Horatio Hornblower: Catching Love in an Hourglass.
Summary: Horatio is thrown forward in time while a storm on board to find himself in New York City in the year 2003. How would he find his way back? Would the people he meets believe him and how is the world changing back in his old life? Worst of all the only person that knows he's from the past is stuck at a hospital. What will happen? Find out! ~*~*~*~*~*~
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Horatio Hornblower the movies or the series. Since I'm from America, I only had the chance to see Horatio Hornblower: Loyalty and now Horatio Hornblower: Duty (If I did I wouldn't be writing this fanfic now would I?)
Thanks for the reviews! Shirty and Arianna Sunrise This chapter goes out to you two. (I might as well dedicate it to both of you the whole story huh?)
I know I haven't put any romance during this whole time, but in this chapter there is some but as the evil writer that I am, ;et's say I always make something happen.
((-looks at Nicholas- You were wiped out of this chapter Nicky, but don't worry I made Serendipity send you flowers and you will get a BIG part in the next chapter but I have to put Serene and Horatio together.
–her cellphone rings- Hello, I said I'll update that Pearl Harbor fanfic as soon as I can! –hangs up and her cell rings again- Advice to you people out there, do one fanfic at a time or you'll end up like me. Hello? Oh about that Harry Potter fanfic, I forgot I even did one. –her other cell phone rings- Yes I will update that Titanic one! I'm making a fanfic of you right now, well a guy that looks like you. So, wait Officer Lowe! Um, guys just read on......))
Like always anthing wrong, send me a line
~Lia
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Chapter 4: Falling in love with the enemy
The group was at the carnival. Victoria sipping a soda, Serendipity eating cotton candy, Louis a Carmel apple and Horatio looking strangely at his cotton candy.
"So, this is cotton candy. I have never tasted a cotton that is like candy."
Serendipity laughed as Louis dragged Victoria away. "It's not really cotton, it looks like cotton but it's really all candy."
"Oh, I see. Intresting the way this world works, I wonder if America has always been like this."
"You never visited America?" Serendipity said looking at him strangely. "I mean, you told me you were a sailor."
"Yes, during the French revolution I visited many places but never America."
Then suddenly there was a sound of fireworks. Horatio jumped up. "They're attacking! Dodge!" He said pulling Serendipity down to the floor with him.
"Horatio what are you-"
She paused as she saw the few people that looked at them with sayings like "Don't look at them in the eye dear." Or "If we pass by quietly they probably won't say a thing."
She looked at Horatio. He looked frightened when Serendipity pointed up at the fireworks.
"It's only fireworks Horatio. You think we're under attack?" She said laughing.
She got up and dusted herself helping Horatio up. "You're strange but in a funny way."
Horatio felt a bit embarrassed. He looked at the fireworks, they were like flowers in the sky with different types of color. Then it left just like it came, but another one just to take it's place.
Then suddenly someone said. "Step right up and join the Water gun race! If you win, you can win one of the many jumbo prices here in display!"
Serendipity's eye filled with joy as she raced up to the place and paid a dollar. She turned to Horatio. "It's a competition. I have to try to shoot this water in that clown's mouth with this metal gun. Want to try?"
Horatio shook his head. Then there was a sound as the man shouted. "Begin!"
Serendipity held the water gun in her hand and pressed the trigger without letting it go. She closed one eye and she didn't seem to be aiming right. Horatio noticed and held both her hands and helps her aim straight.
"Try to free yourself from your emotions and keep both eyes open. You'll see better." Right after his five-second lecture there was a musical beeping sound. It was flashing on their number.
Serendipity let out scream of joy as she hug Horatio. Horatio was surprised at this sudden hug but stood there. He breathed out after the small shock and wrapped his arms around her feeling strange all of sudden. Serendipity broke the hug and picked out a huge dolphin there.
She smiled and said. "Here is a dolphin for Horatio, member of Royal Navy."
Horatio slightly blushed at this comment and refused the huge 'jumbo size.'
Serendipity then saw the bumper cars and dragged Horatio to the line. Horatio looked around when something caught his eye-a roller coaster.
"What's that?" He pointed out. "Oh, that's the Cyclone. We'll go there in the end." She said as she took a step forward.
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Serendipity sat down in the car she picked out as Horatio followed her. "Go there!" She said as she showed the empty car. Horatio unsure of what he was doing went straight to the small car. He sat down and was surprised he even fit there. He fumbled with the seatbelt which caused Serendipity to laugh outloud. He felt embarrassed until a lady came and helped him out.
