Chapter 2
A New Crew an Old Memory.
10 months later-
"Vyse, VYSE wake up" yelled Aika through the communications pipe on the bridge of the Delphinus, as Fina had refused to yell down the pipe that lead across the entire ship let alone the captains room which was currently occupied by a half asleep Vyse. "Vyse" called Aika again "we need you on the bridge as soon as possible, OK."
Hearing this Vyse quickly got out of bed and got dressed in his usual get up as quickly as he could, but falling over several times and cursing in the process. From this the door of the captain's room swung open and Vyse began the short trek to the bridge of the Delphinus.
Moments later Vyse appeared on the bridge ready as ever to continue his job as captain of this spectacular ship.
"'Bout time," Aika grumbled in a sarcastic voice, although her face was deeply buried in the weapons console - a place which she had occupied for over a good year now.
Aika was wearing here usual yellow uniform with her favorite pair of black shorts which Vyse' mother had given to her before their big adventure with Fina to find all of the 6 moon crystals. The only difference to her was she had gotten rid of the two platted pig tails that emphasized the shape of her head, and now lets her ginger hair drape freely round her solders and upper torso.
"Good morning Vyse. I see you slept well," regarded Fina from the communications console which she has taken permanent occupation over since the day the trio and Enrique escaped from Valua in the Delphinus a few months ago.
Fina' outfit had changed since her leap into piracy - she now dressed like one but without losing the traditional silvite look which she had kept with her since birth. She wore a white skirt (that she had constantly shortened) that now draped just below her knees; with this she wore her traditional silvite ankle boots with white tights. On top she wore a dark blue T shirt that emphasized her status as a blue rogue - this top only covered her chest and therefore had left her stomach and hips revealed. Over the top of this she wore a sleeveless white waist coat with her arms covered by a pair of white sleeves which draped around her wrists, which sometimes aggravated her.
"Like a log, thank you Fina," replied Vyse with a smile on his face.
The Delphinus carried on with its voyages across the skies of many memories, old and new, good and bad. The trio would regularly reflect and talk about the good times they experienced since the day they first met Fina.
"What was it you needed me for any way Aika?" the smile starting to fade from his face.
"Oh yeah, sorry Vyse! I get you out of bed and then don't tell you the reason why," said Aika a little embarrassed but still a smile rested on her face.
"Vyse," said Fina "We are being followed by Baltors ship the Blackbeard 3."
"What should we do? Board him and have some fun or beat him the old fashioned way using the Delphinus?" said Aika eagerly, peering into Vyse' chestnut brown eyes.
"I can tell by the way that you said that and the look you're giving me that you really want to raid his ship and do some looting." Came Vyse' reply, "But to tell you the truth, Aika, I really want to get home right now, but one thing - I will promise you if Baltor hassles us again we will raid his ship, is that OK with you Aika?" His grin begging to focus on her as the words trickled out of his mouth. "Alright Vyse, I'll go with you this time, but you'd better not break your word OK?" came her sarcastic reply.
"I promise," said Vyse with a cheeky smile on his face.
"Alright then, Khaz (the ships new helmsman at the age of 12 who is very talented for his age) turn us around to face the Blackbeard 3!"
"Aye! Aye! Captain!" came is joyful reply
And with that the Delphinus began to quickly turn 180 degrees starboard to face the Blackbeard.
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"Sir!" called one of Baltor crew, "the Delphinus is now in range of our cannons, should we fire now?"
"Yes," then we'll have the upper hand," thought Baltor "all hands to battle stations! Immediately and commence attack."
And with that a roar of cannon fire came hurtling towards the Delphinus at an astonishing rate, colliding with the fortified hull, only to produce mere black skid marks upon the surface of the ships hull. In rebellion the power of the Delphinus' cannons was unleashed upon the Blackbeard 3 causing devastating results. The wooden ship had quickly set on fire and to no one's surprise onboard the small rickety ship began to retreat.
"Curse you Vyse!" bellowed Baltor in a fit of rage "I swear I will beat you, no matter how long it takes! Soon your head will rest upon my wall!" but only after I've tortured you for disgracing me as a black pirate."
*******
"Well its looks like its back to Crescent Island then," let out Vyse in a triumphant yawn. "Baltor will be back and we'll be waiting won't we!" he waited for a reply.
"We always are!" called Aika staring at Vyse.
"Shall we head home, Vyse?" said Fina from the communications console.
