Chapter 4
The Reunion
The next morning Vyse woke up clear and refreshed, removing his white t- shirt and black shorts he had worn that night for bed, and discarding them into a pile on the floor. Placing his eye patch over his right eye and getting into his clothes, and slipping on his boots.
Getting up of his bed Vyse walked towards the door and opened it, and stepped into the hallway.
At this time of the morning this corridor was normally bustling with different members of the crew most of them going to breakfast others heading to work on different parts of the ship.
Vyse started to walk down the corridor and noticed two femine figures coming the opposite direction of which he was heading, Vyse already thought he knew who they were quickly crossed the corridor and knocked on the door of Siobhan cabin.
The door opened several moments later and Siobhan stepped into the doorway and said "Good morning Vyse I hope you slept well," a cheerful smile on her smile. Vyse instantly forgot about the two figures coming towards him and smiled back staring into hazel green eyes.
"Are you ready to go Siobhan?" asked Vyse.
"Yes I am" she said softly closing the door behind her and stepping into the corridor.
"Well let's go then" said Vyse looking over his shoulder; the two figures had stopped in their tracks. "How did you sleep Siobhan?" he asked.
"Very well thank you Vyse" she replied staring at him while the two began to walk down the corridor
"Glad to hear it" he said returning the gaze with both of them smiling.
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In the gallery Vyse and Siobhan sat down at a table closest to the gallery windows they could find, the two were sat opposite each other and ate their breakfast peacefully before uttering a word to each other. Vyse after finishing his waited patiently for Siobhan to finish hers, sipping on a goblet of Mur loqua staring at Siobhan as she delicately lift her goblet which was instead filled with new world loqua. After the pair had finished the two began to talk with Vyse starting the conversation by asking Siobhan.
"So Siobhan what did you want to know about me?" He said continuing to stare at her.
"Everything you're willing to tell me Vyse," she replied smiling at him.
"That may take a few days," said Vyse returning the smile and placing his hand behind his back.
"I don't care how long it takes Vyse," she replied.
Vyse told Siobhan about his childhood and what it was like growing up on Pirate Isle. Siobhan in return told him about her childhood in Horteka and how she learnt the skills she used on board ships. They shared embarrassing moments and fond memories over the next two days before the Delphinus reached Horteka, they were always together on the ship sharing something about their past discussing their hopes and dreams. Such a pleasant atmosphere surrounded the two. Neither would be happy until they knew everything about each other.
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2 Days Later on the Bridge.
"Captain Vyse we've reached Ixa Taka," said Khaz turning round to face him.
"Good job Khaz now turn north east to reach Horteka," instructed Vyse getting up from the Captains chair and walking towards the engineering desk where Siobhan had been positioned. She was staring out of the large bay windows at the front of the Delphinus her flute clutched close to her heart.
Vyse, Aika and Fina had still not made up as they hadn't seen each other except for when they were all on duty, the rest of the time Vyse had spent with Siobhan. The two watched as Vyse moved towards the console and placed his hand on his shoulder, both of them scowling at what they saw.
"How's it feel to be home Siobhan?" asked Vyse standing behind her his hand placed perfectly on her shoulder.
"It feels wonderful Vyse," replied Siobhan turning to face him.
Aika and Fina were listening to their conversation and discussing what had been said.
"Home, what's that meant to mean Fina?" asked Aika
"Siobhan must have lived in Ixa Taka for some time Aika, that would explain the wooden flute," said Fina looking towards Siobhan and Vyse.
"She has to be stopped Fina if we don't do something soon we could lose Vyse for good"
"Aika what should we do?" asked Fina.
"Don't worry Fina I'll think of something," an evil grin stretching across her face as she said it.
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The Delphinus landed on the newly constructed Hortekan port which easily fit the monstrous ship and several other ships of smaller sizes easily. Vyse and Siobhan were the first to exit the ship and make their way up to Horteka. There was no sign of Aika and Fina leaving the ship any time soon.
"Come on Vyse," called Siobhan running towards the entrance way, you gonna get beaten by a girl.
"You can try but you won't win," yelled Vyse from behind picking up the pace until he was running as fast he could. Vyse was a very fast runner and quickly caught up with Siobhan. He ran up to the side of her and turned his head to face her, he smiled before taking her hand and pulling her along.
"Whoa, Vyse I can't run that fast," called Siobhan with a slight amount of exhaustion in her breath. Vyse could feel her slowing down, and slowed down himself until he was behind her and whisked her off her feet before picking up his pace again. Siobhan remembered the feeling she got but from where she could not remember, she felt great joy in her heart. She smiled looking up at Vyse as he ran along; she wrapped her arms around his neck for safety. Vyse looked down at her smiling and said to her "You looked tired, so I whisked you off your feet" Siobhan laughed in a girly way and blushed slightly but it was enough for Vyse to see.