"Thank you miss," He said politely as she went around helping the kids. Serendipity made a face saying 'Ha Ha.' Then there was a buzzing noise which scared Horatio out his pants. He looked around as all the lights went out. He let out a shout but it was drowned out by the little kids' screams.
He was thankful for that as soon as he saw the whole place with lights dazzling around. When he felt his car going all over. He grabbed the steering wheel and started going into circle. Serendipity started to laugh hard as she bumped into him. He turned and looked scared. "Come on Horatio," She said as she turned her steering wheel around.
He then felt a huge bolt as three cars hit on him. The music playing around and he felt in a crazy movie. He kept turning the steering wheel almost hitting against a pole there. He closed his eyes as he bumped into it and jumped up.
He looked frightened. "He turned and started to head straight as he shouted. "Forget that box inside her building, this is frightening," Serendipity bumped into people as well but she seem to laugh, they had the same expression on their face. He went in circles again and went straight as he screamed. "Ahhhhh!!!!!"
He bumped hard into the same pole when the music died out and he looked around. The car had stopped running. He felt his head heavy and real dizzy.
Serendipity got off her ride and was pink on her cheeks from so much laughter. She help him take of the seatbelt. He got up and felt uneasy. "Had fun?" She asked. He just gave her a look of horror.
Serendipity laughed as she grabbed his hand and took him to another ride she called 'Haunted House'
They both sat next to each other as she pushed down the metal seatbelt. She saw Victoria and Louis. She waved at them as they were taken away.
Victoria turned to Louis and he smiled as he took her to the 'Tunnel of Love' hopefully to make his move.
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Horatio looked around scared as he was in pitch black and then heard a laughter that made him jumped up. He asked a bit scared. "Serene, where are we?"
"Haunted House, none of this real though." He felt something touch his hair and he pushed it away. "Get it off me! Get it off me!" He said as he pushed back. He wasn't brave or mighty at that moment. Everything that showed up scared him. Serendipity had her hand on the bars and he saw her hand. He held it from been scared.
"Oh, never knew a guy can be so afraid. Especially one from your Majesty's Navy." She said teasing as they got out of there. Horatio felt his cheeks going hot and his ears started to turn red. They were in a clear area as they headed to a door that was shut.
"That door is planning to open right?" Horatio said nervous.
"I don't know." Serendipity said teasing as they headed to the door. He closed his eyes but the door did open just for another episode of frights.
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They finally made it to the end of the ride and Serendipity got off first. "Those are things that can make your hair curl," She said teasing. "but it looked like it already did it to you well."
Horatio got out and passed his fingers through his curly hair. "Very funny." She didn't know where it came from but she wrapped her left arm around him as she held her Dolphin on the other. Horatio noticing this, didn't say a word.
He noticed a huge ship. It swayed to and fro. It was another ride but he was interested. "Do you want to?" Serendipity asked looking at him. He nodded as they got on line for the next ride.
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Serendipity let out screams and laughter at the same time as she shut her eyes tightly. Horatio seem to actually enjoy this ride. He laughed as he felt he was on top of the world and soon laying back in the midair. "Now, I believe Serendipity is scared." He said teasing.
She would open her eyes as she kept laughing and screaming. "You know, the first time I rode on a ship, I got quite seasick." He said when she opened her eyes and turned to him. "If I get 'seasick' expect it on your clothes."
Once the ride was over, they were surprise to see that the sun was setting. Serendipity met up with Victoria and Louis.
"Hey guys!" She said and she could have sworn she saw Victoria hold hands with Louis and broke it as soon as they noticed her there. Must have been a trick of the light.
"Want to come to roller coaster with us?"
"We already did sis," Louis said smiling. "Why don't you go to the tunnel of love with Horatio." Victoria said right after.
Serendipity blushed and shook her head. "No, we're heading to the roller coaster and soon the Wonder Wheel."
"Okay, is it okay if we go our separate ways." Louis said stammering. "Victoria always wanted to go the aquarium, it's near by here so-"
Serendipity understanding what was going on she nodded. "Sure, go on. Just call if you're going to come home after midnight, not like the aquarium will last that long, but you know."
Victoria noticing Serendipity's joke said. "Right," in monotone. She pulled Louis's shirt to walk the other direction. Serendipity saw then leave and then headed back to Horatio. "Hey Horatio, come on."
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"Serendipity, exactly where on earth is this thing taking us?" Horatio said looking around holding on tightly to the bar there. "Not where Horatio but how high."
"How high? Do you mean?" They were slowly going up and finally stopped. Horatio looked around a bit frightened. "The people look like dots from here."
