Title: Demons of the Caribbean
Author: Dark Whispers
Rating: PG13
Pairings: Inu/Kag Mir/San
Disclaimer: I do not own Pirates of the Caribbean or Inuyasha!
Summary: The Caribbean is filled with fearless pirates and deadly foes. On a trip home, Kagome Higurashi sees a ghost ship. When no one believes her, she sneaks onto one of her father^s voyages with two friends only to find more trouble than she could have ever expected.
A/N: Kewl! I got twenty reviews and a flame too! ^_^ Thanks everyone! Special thanks to sailorpsychosis for telling me why certain symbols weren^t working. I think I^ll just stick to what I did in the first chapter, but thanks for the advice! ^_^
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Chapter 2: All Aboard the Sengoku Jidai!
Kagome had gotten up at the crack of dawn in order to get to Sango^s house as soon as possible. She was greeted by Sango^s younger brother Kohaku. Kagome thought Kohaku was adorable, despite how Sango ranted he was spawn of the devil.
Kohaku led her into the house and shouted that Kagome was there. A tired Sango shuffled down the stairs minutes later, her hair a rat^s nest and her nightgown mussed. Sango took one look at Kagome^s immaculate appearance before moaning that she should have stayed in bed.
Kagome was looked unbelievably cheery for being up at such an early hour, wearing a light blue gown with long frilly sleeves and a matching bonnet.
^^Come on Sango, let^s go! We have a big day ahead of us! I need to tell you about last night, and we need to convince my father to let us go on his next voyage.^^
Despite her exhaustion, Sango laughed at her friend^s enthusiasm as she was tugged out the door wearing nothing but a nightgown.
^^Kagome, can I get dressed first?^^
Kagome smiled sheepishly. ^^Er. . . of course Sango. Sorry, I got a little carried away there. . .^^
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^^So Kaede said that she saw the Black Pearl?^^ Sango asked anxiously.
Sango had hurriedly slipped on a pink dress similar to Kagome^s, though the sleeves were shorter, and got a maid to help put her hair in a bun. The two girls were walking down to the marina to talk to Kagome^s father who was currently stocking up supplies for his next voyage.
^^She not only saw the Black Pearl, but a demon too!^^
Sango shuddered. ^^I^m not so sure this is a good idea Kagome. I don^t believe our chances against a crew of demons would be very good.^^
^^Well that^s just fine since I am not planning on having us go against the crew. I just need my father to see the ship. If he saw it, he wouldn^t be able to deny that it is real. I^m tired of being seen as nothing more than a foolish little girl.^^
Sango remained silent. She understood her friend^s thirst to prove herself. The two continued to walk along the dock without speaking.
^^Sango, I told you how Kaede disappeared. . .do you think it was possible that she was. . . well. . . not. . .^^
^^Kagome, watch out!^^
Kagome whirled around only to have the breath knocked out of her when a boy her age collided with her, knocking her to the floor.
^^My dearest Kagome, I am so dreadfully sorry! Please, let me help you up!^^
^^Don^t touch her, Miroku!^^
The boy who had crashed into Kagome was none other than Miroku, an apprentice of a sea captain. He could usually be seen around the docks doing all sorts of odd jobs. He was wearing black breeches with a matching vest covering his white shirt. His black hair was pulled back in a small ponytail and he had the usual lecherous glint in his eye.
^^Sango, are you implying that I would dare to touch Miss Kagome in a manner that is not entirely appropriate?^^
^^Yes I am, you pervert! You are well known for your wandering hands! I bet the reason you were running like the devil was at your heels is because your master caught you groping his daughter again!^^
Miroku shrugged sheepishly before changing the subject. ^^What brings you lovely ladies down to the docks today?^^
^^We^re looking for my father,^^ said Kagome.
^^You two are extremely lucky as I was just about to go see him myself! I would be glad to escort you to him!^^
Both girls stared at him incredulously.
^^Let^s get a move on!^^ he said cheerily, slapping both of them on the rear as one would a horse.
He was quickly knocked to the floor by two furious girls who then proceeded onward like nothing had happened. When he caught up with them, he wisely kept his hands to himself.
