MMM: Oh my god. You should've seen my reaction to this review. I honestly didn't really think of that. Let's just assume that he's already been named Keeper of the Code over the two years in between the timeline of this story and A Sparrow's Quest. Savvy?

TMNT: I'm working through figuring out why I wanted him to be Luke Teague instead of called Luke Sparrow. I'd like to add to my answer, but I'm afraid it'd be spoilers for my plans in the future of the story.

Chapter 3:

Luke stepped onto the deck of the Black Pearl, awed. He couldn't remember being on a ship before and he had to admit, it was a sight to see. The crew worked hard to raise the anchor and lower the sails. A few of them were still putting away recently bought- or stolen- supplies.

"Whoa." He gave a half-smile.

"Yeah, it's a lot to take in at first." His brother smiled. Then he shrugged. "You'll get used to it though."

"Jack, mind if I talk with you?" He asked.

Jack shook his head. "Not at all."

"How old are you?"

"Twenty-one. You?"

"Twenty." He replied, surprised that they were only one year apart. "You act like you've been at sea awhile."

"I have, actually." The darker haired boy told him. "The last four years, on this very ship."

"Wow." Luke nodded. "What's it like, being a pirate?"

"Being a pirate is a life full of adventure, freedom, and danger." Jack told him. "The danger is the most of it though because the British are hunting pirates…"

"So I've heard. Have they ever caught you before?" He asked.

"Once." His brother rolled up his left sleeve, revealing a scar in the shape of a letter 'P'. "They branded me and beat me badly."

"That's a pirate brand, si?" He pointed to the scar.

"Si. Aye." Jack nodded. "And when they do it to you- I'm warning you now- it really hurts. Don't recommend getting caught."

"Understood." Luke replied seriously.

"Good. 'Cause you don't want to know what it feels like."

"I definitely don't."

"So," The older brother said,"Want me to show you around and show you how to work as part of the crew?"

"Why not?" Luke nodded in agreement. "It'll be worth it."

"Aye." Jack smiled. "Let's go then."