"Hey is that red dot Victoria?" Serendipity shouted pointing down. Horatio trying to see said. "I believe so,"
"Hey Victoria!" Serendipity shouted but without warning the ride went down with a lot of force. All you saw was colors and if Horatio was screaming (which he was) it drowned out by the screams of others and the speed of the ride.
They went to the side where Horatio felt he was going to fall off for sure, that or get squish to death by Serendipity who was all up his shoulder. Then they turned the other way. Horatio's weight was more than Serendipity can bear. Suddenly straight again and it slowed down. It went up slowly again.
Serendipity turned to see Horatio's face, he looked dizzy as he blinked a couple of times. She smiled and said. "You weight a ton Horatio."
"Well, you're no feather either." Horatio said as the ride stopped on top where you can see the whole park. "Another one?" He said whining.
"Hey look Horatio the rides look like dots!"
"Really?" He said looking down but when he felt a jolt brought him down making his stomach ill.
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Serendipity looked at Horatio as he threw up on a near by garbage can. She had a napkin at hand.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine.....just fine. Really, just-hold on." He said after hearing the hurling sounds. Serendipity didn't even bother to look. When he was done, she wiped his mouth to the sides and smiled. "I never got sick before but everyone is different."
"I tell you, forget the Haunted House, that was scary. If that was the examination to enter the Royal Navy, I would have failed."
She wrapped her arm around his as they kept walking.
"To tell you, I use to get sea sick and once I had a cook which couldn't cook."
She looked at him. "You're kidding."
"No, he was, um, boiling coffee once."
"You don't boil coffee."
"Exactly and worst of all, I ate his food."
Serendipity laughed again. She liked to hear Horatio's stories since it seem like all the happiness and joy happened to him, that or just all that was called 'comedy.'
"Look, a photo shoot." She said as she dragged him inside the photo shoot. She closed the curtain and looked at the red and blue curtain.
"Pick one."
"Blue," He said. "It goes with your shirt and mine."
She nodded and put the money in. She hasn't mind paying for everything knowing Horatio had no money on him, well he did just not from this time or place.
She said. "At the red light look at the camera, it will take quick pictures."
The red light blinked and when they felt it started to take pictures.
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Serendipity looked at the picture. Some had Horatio scared (mainly the first picture) the other one he was laughing, smiling and serious. Serendipity had done bunny ears, laughed and even looked shock as well.
"Pick one." She said and Horatio picked the one in the middle. It did seem perfect. She cut it out and gave it to him. "Here."
She dragged him to the Wonder Wheel.
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"This ride is more calmer. Don't worry."
"It's night." He said looking around.
"Yeah, how time flies."
There was a sudden silence when Horatio asked. "Not to be rude but, why would you be named something so complicated like Serendipity. Maria, Elizabeth and Susan sound so much simple."
Serendipity made the sort of face like saying 'You think your name is simple?'. She looked up ahead and said. "Do you want to know what my name means?" Serendipity said turning to him. "It means fortunate accident. I was an accident, my parents didn't expect me but I was a fortunate one they say, so I got this name. "
"Why were you an accident?" Horatio said a bit confused.
"They expected Louis, they didn't expect twins, I came right after without warning."
"I never knew the meaning of my name. Horatio."
"Trust me Horatio, they spend sometime with that name. They couldn't name you Bob or James?"
Horatio laughed. "Bob Hornblower, now how does that sound?"
"It sounds like a music store." They laughed and looked at each other for a moment but then looked away just as fast. Serendipity broke the silence by saying.
"They're going to do a firework spectacular."
"I should enjoy this time....more pleasantly." Horatio said a bit preoccupied.
Serendipity had a feeling that something was on Horatio's mind. "What's wrong?" Horatio blinked and looked at her dark brown eyes. "I miss my family, I'm in a faraway land in a different time. It's strange."
"Horatio, don't mind me asking but is there a girl?" She said a bit embarrassed, if you could only see how Serendipity had her fingers crossed secretly.
"Yes, there is." Horatio said as he felt they went a little higher but it was so slow it didn't bother him. He looked away from shyness to the question. "My fiance, I'm soon to marry her."
"Oh," Serendipity said softly. "You love her a lot? Her charms, her beauty, her wealth...."
"No, pity. I believe that's what I'm going through. Pity."
"Pity?"
"She's not at high level in society. The only way I can help her is if I marry her. It wouldn't be a problem. It took me this long to notice it was all pity. She's pretty, yes, but it's a strange feeling. I didn't know what it was to fall in love."