"You heard Fina, Khaz lets head home." ordered Vyse staring directly at Fina who blushed slightly before turning her head back towards the console.
"Aye, Aye!" came Khaz' reply.
"Crescent Isle, here we come!" Yelled Vyse in accordance to the plan.
"Yeah!" replied Aika her arm raised in the air.
The Delphinus engines started up yet again and headed towards Crescent Isle. Every one was glad to be returning home.
*******
Back at Crescent Isle Anna the new messenger was waiting for them as well as Kirala and Pow - who were two members of the old crew of the Delphinus who stayed behind after the war while the others went off to live the rest of their lives. Anna was around the age of 11 and had become very fond of Khaz who played hard to get even though it was pretty obvious he liked her as well.
Most of the crew headed towards the tavern while Fina, Aika and Vyse waited behind to talk to Anna.
"Captain Vyse, Miss Fina and Miss Aika, I received a message from Hans and Urala in Horteka who wanted to invite you and your crew to celebrate their wedding anniversary with them in Horteka next week." She said calmly "shall I tell them you accept their invitation?"
"Oh can we go please, Vyse?" said Aika eagerly.
"It would be lovely to see to see them again as well as Merida, Tikatika, and Centime and of course Horteka itself, I can't believe our luck!" said Fina, a slight tear in her eye which she quickly rubbed away.
"But remember we need to get the rest of the crew to run the Delphinus properly before we can even think about making the trip to Horteka. We don't even have an engineer at the moment." replied Vyse with a slight concern trembling in his voice "I don't want to endanger the lives of the crew we have so far."
"Vyse I have an idea" said Fina "Why don't we rest up tonight and tomorrow we head towards Nasrad and recruit the crew that we need to make the journey towards Horteka?"
"Fina's right Vyse! We could get the crew we need tomorrow and then head for Horteka a few days later and still arrive on time for the party." Said Aika eagerly.
"Both of you are right" said Vyse "Anna tell Hans and Urala that we accept their invitation."
"Yay!" bellowed Aika.
"Aye, Aye Captain!" replied Anna.
"Thank you Vyse," said Fina softly.
*******
Mornings on Crescent Isle were always warm thanks to the red moon. The morning light pierced through Fina's bedroom window. As the light hit her face Cupil began to squeak gently down her ear. To Fina it was comforting to hear her friend's voice gently ease her out of her fatigue; to her like a soothing alarm clock that was there for each morning. Slowly she sat up in bed of which the Cupil let out another squeak before he began to float around her head. She eased herself out of her bed and took a good long look in the mirror, as she remembered the evening she had spent with Vyse staring up at the stars.
That was the night they exchanged their feelings for each other, the emotions; the things that she felt that night were unlike any other. She thought that passion alone would keep them together forever. But it did not last each day in to their relationship the two became much more wary about each other's actions and slowly became suspicious of what happened behind closed doors, behind each others backs. Fina turned to Aika - her best friend, for she had known Vyse literally all her life and therefore knew him best.
"What should I do Aika?" she bellowed the tears streaming from her eyes.
"Fina, do what your heart tells you." replied Aika in a concerned voice.
"I don't know what my heart wants," Fina whispered on Aika' shoulder. "I want us to stay friends no matter, what I don't want to lose our friendship even if it means.." Fina began to cry even harder her tears drowning out her eyes.
Coming back out of her memory she remembered well we're still friends aren't we she thought to herself, it's just made us stronger "what was it Vyse said the night we broke up "whatever doesn't kill us will make us stronger" and he was right. Fina still had feelings for Vyse, but they were in no way near to what she had felt the night they shared their first kiss.
She smiled to herself and as she got changed and emerged from her room with Cupil not far behind, to find Aika waiting for her.
"You ready to go Fina?" said Aika.
"Yes thank you Aika, but why were you waiting?" she asked eagerly.
"No reason I was really admiring the view before we left for Nasrad but since I saw you I thought it would be nice to have some company, don't ya think Fina?"
"Yes it's always nice to have someone with you" her mind drifting back to that evening with Vyse.
"Aika, I've just got to ask you - do you still have feelings for Vyse?" asked Fina.
Aika looked at her friend startled form a moment "Well I suppose I still do Fina, but I really haven't thought of Vyse that way for a while." She then added "I just want us all to be happy."
The two silently walked into the underground of Crescent Isle where Vyse was commanding some of the crew.
"Hey Vyse!" called Aika running towards him.