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Kagome quickly caught sight of her father the moment she stepped on to the Sengoku Jidai. Avoiding the working sailors she raced over to him and greeted him cheerfully.
^^So father, where are we going on the next voyage?^^
Captain Higurashi frowned. ^^We?^^
^^That^s right! We are going to Plum Island aren^t we?^^
^I^m sorry dear, but there is no *we.* I^m afraid that it is just *I* that will be going on the next voyage.^^
^^But father!^^ Kagome whined. ^^Why can^t Sango and I come along? We wouldn^t cause any trouble!^^
Captain Higurashi looked grim. ^^It^s not that I think you^ll cause trouble, it^s the fact that the route I^m taking is known for pirate to have pirate ships sailing through. There have even been some battles along this route, and it^s too dangerous to bring you along.^^
^^Aye, it certainly is dangerous!^^
An old man with gray hair, an eye patch, and peg leg hobbled up to Kagome. He was Kagome^s grandfather. He was the former captain of the Sengoku Jidai and had spent most of his life on the sea before passing the ship onto Kagome's father. He was quite old and slightly senile, but was still shown great respect by all the citizens of the town.
^^Hello grandfather! You^re looking well today!^^
^^Aye, dun try to butter me up, lass. Yer not goin on this voyage! There be more than just pirates in that part of the sea! Some of the worst storms settle right in that there area! Not to mention the haunted ships that roam through, including that Black Pearl!^^
Kagome^s eyes lit up with excitement.
^^Father, please let us come!^^
^^Absolutely not! It^s out of the question!^^
Kagome heard snickering from behind her.
^^What are you laughing at, Miroku?^^ Sango demanded.
Miroku looked highly affronted. ^^My darling Sango, why would I be laughing during such a serious conversation? I am quite hurt that you accuse me of something so immature. I was just clearing my throat in order to catch Captain Higurashi^s attention.^^
Kagome^s father narrowed his eyes at Miroku. He had a strong dislike for Miroku ever since he caught the boy groping Kagome.
^^What is it Miroku?^^
^^I just wanted to ask what position you had for me on this voyage. You did tell me yesterday that I was to be going on it.^^
Captain Higurashi sighed wearily. ^^I^m sorry Miroku, but I shouldn^t have promised you that. I need sailors with more experience on this trip, and I don^t think you^re ready just yet.^^
Miroku nodded before giving a short a bow.
^^I^ll just be leaving then. Thank you for your time sir.^^
He saluted the man and winked at the girls before leaving the ship.
The girls also left after a few more minutes so they would not get in the way of the sailors. .
^^So I guess this means we won^t be going to find the Black Pearl after all?^^ Sango asked hopefully.
Kagome smirked. ^^Of course we are! I thought you knew me better than that! Since when have I actually listened to someone when they said no? Now let^s catch up with Miroku. He is a key part of my plan.^^
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^^Let me get this straight: you want *me* to sneak you onboard the ship and then help you find the Black Pearl so you could prove that Kagome is not a raving lunatic?^^
Kagome and Sango nodded, eagerly waiting for his response.
^^What^s in it for me?^^
^^Anything you want!^^ Kagome blurted out, causing Sango to glare at her.
Miroku gave a lecherous grin and opened his mouth.
^^Neither of us are sleeping with you!^^ Sango said angrily.
Miroku closed his mouth and pouted, but he immediately brightened after getting another idea.
^^Alright then! Sango has to kiss me on the lips for thirty seconds!^^
Sango turned the color of a tomato as Kagome gazed at her pleadingly.
^^Alright, but only because you are my best friend Kagome. Miroku, you just make sure you keep your hands to yourself!^^
Miroku leaned in while Sango froze, blushing an even darker red. Miroku^s lips touched Sango^s gently and he wrapped his arms around her waist. As the kiss deepened, Sango weaved her fingers into his hair, pulling their heads closer together. Kagome continued to count to thirty while thanking God that they were in an alleyway and not standing on the sidewalk while people walked by.
Kagome didn^t want to break them up, but she decided that two minutes was quite long enough, plus the fact that Miroku was trying desperately to untie Sango^s dress. Kagome cleared her throat loudly causing both of them to spring apart and blush.