"My knight in shining armor" she whispered not sure whether she wanted Vyse to hear it or not.
Vyse carried on until the two where inside the entrance of Horteka village where they were greeted by several adult Hortekans.
A young women said "Siobhan is that you."
An older man said "Quetya has returned to us," and with that he gave her a bow before allowing another man to speak.
"It is nice to see you safe young Quetya, I see the moons beauty still blesses you."
"Thank you," replied Siobhan blushing slightly "It is nice to see you all safe.
The young women stepped forward before saying "Your parents have been wishing for this day since you left, the day you returned deserves a celebration on it's own."
A high priest emerged from the tent above them and said to them "If you seek Centime and his family for their celebration head to your home young Quetya."
"Thank you all," replied Siobhan bowing to the 3 Hortekans and separately bowing to the High priest. Siobhan headed down the small slope and Vyse following closely behind her. She stopped before entering into the passageway which lead to the crash site; she stopped so suddenly that Vyse almost banged into her but drew to her side instead. Vyse saw panic in her eyes she was obviously worried about what might happen would they except her back or turn her away. Vyse took her by the hand and said "Ready," staring at her.
"I am now," she replied smiling back at him. And with that the two entered the passage way which lead to Siobhan' home.
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Almost everything was how she remembered it several logs placed around an open fire which the family ate and socialized at, the washing and drying of items of clothing still took place in the same area of the land. The only major difference was that the ship was now docked instead of in the position which it had crashed before Siobhan had been adopted as well several large tables that had been set out for the new crew of the Delphinus to sit and eat at when the feast was fully prepared.
She looked around to see all of her family alive and well but also noticed several guests who she had never seen before. Siobhan gave Vyse' hand a squeeze, he squeezed back and looked around to see Gilder, Clara, Centime and his wife Rebecca, Hans, Urala Enrique and Moegi who was clutching something in her arm. Vyse then noticed that Gilder was signaling him to come over.
"You go Vyse have some fun" said Siobhan smiling at him, Vyse smiled back and the two lessened their grips on each others hand. Vyse made his way over to Gilder but looked over his shoulder and noticed several children running over to Siobhan. She bent down on to her knees and opened her arms and let the three young children take her in their grasp.
Vyse walked over to them all and said "Hi everyone long time no see," but before any one could respond one of Centimes children who was about 8 years old came running over yelling "Mummy, Daddy, Brother Hans, Siobhan has come home."
"Really Ben," called Centime startled "Where".
The young boy pointed towards Siobhan who was talking to a young girl who hugged her continuously.
"Rebecca, Hans come on it really is Siobhan she has returned to us at last"
Rebecca and Centime ran towards Siobhan who got onto her feet at the first sight of them coming towards her. The three embraced in a hug that just showed how much they had missed each other.
"Come on Urala I'd like you to meet my sister," called Hans to Urala.
"It's lovely to see family reunions," said Moegi who was wearing her traditional Yatfutoman dress.
A small child in Moegi' arms caught Vyse' attention. Noticing that Vyse was staring at his child Enrique said "Ah yes Vyse I'd like you to meet our daughter 'Lunar'." Lunar was asleep at this time but Enrique had asked Vyse if he would like to hold her when she woke up, Vyse had accepted this offer but had said that he didn't know how to hold a child, but Moegi said that she would show him how.
The party had gotten off to a great start Rebecca, Hans and Urala had been filled Siobhan in on the events that had happened since she had left. Vyse shared stories with Gilder, Clara, Enrique and Moegi until Centime came over and changed the subject.
"I'm sorry to interrupt everyone but I've just realized that I haven't yet thanked Vyse for bringing my daughter home to me and my family, she means so much to us but she has already explained that she is a member of your crew now Vyse and I will not force her to make a decision between her family and a friend she holds so dear."
Vyse smiled at Centime and said to him "I promise I will bring her back to see you and your family whenever she wishes Centime."
"Thank you Vyse," replied Centime "with someone like you by Siobhan' side I will sleep soundly at night."
"What" said Vyse realizing that he was probably blushing "no I think you're mistaken were just friends."
"That was exactly what Siobhan said but her reaction was just the same as yours" replied Centime grinning towards him.
"Whoa" replied Gilder "she must be something special I've never seen Vyse blush before."
"Ah unrequainted love" replied Clara gripping on Gilders arm.
(Gilder and Clara had become an item soon after the war and vowed to stay by each others side no matter what.)
"Vyse, I have something to ask you would you like to join me and my family at the lead table for this evenings feast?" asked Centime indicating to the table at the front which was positioned horizontally instead of vertically, like all the other tables, when Siobhan. and Vyse had entered the site this morning there were only 4 seats at that table and now there were 6 placed next to each other in a horizontal line.