"Hey you two!" he replied.
"Morning Vyse," said Fina walking towards the two.
"You both ready?" he asked.
"Always are," said Aika putting her arm around Fina and answering for them both.
"OK let's go." said Vyse leading the two on to the Delphinus.
The Delphinus had already began to take off on Vyse's command, as the trio entered the bridge the Delphinus they had already left Crescent Isle and were on their way towards Nasrad, which was only took 4 hours to reach in the Delphinus (because of it's powerful engines), instead of the usual 6 hour journey which a normal merchant ship would take to reach Nasrad from Crescent Isle.
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When they arrived at Nasrad the trio departed from the Delphinus and stood in a small huddle on the docks.
"Right, Fina and Aika." said Vyse letting out a yawn "what crew members do we require?"
"Well Vyse," responded Fina "I did a survey on the ship yesterday and found that we need another cook, 2 engineers at least, another lookout, a delegate, 2 gunners and another helmsman."
"Whoa!" replied Aika "that's a few more than I expected."
"Well we'd better split up to get all 8, you two search around town and I'll go to the sailor's guild we'll report at the main fountain at lunchtime OK!"
"Aye Aye!" replied Aika and Fina.
Aika and Fina went on ahead, Vyse knew they'd keep stopping at all the stalls so that's why he'd decided to go to the sailor's guild by himself and let the other two browse around town.
By this time Vyse had entered through the main arch and was currently walking towards the sailor's guild.
Not much has changed he thought to himself there are just more market stalls than before. Not surprising though after the Bazaar was destroyed in the war. After being harassed by several salesmen Vyse finally made it to the sailor's guild, he turned the handle and went inside and the continued up the stairs and lent against the counter.
A bearded man in his early 30's appeared from below the counter and said. "Your Vyse the Legend aren't you?! It's an honor to have you in my guild!" he exclaimed eagerly.
"Thanks," replied Vyse, "I was wondering can I see the available crew list please?"
"Certainly!" said the guild master, as he disappeared under the counter only to emerge several seconds later with a large scroll which he passed to Vyse.
"Thanks," said Vyse opening the scroll and peering down at the skills. Using a piece of paper he found further down the counter and jotted down the names of people who could fill the positions needed on Delphinus until he came down to 'Helmsman' and peered through the names until he came to the name 'Siobhan' and had realized he had seen that name several times before on the list.
"Um, excuse me?" called Vyse.
"Yes Mr. Vyse?" replied the guild master.
"I've noticed that one name has cropped up several times on the list," said Vyse looking quite confused "is it two people with the same name."
"Oh you mean Siobhan?" he replied "no, no she's just very talented in the ways of sailing. I don't know where she picked up all these skills or if it's just a gift of hers." "Its quite unusual too find a young lady skilled in engineering, being able too fly a ship whilst still being able to cook well, don't you think Mr. Vyse."
"It sure is!" replied Vyse still looking slightly confused, "If it's alright I'd like to interview her, you know, to check her skills over" said Vyse, a little eagerness clear in his voice.
"Sure it is." replied the guild master, "Hey Pip" called the guild master indicating to a small boy in the corner of the room "Go fetch Siobhan will ya?"
"Yes sir" replied Pip a smile creeping up his face as he ran down the stairs.
"He'll be back in a few minutes, so is there anyone you'd like to hire Mr. Vyse" asked the guild master.
"Yes just these" said Vyse pushing the piece of paper towards him over the counter.
"Alright then" answered the guild master, putting the piece of paper they'll be ready in about 3 hour's time; they'll head to the docks then, alright." "Yes thanks," replied Vyse. Moving towards the seating are which was located in the corner of the room where Pip had been standing. He sat down with his arms spread behind widely behind the seat. This area was specifically used for Captains to interview applicants for their crew. The thought of being Captain of his own ship still made a smile creep up his face as he thought of the day he'd been asked to become Captain of the Delphinus almost a year ago now.
A few moments' later Vyse thoughts were interrupted by the opening and closing of the door downstairs and a faint patter of footsteps coming up the stairs. Pip emerged from the top of the stairs and ran towards the guild master who had stepped out from behind the counter and headed towards the top of the stairs.
"Vyse I'd proudly like to introduce you, Siobhan!" said the guild master with a smile on his face.
