Evie sat below deck, weighing up her options. Should they stay or should they leave? It would be a real shame to not follow on with history, with things that had happened all those years back. Her father would be over the moon with what had happened to them, but he wasn't here to enjoy it, so it was left to them.
"Come here, lass, I need you to sober me up."
Evie turned to look at the drunken idiot just as another walked up beside him.
"There ain't no lady here," he sneered, getting a laugh from his drunk friend.
Evie stood and passed them by, jumping slightly as a hand slapped her on the bum.
"She's got a good arse on her," the drunk smiled before a fist slammed right into his face.
He dropped his bottle to cover his mouth, while groaned loudly. The other looked to his friend before looking back at Evie.
"I'll send you to the drink for that!" He spat.
He raised his fist, ready to strike her in the face, when someone else grabbed his hand and in one swift movement the bone snapped. The man cried out as Evie turned to see Edward.
"I want the deck scrubbed!" He scowled at the man, who was now cradling his wrist.
He was just about to have a good go back at him, but Edward gave him a look, making him shove past and head up top. Edward them walked over to the drunk and yanked him roughly to his feet.
"Top deck, now!"
The man scrambled out of there and headed up to the top deck. Edward then turned to look at Evie.
"Are you alright, lass?" He asked.
Evie nodded, "Nothing I can't handle."
He smiled at this and was just about to say something else, when Adewale shouted down to him.
"Cap'n, we need you on deck now. We're heading into heavily guarded waters."
"I'm on my way," he shouted back before turning back to Evie. "Rest yourself, lass. We'll be heading for port soon enough."
Evie scowled and pushed past him to head up top, as well. Edward shook his head at this, but smiled none the less.
"Ease up on the wind, lads!" Edward ordered as soon he was up on deck.
"Bring up the main sails!" Ade shouted after.
Evie walked over and stood looking over at the roaring tides, waiting for Jacob to walk over to her when Edward had relived him of his duty.
"You should have seen me, Evie." Jacob went on excitedly. "I…"
"Jacob," she said suddenly, breaking him out of his excitement.
He looked to her with a frown, "Sorry, I forgot about what happened earlier."
She shook her head, "Jacob, listen to me."
He sighed, but decided to hear her out.
"We should find a way to get back home," she warned him.
He gave a slight nod, "But how? Remember how we got here."
She looked to the nearing ships as they passed slowly by, while trying not to draw any attention to themselves.
"Sir, a ship spotted us!" One of the crew men shouted out in alarm.
"What do you indend for us to do, Cap'n?" Adewale asked. "The Jackdaw's already been through the wars."
Edward nodded, "Aye, she has that. Tell me what ship is she."
"Schooner, sir."
"And is she alone?" He asked again, getting a raised brow from his quartermaster.
"Aye, sir."
A mischievous smile broke out on his face, "Let's take her, lads!"
"Aye, aye, Cap'n!"
"You heard the Cap'n. Load the cannons you mangy sea dogs!" Adewale shouted to the crewmen.
Evie and Jacob turned to look over, watching as Edward turned the ship around.
"Cap'n!" Another man shouted down from the crow's nest. "Change course! There's a man o' war in bound."
Edward looked over and could now see the top of a mast over a large rocky area. He quickly turned the wheel, steering the ship away.
"Give me full sails, lads!"
"Let out the sails, now!" Adewale yelled as he ran down to help the crewmen out.
Jacob quickly ran over to the quarterdeck, looking over to the schooner and man o' war that were now giving chase. The Jackdaw's sails picked up on the wind nicely, giving them a great advantage over the hulking man o' war.
"The man o' war's dropping back, Cap'n."
"What of…" He was just about to ask of the schooner, when Jacob shouted out.
"Incoming!"
Evie ducked down as the ship took the beating, groaning under the pressure of the force of the cannon shots.
"Load up the fire barrels!" Edward yelled.
Men rushed over to quickly to ready the barrels, waiting for the right moment to drop them.
"Ease off the wind, lads!" Edward shouted out.
Adewale looked to him, but knew what he had planned.
"You heard the Captain!"
The sails were then pulled back, easing the ship to a slower pace as the schooner draw in on them. Edward turned around, watching the ship drawing ever closer to ram them.
"Now lads!" He shouted, watching as the men quickly lit the barrels and dropped them to the sea below. "Let out the sails!"
The sails were then quickly dropped as Edward turned the Jackdaw around. The schooner ran head on into the fire barrels, making Edward smirk as they were now vulnerable to cannon fire as well.