"I'd be honored," replied Vyse.
"Good," replied Centime "I will see you then Vyse," Centime turned around but before he left them totally he said "oh and Vyse if you want to find Siobhan she's in the kitchen with Rebecca," indicating to a metal hut at the top of the crash sit next to his docked ship.
"Well Vyse," said Gilder crossing his arms as he spoke "I'd certainly like to meet Siobhan even if no one else does, she sounds like she's made quite an impression on you," he turned to face Gilder looking confused.
"I'd like to meet her as well," said Clara smiling at Vyse.
"I would as well," replied Moegi in a soft, gentle voice as not to wake the sleeping baby in her arms.
"And so would I," said Enrique.
"Well then I better go get her hadn't I," said Vyse smiling at everyone, he moved away from them and headed towards the metal shed. He opened the door went inside to see Siobhan on her own, she was standing next to a stove stirring what looked to Vyse like a stew he was humming some form of melody to herself a smile perched on her face.
"Hey" he said gently walking towards her.
He startled her and she dropped the spoon she had been stirring with, both of them knelt down to fetch it of the floor, their hands grazing as they went to collect it, Siobhan pulled her hand away and realized that Vyse was blushing, she hadn't seen him blush before and smiled realizing she was most likely to be blushing as well; and she was.
"Sorry," she said as the two got up off their feet.
"What for," said Vyse placing the spoon in the sink "you didn't do anything wrong," he leant against it and watched Siobhan as she got out a clean one and began to stir it again.
"What is it your making Siobhan?" he asked.
"Kabal stew," she replied as she turned to face him "do want to try a bit?"
"Sure!" he said and moved over to the stove he lent over and took a small amount and tasted it, it tasted wonderful he had tired Kabal stew before but it had never tasted this good, he stood back up and said "it tastes great Siobhan I didn't know you were this as good cook as this."
"Thank you Vyse," she replied.
Vyse then said "some of my friends would like to meet you Siobhan."
"Really, why me?" she asked looking a little confused.
"Well they saw us come in together and Centime came and spoke to us about you," replied Vyse "I told them we were really good friends."
"Well then I'd like to meet them as well," she said smiling at Vyse.
He smiled back at her, but turned around quickly when someone entered the room, it was Rebecca clutching a set of spices in her hands "Oh hello Vyse," she whispered startled "Siobhan you go out and enjoy yourself I can take of the rest."
"OK Thanks mum," she replied leaving the stew and stepping to Vyse' side "come on Vyse, lets go," she said taking his hand and leading him out of the door. The two went back out to the crash site and Siobhan closed the door behind them, letting go of his hand she found that Vyse still held on to hers and so she gripped his hand again; Vyse looked up and felt himself blushing again by what he had just done, he looked at Siobhan and noticed that she was blushing too.
"Siobhan there's something I have to tell you...," whispered Vyse looking down at their clasped hands.
"Hey Vyse," called Gilder waving his hand at him.
"Don't worry Vyse I need to tell you something important too but now isn't really the right time," she said to him "I have somewhere to show you and we can talk then OK."
"OK" he replied reluctantly letting go of her hand.
The two walked towards Gilder and the others and Vyse said "Everyone this is Siobhan, Siobhan this is Gilder and Clara," indicating to them with his left hand.
"Pleased to meet you both," she said gracefully to them.
"And these two are Emperor Enrique and Empress Moegi of Valua, and that is there daughter Princess Lunar."
Siobhan looked rather stunned by whom she had just been introduced too, she bowed and said "I'm honored to meet you all."
"It's lovely to meet you too Siobhan" replied Moegi and Enrique who then smiled at each other.
"It's nice to meet you Siobhan," replied Clara.
"Yeah it's nice to meet you at last Siobhan, Vyse has been yacking about you like you're the only woman for him" replied Gilder.
"GILDER" yelled Vyse turning crimson. Siobhan looked at him and smiled her cheeks deeply flushed.
"Whoa calm down Vyse" replied Gilder wryly patting Vyse harshly on the back "Go for it Vyse ask the damn girl out she looks happy by your response" he whispered into Vyse ear
The bell rang announcing it was time for dinner to begin. Everyone separated and went to their tables, Siobhan and Vyse headed towards the main table at the front. The two sat down next to each other Vyse on the end of the table and Siobhan sat next to her brother Hans.
Food and drink from all over the world was served here, thanks to Gordo and his team of chefs. Hans and Siobhan told Vyse and Urala about their memories together as children, Speeches were made, and music was played. There was a wonderful atmosphere from start to finish.
