Arthur growled as he sprinted after his reckless crew member. "Amelia, what the hell are you doing?" he hollered. Matthew, who was right by his side, let his breath hitch when he heard his captain say his sister's real name. Arthur shot him an awkward glance as the two continued to chase after her.

Amelia laughed in front of them. "I'm going after that girl. She was obviously in trouble and needs a hero!" Arthur groaned and rolled his eyes. "Crazy woman" he muttered under his breath. Matthew glared at him for a moment before focusing back on his sister.

"Amy, we don't have time for this! What about Lovina Vargas?!" he tried to yell as confidently as possible in his meek voice. Amelia only sped up. "Dammit Amelia, I'm your captain and I order you to stop immediately!" Arthur snapped. People were starting to stare and the last thing he needed was attention.

Amelia giggled and continued. "You'll have to catch up to me Artie" she said as she turned her head back and winked. Arthur's face grew redder, and not due to trying to keep up with the girl.

"I told you to stop calling me that!" he hissed. Amelia laughed and slowed a little. "But you're so cute when you blush, Artie!" Now other men around them were starting to snicker. Arthur pouted a bit and tried to speed up. "Amelia…" he warned.

She sighed and picked up the pace. "Oh alright…Iggy!" she smirked as she rounded a corner. She chuckled as she heard a muffled "Dammit Amelia" behind her.

(-)

Antonio ran through the streets, checking every corner and passageway. "Lovina!" he shouted over and over again, but received no response. Antonio tried to shove dark thoughts from his head as he continued to search. Surely someone would find her, he sent out almost all of his men to look for her.

"Oh alright…Iggy!"

Antonio leapt back to avoid colliding with a loud man who sped by him.

"Dammit Amelia!"

Antonio froze. He'd recognize that voice anywhere. He darted into an alleyway and felt something bump against him. When he looked down he wanted to cry tears of joy.

Lovina backed away with a strange boy holding her hand. "Feli, run" he heard her whisper. "B-But Lovi, I-I just found you-"

"Go now! It's not safe!" Lovina cringed at her own words. The same exact thing Antonio had said to her. Before Feli could reply, both Italians were ushered forward by Antonio. "Stay silent belleza, or there will be consequences" Antonio ordered sternly while glancing at the boy beside Lovina. Lovina's mouth snapped shut. Feliciana gave her a terrified look as they walked. Lovina spun around to face Antonio with a menacing glare plastered on her face.

"You keep my sister out of this bastard. She' not just another person you can manipulate me with." She hissed. Antonio's eyes widened as he stared at Feli. "You're sister? M-Miss Vargas please forgive me, I have no intention of harming you."

Feliciano shot her sister a confused glance. Antonio ignored the look and gripped Lovina's arm. "Don't you dare disobey me again, mi amor. I don't know what I'll do if something happens to you, understand?" Lovina blushed when he called her 'mi amor' in front of her sister. Feli just stared at the two.

"Quit calling me-"

She tried to yell at him, but was cut off by his hand over his mouth. The three heard footsteps coming from the main street.

"Feliciana! Can you hear me?!" Feliciana bit her lip when she heard Ludwig call her name. "Captain! Have you seen Feli?!"

"No, we're looking for Am-Alfred."

"Mierda!" Antonio muttered under his breath. "Lovi listen to me. That man out there is the devil. Please, come back with me quietly. Things will be easier that way I promise. I'll take you home." Lovina's eyes widened as he stepped closer and removed his hand from her mouth. "I'll do anything, I just want you away from this place…"

"Luddy, I found sorella!" Antonio whipped his head and looked at Feliciana, who had slipped by and thrown herself onto Ludwig.

"Antonio, you found her!" Lovina glared at Elizaveta, Gilbert, and Francis who emerged from the other side of the alley. He tried to shush them but it was too late.

"Antonio?"

"This way Luddy, he's got her!"

Antonio grabbed Lovina and pulled her back as Arthur, Matthew, Ludwig and Feliciana turned into the alley. "Lizzie, take Lovi back to the ship now" Antonio tried to force Lovina behind him, but she wouldn't budge. "I'm not playing games anymore Lovina, go with Lizzie" he snarled.

Arthur sneered and pulled out a gun. "Hand over the girl, Carriedo." Antonio let out a dark chuckle and clutched onto Lovina, whipping out a knife and pressing it to her exposed neck.

"Come any closer and she dies." Antonio's new persona sent chills up and down her spine. "It would be a shame for such a belleza to go to waste, don't you agree Kirkland?" Lovina's eyes widened as he pulled her chin up to face him. She had never seen him look at her that way before. "Granted, she hasn't been behaving, but I'm sure I can tame her. Isn't that right Lovina?" Her face turned red as he slowly nipped at her earlobe.

"Lo siento mi amor" be breathed into her ear, barely audible. Lovina simply glared at him and tried to pull away. Feliciana lunged at him, and removed his arm from around her sister's neck. Lovina stumbled forward and grabbed Feliciana.

