Sorry I was so long updating, just got back from mini-holiday.

Oh, Davy is aaaawwwesoooome...


Ocean Eyes Chapter 21 – Goodbye and Hello

The next day after my tail had been abolished was beautiful yet boring. The sun gleamed, the sea sparkled like a thousand diamonds, but I was ever so impatient, constantly keeping a lookout for the Flying Dutchman. I prayed they would not be so stupid as to go underwater. I mean, they must have been looking for me too? What else would they be doing?

The hours passed oh-so-tediously. It was the middle of the day, and seeing as I was only going to be Captain for a limited amount of time, I let the crew take a break. The wind was very calm and blew softly, making my hair whisp around my ears. The sun beat down, smoldering all that it touched. Even the dry wood of the helm was being lightly heated. Despite my crew retreating into the forgiving shade of the mess hall, I stayed outside, sweating, watching the horizon.

Satsuki came outside to check on me; she was holding an apple. She tried to look concerned, but I could tell she was incredibly happy at being allowed to have a couple of hours break. She deserved it, seeing as she was soon going to become the next captain. In an organized system such as the navy, you have to wait for captainship, and gradually work your way up. However, being a pirate was a totally different case. Satsuki was strong, loyal, ruthless at times, skilled; everything the position of captain was about. Passing on, that was certain.

"Captain – sorry, soon-to-be-ex-captain – why don't you come inside? You're burning up," Said Satsuki, chomping on her apple and shading her eyes from the harsh rays of sunlight.

I took off my tricorne hat and fanned myself with it, "No. I can't afford to stop looking out, in case they pass us," I sighed.

Satsuki nodded, "All right, just… don't push yourself too hard," She ran back down to join the others in the mess hall, whom, I heard, were laughing and generally having a good time.

My skin was absolutely dappled with sweat. My fringe was sticking to my forehead, so I swept it back off my face and, it rather grossly stuck to my already sweaty head. I had a hell of a lot of hair but I managed to sweep it under my hat, off my neck, so I looked like a boy. I began to fuss about looking respectable when I saw Davy again but… he had tentacles for a beard, for Goodness' sake. It hardly mattered what I looked like – as if he would care!

Fatigue and heat washed over me. I leant on the helm, tired. Sea surrounded us for miles – we left Pelegosto way behind, it was not even a speck on the horizon now.

I was so bored! I ached to see Davy again, where on earth was he?

Just as I nearly snapped the helm in fierce anticipation, I saw a ship on the horizon, an extremely faint figure with what looked like quite high sails. Frantic, I grabbed my telescope and stared outward, almost snapping the telescope as I clutched it in excitement. The wind suddenly rushed in my face, sweeping my hat clean off and releasing my hair, which flailed around my head like a feathery raven-black halo. I quickly leapt and caught my hat, which was nearly blown off the side.

I stared back out to the mystery ship again, my hopes sky-high. I felt like a little girl again, blushing and going all giggly. It couldn't have been the Dutchman; though I was so eager I wanted to believe it was. I sighed again in frustration as it was too far away to make out properly. The Dutchman had high, torn sails and was a rather tall ship – I was sure that once it got closer I would be able to tell.

Gradually, it did. Closer and closer; I squinted hard. As I so hopefully and joyously expected, it was the Flying Dutchman! I squealed and did a blissful jig on the deck.

Satsuki, Rina and Annie came rushing out, clutching fruit. "Captain, what's up?" They asked.

I grinned at them and rushed over, "It's the Flying Dutchman!" I squeaked rapturously, giggling. Honestly, what was the matter with me? Davy wasn't exactly a young sweetheart – yet I loved him so much and it made my heart leap.

I stared out as the Dutchman approached; it seemed to be getting faster. I remembered the wind that blew in my face was blowing in the direction the Dutchman was sailing – so the wind was with it. Perfect; I could not have asked for a sweeter moment. It was as if nature wanted to us to be reunited swiftly. I was so jittery, Satsuki and Rina gave me funny looks. But I knew that in their hearts, they were truly glad for me.