It was coming on midnight and the party had ended Siobhan and Vyse were the only ones left except for Centime, and Rebecca. Hans, Urala and the children had all gone back to the ship to sleep whilst everyone else had done the same.
"Goodnight Siobhan, goodnight Vyse make sure you come to dinner tomorrow" called Centime and his wife.
Siobhan and Vyse were left alone in the middle of the crash site, the insects buzzed around and the trees moved gently in the breeze.
Vyse walked forward till he was standing at Siobhan side all he had thought about since he found Siobhan in the kitchen was where is she going to take me. He was soon to find out.
"Vyse" she whispered "I want to show you something, it's something I've never shown anyone it's a very special place to me."
"Siobhan," he whispered gently down her ear, he took her hand in his.
She felt how much she could trust him and turned to face him a smile rising up her face and whispered back to him "I know I can trust you Vyse so I'll show you. She led into the bottom corner of the crash site and took him down a narrow passageway (but it was still plenty big enough to fit them through in single file) and out onto the outskirts of Horteka a small wooden platform led up to a small cliff, but Siobhan carried on, over a small rope bridge there was another wooden platform which lead down to the opposite side of the island. The platform ceased at a dead end where a small wooden bench stood with several trees being used as a canopy to shelter it from the rain. Siobhan lead Vyse on under the tree and stood in front of the bench. "What do you think?" she asked "It's my favorite place to go at night; the view is spectacular from up here."
"It certainly is," said Vyse looking out on Ixa taka as it became bathed in a pale green glow.
"So Vyse what was it you wanted to tell me earlier?" asked Siobhan in a gentle voice.
"I wanted to say I.," he whispered gently and then stopped.
"Vyse is something bothering you," she said looking concerned.
He turned to face her, the gentle breeze blowing her hair to one side. "I just have to say," he stopped and took a deep breath and stared longingly into her hazel eyes "ever since I was young I've always felt that something was missing inside of me and not even sailing has filled that whole" he said gently, he took her other hand and brought their hands up to his face and he smiled and gently kissed one of her hands before he let them dangle back down at their waists and said "but when I'm with you I feel complete, you make me feel that life is worth living until the very end."
Siobhan stood there for a minute a loving smile creeping up her face which made Vyse' heart melt. Her eyes began to fill with tears of joy from what he had just said to her. "Vyse when I'm with you I can feel your strength and determination run through me I feel warm inside and my heart melts when you speak to me."
The breeze blew part of Siobhan' fringe in front of her lips, Vyse unclasped one of his hands from hers and gently pushed it behind her ear. Vyse slowly lent down towards her and their lips touched gently and he held himself there for a few seconds and then slowly leaned back ever so slightly so he could see Siobhan' face. "I love you," he whispered lovingly to her in a gentle voice.
So many emotions she had never felt before, over whelmed her she felt faint and her knees felt very weak. She tried to hold herself up as not to look weak in front of Vyse. But it was no use her body betrayed her and see collapsed into him. He held her tightly against his chest and he heard a faint whisper come from Siobhan' lips. "I'm sorry Vyse I've never felt this way before about anyone, I just felt faint and weak when you said you feelings for me."
"Well it was a good job I was here to catch you then," replied Vyse in a soft and gentle voice.
Vyse glanced over at the bench and picked Siobhan up in both arms and sat himself down on the bench and sat Siobhan sideways on his knees. He sat there glancing at the beautiful horizon that was laid out in front of him.
He went into deep thought about what it had been like when he stared out at the sunsets on the Lookout Island on Pirate Isle.
He was brought out of his daze when a soft hand was placed lovingly on his cheek, rather startled he turned to face Siobhan who's head was resting on his shoulder, he lent in towards her and the two embraced passionately. Vyse' hands were wrapped tightly around her waist pulling her even closer to him. Neither of them knew how long they had been there for but they both knew it was sometime into the early morning.
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That morning Vyse was woken up by the sounds of birds chirping in the trees above them, the morning light speckled through the wholes in the leaves and lit up the certain parts of the platform. He turned to his side to find Siobhan who was sound asleep in his lap her head resting on his shoulder, and her arms wrapped around his neck. He lent over and gently kissed her on the lips, she stirred slightly and then opened her eyes she smiled at him and lifted one of her hands and rubbed it gently against his cheek. She snuggled up towards him and he pulled her even closer with his hands. She gently kissed him on the lips and respond kissing her back as gently as he could, and lovingly teased her lips with his.
Siobhan snuggled up against his neck and said to him. "Vyse I love you with all of my heart, and no one can take that away from me."
Vyse then replied looking down at her "Siobhan I love you more than anything in the world and I want to spend the rest of my life with you" Vyse watched her emotions change from happy to joyful in a matter of a few seconds, he the continued to say "I will always protect you from anything that stands in our way I promise you."