And with that a young woman emerged from the stairway; Vyse upon seeing her immediately jumped on to his feet, and watched as she clambered up the stairs eagerly. She was young - around the age of 17, she had long brown hair which she let flow down to her waist freely, a white bandanna held her hair from dwelling upon her face, but she had two small partings of hair from the front of her parting drape freely down her face. Her eyes complimented her hair beautifully, they were a lovely hazel green color, a color which Vyse hadn't seen before, and her large black pupils were the kind which anyone drown in at will. Her cream complexion matched Finas' and also complimented her other features. She had lovely pale red lips which looked untouched by anyone.
She wore a black t-shirt which hid her upper arms completely from sight. A large white handkerchief was placed around her shoulder with a neat tie at the front, on her lower arms she wore a pair of white cuffs, held on with a brown leather strap. Along white skirt with a slit partly up one side dangled around her waist held up with a small brown leather belt. She also wore a pair of brown leather ankle boots with a pair of white socks curled over to reach them.
Vyse looked shocked by what he saw - several emotions running through him and only some he had felt before, but he could pin point when.
"So you're Vyse the Legend? My name is Siobhan," she said while bowing gracefully to him.
"Yes, and I'm very pleased to meet you Siobhan" he said while copying her graceful bow. Siobhan blushed slightly at this before asking. "Do you still Captain the Delphinus Mr. Vyse?"
"Yes I do" said Vyse "and there's no need to be so formal you can just call me Vyse."
"OK .Vyse," she said blushing again.
"Well you'd better start this interview you two" said the guild master.
"Yes your right," said Vyse, who indicated the seat opposite him to Siobhan.
"Right Siobhan, which positions would you be able to take up on board my ship?" asked Vyse.
"Well Vyse I'm an alright cook but you might be finding someone more professional to fill that position."
"OK, what else?" asked Vyse eagerly.
"Well I'm a good engineer, but I really don't have any proof to back this up except for my word. I have also been the helmsman on several merchant ships traveling between Nasr and Valua."
"Well Siobhan you're well overqualified to come on the Delphinus I'd like to take you on as my 2nd helmsman, my 3rd engineer, and reserve cook so your position on the ship would be to stay on the bridge, OK?" said Vyse a smile creeping up on his face.
"Really, wow, thank you Vyse!" Siobhan exclaimed, taking Vyse' hand in both of hers and began to shake it vigorously.
A New Crew an Old Memory.
10 months later-
"Vyse, VYSE wake up" yelled Aika through the communications pipe on the bridge of the Delphinus, as Fina had refused to yell down the pipe that lead across the entire ship let alone the captains room which was currently occupied by a half asleep Vyse. "Vyse" called Aika again "we need you on the bridge as soon as possible, OK."
Hearing this Vyse quickly got out of bed and got dressed in his usual get up as quickly as he could, but falling over several times and cursing in the process. From this the door of the captain's room swung open and Vyse began the short trek to the bridge of the Delphinus.
Moments later Vyse appeared on the bridge ready as ever to continue his job as captain of this spectacular ship.
"'Bout time," Aika grumbled in a sarcastic voice, although her face was deeply buried in the weapons console - a place which she had occupied for over a good year now.
Aika was wearing here usual yellow uniform with her favorite pair of black shorts which Vyse' mother had given to her before their big adventure with Fina to find all of the 6 moon crystals. The only difference to her was she had gotten rid of the two platted pig tails that emphasized the shape of her head, and now lets her ginger hair drape freely round her solders and upper torso.
"Good morning Vyse. I see you slept well," regarded Fina from the communications console which she has taken permanent occupation over since the day the trio and Enrique escaped from Valua in the Delphinus a few months ago.
Fina' outfit had changed since her leap into piracy - she now dressed like one but without losing the traditional silvite look which she had kept with her since birth. She wore a white skirt (that she had constantly shortened) that now draped just below her knees; with this she wore her traditional silvite ankle boots with white tights. On top she wore a dark blue T shirt that emphasized her status as a blue rogue - this top only covered her chest and therefore had left her stomach and hips revealed. Over the top of this she wore a sleeveless white waist coat with her arms covered by a pair of white sleeves which draped around her wrists, which sometimes aggravated her.
"Like a log, thank you Fina," replied Vyse with a smile on his face.
The Delphinus carried on with its voyages across the skies of many memories, old and new, good and bad. The trio would regularly reflect and talk about the good times they experienced since the day they first met Fina.
"What was it you needed me for any way Aika?" the smile starting to fade from his face.
