A/N: here's chapter 8
Chapter 8: Captives
(Achilles)
I watched the ship coming closer to us. My heart dance as the ship came closer. I have never felt this way before. Seeing her just makes me feel so weak. The ship stopped beside us. I stood up to see who a clearer view of the ship. It was not old yet not new. It was made out of finest woods I have ever seen. I could see someone aboard it demanding orders from all others. Suddenly, just out of nowhere there were ropes tossed aside at the ship. Random number of man came sliding down in the rope. The one shouting orders to his men came down as well. But, what happened next knocked me off my feet.
"Well, well, well what do we have here? A father and a son going fishing. Isn't that a nice thing to see now."
The one giving orders was a girl. She has a dark straight hair with sapphire eyes. Her face proves that she does not exceed the age of 20. Her other crew mates looked older than her and with much interest they were all girls. We were surrounded. Their sword pointing at me and at the old man. I smirked at them. They don't know who they are playing with. But, with that kind of boat I can reach Briseis faster. I am coming Briseis! Might as well join the game.
"You would not hurt a skinless boned old man would you? Take me as your captive and leave the old man be. What say ye?"
The captain, as I have concluded just a while ago, looked at me and answered.
"You are a brave man. But, all man are fools! And nothing will ever change that! Bound his hands and feet and be sure to disarmed him."
Her crew mates obeyed their captain immediately. They started by disarming me, then they started to bound my hands. But, left my feet to be free. They started to lead me back to their ship. Before I could leave the old man's boat he spoke up.
"In every beast there is always a golden heart hidden beneath it."
I turned to face him. He was smirking madly at me. I just shook my head and boarded the ship.
(Briseis)
After our little tearful reunion I went directly to my room. But was stopped by Mynes.
"Briseis, how fare thee?"
I looked at him. He was smiling at me. I was very exhausted and if I wanted to retire to my room immediately I would have to tell him the truth.
"I am very exhausted and I wish to retire to my room immediately."
He's face fell after hearing my reply. But then he's face lit with his smile and said...
"Well, I hope your not to exhausted to move our dinner."
Oh no! I totally forgot about our dinner! I did not want to disappoint and put on my best smile and answered him.
"Of course not! I myself am very eager to join you in dinner."
He's face was as the same as a little boy that receives a present. I can't help myself but laugh. He said his goodbye and left almost hoping. I laugh once more and open the wooden door of my room. It was small but fit for one person. It was not much of any room. In the middle there was a small bed. I plop myself in the bed. I was so tired that I feel asleep immediately.
Dream(Briseis)
I stood there all alone in a dark lonely space. There was no signs not even a sound of a living thing. Suddenly there was a shadow approaching me. I can not see who it was. But I was afraid to see who/what it was. I can see the shadow more clearly now. I held onto my breath as I recognize who it was. It was hector. He was as Achilles promised blind and death. He's eyes were closed. He's ears gone. I can not stand to see him like this. I closed my eyes and cried. I could feel his presence in front of me. I dare not look at him. My eyes were kept close and I was still weeping. I was shocked when he knelt beside me and hugged me. I hugged him back crying even harder. Then he spoke up...
"it's alright. I am here, Brisies"
He's voice sounded so comforting. Oh, how I missed him so. Slowly, I looked up in his face. he's own face has returned not the Hector I found earlier. He smiled at me ever so softly. I smiled back at him. I was so happy to see him. Then I remembered that he was no longer alive. I cried again and hugged him...
"oh, hector! Forgive me! I have sinned against you!"
"love is not a sin, dear cousin. May you have love someone wrongly it could never be a sin."
I looked up to his face once again. Does he know? Does he know about me and Achilles? As if he had read my thoughts he answered me..
"I have never abandoned you or troy, Briseis. I have kept watch of you and the others....especially Andromache and Astyanax. I have seen how Achilles had saved you. And learned how he wanted to leave all that he has came here her just for you."
"oh, Hector! How can you forgive me when I have loved your killer?"
He looked at me hard then smiled.
"Andromache has forgiven you. I found no reason at all why should I not. Besides I don't want to face the wrath of my wife when she knows that I have not forgiven you. And allow me to say her wrath is greater than the great Achilles!"