Looking slightly dazed, Miroku bid them farewell and told them to meet him at the docks early next morning so they could sneak onto the ship before it left. Sango watched him leave, gazing longingly, before turning to Kagome.
^^What you just saw, is never told to anyone, agreed?^^
Kagome giggled at how flustered Sango looked. ^^Agreed.^^
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It was dawn, and the few clouds in the sky were tinted a light pink. The streets were deserted except for a few men who had decided to get an early start on their day of work and two girls who were cautiously sneaking towards the docks, each heaving a large knapsack and trying their best not to be seen.
Kagome^s plan for getting them onto the ship was foolproof. She had told her younger brother, Souta, that she was going to Sango^s for the day while Sango had told the opposite to her brother. The two of them would meet Miroku at the docks and all three would sneak onto the boat. There were going to be many sailors on the ship so if Miroku kept quiet and found some work to do, he would blend simply blend in with everyone else. Kagome and Sango would have to hideout in one of the cabins.
The only thing Kagome wasn^t sure about was finding the Black Pearl. All she could do was hope that would Kaede said was true and that the Black Pearl would find them.
^^Kagome, Sango, up here!^^
Kagome looked up to see Miroku already standing on the deck of the Sengoku Jidai.
^^Wait here one second. I^m going to distract the other sailor on the deck so you can sneak on. Go down below the deck and follow the hallway towards the stern. No one is using the second to last room on the left during the trip so that^s where you^ll be hiding out. I^ll meet you in there.^^
Kagome and Sango followed Miroku^s instructions and entered the cabin. It was a small, cozy room with three cots, a dresser, and a vanity. A small porthole allowed them a view of the sea and docks outside the boats.
They both unpacked the clothes and food in their knapsacks and sat down on their beds. Despite the fact that their plan was going perfectly, Kagome had a sinking feeling that something horrible was going to happen. She hoped that her brother would be okay by himself, but he had the maids in the house and they were sure to take care of him. She had left him a note, but by the time he found it on her desk, she would already be at sea.
Kagome chewed her lip nervously, still wondering what could possibly go wrong when the door opened and Miroku stepped inside.
He greeted Kagome and Sango with a small bow and eyed them appreciatively. Instead of wearing their usual dresses which would hinder their movements and make it harder to camouflage, the girls had worn slacks and comfortable shirts which showed off their figures quite nicely.
^^Your eyes are bulging, Miroku,^^ Sango stated dryly.
^^Ah, indeed they are lovely Sango, for these eyes have never before seen such curvaceous beauty! It truly~^^
^^Miroku, are you done yet?^^ Kagome yawned, resting her head on the pillow of her bed.
Miroku pouted. ^^You two never appreciate my flattery!^^
^^We would if you didn^t always grope us afterwards!^^
^^You know, we really should try to get along! After all, we^re going to be sharing a room together. . .^^
^^WHAT?!^^ shouted Sango and Kagome at the same time.
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^^Kagome, I^m bored!^^ Sango moaned.
The girls had been onboard the ship for five days so far, and it would take another ten to reach their destination. During the day, they would stay in their room and usually sleep, but at night, they would sneak on to the deck and watch for any sign of the Black Pearl. Two nights ago, they had seen a pirate ship in the distance, it^s flag waving in the wind, but the sails hadn^t been black. There had been no confrontation as the Sengoku Jidai accelerated away from the opposing ship the moment it had been seen.
Surprisingly, Miroku hadn^t been that lecherous while on the ship. A few slaps on the first day had been a warning for him to keep his hands to himself, and he had yet to make any requests to share a bed with one of the girls. During the day he was usually on the deck washing the floors, and at night he would join the girls on their lookout for the Black Pearl.
Kagome had just been wondering when Miroku would get back to the room with their dinner when the door opened and he stepped inside, a tray of food balanced in one hand.
Sango looked up eagerly when the door opened and beamed when Miroku smiled at her and presented her with a bowl of soup and some bread.
Kagome rolled her eyes at their antics. Ever since they kissed, they had been acting like two lovesick puppies around each other. Any day now they^d be declaring their undying love for one another. . .