He held her tightly and then whispered gently into her ear "I found my heart in you Siobhan, and I will never let you go."
He felt several beads of water drip down part of his neck and run down his chest he looked around to see if it was raining but quickly looked down to see Siobhan crying on his shoulder. He took one of his hands from round her waist and brought it round to her face he moved back her hair gently and wrapped it behind her ear, He stroked her face lovingly as he looked down upon it and uttered to her "Siobhan what's wrong."
"Nothing is wrong Vyse I've never been so happy in all of my life," she whispered leaking tears of joy.
He gently wiped her eyes with his hand and drying them; she turned to him and kissed him gently, and got up from his lap.
She stood up as best as she could but she was still weak from last night, Vyse got on to his feet and noticed her entire body shaking.
"Siobhan are you OK," he whispered clutching on to one her wrists.
"I should be in a minute Vyse," she said stumbling slightly.
"I won't be able to forgive myself if you got hurt," he said walking towards. He knelt down slightly and placed one of his arms under her back and the other arm under her knees and cradled her tightly in his grasp.
"I'm sorry Vyse I don't know what's wrong with body at the moment," she whispered gently clutching his shirt in her hand.
"You'll be fine soon" he said smiling and looking down at her "I'll take you back to the Delphinus and you can rest before we have to go and have dinner with your dad OK."
"OK Vyse," she replied.
"I was thinking Siobhan would you like to come and meet my parents? I haven't seen them in a few months and have been dying to go and see them" asked Vyse staring into her lovely eyes.
"I'd love to meet them" she replied returning his loving gaze and smiling at him.
"Then we'll head to Pirate Isle on the way back to Crescent Island."
Vyse carried Siobhan back to the crash site where Gilder had been looking for them. He looked quite startled when he saw Vyse carrying Siobhan into the site.
"Where have you two been all night? I went to the Delphinus to ask for you and the lookout said neither of you had been back all night" asked Gilder.
Vyse said nothing until he had carefully placed Siobhan on one of the seats which had been used last night at the party. She sat their still incredibly weak and pointed her head down towards the ground.
"What's up with Siobhan, Vyse," asked Gilder a little concerned.
"She's very weak from last night," replied Vyse looking at her.
"Whoa, Vyse I didn't think you had it in you," said Gilder laughing and patting him on the shoulder.
"No, no Gilder it was nothing like that," he said realizing he was probably blushing and looked at Siobhan, she was blushing, Vyse smiled at her, she laughed slightly and Vyse could see her strength slowly regaining.
"Aika and Fina were worried when you didn't go back to the ship last Vyse," said Gilder quickly changing the subject.
Vyse moved towards Siobhan and lifted her on to her feet. "I'll talk to later Gilder I've got to get Siobhan back to the ship so she can have some rest" he said while kneeling down and placing his arms once again under Siobhan and lifting her up. He held her tightly against his chest she lay there unsure of how to react when they got on to the ship.
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Aika and Fina were in the gallery having breakfast. Aika sat up and groaned "I wonder where Vyse is Fina I'm getting worried, I don't feel like eating anymore."
"Me neither Aika," replied Fina she stared longingly out of the window. She caught of Tanta the lookout coming towards them.
"Miss Aika, Miss Fina, Captain Vyse has returned to the ship," he said looking at them both.
"Thanks Tanta," replied Aika "come on Fina lets go have a word."
The pair got up from their table and walked towards the Gallery door.
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Vyse wandered down the corridor still cradling Siobhan tightly in his arms, she realized that Vyse had taken her past her cabin and was heading towards the end of the corridor. Vyse stopped and carefully opened the door to the Captains cabin; he wandered in and carefully lay Siobhan sideways (facing inwards) on the bed, he wandered over to the other side of the bed and sat gently on the bottom of it. He took off his boots followed by his glass eye patch which he laid carefully on his bedside table, next to it he saw the necklace he had brought in Nasrad a few days earlier and thought to himself. He lay down on the bed facing Siobhan who was sound asleep; he smiled and drifted of into his memories of last night.
"Vyse, are you in there," came a femine voice from outside the door "can we come in."
Vyse quickly leaped out of bed and felt something dig into his arm and ran to the door. He had already noticed that he had woken Siobhan up as she sat up on the end of the bed. He opened the door slightly to find Aika and Fina standing in the hallway in front of his cabin. Vyse slipped out of the small gap and shut the door behind him, his bare feet touching the cold clammy floor of the corridor.
"Sorry Vyse we didn't realizing you were sleeping," said Aika.
"It's OK Aika," he said yawning slightly.
"We just wanted to say were both sorry for the way we acted also we wanted to know why you didn't come back last night?" asked Fina.
"I just fell asleep when I was watching the night sky, you know Aika like I use to on Pirate Isle," said Vyse hoping to divert there attention away from last night.