Serendipity looked at her hands feeling a bit bad. "I'm not surprised you're soon-to-be married." She said so softly she would be amazed if Horatio heard her.
There was a long silence when Horatio said. "Something disturbs your thoughts I fancy?"
"Nothing, just how funny life can be at time. You feel you have such a great emotion for a person but are trapped or have a wall which stops you."
"You fancy a gentlemen?"
"I use to, Nicholas actually."
"Do you fancy another?"
"Yes, I actually do." She said still looking down at her hands. She just couldn't look at Horatio.
She then she heard a sound of a whistle. It was then a booming sound. It was a bunch of fireworks and her eyes seem to light up. She smiled when she felt someone take her chin and put it towards their direction. She couldn't look at Horatio, she just couldn't and she didn't know why.
"There is something about you I can't understand. Every word you ever say seems like a medicine to any cure. If I'm scared and you hold my hand it changes everything. I can't deny but say-" He couldn't believe what he was saying to her.
Serendipity managed to look up. "What can't you deny Horatio?" They stood quiet for the longest when Horatio smiled. "I actually do, I actually fancy you."
Serendipity didn't have to be British to understand what that means. Right after she had the bravery to look at him, she couldn't keep her eyes off him, he seem like a perfect portrait, it made her wonder 'Is he real?'
She passed her hand through his curly brown hair, it was short but still perfect, his eyes a chocolate brown that was so smoothing. He was adorable, plain and simple as she passed her hands through his face. She quickly passed it through his cheeks seeing he was turning slightly pink.
The fireworks lit up his face and her eyes. She was a bit nervous. "Horatio, I have never been good."
"What do you mean?" Horatio said a bit confused. "I mean, I've never been good enough for a boy, he expects pleasure in many things. I really like you Horatio but, I might not be good enough for you and-"
"Beauty is only in the eye's of the beholder and in my eyes you are beautiful. I see it in your eyes." She blushed feeling her whole body tremble. She closed her eyes and feeling her heartbeat running quickly she got closer to him. Horatio did the same feeling his hand trembling. They were real close to kissing, so close they feel each other's breathing. Suddenly there was a jolt. They jumped up and saw the ride was coming down.
By now they were embarrassed and the small romance died out but Horatio did not give up that easily. He gave her a deep kiss as the sounds of the fireworks, laughter and music filled the air.
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The Next Day.....
"Wow, really a discount on the hotels?" Serendipity said as she flipped the pancakes. "It's amazing, I know." She said acting, she knew well what was going on. "It's okay Louis, yeah two days is perfect, " You can hear Louis's voice over the phone but slightly. "No, I will not rape Horatio you perv!"
She had a pile of pancakes next to her as she held the phone against her ear and shoulder. "Yeah, okay love you. Tell Vicki to have fun. Yeah, bye."
She hung up and started to dial another number. "Hola. ¿Cómo usted está chica?" ((Hey, how you doing girl?))
One the other line was a voice of another woman. " Estoy muy bien y tu?" ((I'm real good and you?))
"Muy bien, y como te va con tu jefe?" ((Real good, so how's it going with you boss?))
She kept chatting away as Horatio was already up and ready. He had just changed into the clothes Serendipity had left him at the foot of his bed. He smiled proudly looking at himself in the mirror. He hasn't felt this happy since the day he first served into the Royal Navy and received his first command.
He walked inside the kitchen the smell the taste of food. He then heard her talking differently now. He listened closely to what she was saying.
"Si, yo tampoco. aquí es el plan, usted lo pone en el armario y salte de allí. Debe ser algo que él nunca se olvidará." ((I don't know either, here's the plan, you put him in the closet and leave. It'll be something he'll never forget))
Serendipity started to laugh.
Horatio couldn't believe it, he understood some words which were simple. Like 'plan' and 'algo que él nunca se olvidará,' which meant plan and something he'll never forget. They were talking about him, she wasn't French. She was Spanish and he had fallen for her trap quickly. Worst of all he had fallen in love with the enemy.
A/N: See I don't lie when I say I am an evil writer. LOL. I make them fall in love and then I break it in 5 seconds but don't worry some how things will go well. For you Nicholas fans –hears silence- right, like if he has any. He will get a part in the next chapter to know more about him and in later chapter I actually need him to explain a lot of things.
Nicholas: So when do I get out of this hosptial?
Lia: Soon, yeah real soon.
Nicholas: Why do I have a feeling soon means 'in about 10 chapters'
Lia: Don't you just see why I love picking on this char?
