Nyla stood proudly, her hair up and her makeup done. Allen called for a dinner for just the two of them and she was to be dressed in a fashionable way. Allen closed the door behind her and she felt her heart skip a beat in nervousness. She had only spent a few days on the ship which consisted staying cramped up in a room or wondering around the ship. She could only hope she'd get off soon.
" I hope you're hungry." he spoke as he held a chair out for her. Nyla looked at him then took her seat. She was hoping for him to take the seat across the table but he stayed behind her.
" So I'm sure you are wondering why we have taken you." He started. " Quite frankly it was for you, it was for what you have."
His voice was crisp in her ear. The gem grew heavy on her chest, leaving her skin frozen from its touch.
" What exactly is that?" she asked, playing innocently.
" I think you know." He answered, his hands trailing along her neck. Her breath hitched in her throat as he walked away. She knew that this wasn't going to be no ordinary dinner.
" So just what exactly do you plan to do with me?"
His eyes flickered to her. " It depends on how you act."
Her hands slithered up to the knife on the table and hid it in the folds of her skirts once his back was turned.
" And if I don't oblige?"
He turned and stepped toward her.
" I think you know that as well."
Her fingers tightened around the handle of the knife. His eyes dared her to do it. So she did.
She launched at him, kicking the chair back. She would never let him have the jewel, not after all the hard work and sacrifice the Sirius put in to get it. Allen quickly recovered and fought back. To her surprise she held her ground rather well but he knew her weakness. He stepped forward and pushed her back. Nyla tried to fight back but her leg was still weak to ever be strong enough to overcome his strength. He twisted his arm and in one swift movement, slammed her into the wall. Nyla gritted her teeth. He brought his lips close to her and gave a small laugh at her effort. Nyla's anger flared even more.
Then roars echoed from outside and they both froze. The door slammed open and Nyla felt herself gasp. There Eduardo stood, his chest heaving. He calmly rose his gun and aimed it right at his head. No words had been said but his threat was just as deadly.
" Shoot me and I kill her." Allen stated slightly. Eduardo cocked his gun back. He was having none of it. Allen's eyes narrowed and he yanked the knife from Nyla's hands and held it to her throat. She knew his plan.
The gun shot went off and barely missed Allen by a hair. But it was on purpose. The distraction gave her enough time to slam her head into his nose. His grip loosened and she yanked him over her back. Eduardo quickly grabbed for her hand and they both ran out onto the deck.
Eduardo raised them both to the edge of the ship and grabbed a rope. His arms latched around her waist tightly and they both jumped. With a swift movement they both stumbled onto the Sirius's ship, Eduardo holding her in his arms to cushion her fall. Everyone retreated and before they knew it, it was like nothing had every happened.
Below him he heard a light chuckle. He raised himself up onto his hands and peered down at her confused.
" I don't think I've had that much fun escaping a ship before." She admitted playfully. Eduardo felt like he should have been angry. To start yelling at her to pay more attention and to stop being a kid. But yet the only thing he could do was smile.
" Nyla! Are you ok?" Russel rushed as the men ran up to her. Eduardo pushed himself to his feet and pulled her up in a swift motion.
" He didn't do anything to you did he?" Nathan growled. Eduardo rose a brow at him. That was out of character for him to say.
" No, no he didn't. You're right Fuzzy, he seems tough when in reality he's not." She admitted as she turned to face the blonde. Fuzzy let out a relieved sigh as a response.
" He didn't hurt you? Chain you up below deck with the cargo?" Thomas continued. Nyla gave a shake of her head.
" All he wanted was this but I wasn't going to give it up that easily." She spoke as held the gem in her palm. " The first fight we had was the one Eduardo saved me from and that's because I initiated it."
" Well we are all glad to see you're alright." Morgan spoke as he walked up and wrapped his arm around her. Eduardo noticed how she didn't blush or get flustered. Why?
" I say it calls for a celebration!"