"OK Vyse, go get some rest we'll see you a bit later alright" said Aika staring to walk down the corridor.
"Bye Vyse," called Fina following after Aika.
"Bye Aika, Bye Fina," called Vyse before opening the door to his cabin. He slowly walked inside to see Siobhan sitting on the end of his bed.
"How are you feeling?" asked Vyse.
"A little better thank you Vyse," replied Siobhan.
Vyse felt the exact same pain that had struck him earlier. And felt his arm one of the buckles on his shirt had dug into it. He wandered over to his chest of drawers and pulled out of his white t-shirts. He took off his blue shirt and slipped into it.
He turned around to face Siobhan and realized she had taken her boots and socks her hands were bare as she had taken of her cuffs. He slowly walked over to her, she was trying to take off her bandanna; she removed it and looked at Vyse as he wandered over to her. He knelt down and she placed her hands around his neck.
"Still tired?" he whispered to her.
"Yes, a little" she replied.
"Me too" he replied staring in to her eyes.
He stood up and she let go of him. Vyse wandered over to the other side of the bed and lay down on his back. Siobhan snuggled up next to him her head placed next to his with one of her hands placed on his chest.
She whispered to him in a gentle voice "I love you Vyse."
Vyse turned his entire body to face hers; he smiled and uttered to her "I love you too Siobhan" he lent over and kissed her passionately on the lips, she responded and kissed him back in the same way he had to her, he gripped her tightly and she pressed her hands on his chest so she felt totally safe in his grasp. She knew Vyse would protect her.
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About three hours later the two were woken up when Khaz called down the message pipe on the bridge which lead down in to Vyse cabin. The pipe was positioned next to Vyse bed so he would hear it if he were asleep.
"Captain Vyse are you awake," called Khaz.
Vyse stirred a little before he said "I am now Khaz."
"Oh sorry," he called.
"It's alright Khaz what do you want?" asked Vyse smiling at Siobhan who'd just opened her eyes. Vyse' grip on Siobhan had slackened while they had been asleep, he pulled her closer and kissed her neck gently, she remained silent while Vyse and Khaz talked.
"Centime just wanted to know when you and Siobhan would be going over for dinner" replied Khaz down the message pipe.
"Tell him we'll be there 6, "replied Vyse moving his head away from Siobhan' neck.
"Aye Aye Captain," replied Khaz, shutting off the message tube via the bridge.
Vyse lowered his head again and once again began to kiss her neck. Siobhan took one of her hands and wrapped it around Vyse' waist she snuggled as close him as she could get to his body; she loved the feeling she got when Vyse was next to her. She could feel his warmth and strength, his passion for justice and most of all his love.
Vyse couldn't help but notice that Siobhan had snuggled up so close to him, he felt incredible; his love for her grew even more at that moment. Vyse couldn't believe what he was feeling. He lifted her body up until there faces met, he kissed her, his hands moving, one of his hands pulling her body close to his and other behind her head in her hair, she kissed him back one of her hands behind his neck with the other hand stroking it gently.
"Vyse I got to start getting ready," she said pulling herself away from him worried of what may happen next if she did not pull herself away; but still she enjoyed the moment, Vyse let her go slowly he smiled at her and she smiled back, she kissed him on the cheek and then put on her boots and straightened out her hair before she got up from the bed, she wandered out of the door and entered the corridor and headed towards her cabin.
Vyse slowly got up from his bed he'd never felt so happy in all of his life. He felt like a different person, he wandered over to set of drawers and picked out his black turtle necked shirt which he only wore on special occasions. He wrapped his red handkerchief loosely round his neck and put on his socks and boots he stood in front of his mirror and sorted out his hair, and then he walked over to his bedside table and picked up his glass eye patch. Vyse looked at the necklace he had placed there a few days ago and thought to himself I'm sure she'll love it clutching it in his hand and slipping it into his pocket.
The Reunion
The next morning Vyse woke up clear and refreshed, removing his white t- shirt and black shorts he had worn that night for bed, and discarding them into a pile on the floor. Placing his eye patch over his right eye and getting into his clothes, and slipping on his boots.
Getting up of his bed Vyse walked towards the door and opened it, and stepped into the hallway.
At this time of the morning this corridor was normally bustling with different members of the crew most of them going to breakfast others heading to work on different parts of the ship.
Vyse started to walk down the corridor and noticed two femine figures coming the opposite direction of which he was heading, Vyse already thought he knew who they were quickly crossed the corridor and knocked on the door of Siobhan cabin.
The door opened several moments later and Siobhan stepped into the doorway and said "Good morning Vyse I hope you slept well," a cheerful smile on her smile. Vyse instantly forgot about the two figures coming towards him and smiled back staring into hazel green eyes.