Summary: Horatio is thrown forward in time while a storm on board to find himself in New York City in the year 2003. How would he find his way back? Would the people he meets believe him and how is the world changing back in his old life? Worst of all the only person that knows he's from the past is stuck at a hospital. What will happen? Find out! ~*~*~*~*~*~
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Horatio Hornblower the movies or the series. Since I'm from America, I only had the chance to see Horatio Hornblower: Loyalty and now Horatio Hornblower: Duty (If I did I wouldn't be writing this fanfic now would I?)
Thanks for the reviews! Shirty and Arianna Sunrise This chapter goes out to you two. (I might as well dedicate it to both of you the whole story huh?)
I know I haven't put any romance during this whole time, but in this chapter there is some but as the evil writer that I am, ;et's say I always make something happen.
((-looks at Nicholas- You were wiped out of this chapter Nicky, but don't worry I made Serendipity send you flowers and you will get a BIG part in the next chapter but I have to put Serene and Horatio together.
–her cellphone rings- Hello, I said I'll update that Pearl Harbor fanfic as soon as I can! –hangs up and her cell rings again- Advice to you people out there, do one fanfic at a time or you'll end up like me. Hello? Oh about that Harry Potter fanfic, I forgot I even did one. –her other cell phone rings- Yes I will update that Titanic one! I'm making a fanfic of you right now, well a guy that looks like you. So, wait Officer Lowe! Um, guys just read on......))
Like always anthing wrong, send me a line
~Lia
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Chapter 4: Falling in love with the enemy
The group was at the carnival. Victoria sipping a soda, Serendipity eating cotton candy, Louis a Carmel apple and Horatio looking strangely at his cotton candy.
"So, this is cotton candy. I have never tasted a cotton that is like candy."
Serendipity laughed as Louis dragged Victoria away. "It's not really cotton, it looks like cotton but it's really all candy."
"Oh, I see. Intresting the way this world works, I wonder if America has always been like this."
"You never visited America?" Serendipity said looking at him strangely. "I mean, you told me you were a sailor."
"Yes, during the French revolution I visited many places but never America."
Then suddenly there was a sound of fireworks. Horatio jumped up. "They're attacking! Dodge!" He said pulling Serendipity down to the floor with him.
"Horatio what are you-"
She paused as she saw the few people that looked at them with sayings like "Don't look at them in the eye dear." Or "If we pass by quietly they probably won't say a thing."
She looked at Horatio. He looked frightened when Serendipity pointed up at the fireworks.
"It's only fireworks Horatio. You think we're under attack?" She said laughing.
She got up and dusted herself helping Horatio up. "You're strange but in a funny way."
Horatio felt a bit embarrassed. He looked at the fireworks, they were like flowers in the sky with different types of color. Then it left just like it came, but another one just to take it's place.
Then suddenly someone said. "Step right up and join the Water gun race! If you win, you can win one of the many jumbo prices here in display!"
Serendipity's eye filled with joy as she raced up to the place and paid a dollar. She turned to Horatio. "It's a competition. I have to try to shoot this water in that clown's mouth with this metal gun. Want to try?"
Horatio shook his head. Then there was a sound as the man shouted. "Begin!"
Serendipity held the water gun in her hand and pressed the trigger without letting it go. She closed one eye and she didn't seem to be aiming right. Horatio noticed and held both her hands and helps her aim straight.
"Try to free yourself from your emotions and keep both eyes open. You'll see better." Right after his five-second lecture there was a musical beeping sound. It was flashing on their number.
Serendipity let out scream of joy as she hug Horatio. Horatio was surprised at this sudden hug but stood there. He breathed out after the small shock and wrapped his arms around her feeling strange all of sudden. Serendipity broke the hug and picked out a huge dolphin there.
She smiled and said. "Here is a dolphin for Horatio, member of Royal Navy."
Horatio slightly blushed at this comment and refused the huge 'jumbo size.'
Serendipity then saw the bumper cars and dragged Horatio to the line. Horatio looked around when something caught his eye-a roller coaster.
"What's that?" He pointed out. "Oh, that's the Cyclone. We'll go there in the end." She said as she took a step forward.
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Serendipity sat down in the car she picked out as Horatio followed her. "Go there!" She said as she showed the empty car. Horatio unsure of what he was doing went straight to the small car. He sat down and was surprised he even fit there. He fumbled with the seatbelt which caused Serendipity to laugh outloud. He felt embarrassed until a lady came and helped him out.
