE DECK

Chapter 1: Cookie Clues of a Princess

Reina

A week has passed since I ran away from home. Everything goes smoothly even without anyone's assistance, although it'd be better if Mira was here. I need to start being independent if I would live on my own. I need to get used to it! I repeated those words as if it were some needed mantra. Anyway, I would rather be here than be taught ethics, dancing, reading mountains of books and more boring nonsense. I shrugged and grabbed my beige knapsack scrutinizing my appearance. White long sleeves with a dark blue ribbon tied under the collar, topping it with a turquoise flowing dress the ends above the knee. As for my feet, a pair of beige boots that reaches below my knees. It's my last day in Yamato, I have to move around places or the knights will find me. I have my bow and arrows in hand. I bit my lip and left the inn heading to Bob's Bar.

I walked inside the empty bar and greeted Bob."Good Morning Bob!"

"Ah, Pleasant Morning Princess Reina!" Bob beamed at me, he is gay he knows about my identity but I trust him. Bob was my first friend in Yamato when I came here at the age of 8. He was 11 and was really girly even back then he likes flowers, braiding my hair and cooks well. When I left we exchanged letters through his pet pigeon, Noel.

"Hush! Someone might hear you! Call me Rei!" I glared at him and sit on the counter chair.

"A-Ok! Nana!" I sigh at him "What'll you have?"

"Whisky on the rocks" He gets a bottle

"Its broad daylight, you're really tolerant to alcohols unusual for a princess." He pours on my glass

"Maybe, and it's just a glass." I take a swig of whisky

"I'm leaving Yamato, today."

"I see. It can't be helped the royal knights are moving."

"Yeah…"

"Nana, if ever you're here at Yamato stop by here. Got it?"

"Thanks Bob! You are the best!"

"No worries!" He grins "Be safe and be careful on your way to the port." He says seriously.

"Why?"

"They say the Sirius Pirates are at the port."

"Sirius Pirates?" I imagine a bunch of dumbheads who freaks when they see gold.

I smirked "Bob don't worry, I'm a great archer right? Besides those pirates are just pirates, they're dumbheads."

"Listen, Nana. The Sirius are different they-" I start to stride to the door

"Oi! Nana! Listen they are dangerous and-"

"See ya Bob! Thanks for everything!" I wave my right hand and close the door.

I walked through the swarm of people as I head to the port. There are so many ships, but which one should I take? Most of the ships are crowded with people… Ack! Why?! No available ship! I sigh and push on just hoping I'd find a nice ship. I looked at the ships as I walk further and I stopped. This is hopeless… I sigh and look up. A ship! It was a huge one, no people though… How do I get in? There's nothing that bridges the ship to the pathway. Only a single thick rope tied on a post. I looked around, head to the left, right, back, front. No people at sight this is the last ship after all. Without hesitation, I grab onto the rope and climb my way up to the ship. I probably look like an airhead who crawls like a caterpillar. I continued until I reached the end and hopped inside.

It's more spacious on deck. I began to wander around the ship and opened some random door I saw. A kitchen with no chef? How come nobody stays guard on this ship! It's weird! I ran a hand through my hair and opened the refrigerator, it has a lot of food. Cookies and Milk! I grabbed the tray of cookies and placed a glass of milk on it. I held the tray and opened the door. A cookie fell as I opened it. I don't wanna it fallen food! I ignored the cookie and proceed to walk on the deck heading to some random door I saw again. I opened the door and a cookie fell. I hate these stupid doors! I ignore the cookie and entered. Inside were more rooms, I chose the last room to the right. I opened the door and a cookie fell… I swear this will be the last crappy cookie that will fall! I grit my teeth as I entered the room. It's bigger than I thought. I placed the tray on the bedside drawer and threw myself on the bed. I closed my eyes and relaxed for a bit until, my mind went blank.

Russell

We've done stocking up the ship with goods and necessities. Thomas cut the rope and the Sirius began to sail away from Yamato. Nathan headed to the kitchen, Eduardo busied himself, Captain head to his Cabin while Doc proceeded to the infirmary. I decided to rest for a bit in my room, I reached for the handle to the crew's quarters when somebody grabbed my shoulder.

"What the heck?!" I turned around "Thomas!"

"Russell, look there's a cookie." I looked down "So what? It's just a cookie!"

"Someone entered my kitchen!" Nathan came towards us glaring.

"I have no idea!" I yelled and Eduardo appeared.

"An intruder." Eduardo grabbed his gun.

"Damn, I'll just open the door!" I grabbed the handle and opened it. We entered and saw no one in sight. "It's nothing at all, ya lot just worry much." I shrugged and grab the handle of my room and noticed a cookie below.

"Why does it hafta be m' room?!" I groaned and opened the door with a slam.

"Hyaaahhh!" A heard a shriek of a woman. Wait, a woman?! I glanced and saw a woman with long auburn hair and raging amber eyes. Her peachy skin was revealed due to the fact that she's just in her bra and underwear.

"Why are you staring you, PERVERT!" She crouched down and covered her chest with her hands.

"I was not star-"

"Russell what happened?" Thomas glanced around and saw the woman "I… I'm s-sorry I…" He blushes

"What are you doing in my room?! Get out, get out! OUT!" The woman flailed around.

"Your room?!" I grabbed the woman's wrist "OW!" She yelped "Listen, this is MY Room!" I hardened my grip on her wrist.

"Russell! Calm down." Thomas said.

"Stop it, Russell. Calm down. You're hurting her." A calm voice said but it was stern.

I turned around. "Doc." I immediately let go and the woman bit her lip and held her wrist.

"I… I'm sorry, I didn't know this was your room. I'll leave immediately but please let me change…" She apologized. What?! Now she's acting all cutesy?!

"Russell, let's leave." Doc left and Thomas followed.

"Be quick." I turned around at the woman and she nodded quietly.

I closed the door and the whole crew was there. Captain was leaning on the wall bottle in hand. Eduardo was just silently polishing his gun, while Nathan was standing with his usual glaring face. Thomas was frowning at me while Doc looks like he's gonna reprimand any time soon. I leaned on the wall with a thud and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Listen, Russell-" Doc was cut off by Captain.

"Hahaha! Let him go Dude!" He slung an arm over Doc "But Captain" Doc once again was cut off.

"I came to see what's happening and so far it's been interesting! Haha!"

"Captain? What are you?" I didn't expect for Captain to let it go easily.

"So, Russell what does the woman look like?" Of course, maybe because there's a woman involved that's all Captain is interested.

"Well, long auburn hair and amber eyes."

"Haha! Now that's a catch, she's an important guest, I know her!"

"Captain?" We were confused.

"If it isn't Pirate King Morgan" The woman appeared in some expensive looking clothes.

"Haha! Shall I bow to Your Highness? Princess Reina!" Captain laughed

"What? She's a princess?!" Thomas asked.

"Yeah? Take a look!" Captain threw a poster.

"Missing? 100, 000, 000 Gold! Even higher than Captain's Reward!" Thomas exclaimed.

"Care to explain, Princess." Captain was serious and her eyes wavered.

"Well, let's just say I'm a runaway soon-to-be bride of a Damned Prince." She sighs

"Haha! Sounds like you from the rumors!" Captain laughs and she rolls her eyes.

"Morgan, can I stay here?" She addressed Captain by the name.

"Hey! I'm older than you!" Captain whines "But sure let's talk about your room after the party."

"Fine by me, oldie." She shrugs and Captain whines.

"Men to the feast!"

"Aye!" We left the quarters and head to the deck.

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