^^The sun has set,^^ Miroku stated, looking out the porthole. ^^Let^s go.^^
The three of them walked along the hallway towards the stairs as quietly as possible so the people in the other cabins wouldn^t hear them. Miroku stepped outside first and motioned for the girls to follow after seeing there was no one in the crow^s nest.
Since it was a new moon, there was even less light than usual. Kagome trembled. You could barely even see the water it was so dark. Swallowing her fear, she crept along the deck with her friends.
Miroku led them to a pile of barrels stacked up near the railing of the deck. Ducking in front of the barrels, the trio looked out at the sea for any sign of a ship. This had been the routine for the past five nights.
^^Kagome, I hate to tell you this, but I don^t think we^re ever going to find the Black Pearl. It was a good try, but right now I am tired, cold, and my muscles are sore from crouching behind these barrels every night.^^
Kagome didn^t reply. All of her attention was on the sea.
^^Sango, where^s your sense of adventure?^^ Miroku inquired. ^^And besides, is it not romantic out here? The calm sea and the twinkling stars. . . doesn^t it just make you want to cuddle?^^
^^Argh! Get away you pervert!^^
^^Um. . .Sango, Miroku?^^
^^Ouch! Sango, I just want a hug!^^
^^You two really need to look at this.^^
^^Stop touching me!^^
^^Oh my God, I can^t believe this. . .^^
^^Kagome, what^s wro~^^
Miroku trailed off upon seeing what Kagome was talking about. About a hundred yards away was a ship. It seemed to have appeared out of no where. Three masts rose high above it^s deck, black sails ruffling in the wind. On the tallest mast a flag with a skull on it flapped proudly. They continued to gaze in awe until the Senjoku Jidai rocked violently, as if something had slammed into it^s side.
^^What was that?^^ shouted Sango.
Kagome looked over the edge of the ship and saw something that made her sick to her stomach. A hole the size of the cannon ball had been made in the side of the ship. Water spilled into the hull of the ship, and sailors started to appear on deck, wondering what had happened.
^^The Black Pearl is attacking us!^^ Kagome cried out hoarsely.
The first cannonball was followed by many more and the Black Pearl started to come closer. The sailors onboard the Sengoku Jidai realized they were under attack and quickly sprung into action. Canons were fired, pistols were loaded, and swords were unsheathed. A bell rang loud and clear throughout the night, notifying all crewmembers of the attack.
^^Pirate ship off the port side! Load the cannons and fire!^^ shouted one of the sailors.
Miroku ran off for a moment, yelling at Kagome and Sango to stay behind the barrels. The two girls huddled close together in fear. The ship continued to shake under the impact of the cannonballs and Kagome could see that the Black Pearl was now very close to the Sengoku Jidai. In fact, the two boats were so close together that the pirates on the Black Pearl would actually be able to jump onto the deck of the other boat if they wanted to.
Kagome and Sango exchanged looks of alarm as the sounds of war cries reached their ears. Peaking out from behind the barrels they were able to see that the crew from the Black Pearl had indeed started to come onto their ship.
^^Oh my God! Kagome, Kaede was right! The crewmembers of the Black Pearl really are demons!^^ Sango cried out.
Kagome could only nod as her eyes took in the appearance of the pirates. Some of them had tails and sharp claws that easily sliced the throats of the British sailors. Others were extremely ugly with bulging eyes and sickly green skin.
^^Sango, Kagome!^^
Miroku had returned. The boy^s hair was tousled and one of his sleeves was missing, but he looked to be unharmed. He gave both of the girls a sword and kept one for himself. Both of the girls stared at him in disbelief. They had a little experience in sword fighting, but they were in no way prepared to fight pirates. Especially demon pirates!
^^Well, don^t just stare at me!^^ Miroku said in exasperation. ^^We^re under attack! We need to defend the ship!^^
With that, Miroku turned away and hurried to help in battle. Sango and Kagome quickly followed, determined not to let the ship fall without a fight, even if it cost them their lives.