"Are you ready to go Siobhan?" asked Vyse.
"Yes I am" she said softly closing the door behind her and stepping into the corridor.
"Well let's go then" said Vyse looking over his shoulder; the two figures had stopped in their tracks. "How did you sleep Siobhan?" he asked.
"Very well thank you Vyse" she replied staring at him while the two began to walk down the corridor
"Glad to hear it" he said returning the gaze with both of them smiling.
*******
In the gallery Vyse and Siobhan sat down at a table closest to the gallery windows they could find, the two were sat opposite each other and ate their breakfast peacefully before uttering a word to each other. Vyse after finishing his waited patiently for Siobhan to finish hers, sipping on a goblet of Mur loqua staring at Siobhan as she delicately lift her goblet which was instead filled with new world loqua. After the pair had finished the two began to talk with Vyse starting the conversation by asking Siobhan.
"So Siobhan what did you want to know about me?" He said continuing to stare at her.
"Everything you're willing to tell me Vyse," she replied smiling at him.
"That may take a few days," said Vyse returning the smile and placing his hand behind his back.
"I don't care how long it takes Vyse," she replied.
Vyse told Siobhan about his childhood and what it was like growing up on Pirate Isle. Siobhan in return told him about her childhood in Horteka and how she learnt the skills she used on board ships. They shared embarrassing moments and fond memories over the next two days before the Delphinus reached Horteka, they were always together on the ship sharing something about their past discussing their hopes and dreams. Such a pleasant atmosphere surrounded the two. Neither would be happy until they knew everything about each other.
*******
2 Days Later on the Bridge.
"Captain Vyse we've reached Ixa Taka," said Khaz turning round to face him.
"Good job Khaz now turn north east to reach Horteka," instructed Vyse getting up from the Captains chair and walking towards the engineering desk where Siobhan had been positioned. She was staring out of the large bay windows at the front of the Delphinus her flute clutched close to her heart.
Vyse, Aika and Fina had still not made up as they hadn't seen each other except for when they were all on duty, the rest of the time Vyse had spent with Siobhan. The two watched as Vyse moved towards the console and placed his hand on his shoulder, both of them scowling at what they saw.
"How's it feel to be home Siobhan?" asked Vyse standing behind her his hand placed perfectly on her shoulder.
"It feels wonderful Vyse," replied Siobhan turning to face him.
Aika and Fina were listening to their conversation and discussing what had been said.
"Home, what's that meant to mean Fina?" asked Aika
"Siobhan must have lived in Ixa Taka for some time Aika, that would explain the wooden flute," said Fina looking towards Siobhan and Vyse.
"She has to be stopped Fina if we don't do something soon we could lose Vyse for good"
"Aika what should we do?" asked Fina.
"Don't worry Fina I'll think of something," an evil grin stretching across her face as she said it.
*******
The Delphinus landed on the newly constructed Hortekan port which easily fit the monstrous ship and several other ships of smaller sizes easily. Vyse and Siobhan were the first to exit the ship and make their way up to Horteka. There was no sign of Aika and Fina leaving the ship any time soon.
"Come on Vyse," called Siobhan running towards the entrance way, you gonna get beaten by a girl.
"You can try but you won't win," yelled Vyse from behind picking up the pace until he was running as fast he could. Vyse was a very fast runner and quickly caught up with Siobhan. He ran up to the side of her and turned his head to face her, he smiled before taking her hand and pulling her along.
"Whoa, Vyse I can't run that fast," called Siobhan with a slight amount of exhaustion in her breath. Vyse could feel her slowing down, and slowed down himself until he was behind her and whisked her off her feet before picking up his pace again. Siobhan remembered the feeling she got but from where she could not remember, she felt great joy in her heart. She smiled looking up at Vyse as he ran along; she wrapped her arms around his neck for safety. Vyse looked down at her smiling and said to her "You looked tired, so I whisked you off your feet" Siobhan laughed in a girly way and blushed slightly but it was enough for Vyse to see.
"My knight in shining armor" she whispered not sure whether she wanted Vyse to hear it or not.
Vyse carried on until the two where inside the entrance of Horteka village where they were greeted by several adult Hortekans.
A young women said "Siobhan is that you."
An older man said "Quetya has returned to us," and with that he gave her a bow before allowing another man to speak.
"It is nice to see you safe young Quetya, I see the moons beauty still blesses you."
"Thank you," replied Siobhan blushing slightly "It is nice to see you all safe.
The young women stepped forward before saying "Your parents have been wishing for this day since you left, the day you returned deserves a celebration on it's own."
A high priest emerged from the tent above them and said to them "If you seek Centime and his family for their celebration head to your home young Quetya."
