Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural.

The port city of Mastings was rather lenient towards pirates. This was a well known fact. Therefore, pirates never attacked it. They used it as a place of recruitment, entertainment and business. The town prospered off the pirates, pirates like the crew of the Loki.

Gabriel looked ready to jump off the ship when they docked, but he had to give his orders. Matt and Luke stood at attention, and the rest of the crew joined them.

Gabriel fidgeted, but glanced at the cook and Cabin Girl. "Ellen what supplies do you need?"

The woman shrugged. "I have a list Gabriel. I'll do what I've always done; take Jo and Ash with me."

The Cabin Girl and pirate nodded their approval of the plan. Gabriel glanced at Andy, who stretched slightly. "Andy why don't you go with them too?"

Andy grinned; half the crew could protect the ship. "Aye Cap'n."

Gabriel turned to the other three, and raised an eyebrow. "Up for a hike?"

Matt was working his shoulder muscles, "Any time Gabriel."

Luke grinned. "Should I bring anything?"

"The usual goods." Gabriel answered, turning to his brother. Castiel nodded once, and Gabriel clapped his hands together. "Well then, tally ho."

Luke bolted, to gather some spices, some fabric, or whatever they'd managed to steal. They always traveled to Winchester Bay Colony under the pretense of merchants from Mastings. Matt joined Gabriel in disembarking from the ship, the younger man tailing Castiel.

Andy had crossed the ship to sit down near the wheel, watching his crew mates, while Ellen, Jo and Ash went down below.

Luke jumped on to the dock; a bag slung over one shoulder. "Let's head out."

As they passed through town, Gabriel got increasingly impatient. As he always did. Because as always, Matt and Luke made themselves familiar with the prices of goods, the news of Mastings, and other little trivia facts.

Gabriel knew it was important, because it built their cover, but it still made him fidget. It was a two day trip by foot to Winchester Bay Colony and it would be long enough for him. So when Matt and Luke rejoined him and Castiel, he barely let them catch their breaths before setting out.

Matt was humming a sea chantey; the navigator had spent some time in different countries, and new a few odd ones. Matt knew rebel songs, a few love songs, and a lot of sea chanteys. The one he hummed now had a rather haunting tune.

Gabriel ignored the navigator, who wasn't navigating on land. Castiel walked along beside him, the two brothers quiet. Not that this was surprising, Cas didn't say much. The group had been oddly quiet though, so Matt took it upon himself to liven things up.

"If I could have one thing right now I'd have…" Matt trailed off, waiting for the others. It was a familiar game they played at sea.

"A sandwich!" Luke yelled.

Castiel went next, "Your telescope."

"A whore."

The group laughed at Gabriel's guess and Matt shook his head. "Nope. I'd have a piece of ice."

It was a little warm and Matt liked to play with ice in his mouth, so it made sense.

Luke called, "If I could have one thing right now I'd have…"

"Val's underwear!"

Luke turned bright red and Gabriel's eyes widened mid-laugh. "Did I get it?"

"No, you pervert!"

Castiel rolled his eyes at his brother and offered, "A cheese sandwich."

"Good guess." Luke commented, "Still no."

"A coconut filled with milk and honey."

Everyone turned to look at Matt, who raised an eyebrow.

"Still a good guess, but I want an adventure."

They were quite and then Castiel mused. "If I could have one thing right now I would have…"

"A pool?" Luke offered, and Castiel shook his head.

Matt made small clicking noises in his mouth, and narrowed his eyes. "A horse?"

"A treasure map." Gabriel glanced at Luke and grinned. "Or Val's underwear."

Luke's blush had faded but it returned even worse now. "Shut up."

Matt let out one of his deep laughs; it was soft, sort of like a cat's purr.

Castiel rolled his eyes again, and replied. "No, Gabriel. A cool breeze would be nice."

The group agreed once more, the path they were traveling was shady but it would feel even better with the sea air they were used to. Gabriel's turn had come and he grinned.

"If I could have one thing right now I'd have…"

"Val's underwear!"

"Oh for the love of-" Luke had turned a very interesting shade of crimson. Matt was laughing again, and even Cas looked amused.

Castiel cleared his throat. "May I ask why both Matt and Gabriel are more interested in Val's underwear than Luke is?"

Luke made a noise and glared at Gabriel and Matt. "You've got Sam, Gabriel!"