"Feli, are you crazy?!" Lovina glared at the German that placed his hands on Feli's shoulders. "Feliciana, please…" he quietly begged. Arthur stared at Feli, confused. "Feliciana? You mean Feliciana Vargas?!" he exploded. He stared at her for awhile before turning back to Antonio and releasing the safety.

"I'll sort that out later. But now…" Arthur smirked and aimed for Antonio. "You'll get what you deserve, Carriedo."

Lovina leapt toward Antonio. "Lovina, no!" he cried as she came in front of him. She dragged Antonio and herself down, but not before the bullet grazed her shoulder. She hissed in pain and grabbed the wound. Arthur backed away, wide eyed. Before he could process anything, he watched as Antonio grabbed her and fled with his other men.

"Look what you did to my sorella!" Feli cried as she began to pound on his chest. "You shot my sorella, how could you?!" Ludwig quickly grabbed her and held her back.

"Shhh, Feli it's alright, she's alright. We're going to bring her back, I promise." Feliciana sniffled and nodded, burying her head in his chest.

Antonio and the others soon made it back. "We're leaving now! Who's missing?!"

Vash stepped forward to answer. "Everyone's here sir, we're ready to pull out immediately." Antonio grabbed Lovina by the arm and started to pull her below decks. "Then Go! Kirkland's right on our tail!"

(-)

Antonio practically threw Lovina into the study and slammed the door shut. "Sit" he ordered. Lovina stood her ground and crossed her arms. "I said SIT!" he barked.

Lovina quickly jumped into a chair in front of a small table. She watched Antonio pace back and forth and could tell he was furious. He looked at her, ready to say something, but couldn't even form the words.

"What, do you want me to apologize for wanting my freedom?" Lovina hissed, breaking the silence. Antonio stopped and glared at her. "Lovina, I told you it wasn't safe. I warned you and I begged you, but you didn't listen! When are you going to learn that I do everything to keep you out of harm's way?!"

"God forbid I want to go back to my family instead of stuck on some godforsaken ship" she snapped back. Antonio angrily ran his hands through his hair. "Lovina, I understand that. But why don't you believe me when I say I'll take you back. I'd bring you home in a heartbeat now, if that meant you were safe!"

The rest of the crew had gathered around once the ship had reached open waters. They all nervously listened to their captain and their hostage fought.

Lovina narrowed her eyes and scowled. "Why should I believe someone who only wanted me to make money?!" she hollered. Antonio slammed his fists on the table in front of her.

"Do you really think that's still what this is about?! Do you still think that's all you are to me?! Are you really that clueless?!"

"I hate you!" Lovina screeched. Antonio stepped back and glared at her. "If you hate me so much, stop risking your life for me!" he yelled. Lovina turned away and clenched her fists. "Lovi, no matter how much you hate me, I will always love you."

Lovina whipped her head back, furious. "I don't believe you!"

"What's it going to take?! Open your damn eyes Lovina. You mope around and refuse to believe that anyone cares about you. And you know what? It's selfish! You won't even give me the god damn time of day to prove to you that I care. That everyone cares!"

"I'm sorry I don't trust a pirate who only cares about himself." She retorted. Antonio had a dark look in his eyes as he stepped forward. "I will not stand by and let you tell me I only care about myself. I have been through too much, I have sacrificed too much and I have given too much to be scolded by a girl who has never once in her life let anyone come near her."

Lovina tried to read his expression as he looked away. "I love you more than anything Lovi" he said softly. Lovina's eyes filled with rage as her nails dug into her palms.

"Liar!" she shouted.

And that was the final straw. Antonio flipped over the table between them, making Lovina jump and yelp at the crash on the floor. Antonio yanked her up and stared into her eyes. She was too shocked and scared to even try to pull away.

Antonio gritted his teeth and held her even tighter before pinning her against the wall and slamming his lips against hers. Lovina's eyes flew all the way open as he desperately bit and sucked on her mouth, pouring all of his pent up rage, fear, anger, and desire into her.

Lovina started to struggle against him, but he wouldn't let her go. He had been waiting too long for this. Lovina was finally able to turn her head away, separating her lips from his. This only prompted him resume on her neck until she shoved him away, terrified.

Antonio's eyes widened when he saw the look of terror on her face. Was he really that unable to control himself? "Lovi, I'm so sorry. Please forgive me" he begged as she backed into the door. Her hands fumbled to turn the knob until she was finally able to open the door, stumbling into Francis.

"Belle dame, what's wrong?" She leapt away from him and stared at everyone as hot tears rolled down her cheeks.

"I want off of this damn ship!" she screamed before breaking into sobs. Antonio rushed out and tried to reach out to her. "Lovi, please-"

"Don't touch me!" she screeched before sprinting out, leaving Antonio to be eaten away by guilt.