"Thank you miss," He said politely as she went around helping the kids. Serendipity made a face saying 'Ha Ha.' Then there was a buzzing noise which scared Horatio out his pants. He looked around as all the lights went out. He let out a shout but it was drowned out by the little kids' screams.
He was thankful for that as soon as he saw the whole place with lights dazzling around. When he felt his car going all over. He grabbed the steering wheel and started going into circle. Serendipity started to laugh hard as she bumped into him. He turned and looked scared. "Come on Horatio," She said as she turned her steering wheel around.
He then felt a huge bolt as three cars hit on him. The music playing around and he felt in a crazy movie. He kept turning the steering wheel almost hitting against a pole there. He closed his eyes as he bumped into it and jumped up.
He looked frightened. "He turned and started to head straight as he shouted. "Forget that box inside her building, this is frightening," Serendipity bumped into people as well but she seem to laugh, they had the same expression on their face. He went in circles again and went straight as he screamed. "Ahhhhh!!!!!"
He bumped hard into the same pole when the music died out and he looked around. The car had stopped running. He felt his head heavy and real dizzy.
Serendipity got off her ride and was pink on her cheeks from so much laughter. She help him take of the seatbelt. He got up and felt uneasy. "Had fun?" She asked. He just gave her a look of horror.
Serendipity laughed as she grabbed his hand and took him to another ride she called 'Haunted House'
They both sat next to each other as she pushed down the metal seatbelt. She saw Victoria and Louis. She waved at them as they were taken away.
Victoria turned to Louis and he smiled as he took her to the 'Tunnel of Love' hopefully to make his move.
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Horatio looked around scared as he was in pitch black and then heard a laughter that made him jumped up. He asked a bit scared. "Serene, where are we?"
"Haunted House, none of this real though." He felt something touch his hair and he pushed it away. "Get it off me! Get it off me!" He said as he pushed back. He wasn't brave or mighty at that moment. Everything that showed up scared him. Serendipity had her hand on the bars and he saw her hand. He held it from been scared.
"Oh, never knew a guy can be so afraid. Especially one from your Majesty's Navy." She said teasing as they got out of there. Horatio felt his cheeks going hot and his ears started to turn red. They were in a clear area as they headed to a door that was shut.
"That door is planning to open right?" Horatio said nervous.
"I don't know." Serendipity said teasing as they headed to the door. He closed his eyes but the door did open just for another episode of frights.
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They finally made it to the end of the ride and Serendipity got off first. "Those are things that can make your hair curl," She said teasing. "but it looked like it already did it to you well."
Horatio got out and passed his fingers through his curly hair. "Very funny." She didn't know where it came from but she wrapped her left arm around him as she held her Dolphin on the other. Horatio noticing this, didn't say a word.
He noticed a huge ship. It swayed to and fro. It was another ride but he was interested. "Do you want to?" Serendipity asked looking at him. He nodded as they got on line for the next ride.
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Serendipity let out screams and laughter at the same time as she shut her eyes tightly. Horatio seem to actually enjoy this ride. He laughed as he felt he was on top of the world and soon laying back in the midair. "Now, I believe Serendipity is scared." He said teasing.
She would open her eyes as she kept laughing and screaming. "You know, the first time I rode on a ship, I got quite seasick." He said when she opened her eyes and turned to him. "If I get 'seasick' expect it on your clothes."
Once the ride was over, they were surprise to see that the sun was setting. Serendipity met up with Victoria and Louis.
"Hey guys!" She said and she could have sworn she saw Victoria hold hands with Louis and broke it as soon as they noticed her there. Must have been a trick of the light.
"Want to come to roller coaster with us?"
"We already did sis," Louis said smiling. "Why don't you go to the tunnel of love with Horatio." Victoria said right after.
Serendipity blushed and shook her head. "No, we're heading to the roller coaster and soon the Wonder Wheel."
"Okay, is it okay if we go our separate ways." Louis said stammering. "Victoria always wanted to go the aquarium, it's near by here so-"
Serendipity understanding what was going on she nodded. "Sure, go on. Just call if you're going to come home after midnight, not like the aquarium will last that long, but you know."
Victoria noticing Serendipity's joke said. "Right," in monotone. She pulled Louis's shirt to walk the other direction. Serendipity saw then leave and then headed back to Horatio. "Hey Horatio, come on."
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"Serendipity, exactly where on earth is this thing taking us?" Horatio said looking around holding on tightly to the bar there. "Not where Horatio but how high."
"How high? Do you mean?" They were slowly going up and finally stopped. Horatio looked around a bit frightened. "The people look like dots from here."