Sure enough, the wind carried the Dutchman right near us. I noticed its weedy, soaked sails. It was certainly a very intimidating ship – even some of my crew, fearless as they were, shivered when they saw it. After all, the Dutchman was the epitome of "the Devil's ship," bound to send shivers down any pirate's spine. I occasionally found it strange that I was eager to live on it.

It waited. Davy did not show himself because he knew I wasn't the only one there. He let me say my goodbyes. I gathered all my precious possessions and clothes from my quarters, and kissed my piano. How I would miss it; but I had Davy's organ to nick off him now. As I left the room I played one final sad note on the piano and looked round at my room one last time.

I ran back up to the deck again and turned to everybody, who had gathered in a big group around me. They all looked sorrowful with glassy eyes; especially Satsuki. I leapt forward and hugged her ever so tight. I was going to miss her most of all. I knew we would definitely see each other again… I could not get over the enormity of the situation. Tears escaped down my already damp cheeks.

I sniffed, wiped my eyes hard and grinned tearily at them all.

"Do me proud, all of you. I'll miss you all… so much." I removed my hat and placed it on Satsuki's head. Her short, crisp-blonde hair poked out of the sides, framing her face.

"Look after it," I instructed, "I shall expect to see that in tip-top condition when I next see you lot again; and damn it, look after my ship! Satsuki… you have my quarters now,"

Satsuki smiled at me gratefully, and waved as I jumped onto the side of the ship, ready to make my exit. I turned to see Annie, standing there, away from the group, looking up at me forlornly. For some reason I felt terribly guilty leaving her.

"Take Annie back to her home island," I called down.

"Oh no, no no," Annie chipped in quickly, waving her arms about, "I've… grown to like it here aboard this ship. Is it OK if I stay?" she looked up at me.

I smiled, "Of course," I got down and hugged her tightly as well, "Thank you for everything you've done," I whispered, "Welcome to the crew,"

She smiled back at me, her own eyes gleaming with tears. I jumped back onto the side.

"All right, shut it, we're pirates for God's sake!" I laughed, "Goodbye!"

Everybody chanted 'Goodbye' back at me and helped me onto the Dutchman, which had conveniently lowered a boat for me to jump into and be hoisted up. I waved one final time, and boarded the ship.

The Dutchman crew eyed me mysteriously as I stood there with all my things, looking around in an immensely excited manner. Oh, that sodden old ship… how good it felt to be back on it again; home.

"The Cap'n is up there," Niko mumbled gruffly, pointing up to the top deck, "He came after ye… he… sensed something was wrong,"

"There was," I said, "But it got solved eventually. I have lots to tell him," I ran up to the top deck, leaving the majority of the crew standing there. As I went up the steps, I paused on the top one and turned round to face them.

"I have to say… it's… good to see you all again," I smiled. They shuffled around a bit as I resumed up the steps; to where my love was standing, looking beautifully grand as he waited for me, at the helm…

I rushed to him. My first impulse was to throw my arms around him and clutch him tight; taking in and remembering every little physical aspect that I missed. He responded delightfully, scooping me up in his strong arms as if I were as light as a feather. My breasts came into line with his face as he clutched me, my feet having left the floor. I then couldn't resist it any longer – I kissed him, again and again. He kissed me, again and again. He ran his good hand through my hair. I noticed him having a sharp intake of enraptured breath as he held me and explored my body for the first time in a while. It felt amazing – I wanted him so bad, but it wasn't the time or place.

He lowered me down slightly from our embrace. I clutched his face softly, leant forward and whispered, "Hello, honey,"

He shivered delightfully at my voice, clutching me tight again. He forgot about the power of his crab arm.

"D-Davy… I love you but… agh… choking!" I croaked.

He released me frantically, "Sorry… I guess I just… remembered how much I truly missed ye,"

I looked at his sad yet happy face and icy yet beautiful eyes and absorbed myself into another embrace with the man I truly loved.