"Oh yeah, sorry Vyse! I get you out of bed and then don't tell you the reason why," said Aika a little embarrassed but still a smile rested on her face.
"Vyse," said Fina "We are being followed by Baltors ship the Blackbeard 3."
"What should we do? Board him and have some fun or beat him the old fashioned way using the Delphinus?" said Aika eagerly, peering into Vyse' chestnut brown eyes.
"I can tell by the way that you said that and the look you're giving me that you really want to raid his ship and do some looting." Came Vyse' reply, "But to tell you the truth, Aika, I really want to get home right now, but one thing - I will promise you if Baltor hassles us again we will raid his ship, is that OK with you Aika?" His grin begging to focus on her as the words trickled out of his mouth. "Alright Vyse, I'll go with you this time, but you'd better not break your word OK?" came her sarcastic reply.
"I promise," said Vyse with a cheeky smile on his face.
"Alright then, Khaz (the ships new helmsman at the age of 12 who is very talented for his age) turn us around to face the Blackbeard 3!"
"Aye! Aye! Captain!" came is joyful reply
And with that the Delphinus began to quickly turn 180 degrees starboard to face the Blackbeard.
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"Sir!" called one of Baltor crew, "the Delphinus is now in range of our cannons, should we fire now?"
"Yes," then we'll have the upper hand," thought Baltor "all hands to battle stations! Immediately and commence attack."
And with that a roar of cannon fire came hurtling towards the Delphinus at an astonishing rate, colliding with the fortified hull, only to produce mere black skid marks upon the surface of the ships hull. In rebellion the power of the Delphinus' cannons was unleashed upon the Blackbeard 3 causing devastating results. The wooden ship had quickly set on fire and to no one's surprise onboard the small rickety ship began to retreat.
"Curse you Vyse!" bellowed Baltor in a fit of rage "I swear I will beat you, no matter how long it takes! Soon your head will rest upon my wall!" but only after I've tortured you for disgracing me as a black pirate."
*******
"Well its looks like its back to Crescent Island then," let out Vyse in a triumphant yawn. "Baltor will be back and we'll be waiting won't we!" he waited for a reply.
"We always are!" called Aika staring at Vyse.
"Shall we head home, Vyse?" said Fina from the communications console.
"You heard Fina, Khaz lets head home." ordered Vyse staring directly at Fina who blushed slightly before turning her head back towards the console.
"Aye, Aye!" came Khaz' reply.
"Crescent Isle, here we come!" Yelled Vyse in accordance to the plan.
"Yeah!" replied Aika her arm raised in the air.
The Delphinus engines started up yet again and headed towards Crescent Isle. Every one was glad to be returning home.
*******
Back at Crescent Isle Anna the new messenger was waiting for them as well as Kirala and Pow - who were two members of the old crew of the Delphinus who stayed behind after the war while the others went off to live the rest of their lives. Anna was around the age of 11 and had become very fond of Khaz who played hard to get even though it was pretty obvious he liked her as well.
Most of the crew headed towards the tavern while Fina, Aika and Vyse waited behind to talk to Anna.
"Captain Vyse, Miss Fina and Miss Aika, I received a message from Hans and Urala in Horteka who wanted to invite you and your crew to celebrate their wedding anniversary with them in Horteka next week." She said calmly "shall I tell them you accept their invitation?"
"Oh can we go please, Vyse?" said Aika eagerly.
"It would be lovely to see to see them again as well as Merida, Tikatika, and Centime and of course Horteka itself, I can't believe our luck!" said Fina, a slight tear in her eye which she quickly rubbed away.
"But remember we need to get the rest of the crew to run the Delphinus properly before we can even think about making the trip to Horteka. We don't even have an engineer at the moment." replied Vyse with a slight concern trembling in his voice "I don't want to endanger the lives of the crew we have so far."
"Vyse I have an idea" said Fina "Why don't we rest up tonight and tomorrow we head towards Nasrad and recruit the crew that we need to make the journey towards Horteka?"
"Fina's right Vyse! We could get the crew we need tomorrow and then head for Horteka a few days later and still arrive on time for the party." Said Aika eagerly.
"Both of you are right" said Vyse "Anna tell Hans and Urala that we accept their invitation."
"Yay!" bellowed Aika.
"Aye, Aye Captain!" replied Anna.
"Thank you Vyse," said Fina softly.
