The voyage
2 years later…
Amelia wandered across the deck of the currently empty boat enjoying the tranquillity before the crew was to arrive for the voyage. This voyage would go down in history. The first ever trip to treasure planet, and to make things even better it was captained by a woman, making even more history. In all truth she never wanted to take this trip. Call it intuition but Amelia had an uneasy feeling agreeing to take on this voyage but the excitement on her first mates face and a couple of drinks down the pub caused her to agree.
Everything on the RLS Legacy had to be perfect, anything below would not suffice. Amelia's reputation was very important to her. She is the best female captain and one of the top captains in the current ranking.
Arrow walked up to her and smiled passing her a cup of coffee. "this voyage is going to go down in history you know. Imagine we are going to find treasure planet. I can't think of a greater honour than to be on this trip".
"Arrow, I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that something is going to go wrong. This crew is simply untrustworthy. I was looking over their profiles and the only way to describe the is as a ludicrous parcel of drivelling galoots. I need this to go well and I cannot see it going our way" Amelia took a long sip of coffee enjoying the burn of it, needing the energy after a night of restless sleep.
"Amelia. Everything will be fine, wait and see. This crew looks like they need to be whipped into shape. If anyone can do it, it will be you. You need a little faith". Arrow put a comforting hand on her shoulder and left in order to finish making sure everything was ready on the legacy.
"Not long now" Amelia whispered to herself, sighing. She gently twirled the ring she wore on a chain wondering if Christopher would be proud of her, if he would've thought this was a good idea. Knowing him, he probably would have planned her journey and made her go. At least with him planning her journey she would have felt safer. The financer is an established astrophysicist and insisted on planning the journey.
As she finished her coffee, she finished her rounds, swiping a finger along one of the rails and inspecting her white glove for any trace of dust. As usual it was pristine. Slowly she made her way back to her stateroom until the crew was to arrive.
Soon the time came for Amelia to emerge from her stateroom. In order to show dominance, she stood, eyes glaring.
"listen up everyone. There will be no brawling, tomfoolery on insubordination on my ship, anyone caught doing so will be sent to the brig. Do I make myself clear? You do not want to get in my bad side, or I will make the duration of this voyage miserable for you"
With that being said everyone stood up straight as an "aye captain" rang out across the deck. Glancing at her watch, she noticed that the financer, Dr Doppler, was running late. At least this gave her a chance to check the crows nest and the sails.
"everyone to your stations, we launch soon" with that Amelia left.
She made quick work of the ropes, scaling them like it was the easiest thing in the world. As she stood in the crow's nest, she spotted a young human boy and someone else making their way towards the gangway. It was impossible to tell the latter persons species as he was dressed in the most ridiculous yellow space suit.
"If this is the financer, he is in for a big shock as to what spacing is actually like" she mumbled to herself. With her sensitive hearing she heard Dr Doppler mistake Mr Arrow for the captain. How stereotypical, thinking that Arrow was the captain. In order to impress him and prove him wrong Amelia grabbed a rope and swung down doing a flip and landed right in front of Doppler.
"Mr Arrow, I've checked this miserable ship from stem to stern and as usual, its spot on. Can you get nothing wrong?"
Arrow chuckled at Amelia's comment "you flatter me, Captain"
With that Amelia glanced at her financer, to see a Canid man a few years older than her and if she dares say so, with the most wonderful eyes she had ever seen. Quickly erasing that thought from her mind she did what she did best, and that was to show that she was the dominant person.
"Ah Dr Doppler, I presume? Hello! Can you hear me?" despite hearing him respond, she was enjoying annoying him too much.
"if I may, doctor this works so much better when it's right way up and plugged in. lovely there you go" enjoying seeing him squirm, Amelia had a slight smirk on her face. This might be a fun voyage after all, she thought to herself.
After introducing herself and Mr Arrow Doppler started to introduce himself and his younger companion.
"Ahem I don't mean to interrupt this lovely banter, but may I introduce you to Jim Hawkins? Jim, you see, is the boy who found the treasure" realising what he was about to say next Amelia quickly grabbed his mouth, shutting it, bringing his face close to hers.
"Doctor please! I'd like a word with you in my stateroom"
After addressing the issue in her stateroom and allocating the job roles to her two new crew members it was time for the launch. Looking over her shoulder she noticed Arrow and Dr Doppler approaching.
"Mr Zoff engage artificial gravity. South by southwest Mr Turnbuckle, heading 2-1-0-0. Full speed, Mr Arrow, if you please. Take her away. Brace yourself doctor"
Before Delbert even had time to mimic her the launch started throwing him backwards against a beam. Shaking it off and walking towards the edge of the boat Delbert looked over the side only to be greeted by a pod of Orcus Galacticus. He had never seen one before and sure wasn't going to miss an opportunity taking a picture of one.
"uh doctor, I'd stand clear…" before she could warn him of the blow whole that spews mucus, the Orcus Galacticus sprayed the good doctor covering him entirely and ruining his new suit. She chuckled over the situation; a fond smile spread over Amelia's face. Maybe this voyage won't be too bad with this doctor to entertain her she thought to herself.
Sorry for such a late update, life has been crazy with work and uni. Here is the chapter and I hope you enjoy it. Please review it means so much to know people are enjoying my story.