I laughed then hugged him. Then everything seemed to drift away.
(end of dream)
I opened my eyes. Wishing that all of these was just a dream. But no. I was still in the ship of the prince Mynes. Then suddenly I remembered that I promised him that I will join him for dinner. I looked at the window seeing that the sun has already set. Quickly I jump off the bed and started making myself look presentable. Then I left my room and searched for his room. I finally found his room. I knocked on the door and told me to come in. I entered his room. It was much bigger and nicer than ours. There was a table in the middle and filled with food and wine. Upon seeing me he stood up right away.
"Briseis! How wonderful of you to come!"
I frowned knowing that I have let him waited for me.
"I am so sorry, My lord...."
"pls. just Mynes!"
"Very well then...Mynes. Forgive me for letting you wait."
"No need of apologies. Pls. sit down."
I sat myself across him and started talking to each other. I got to know him better though. He was a such an honorable man. I think I am going to like him.
(Achilles)
They have brought me to a room. It does not look like a prison. Then the door slowly opened. Perhaps, I can find answers to my question. The captain entered the room. She stood there smirking at me.
"you do understand that we are pirates."
"A pirate? I see! Could I at least know the name of my captor?"
She walked towards me angry.
"You have no right to know my name! it is you who i should ask a name from."
"Very well then! I am the great Achilles son of Peleus."
I said my title with honor. The girl look shocked but it was replace with a smirk.
"So, I have won a great victory! I have heard stories of the great Achilles before. They say you were invincible. But how invincible are you now?"
She laughed hard at this.
"My crew mates would rejoice upon hearing this news! Tonight we will have a great feast!"
I was angered at her own boast. I will let her taste my wrath before this is over. She walked towards the door and opened it. Before she step out she turned to me and said...
"By the way we held our captives with us till there is nothing left of them."
She then left. I registered her words in my mind. I must get out of here. I will not give up on Briseis immediately. I must fight!
A/N: hope you enjoyed it! Pls. R&R! and tell me what you think of this chapter
Chapter 8: Captives
(Achilles)
I watched the ship coming closer to us. My heart dance as the ship came closer. I have never felt this way before. Seeing her just makes me feel so weak. The ship stopped beside us. I stood up to see who a clearer view of the ship. It was not old yet not new. It was made out of finest woods I have ever seen. I could see someone aboard it demanding orders from all others. Suddenly, just out of nowhere there were ropes tossed aside at the ship. Random number of man came sliding down in the rope. The one shouting orders to his men came down as well. But, what happened next knocked me off my feet.
"Well, well, well what do we have here? A father and a son going fishing. Isn't that a nice thing to see now."
The one giving orders was a girl. She has a dark straight hair with sapphire eyes. Her face proves that she does not exceed the age of 20. Her other crew mates looked older than her and with much interest they were all girls. We were surrounded. Their sword pointing at me and at the old man. I smirked at them. They don't know who they are playing with. But, with that kind of boat I can reach Briseis faster. I am coming Briseis! Might as well join the game.
"You would not hurt a skinless boned old man would you? Take me as your captive and leave the old man be. What say ye?"
The captain, as I have concluded just a while ago, looked at me and answered.
"You are a brave man. But, all man are fools! And nothing will ever change that! Bound his hands and feet and be sure to disarmed him."
Her crew mates obeyed their captain immediately. They started by disarming me, then they started to bound my hands. But, left my feet to be free. They started to lead me back to their ship. Before I could leave the old man's boat he spoke up.
"In every beast there is always a golden heart hidden beneath it."
I turned to face him. He was smirking madly at me. I just shook my head and boarded the ship.
(Briseis)
After our little tearful reunion I went directly to my room. But was stopped by Mynes.
"Briseis, how fare thee?"
I looked at him. He was smiling at me. I was very exhausted and if I wanted to retire to my room immediately I would have to tell him the truth.
"I am very exhausted and I wish to retire to my room immediately."
He's face fell after hearing my reply. But then he's face lit with his smile and said...
"Well, I hope your not to exhausted to move our dinner."