*******
Mornings on Crescent Isle were always warm thanks to the red moon. The morning light pierced through Fina's bedroom window. As the light hit her face Cupil began to squeak gently down her ear. To Fina it was comforting to hear her friend's voice gently ease her out of her fatigue; to her like a soothing alarm clock that was there for each morning. Slowly she sat up in bed of which the Cupil let out another squeak before he began to float around her head. She eased herself out of her bed and took a good long look in the mirror, as she remembered the evening she had spent with Vyse staring up at the stars.
That was the night they exchanged their feelings for each other, the emotions; the things that she felt that night were unlike any other. She thought that passion alone would keep them together forever. But it did not last each day in to their relationship the two became much more wary about each other's actions and slowly became suspicious of what happened behind closed doors, behind each others backs. Fina turned to Aika - her best friend, for she had known Vyse literally all her life and therefore knew him best.
"What should I do Aika?" she bellowed the tears streaming from her eyes.
"Fina, do what your heart tells you." replied Aika in a concerned voice.
"I don't know what my heart wants," Fina whispered on Aika' shoulder. "I want us to stay friends no matter, what I don't want to lose our friendship even if it means.." Fina began to cry even harder her tears drowning out her eyes.
Coming back out of her memory she remembered well we're still friends aren't we she thought to herself, it's just made us stronger "what was it Vyse said the night we broke up "whatever doesn't kill us will make us stronger" and he was right. Fina still had feelings for Vyse, but they were in no way near to what she had felt the night they shared their first kiss.
She smiled to herself and as she got changed and emerged from her room with Cupil not far behind, to find Aika waiting for her.
"You ready to go Fina?" said Aika.
"Yes thank you Aika, but why were you waiting?" she asked eagerly.
"No reason I was really admiring the view before we left for Nasrad but since I saw you I thought it would be nice to have some company, don't ya think Fina?"
"Yes it's always nice to have someone with you" her mind drifting back to that evening with Vyse.
"Aika, I've just got to ask you - do you still have feelings for Vyse?" asked Fina.
Aika looked at her friend startled form a moment "Well I suppose I still do Fina, but I really haven't thought of Vyse that way for a while." She then added "I just want us all to be happy."
The two silently walked into the underground of Crescent Isle where Vyse was commanding some of the crew.
"Hey Vyse!" called Aika running towards him.
"Hey you two!" he replied.
"Morning Vyse," said Fina walking towards the two.
"You both ready?" he asked.
"Always are," said Aika putting her arm around Fina and answering for them both.
"OK let's go." said Vyse leading the two on to the Delphinus.
The Delphinus had already began to take off on Vyse's command, as the trio entered the bridge the Delphinus they had already left Crescent Isle and were on their way towards Nasrad, which was only took 4 hours to reach in the Delphinus (because of it's powerful engines), instead of the usual 6 hour journey which a normal merchant ship would take to reach Nasrad from Crescent Isle.
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When they arrived at Nasrad the trio departed from the Delphinus and stood in a small huddle on the docks.
"Right, Fina and Aika." said Vyse letting out a yawn "what crew members do we require?"
"Well Vyse," responded Fina "I did a survey on the ship yesterday and found that we need another cook, 2 engineers at least, another lookout, a delegate, 2 gunners and another helmsman."
"Whoa!" replied Aika "that's a few more than I expected."
"Well we'd better split up to get all 8, you two search around town and I'll go to the sailor's guild we'll report at the main fountain at lunchtime OK!"
"Aye Aye!" replied Aika and Fina.
Aika and Fina went on ahead, Vyse knew they'd keep stopping at all the stalls so that's why he'd decided to go to the sailor's guild by himself and let the other two browse around town.
By this time Vyse had entered through the main arch and was currently walking towards the sailor's guild.
Not much has changed he thought to himself there are just more market stalls than before. Not surprising though after the Bazaar was destroyed in the war. After being harassed by several salesmen Vyse finally made it to the sailor's guild, he turned the handle and went inside and the continued up the stairs and lent against the counter.
A bearded man in his early 30's appeared from below the counter and said. "Your Vyse the Legend aren't you?! It's an honor to have you in my guild!" he exclaimed eagerly.
"Thanks," replied Vyse, "I was wondering can I see the available crew list please?"
"Certainly!" said the guild master, as he disappeared under the counter only to emerge several seconds later with a large scroll which he passed to Vyse.
"Thanks," said Vyse opening the scroll and peering down at the skills. Using a piece of paper he found further down the counter and jotted down the names of people who could fill the positions needed on Delphinus until he came down to 'Helmsman' and peered through the names until he came to the name 'Siobhan' and had realized he had seen that name several times before on the list.