"Hey is that red dot Victoria?" Serendipity shouted pointing down. Horatio trying to see said. "I believe so,"
"Hey Victoria!" Serendipity shouted but without warning the ride went down with a lot of force. All you saw was colors and if Horatio was screaming (which he was) it drowned out by the screams of others and the speed of the ride.
They went to the side where Horatio felt he was going to fall off for sure, that or get squish to death by Serendipity who was all up his shoulder. Then they turned the other way. Horatio's weight was more than Serendipity can bear. Suddenly straight again and it slowed down. It went up slowly again.
Serendipity turned to see Horatio's face, he looked dizzy as he blinked a couple of times. She smiled and said. "You weight a ton Horatio."
"Well, you're no feather either." Horatio said as the ride stopped on top where you can see the whole park. "Another one?" He said whining.
"Hey look Horatio the rides look like dots!"
"Really?" He said looking down but when he felt a jolt brought him down making his stomach ill.
~*~*~*~*~
Serendipity looked at Horatio as he threw up on a near by garbage can. She had a napkin at hand.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine.....just fine. Really, just-hold on." He said after hearing the hurling sounds. Serendipity didn't even bother to look. When he was done, she wiped his mouth to the sides and smiled. "I never got sick before but everyone is different."
"I tell you, forget the Haunted House, that was scary. If that was the examination to enter the Royal Navy, I would have failed."
She wrapped her arm around his as they kept walking.
"To tell you, I use to get sea sick and once I had a cook which couldn't cook."
She looked at him. "You're kidding."
"No, he was, um, boiling coffee once."
"You don't boil coffee."
"Exactly and worst of all, I ate his food."
Serendipity laughed again. She liked to hear Horatio's stories since it seem like all the happiness and joy happened to him, that or just all that was called 'comedy.'
"Look, a photo shoot." She said as she dragged him inside the photo shoot. She closed the curtain and looked at the red and blue curtain.
"Pick one."
"Blue," He said. "It goes with your shirt and mine."
She nodded and put the money in. She hasn't mind paying for everything knowing Horatio had no money on him, well he did just not from this time or place.
She said. "At the red light look at the camera, it will take quick pictures."
The red light blinked and when they felt it started to take pictures.
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Serendipity looked at the picture. Some had Horatio scared (mainly the first picture) the other one he was laughing, smiling and serious. Serendipity had done bunny ears, laughed and even looked shock as well.
"Pick one." She said and Horatio picked the one in the middle. It did seem perfect. She cut it out and gave it to him. "Here."
She dragged him to the Wonder Wheel.
~*~*~*~*
"This ride is more calmer. Don't worry."
"It's night." He said looking around.
"Yeah, how time flies."
There was a sudden silence when Horatio asked. "Not to be rude but, why would you be named something so complicated like Serendipity. Maria, Elizabeth and Susan sound so much simple."
Serendipity made the sort of face like saying 'You think your name is simple?'. She looked up ahead and said. "Do you want to know what my name means?" Serendipity said turning to him. "It means fortunate accident. I was an accident, my parents didn't expect me but I was a fortunate one they say, so I got this name. "
"Why were you an accident?" Horatio said a bit confused.
"They expected Louis, they didn't expect twins, I came right after without warning."
"I never knew the meaning of my name. Horatio."
"Trust me Horatio, they spend sometime with that name. They couldn't name you Bob or James?"
Horatio laughed. "Bob Hornblower, now how does that sound?"
"It sounds like a music store." They laughed and looked at each other for a moment but then looked away just as fast. Serendipity broke the silence by saying.
"They're going to do a firework spectacular."
"I should enjoy this time....more pleasantly." Horatio said a bit preoccupied.
Serendipity had a feeling that something was on Horatio's mind. "What's wrong?" Horatio blinked and looked at her dark brown eyes. "I miss my family, I'm in a faraway land in a different time. It's strange."
"Horatio, don't mind me asking but is there a girl?" She said a bit embarrassed, if you could only see how Serendipity had her fingers crossed secretly.
"Yes, there is." Horatio said as he felt they went a little higher but it was so slow it didn't bother him. He looked away from shyness to the question. "My fiance, I'm soon to marry her."
"Oh," Serendipity said softly. "You love her a lot? Her charms, her beauty, her wealth...."
"No, pity. I believe that's what I'm going through. Pity."
"Pity?"
"She's not at high level in society. The only way I can help her is if I marry her. It wouldn't be a problem. It took me this long to notice it was all pity. She's pretty, yes, but it's a strange feeling. I didn't know what it was to fall in love."