A/N: Phew! I think that^s long enough. I hope I didn^t disappoint anyone with this chapter! Thanks for reading and please review! ^_^
Author: Dark Whispers
Rating: PG13
Pairings: Inu/Kag Mir/San
Disclaimer: I do not own Pirates of the Caribbean or Inuyasha!
Summary: The Caribbean is filled with fearless pirates and deadly foes. On a trip home, Kagome Higurashi sees a ghost ship. When no one believes her, she sneaks onto one of her father^s voyages with two friends only to find more trouble than she could have ever expected.
A/N: Kewl! I got twenty reviews and a flame too! ^_^ Thanks everyone! Special thanks to sailorpsychosis for telling me why certain symbols weren^t working. I think I^ll just stick to what I did in the first chapter, but thanks for the advice! ^_^
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Chapter 2: All Aboard the Sengoku Jidai!
Kagome had gotten up at the crack of dawn in order to get to Sango^s house as soon as possible. She was greeted by Sango^s younger brother Kohaku. Kagome thought Kohaku was adorable, despite how Sango ranted he was spawn of the devil.
Kohaku led her into the house and shouted that Kagome was there. A tired Sango shuffled down the stairs minutes later, her hair a rat^s nest and her nightgown mussed. Sango took one look at Kagome^s immaculate appearance before moaning that she should have stayed in bed.
Kagome was looked unbelievably cheery for being up at such an early hour, wearing a light blue gown with long frilly sleeves and a matching bonnet.
^^Come on Sango, let^s go! We have a big day ahead of us! I need to tell you about last night, and we need to convince my father to let us go on his next voyage.^^
Despite her exhaustion, Sango laughed at her friend^s enthusiasm as she was tugged out the door wearing nothing but a nightgown.
^^Kagome, can I get dressed first?^^
Kagome smiled sheepishly. ^^Er. . . of course Sango. Sorry, I got a little carried away there. . .^^
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^^So Kaede said that she saw the Black Pearl?^^ Sango asked anxiously.
Sango had hurriedly slipped on a pink dress similar to Kagome^s, though the sleeves were shorter, and got a maid to help put her hair in a bun. The two girls were walking down to the marina to talk to Kagome^s father who was currently stocking up supplies for his next voyage.
^^She not only saw the Black Pearl, but a demon too!^^
Sango shuddered. ^^I^m not so sure this is a good idea Kagome. I don^t believe our chances against a crew of demons would be very good.^^
^^Well that^s just fine since I am not planning on having us go against the crew. I just need my father to see the ship. If he saw it, he wouldn^t be able to deny that it is real. I^m tired of being seen as nothing more than a foolish little girl.^^
Sango remained silent. She understood her friend^s thirst to prove herself. The two continued to walk along the dock without speaking.
^^Sango, I told you how Kaede disappeared. . .do you think it was possible that she was. . . well. . . not. . .^^
^^Kagome, watch out!^^
Kagome whirled around only to have the breath knocked out of her when a boy her age collided with her, knocking her to the floor.
^^My dearest Kagome, I am so dreadfully sorry! Please, let me help you up!^^
^^Don^t touch her, Miroku!^^
The boy who had crashed into Kagome was none other than Miroku, an apprentice of a sea captain. He could usually be seen around the docks doing all sorts of odd jobs. He was wearing black breeches with a matching vest covering his white shirt. His black hair was pulled back in a small ponytail and he had the usual lecherous glint in his eye.
^^Sango, are you implying that I would dare to touch Miss Kagome in a manner that is not entirely appropriate?^^
^^Yes I am, you pervert! You are well known for your wandering hands! I bet the reason you were running like the devil was at your heels is because your master caught you groping his daughter again!^^
Miroku shrugged sheepishly before changing the subject. ^^What brings you lovely ladies down to the docks today?^^
^^We^re looking for my father,^^ said Kagome.
^^You two are extremely lucky as I was just about to go see him myself! I would be glad to escort you to him!^^
Both girls stared at him incredulously.
^^Let^s get a move on!^^ he said cheerily, slapping both of them on the rear as one would a horse.
He was quickly knocked to the floor by two furious girls who then proceeded onward like nothing had happened. When he caught up with them, he wisely kept his hands to himself.