"Um, excuse me?" called Vyse.
"Yes Mr. Vyse?" replied the guild master.
"I've noticed that one name has cropped up several times on the list," said Vyse looking quite confused "is it two people with the same name."
"Oh you mean Siobhan?" he replied "no, no she's just very talented in the ways of sailing. I don't know where she picked up all these skills or if it's just a gift of hers." "Its quite unusual too find a young lady skilled in engineering, being able too fly a ship whilst still being able to cook well, don't you think Mr. Vyse."
"It sure is!" replied Vyse still looking slightly confused, "If it's alright I'd like to interview her, you know, to check her skills over" said Vyse, a little eagerness clear in his voice.
"Sure it is." replied the guild master, "Hey Pip" called the guild master indicating to a small boy in the corner of the room "Go fetch Siobhan will ya?"
"Yes sir" replied Pip a smile creeping up his face as he ran down the stairs.
"He'll be back in a few minutes, so is there anyone you'd like to hire Mr. Vyse" asked the guild master.
"Yes just these" said Vyse pushing the piece of paper towards him over the counter.
"Alright then" answered the guild master, putting the piece of paper they'll be ready in about 3 hour's time; they'll head to the docks then, alright." "Yes thanks," replied Vyse. Moving towards the seating are which was located in the corner of the room where Pip had been standing. He sat down with his arms spread behind widely behind the seat. This area was specifically used for Captains to interview applicants for their crew. The thought of being Captain of his own ship still made a smile creep up his face as he thought of the day he'd been asked to become Captain of the Delphinus almost a year ago now.
A few moments' later Vyse thoughts were interrupted by the opening and closing of the door downstairs and a faint patter of footsteps coming up the stairs. Pip emerged from the top of the stairs and ran towards the guild master who had stepped out from behind the counter and headed towards the top of the stairs.
"Vyse I'd proudly like to introduce you, Siobhan!" said the guild master with a smile on his face.
And with that a young woman emerged from the stairway; Vyse upon seeing her immediately jumped on to his feet, and watched as she clambered up the stairs eagerly. She was young - around the age of 17, she had long brown hair which she let flow down to her waist freely, a white bandanna held her hair from dwelling upon her face, but she had two small partings of hair from the front of her parting drape freely down her face. Her eyes complimented her hair beautifully, they were a lovely hazel green color, a color which Vyse hadn't seen before, and her large black pupils were the kind which anyone drown in at will. Her cream complexion matched Finas' and also complimented her other features. She had lovely pale red lips which looked untouched by anyone.
She wore a black t-shirt which hid her upper arms completely from sight. A large white handkerchief was placed around her shoulder with a neat tie at the front, on her lower arms she wore a pair of white cuffs, held on with a brown leather strap. Along white skirt with a slit partly up one side dangled around her waist held up with a small brown leather belt. She also wore a pair of brown leather ankle boots with a pair of white socks curled over to reach them.
Vyse looked shocked by what he saw - several emotions running through him and only some he had felt before, but he could pin point when.
"So you're Vyse the Legend? My name is Siobhan," she said while bowing gracefully to him.
"Yes, and I'm very pleased to meet you Siobhan" he said while copying her graceful bow. Siobhan blushed slightly at this before asking. "Do you still Captain the Delphinus Mr. Vyse?"
"Yes I do" said Vyse "and there's no need to be so formal you can just call me Vyse."
"OK .Vyse," she said blushing again.
"Well you'd better start this interview you two" said the guild master.
"Yes your right," said Vyse, who indicated the seat opposite him to Siobhan.
"Right Siobhan, which positions would you be able to take up on board my ship?" asked Vyse.
"Well Vyse I'm an alright cook but you might be finding someone more professional to fill that position."
"OK, what else?" asked Vyse eagerly.
"Well I'm a good engineer, but I really don't have any proof to back this up except for my word. I have also been the helmsman on several merchant ships traveling between Nasr and Valua."
"Well Siobhan you're well overqualified to come on the Delphinus I'd like to take you on as my 2nd helmsman, my 3rd engineer, and reserve cook so your position on the ship would be to stay on the bridge, OK?" said Vyse a smile creeping up on his face.
"Really, wow, thank you Vyse!" Siobhan exclaimed, taking Vyse' hand in both of hers and began to shake it vigorously.