Adventures at Sea Chapter 4: Hidden treasure
A/N: This chapter was so much fun to write and I hope you guys like it! The next one will be up soon because it is nearly done. :)
The opposing ship's cannon's didn't even touch the Roger. The feeble things merely hit the magical barrier around the ship and dropped into the ocean blue water below. Killian grins triumphantly. The magical barrier is worth every coin he spent on it and every jewel he traded for it.
"Bad form lads." He calls out to the other ship's crew and captain. They look at him completely astounded. His own crew grins deviously. Scare tactics always work wonders on men who have seen the Roger. Just give them a look and they practically throw their gold at you. Killian calls Smee to take hold of the helm, as he walks around his ship with a bounce in his step. His display of ease and lack of interest in the opposing ship sent some of the Royal guard into bad habits. They shout out a threat or two and draw their swords.
"Should have just given us the gold." He shouts back at them, shaking his head in mock disappointment. Killian lazily gestures with his hook and with out so much as battering an eye, Killian's men snap into action. They draw their own weapons and make the first move by swinging across the great gap between the ships to the Royal vessel.
Ariel suddenly appears at his side as he readies himself to relocate to the other ship. She has a thick rope in her hand, obviously also to take the swing, and a determined look on her face. Killian takes the rope from her and scowls down at her.
"Oh no you don't."
"Killian, I can fight! Stop babying me." She snaps back at him, trying to take the rope back from him. His eyes lose their harshness and are replaced with worry.
"This is not your fight lass, leave it to the Pirates." He says gently.
"No way." With that she snatches the rope from Killian and swings across to the other ship.
"Bloody Mermaid." He mutters under his breath as he follows her.
Killian drops down next to Ariel and begins to fight with the expert skill of a lifetime of weapons work. She holds her own with several men, wounding them not killing, until one gets slashes their sword down on her unprotected arm. Killian sees her drop her sword and comes in to defend her. He cuts the man down with ease.
"I'm fine." Ariel says, as Killian hurriedly rips off a piece of his shirt and ties it around her injured forearm.
They both get back into the fighting with much gusto. Ariel spots the door leading to below deck through the mass of fighting. She weaves her way through it, with Killian hot on her heels, both aiming for the obvious storage of gold. Just as they reach the door a handsome young man with green flashing eyes and dark wavy hair blocks their way. Killian steps forward and begins to attack the man.
The man is much quicker than Killian originally though and he realizes that they are evenly matched in skill. The man catches Killian off guard and almost gets his thigh until Ariel's sword dives in and defends Killian, who quickly steps out of the red-head's way. She glances up at the man as she brings both their swords up, and sees surprise clear in his features. Ariel clenches her teeth and with several swift movements unarms the man with perfect form. Killian looks on with a mixture of shock and respect for the small woman.
With her sword at his chest Ariel smirks at the man.
"What surprised that a woman can beat you?"
"No. Surprised that anyone could beat me." He says and Killian's eyes snap to the man's face. Ariel has just unarmed the Prince, second best swordsman only to his father the King.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, your highness." Killian says bowing mockingly. Ariel grins, looking at Killian for confirmation. He nods once and grins back at her.
"This has turned out better than I thought." She says, not taking her eyes off Prince Eric. Killian gestures with his sword for the Prince to walk up the steps to the helm of the ship. Ariel guides the Prince and stands next to him with her sword resting on his neck.
"Put down you swords or else the Prince here dies." Killian's voice booms out over the loud noise of the battle below. He smirks evilly as the Royal guards look from Killian to Ariel to Eric and back again. They drop their weapons in defeat.
After Killian's crew rounded up the Royal guards and tied them to various masts and railings the Price was fuming with rage, but kept his tongue in check.
"That's much better." Killian says as the last man is tied up. "Crew, you know what we need. Gold, jewels and anything else of value." He says to his men, having already told them of their plans earlier. "Smee," he calls out to his trusted first mate. "Help Ariel watch the prisoner." Killian says looking at the Prince with a smirk. "I'm going to find myself a princess."
A/N: hope you enjoyed! :)