Serendipity looked at her hands feeling a bit bad. "I'm not surprised you're soon-to-be married." She said so softly she would be amazed if Horatio heard her.
There was a long silence when Horatio said. "Something disturbs your thoughts I fancy?"
"Nothing, just how funny life can be at time. You feel you have such a great emotion for a person but are trapped or have a wall which stops you."
"You fancy a gentlemen?"
"I use to, Nicholas actually."
"Do you fancy another?"
"Yes, I actually do." She said still looking down at her hands. She just couldn't look at Horatio.
She then she heard a sound of a whistle. It was then a booming sound. It was a bunch of fireworks and her eyes seem to light up. She smiled when she felt someone take her chin and put it towards their direction. She couldn't look at Horatio, she just couldn't and she didn't know why.
"There is something about you I can't understand. Every word you ever say seems like a medicine to any cure. If I'm scared and you hold my hand it changes everything. I can't deny but say-" He couldn't believe what he was saying to her.
Serendipity managed to look up. "What can't you deny Horatio?" They stood quiet for the longest when Horatio smiled. "I actually do, I actually fancy you."
Serendipity didn't have to be British to understand what that means. Right after she had the bravery to look at him, she couldn't keep her eyes off him, he seem like a perfect portrait, it made her wonder 'Is he real?'
She passed her hand through his curly brown hair, it was short but still perfect, his eyes a chocolate brown that was so smoothing. He was adorable, plain and simple as she passed her hands through his face. She quickly passed it through his cheeks seeing he was turning slightly pink.
The fireworks lit up his face and her eyes. She was a bit nervous. "Horatio, I have never been good."
"What do you mean?" Horatio said a bit confused. "I mean, I've never been good enough for a boy, he expects pleasure in many things. I really like you Horatio but, I might not be good enough for you and-"
"Beauty is only in the eye's of the beholder and in my eyes you are beautiful. I see it in your eyes." She blushed feeling her whole body tremble. She closed her eyes and feeling her heartbeat running quickly she got closer to him. Horatio did the same feeling his hand trembling. They were real close to kissing, so close they feel each other's breathing. Suddenly there was a jolt. They jumped up and saw the ride was coming down.
By now they were embarrassed and the small romance died out but Horatio did not give up that easily. He gave her a deep kiss as the sounds of the fireworks, laughter and music filled the air.
~*~*~*~*~
The Next Day.....
"Wow, really a discount on the hotels?" Serendipity said as she flipped the pancakes. "It's amazing, I know." She said acting, she knew well what was going on. "It's okay Louis, yeah two days is perfect, " You can hear Louis's voice over the phone but slightly. "No, I will not rape Horatio you perv!"
She had a pile of pancakes next to her as she held the phone against her ear and shoulder. "Yeah, okay love you. Tell Vicki to have fun. Yeah, bye."
She hung up and started to dial another number. "Hola. ¿Cómo usted está chica?" ((Hey, how you doing girl?))
One the other line was a voice of another woman. " Estoy muy bien y tu?" ((I'm real good and you?))
"Muy bien, y como te va con tu jefe?" ((Real good, so how's it going with you boss?))
She kept chatting away as Horatio was already up and ready. He had just changed into the clothes Serendipity had left him at the foot of his bed. He smiled proudly looking at himself in the mirror. He hasn't felt this happy since the day he first served into the Royal Navy and received his first command.
He walked inside the kitchen the smell the taste of food. He then heard her talking differently now. He listened closely to what she was saying.
"Si, yo tampoco. aquí es el plan, usted lo pone en el armario y salte de allí. Debe ser algo que él nunca se olvidará." ((I don't know either, here's the plan, you put him in the closet and leave. It'll be something he'll never forget))
Serendipity started to laugh.
Horatio couldn't believe it, he understood some words which were simple. Like 'plan' and 'algo que él nunca se olvidará,' which meant plan and something he'll never forget. They were talking about him, she wasn't French. She was Spanish and he had fallen for her trap quickly. Worst of all he had fallen in love with the enemy.
A/N: See I don't lie when I say I am an evil writer. LOL. I make them fall in love and then I break it in 5 seconds but don't worry some how things will go well. For you Nicholas fans –hears silence- right, like if he has any. He will get a part in the next chapter to know more about him and in later chapter I actually need him to explain a lot of things.
Nicholas: So when do I get out of this hosptial?
Lia: Soon, yeah real soon.
Nicholas: Why do I have a feeling soon means 'in about 10 chapters'
Lia: Don't you just see why I love picking on this char?