Arein- lol, i was just kidding, mate!
CrazyTomboy- i know how that goes. i sneak on sometimes too :)
archerofdarkness- ok thanks! yeah I know the Lagoon Nebula exists. did you know Procyon exists?
ExcursionGuy84- well i guess i won't skip...this time anyway ;P
Dearing- Thanks, mate! i can't wait to read more of "The Captain and I" 2!
sk8ergirl69- :) thanks!
ok, guys, sorry about the delay, but with Christmas and everything...it's been kinda hectic for me. but I did get one awesome thing for Christmas: a DVD player! now I can buy Treasure Planet and watch it on DVD :D
they can't tell me who to be
I stared at Scroop in shock for a moment before racing to the mast to see for myself.
One rope was missing.
"B-but we checked them all twice!" Jim cried "They were secure!"
"I swear, Captain!"
Amelia glared at us and I stared down at my boots, not wanting to see the disappointment in everyone's eyes.
'cuz I'm not what they see
Amelia sighed quietly and looked down at Arrow's hat. "Mister Arrow was a...fine spacer. Finer than most of us could-"
Before she could continue I turned and fled toward the bowsprit, fighting back tears. I pulled myself up and stood on the end of the rail.
yeah the world is still sleepin' while I keep on dreamin' for me
As I looked out at the stars through blurry eyes, I thought of how Arrow must have felt, knowing that his life was about to end.
"Maybe I should just let go and fall" Iwhispered softly"Then I won't disappoint anyone again."
and their words are just whispers and lies that I'll never believe!
I started to loosen my grip on the rope but suddenly I heard a familiar voice in my mind. "Casa, honey."
"Dad!" I whispered "Casa, never stop believing that you're special"
I frowned and shook my head slightly. "I've gotta be going crazy."
and I want a moment to be real
A while later I turned and climbed down from the bowsprit. Sighing, I walked across the deck, pausing under some rigging.
"Jim, you okay?"
"No, but come on up, Cassie."
I climbed up next to him and put my head on his shoulder.
wanna touch things I don't feel
He sighed quietly and put his arm around my shoulders.
"You okay, Cassie?"
"No. I just can't believe that Arrow's gone."
"Me either. I wish that Pellucid hadn't decided to go supernova today," he muttered angrily.
wanna hold on and feel I belong
We sat in silence for a few minutes then Silver came up from the galley. He walked over to the rail and sighed.
"Yeh missed yer dinner, kids."
"So what?" Jim muttered
"Ya know, it wasn't yer fault"
"Really? Who else's could it be?" I said sarcastically.
and how can they say I'll never change?
Silver sighed. "Why half the crew would be spinnin' in that black abyss if not fer-"
"Look, don't you get it, Silver! We both completely screwed up!" Jim yelled as he jumped down in front of Silver.
I slid down and cried, "We tried our best but it just wasn't enough!"
they're the ones that stay the same
Silver glared at us for a few moments then put a hand on our shoulders.
"Now you listen to me, James Hawkins and Cassandra Solode! You've both got the makin's of greatness in yeh. But you've each gotta take the helm and chart yer own course. Stick to it, no matter the squalls! And when you finally get to show the world the stuffwhat yer made of...well I hope I'm there, catchin' some of the light comin' off ya that day."
I'm the one now, 'cuz I'm still here
I stared up at him, tears filling my eyes, then Jim andI collapsed into his arms.We must've surprised him because I felt him pull away slightly. But then he gently put his arms aroundus and chuckled quietly. "Eh, that's alright, kids. Its alright."
I'm the one, cuz I'm still here
A little bit later he pulled back and cleared his throat. "Now, uh, I best be gettin' about me watch. And you two best be gettin' some shuteye."
I wiped my eyes and nodded slowly. We headed toward the sleeping quarters, but paused at the top of the stairs.
I'm still here
"Silver, I...uh...well, thanks. We needed that" Jim said quietly"
"Eh, anytime, kids. Now get to bed so I won't have to drag ya out in the morning!"
Jim nodded and quickly headed downstairs, but I walked back over to Silver.
"Silver?"
"Yeah, lass?"
"Uh...I just wanted to let you know that I...I-"
"C'mon, lass. Say what you're gonna."
I flushed slightly and quietly said, "I wanna say thanks. You don't know how much it meant to me."
I hesitated then quickly stood on my toes and kissed his cheek before running for the stairs.
I hurried down the steps and fell into my hammock. A few minutes later I was sound alseep.
I'm still here...