Oh no! I totally forgot about our dinner! I did not want to disappoint and put on my best smile and answered him.
"Of course not! I myself am very eager to join you in dinner."
He's face was as the same as a little boy that receives a present. I can't help myself but laugh. He said his goodbye and left almost hoping. I laugh once more and open the wooden door of my room. It was small but fit for one person. It was not much of any room. In the middle there was a small bed. I plop myself in the bed. I was so tired that I feel asleep immediately.
Dream(Briseis)
I stood there all alone in a dark lonely space. There was no signs not even a sound of a living thing. Suddenly there was a shadow approaching me. I can not see who it was. But I was afraid to see who/what it was. I can see the shadow more clearly now. I held onto my breath as I recognize who it was. It was hector. He was as Achilles promised blind and death. He's eyes were closed. He's ears gone. I can not stand to see him like this. I closed my eyes and cried. I could feel his presence in front of me. I dare not look at him. My eyes were kept close and I was still weeping. I was shocked when he knelt beside me and hugged me. I hugged him back crying even harder. Then he spoke up...
"it's alright. I am here, Brisies"
He's voice sounded so comforting. Oh, how I missed him so. Slowly, I looked up in his face. he's own face has returned not the Hector I found earlier. He smiled at me ever so softly. I smiled back at him. I was so happy to see him. Then I remembered that he was no longer alive. I cried again and hugged him...
"oh, hector! Forgive me! I have sinned against you!"
"love is not a sin, dear cousin. May you have love someone wrongly it could never be a sin."
I looked up to his face once again. Does he know? Does he know about me and Achilles? As if he had read my thoughts he answered me..
"I have never abandoned you or troy, Briseis. I have kept watch of you and the others....especially Andromache and Astyanax. I have seen how Achilles had saved you. And learned how he wanted to leave all that he has came here her just for you."
"oh, Hector! How can you forgive me when I have loved your killer?"
He looked at me hard then smiled.
"Andromache has forgiven you. I found no reason at all why should I not. Besides I don't want to face the wrath of my wife when she knows that I have not forgiven you. And allow me to say her wrath is greater than the great Achilles!"
I laughed then hugged him. Then everything seemed to drift away.
(end of dream)
I opened my eyes. Wishing that all of these was just a dream. But no. I was still in the ship of the prince Mynes. Then suddenly I remembered that I promised him that I will join him for dinner. I looked at the window seeing that the sun has already set. Quickly I jump off the bed and started making myself look presentable. Then I left my room and searched for his room. I finally found his room. I knocked on the door and told me to come in. I entered his room. It was much bigger and nicer than ours. There was a table in the middle and filled with food and wine. Upon seeing me he stood up right away.
"Briseis! How wonderful of you to come!"
I frowned knowing that I have let him waited for me.
"I am so sorry, My lord...."
"pls. just Mynes!"
"Very well then...Mynes. Forgive me for letting you wait."
"No need of apologies. Pls. sit down."
I sat myself across him and started talking to each other. I got to know him better though. He was a such an honorable man. I think I am going to like him.
(Achilles)
They have brought me to a room. It does not look like a prison. Then the door slowly opened. Perhaps, I can find answers to my question. The captain entered the room. She stood there smirking at me.
"you do understand that we are pirates."
"A pirate? I see! Could I at least know the name of my captor?"
She walked towards me angry.
"You have no right to know my name! it is you who i should ask a name from."
"Very well then! I am the great Achilles son of Peleus."
I said my title with honor. The girl look shocked but it was replace with a smirk.
"So, I have won a great victory! I have heard stories of the great Achilles before. They say you were invincible. But how invincible are you now?"
She laughed hard at this.
"My crew mates would rejoice upon hearing this news! Tonight we will have a great feast!"
I was angered at her own boast. I will let her taste my wrath before this is over. She walked towards the door and opened it. Before she step out she turned to me and said...
"By the way we held our captives with us till there is nothing left of them."
She then left. I registered her words in my mind. I must get out of here. I will not give up on Briseis immediately. I must fight!
A/N: hope you enjoyed it! Pls. R&R! and tell me what you think of this chapter