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Kagome quickly caught sight of her father the moment she stepped on to the Sengoku Jidai. Avoiding the working sailors she raced over to him and greeted him cheerfully.
^^So father, where are we going on the next voyage?^^
Captain Higurashi frowned. ^^We?^^
^^That^s right! We are going to Plum Island aren^t we?^^
^I^m sorry dear, but there is no *we.* I^m afraid that it is just *I* that will be going on the next voyage.^^
^^But father!^^ Kagome whined. ^^Why can^t Sango and I come along? We wouldn^t cause any trouble!^^
Captain Higurashi looked grim. ^^It^s not that I think you^ll cause trouble, it^s the fact that the route I^m taking is known for pirate to have pirate ships sailing through. There have even been some battles along this route, and it^s too dangerous to bring you along.^^
^^Aye, it certainly is dangerous!^^
An old man with gray hair, an eye patch, and peg leg hobbled up to Kagome. He was Kagome^s grandfather. He was the former captain of the Sengoku Jidai and had spent most of his life on the sea before passing the ship onto Kagome's father. He was quite old and slightly senile, but was still shown great respect by all the citizens of the town.
^^Hello grandfather! You^re looking well today!^^
^^Aye, dun try to butter me up, lass. Yer not goin on this voyage! There be more than just pirates in that part of the sea! Some of the worst storms settle right in that there area! Not to mention the haunted ships that roam through, including that Black Pearl!^^
Kagome^s eyes lit up with excitement.
^^Father, please let us come!^^
^^Absolutely not! It^s out of the question!^^
Kagome heard snickering from behind her.
^^What are you laughing at, Miroku?^^ Sango demanded.
Miroku looked highly affronted. ^^My darling Sango, why would I be laughing during such a serious conversation? I am quite hurt that you accuse me of something so immature. I was just clearing my throat in order to catch Captain Higurashi^s attention.^^
Kagome^s father narrowed his eyes at Miroku. He had a strong dislike for Miroku ever since he caught the boy groping Kagome.
^^What is it Miroku?^^
^^I just wanted to ask what position you had for me on this voyage. You did tell me yesterday that I was to be going on it.^^
Captain Higurashi sighed wearily. ^^I^m sorry Miroku, but I shouldn^t have promised you that. I need sailors with more experience on this trip, and I don^t think you^re ready just yet.^^
Miroku nodded before giving a short a bow.
^^I^ll just be leaving then. Thank you for your time sir.^^
He saluted the man and winked at the girls before leaving the ship.
The girls also left after a few more minutes so they would not get in the way of the sailors. .
^^So I guess this means we won^t be going to find the Black Pearl after all?^^ Sango asked hopefully.
Kagome smirked. ^^Of course we are! I thought you knew me better than that! Since when have I actually listened to someone when they said no? Now let^s catch up with Miroku. He is a key part of my plan.^^
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^^Let me get this straight: you want *me* to sneak you onboard the ship and then help you find the Black Pearl so you could prove that Kagome is not a raving lunatic?^^
Kagome and Sango nodded, eagerly waiting for his response.
^^What^s in it for me?^^
^^Anything you want!^^ Kagome blurted out, causing Sango to glare at her.
Miroku gave a lecherous grin and opened his mouth.
^^Neither of us are sleeping with you!^^ Sango said angrily.
Miroku closed his mouth and pouted, but he immediately brightened after getting another idea.
^^Alright then! Sango has to kiss me on the lips for thirty seconds!^^
Sango turned the color of a tomato as Kagome gazed at her pleadingly.
^^Alright, but only because you are my best friend Kagome. Miroku, you just make sure you keep your hands to yourself!^^
Miroku leaned in while Sango froze, blushing an even darker red. Miroku^s lips touched Sango^s gently and he wrapped his arms around her waist. As the kiss deepened, Sango weaved her fingers into his hair, pulling their heads closer together. Kagome continued to count to thirty while thanking God that they were in an alleyway and not standing on the sidewalk while people walked by.
Kagome didn^t want to break them up, but she decided that two minutes was quite long enough, plus the fact that Miroku was trying desperately to untie Sango^s dress. Kagome cleared her throat loudly causing both of them to spring apart and blush.