"Fire!" He shouted.
The men quickly lit the cannons, sending the heavy and chain shots at the vulnerable schooner across from them.
"Incoming fire!" One of the crewmen yelled.
"Brace yourselves!" Edward warned them all.
Evie quickly ducked down as cannon shots were fired their way.
"Load up and fire!" Edward ordered.
"Aye, Cap'n!"
The cannons were quickly reloaded and fired off again.
"They're done for!" A man shouted happily.
"Alright, lads, bring her in!" Edward beamed.
"Send out the grapples!" Adewale shouted as the men set about throwing over the hooks to reel the ship in.
Edward looked to Evie, "How are ya holdin' up, lass?"
"Fine," she frowned.
Jacob looked over at the enemy ship as the men pulled her over.
"Ready for a fight, lad?" Edward asked.
Jacob would be all for it, but seen as his enemy now held swords, he was outclassed.
"I'm not trained for swords," he shrugged.
"Here, there's nothing to it." Edward told him as he handed him one of his swords.
Jacob looked it over just as Evie came over to him.
"Jacob," she scowled.
He looked to her and handed back the sword, "I'd best leave this to you."
Edward laughed and sheathed his sword again before jumping over to the other ship. He battled the men there until they either jumped ship or held up their hands in surrender.
"Take what you can find!" He then called out to his men.
"What will you do with us?" One of the captives asked.
Edward looked down on the man, "Join us."
The men looked between themselves before nodding. Edward looked to his men, who then cut the captives free.
"Welcome aboard the Jackdaw," he smiled as his men loaded up.
"We got everything we could find, Cap'n."
Edward nodded, "Let's be on our way then."
He took up the wheel and headed for dry land, the twins would probably be in need of a drink after all this.
"Land ahoy!" A man shouted.
Edward smiled as his favourite place came into view.
"Ah, Nassau," Edward smiled as he steered the ship into the docking area.
Jacob looked over to see what the man was so excited about. It just looked like a sandy beach with cabins lining it.
"Weigh anchor!" Edward called out before looking to the twins. "I'll set about sorting out the ships repairs, while you two go get yourselves a drink."
"Don't mind if we do," Jacob beamed.
"Jacob," Evie scowled. "We don't have time for that."
Jacob sighed loudly, getting a laugh from Edward until Evie shot him a glare, making him turn and leave them to it.
"How do you plan on buying it?" She went on.
"With money," he shrugged.
"Look around you, Jacob. We're not in London!"
Jacob shook his head before turning to jump off the ship as well. Evie quickly followed him on, not wanting to leave him to get up to mischief like he usual did. He walked around the area, getting looks from people as he passed them by.
"I've not seen you around here, handsome." A woman greeted as he walked by.
He smiled at her, but continued on his way.
"Jacob!" Evie called to him, now catching up with him.
"Don't worry, Evie. I'm not doing anything wrong." He grumbled.
She shook her head and walked with him, ignoring the looks and whispers about them as they passed. Edward had now paid for repairs, but his ship wouldn't be sail worthy for a few days, so that would leave the twins to settle in for a while.
"What a sight you are."
Edward turned at the familiar voice, "Why if it isn't you, Kidd."
Kidd looked to him with a smile, "What you gone and done now, eh, Kenway?"
"Oh, you know me, can't stay out of trouble." He shrugged with a smirk.
Kidd smiled at this, "So, who's the strange pair walking 'round 'ere?"
"Stowaways," he shrugged.
"Where'd you find 'em?"
"On one of the small beaches," Edward informed him.
Kidd's brows knitted at this, "They don't look as though they belong here."
"They wanted me to take them back to London."
"London ya say."
"Aye," he nodded.
"Wonder what they're doing out 'ere?"
Edward shrugged as the pair came walking over to them.
"The Jackdaw's going to docked for a few days," he informed them.
Jacob looked to Evie at this, making Kidd look at Edward with a smile.
"Friend of yours?" Jacob asked as he looked to the young lad.
"Aye," he nodded. "This here's James Kidd. Kidd, this is Jacob and Evie."
"Good to meet ya both," he greeted with a smile.
Jacob and Evie nodded at him.
"Well then, let's get the drinks in, shall we?" Edward asked.
"Best idea you've had," Jacob beamed as he walked with Edward.
Kidd looked to Evie and followed her on, hoping to strike up a conversation with the new woman, maybe get to know what they were doing here.