"But I shall be forever alone!" Matt gasped dramatically, and placed a hand to his brow.

"I see why."

Matt chuckled, and grinned at Luke. Luke, his face a combination of anger and embarrassment, made a noise and said nothing.

"Chocolate?" Castiel offered, and everyone looked at him a moment before remembering the topic they'd originally been on.

"Nope."

Luke grinned, and extracted his revenge. "Sam. Since Gabriel wants just one thing, he'd get Sam with no clothes on."

"I think my mind just melted." Matt looked disturbed and Castiel gave Gabe a look that clearly indicated he thought Luke was right.

Gabriel chuckled. "I'm only human."

Matt snorted. "Try a succubus."

Gabriel looked over his shoulder. "A what?" Matt the explorer of the group, having been on a ship most of his life. While Luke wanted to have adventures and explore, Matt had done that. So similar to his knowledge of songs, he was familiar with legends.

"It's a sex demon." Matt summarized. "Usually goes for women but I'm sure not all of them do."

"Interesting." Gabriel replied, and increased his speed. "Now let's keep going."

"I was right." Luke muttered to Matt, Gabriel increased his pace.

(Winchester Bay Colony)

Sam helped Dean and Bobby move the large piece of wood. The older man nodded as the two boys set it down. Bobby treated them like he would his own sons, which was a nice break. Instead of being treated like higher class, they were treated like Bobby's equals. Sam and Dean both liked this break from having to remain proper gentlemen. Usually it was more fun than this, but Dean had been a little hostile lately. The way he always got when Sam's politics varied from Dean's and John's. Sam hesitated, watching his brother grab the tool he needed. Well, not so much hostile as quiet. Sam didn't blame him, John and Sam often got into heated political discussions.

Bobby sighed. "Okay, you idjits, what's bothering you two this time?" the navy veteran never let them fight, not while they were in his shop or helping with a boat.

Dean shrugged. "It's nothing."

"Cut the crap." Bobby snapped, and Dean glanced at Sam.

"Just something he said about pirates."

Bobby glanced at Sam, who was replacing a railing. What in the name of the seven seas had Crowley's crew been doing?

"I just pointed out there was more than one way to look at things."

"That we should be more lenient on pirates though?" Dean shook his head. "Dad would have a fit if he heard you say that."

"If pirates are found here they're arrested Dean." Sam knew this, Gabriel and his crew had more than a few close calls with law enforcement. "Pirate ships are attacked in our waters or by our navy if they find them fighting."

Dean nodded, "Is there something wrong with protecting our town?"

Sam sighed. "Look at Mastings though."

"Full of pirates." Dean argued, sounding like their father. "You have to watch your wallet in that town. I did that and got robbed."

Sam's mouth twitched. "Dean, have you ever considered that by watching your wallet you told everyone you had something to steal?"

Dean's head snapped up. "Are you defending them?"

Sam started on a new piece of railing. "I always get good deals there. I also don't get robbed."

"Plain luck."

Sam shrugged. "But look at its economy."

"Fueled by thieves."

Sam had heard their father say the same and argued, "They're bigger than us."

Dean had stopped working. "I used to be the one that would argue for the easy path."

Sam didn't say anything, mulling over Dean's words. For some odd reason he could hear the crew's replies in his head.

Gabriel would argue Sam's point that the thieves had made the town rich. Matt would probably bring up some culture he'd encountered once that worked similarly. Luke and Andy would side with Gabriel. Castiel would argue both sides, considering it both ways. Ash would probably watch, and Jo would get vocal, likely on Sam and Gabriel's side. Ellen would be the saving grace telling them to quit arguing it was getting them nowhere.

Sam jerked back to now, and shrugged. "It's just another way of looking at things Dean."

His brother eyed him, but nodded. Bobby, who'd been quiet while they argued, rolled his eyes. "Does it really matter right now? There's a ship to be repaired."

Sam grinned, leave it to Bobby to point out was in front of them and needed to be dealt with.

Sam continued to imagine the crew, picturing how they'd add to the Sea Flower. He looked over the cargo ship and almost laughed. They add the Sea Flower all right. To things they'd sold without haggling over price.

XXX

Me: You know listening to the soundtrack of Muppet Treasure Island and Treasure Planet gets me in the mood to write this.

PB: * has a mouthful of cookies and unable to respond *

Me: * grinning widely * To the east to the dirty dishes!