. I froze in terror as his fiery eyes bore into mine. Jack looked back and stared in horror. He mouthed, "Close the curtain, NOW!" I didn't, I was paralyzed by Corwin eyes. He waved his hand and the curtain snapped shut, all the candle light flickered out and I was alone in the dark. I could still hear the voices outside. I put my ear up to the door and strained to hear the rest.

"Who was that, hm… Jackson?" Corwin mocked at him.

"It's none of your concern Corwin."

"Oh really, then why are you hiding her. Is she special or are you together?"

"She's not special or anything. She's an arrogant weakling and that's all."

"That stupid boy, then why did he bring me aboard this ship? May be he's going to use me or eat me later," I thought.

"Is she like one of us or is she a mere mortal?"

"Is that of any of your concern? Go back to your cabin, NOW!"

"What's all the fighting about?"

This was a different voice. I tried to pull back the curtain to see who it was but it was like trying to bend steel. It became so heavy so I had to give it up. I pressed my ear up to the wall. I could still hear the voices outside.

"Captain, I was trying not to disturb you at this late hour."

"Too late for apologies Jackson. What is this all about?"

"Corwin is having too much human flesh and…"

"I see, Corwin I'll give you one warning. Next time you rebel against me you're off this ship forever. You understand?"

"Yes captain."

"Now everyone back to your cabins."

I could hear scuffling about the deck and then there was silence. I heard the door give a little click and Jack was back in the room.

"I'm sorry about that. Now what were we talking about…" he was cut short because I turned around and crossed my arms. I was still mad at him for what he said about me. "What's the matter Keira? Did I do something wrong?"

"You know what you did wrong. How could you say that about me?" I growled at him. Does he seriously think he can get away with that?

"What? Oh yeah. I'm so sorry about that. I had to draw the attention away from you. I'm really sorry."

He had that sorry expression on his face. This time he seemed a little annoyed by my question. Could you believe this guy!

"Do you need some time to yourself?" he ask stepping a little closer.

"What happen out there?" I asked. Jack look surprised at my question. Like he didn't predict that I wasn't going ask that. He really doesn't have any clue about girls or anything. Just like Inuyasha.

"What do you mean?" He asks innocently.

"You know what I mean." I said. He just stares at me all confused.

"Now he's an idiot," I thought.

"Do I have to spell it out for you?! I mean with that guy Corwin eating a human being." I say agitated. Now he looks uncomfortable. He looks at the floor and fiddles with his fingers.

"I'm not supposed to talk about it with you." He says back to me. Now I really want to sucker punch him. He starts for the door. I run at him and get him in a head lock. He struggles to get free.

"Tell me now! Or I'll break your neck." I say in his ear.

"NO! LET GO!"

"Tell me NOW!" I scream in his ear.

"Fine. I'll tell you if you let go of me. You won't like it though. " he says back. I let go. What did he mean I wouldn't like it? Was it some rumor he heard or something frightening?

"I am a demon. Everyone on this ship is some kind of demon, I'm sorry I shouldn't have brought you here on this ship. You don't deserve to be on this ship. You're too beautiful to be seen here."

"He's pushing it over the line, I already like Inuyasha," I think. Before I could respond to what he said, he twists my arm around and throws me to the floor. I scramble up on my feet. Before I can process what's happening, Jack lashes out at me and scratching my face with his claws that suddenly grew. I staggered back, blind and confused. I can taste blood in me mouth. He grabs my arms tightly so I have no escape. He looks directly in my eyes and I see deep pools of fire. His body is growing black, long hair. Is this how Corwin looked like up close when he was tearing that deer apart? He's growing long fangs and longer claws. They're digging deeper into my arms that make me winch and I have to give a little yelp. He looks into my eyes and he shows terror as he realizes what he has done. He lets go of me and stumbles back to his corner. He wraps himself into a ball until he looks normal. He goes out the door and locks it and I'm all alone. I'm sit down on my bed, not paying any attention to my wounds and fall asleep.