Looking slightly dazed, Miroku bid them farewell and told them to meet him at the docks early next morning so they could sneak onto the ship before it left. Sango watched him leave, gazing longingly, before turning to Kagome.
^^What you just saw, is never told to anyone, agreed?^^
Kagome giggled at how flustered Sango looked. ^^Agreed.^^
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It was dawn, and the few clouds in the sky were tinted a light pink. The streets were deserted except for a few men who had decided to get an early start on their day of work and two girls who were cautiously sneaking towards the docks, each heaving a large knapsack and trying their best not to be seen.
Kagome^s plan for getting them onto the ship was foolproof. She had told her younger brother, Souta, that she was going to Sango^s for the day while Sango had told the opposite to her brother. The two of them would meet Miroku at the docks and all three would sneak onto the boat. There were going to be many sailors on the ship so if Miroku kept quiet and found some work to do, he would blend simply blend in with everyone else. Kagome and Sango would have to hideout in one of the cabins.
The only thing Kagome wasn^t sure about was finding the Black Pearl. All she could do was hope that would Kaede said was true and that the Black Pearl would find them.
^^Kagome, Sango, up here!^^
Kagome looked up to see Miroku already standing on the deck of the Sengoku Jidai.
^^Wait here one second. I^m going to distract the other sailor on the deck so you can sneak on. Go down below the deck and follow the hallway towards the stern. No one is using the second to last room on the left during the trip so that^s where you^ll be hiding out. I^ll meet you in there.^^
Kagome and Sango followed Miroku^s instructions and entered the cabin. It was a small, cozy room with three cots, a dresser, and a vanity. A small porthole allowed them a view of the sea and docks outside the boats.
They both unpacked the clothes and food in their knapsacks and sat down on their beds. Despite the fact that their plan was going perfectly, Kagome had a sinking feeling that something horrible was going to happen. She hoped that her brother would be okay by himself, but he had the maids in the house and they were sure to take care of him. She had left him a note, but by the time he found it on her desk, she would already be at sea.
Kagome chewed her lip nervously, still wondering what could possibly go wrong when the door opened and Miroku stepped inside.
He greeted Kagome and Sango with a small bow and eyed them appreciatively. Instead of wearing their usual dresses which would hinder their movements and make it harder to camouflage, the girls had worn slacks and comfortable shirts which showed off their figures quite nicely.
^^Your eyes are bulging, Miroku,^^ Sango stated dryly.
^^Ah, indeed they are lovely Sango, for these eyes have never before seen such curvaceous beauty! It truly~^^
^^Miroku, are you done yet?^^ Kagome yawned, resting her head on the pillow of her bed.
Miroku pouted. ^^You two never appreciate my flattery!^^
^^We would if you didn^t always grope us afterwards!^^
^^You know, we really should try to get along! After all, we^re going to be sharing a room together. . .^^
^^WHAT?!^^ shouted Sango and Kagome at the same time.
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^^Kagome, I^m bored!^^ Sango moaned.
The girls had been onboard the ship for five days so far, and it would take another ten to reach their destination. During the day, they would stay in their room and usually sleep, but at night, they would sneak on to the deck and watch for any sign of the Black Pearl. Two nights ago, they had seen a pirate ship in the distance, it^s flag waving in the wind, but the sails hadn^t been black. There had been no confrontation as the Sengoku Jidai accelerated away from the opposing ship the moment it had been seen.
Surprisingly, Miroku hadn^t been that lecherous while on the ship. A few slaps on the first day had been a warning for him to keep his hands to himself, and he had yet to make any requests to share a bed with one of the girls. During the day he was usually on the deck washing the floors, and at night he would join the girls on their lookout for the Black Pearl.
Kagome had just been wondering when Miroku would get back to the room with their dinner when the door opened and he stepped inside, a tray of food balanced in one hand.
Sango looked up eagerly when the door opened and beamed when Miroku smiled at her and presented her with a bowl of soup and some bread.
Kagome rolled her eyes at their antics. Ever since they kissed, they had been acting like two lovesick puppies around each other. Any day now they^d be declaring their undying love for one another. . .
^^The sun has set,^^ Miroku stated, looking out the porthole. ^^Let^s go.^^
The three of them walked along the hallway towards the stairs as quietly as possible so the people in the other cabins wouldn^t hear them. Miroku stepped outside first and motioned for the girls to follow after seeing there was no one in the crow^s nest.
Since it was a new moon, there was even less light than usual. Kagome trembled. You could barely even see the water it was so dark. Swallowing her fear, she crept along the deck with her friends.
Miroku led them to a pile of barrels stacked up near the railing of the deck. Ducking in front of the barrels, the trio looked out at the sea for any sign of a ship. This had been the routine for the past five nights.
^^Kagome, I hate to tell you this, but I don^t think we^re ever going to find the Black Pearl. It was a good try, but right now I am tired, cold, and my muscles are sore from crouching behind these barrels every night.^^
Kagome didn^t reply. All of her attention was on the sea.
^^Sango, where^s your sense of adventure?^^ Miroku inquired. ^^And besides, is it not romantic out here? The calm sea and the twinkling stars. . . doesn^t it just make you want to cuddle?^^
^^Argh! Get away you pervert!^^
^^Um. . .Sango, Miroku?^^
^^Ouch! Sango, I just want a hug!^^
^^You two really need to look at this.^^
^^Stop touching me!^^
^^Oh my God, I can^t believe this. . .^^
^^Kagome, what^s wro~^^
Miroku trailed off upon seeing what Kagome was talking about. About a hundred yards away was a ship. It seemed to have appeared out of no where. Three masts rose high above it^s deck, black sails ruffling in the wind. On the tallest mast a flag with a skull on it flapped proudly. They continued to gaze in awe until the Senjoku Jidai rocked violently, as if something had slammed into it^s side.
^^What was that?^^ shouted Sango.
Kagome looked over the edge of the ship and saw something that made her sick to her stomach. A hole the size of the cannon ball had been made in the side of the ship. Water spilled into the hull of the ship, and sailors started to appear on deck, wondering what had happened.
^^The Black Pearl is attacking us!^^ Kagome cried out hoarsely.
The first cannonball was followed by many more and the Black Pearl started to come closer. The sailors onboard the Sengoku Jidai realized they were under attack and quickly sprung into action. Canons were fired, pistols were loaded, and swords were unsheathed. A bell rang loud and clear throughout the night, notifying all crewmembers of the attack.
^^Pirate ship off the port side! Load the cannons and fire!^^ shouted one of the sailors.
Miroku ran off for a moment, yelling at Kagome and Sango to stay behind the barrels. The two girls huddled close together in fear. The ship continued to shake under the impact of the cannonballs and Kagome could see that the Black Pearl was now very close to the Sengoku Jidai. In fact, the two boats were so close together that the pirates on the Black Pearl would actually be able to jump onto the deck of the other boat if they wanted to.
Kagome and Sango exchanged looks of alarm as the sounds of war cries reached their ears. Peaking out from behind the barrels they were able to see that the crew from the Black Pearl had indeed started to come onto their ship.
^^Oh my God! Kagome, Kaede was right! The crewmembers of the Black Pearl really are demons!^^ Sango cried out.
Kagome could only nod as her eyes took in the appearance of the pirates. Some of them had tails and sharp claws that easily sliced the throats of the British sailors. Others were extremely ugly with bulging eyes and sickly green skin.
^^Sango, Kagome!^^
Miroku had returned. The boy^s hair was tousled and one of his sleeves was missing, but he looked to be unharmed. He gave both of the girls a sword and kept one for himself. Both of the girls stared at him in disbelief. They had a little experience in sword fighting, but they were in no way prepared to fight pirates. Especially demon pirates!
^^Well, don^t just stare at me!^^ Miroku said in exasperation. ^^We^re under attack! We need to defend the ship!^^
With that, Miroku turned away and hurried to help in battle. Sango and Kagome quickly followed, determined not to let the ship fall without a fight, even if it cost them their lives.
A/N: Phew! I think that^s long enough. I hope I didn^t disappoint anyone with this chapter! Thanks for reading and please review! ^_^