"Thank you all," replied Siobhan bowing to the 3 Hortekans and separately bowing to the High priest. Siobhan headed down the small slope and Vyse following closely behind her. She stopped before entering into the passageway which lead to the crash site; she stopped so suddenly that Vyse almost banged into her but drew to her side instead. Vyse saw panic in her eyes she was obviously worried about what might happen would they except her back or turn her away. Vyse took her by the hand and said "Ready," staring at her.
"I am now," she replied smiling back at him. And with that the two entered the passage way which lead to Siobhan' home.
*******
Almost everything was how she remembered it several logs placed around an open fire which the family ate and socialized at, the washing and drying of items of clothing still took place in the same area of the land. The only major difference was that the ship was now docked instead of in the position which it had crashed before Siobhan had been adopted as well several large tables that had been set out for the new crew of the Delphinus to sit and eat at when the feast was fully prepared.
She looked around to see all of her family alive and well but also noticed several guests who she had never seen before. Siobhan gave Vyse' hand a squeeze, he squeezed back and looked around to see Gilder, Clara, Centime and his wife Rebecca, Hans, Urala Enrique and Moegi who was clutching something in her arm. Vyse then noticed that Gilder was signaling him to come over.
"You go Vyse have some fun" said Siobhan smiling at him, Vyse smiled back and the two lessened their grips on each others hand. Vyse made his way over to Gilder but looked over his shoulder and noticed several children running over to Siobhan. She bent down on to her knees and opened her arms and let the three young children take her in their grasp.
Vyse walked over to them all and said "Hi everyone long time no see," but before any one could respond one of Centimes children who was about 8 years old came running over yelling "Mummy, Daddy, Brother Hans, Siobhan has come home."
"Really Ben," called Centime startled "Where".
The young boy pointed towards Siobhan who was talking to a young girl who hugged her continuously.
"Rebecca, Hans come on it really is Siobhan she has returned to us at last"
Rebecca and Centime ran towards Siobhan who got onto her feet at the first sight of them coming towards her. The three embraced in a hug that just showed how much they had missed each other.
"Come on Urala I'd like you to meet my sister," called Hans to Urala.
"It's lovely to see family reunions," said Moegi who was wearing her traditional Yatfutoman dress.
A small child in Moegi' arms caught Vyse' attention. Noticing that Vyse was staring at his child Enrique said "Ah yes Vyse I'd like you to meet our daughter 'Lunar'." Lunar was asleep at this time but Enrique had asked Vyse if he would like to hold her when she woke up, Vyse had accepted this offer but had said that he didn't know how to hold a child, but Moegi said that she would show him how.
The party had gotten off to a great start Rebecca, Hans and Urala had been filled Siobhan in on the events that had happened since she had left. Vyse shared stories with Gilder, Clara, Enrique and Moegi until Centime came over and changed the subject.
"I'm sorry to interrupt everyone but I've just realized that I haven't yet thanked Vyse for bringing my daughter home to me and my family, she means so much to us but she has already explained that she is a member of your crew now Vyse and I will not force her to make a decision between her family and a friend she holds so dear."
Vyse smiled at Centime and said to him "I promise I will bring her back to see you and your family whenever she wishes Centime."
"Thank you Vyse," replied Centime "with someone like you by Siobhan' side I will sleep soundly at night."
"What" said Vyse realizing that he was probably blushing "no I think you're mistaken were just friends."
"That was exactly what Siobhan said but her reaction was just the same as yours" replied Centime grinning towards him.
"Whoa" replied Gilder "she must be something special I've never seen Vyse blush before."
"Ah unrequainted love" replied Clara gripping on Gilders arm.
(Gilder and Clara had become an item soon after the war and vowed to stay by each others side no matter what.)
"Vyse, I have something to ask you would you like to join me and my family at the lead table for this evenings feast?" asked Centime indicating to the table at the front which was positioned horizontally instead of vertically, like all the other tables, when Siobhan. and Vyse had entered the site this morning there were only 4 seats at that table and now there were 6 placed next to each other in a horizontal line.
"I'd be honored," replied Vyse.
"Good," replied Centime "I will see you then Vyse," Centime turned around but before he left them totally he said "oh and Vyse if you want to find Siobhan she's in the kitchen with Rebecca," indicating to a metal hut at the top of the crash sit next to his docked ship.
"Well Vyse," said Gilder crossing his arms as he spoke "I'd certainly like to meet Siobhan even if no one else does, she sounds like she's made quite an impression on you," he turned to face Gilder looking confused.
"I'd like to meet her as well," said Clara smiling at Vyse.
"I would as well," replied Moegi in a soft, gentle voice as not to wake the sleeping baby in her arms.
"And so would I," said Enrique.
"Well then I better go get her hadn't I," said Vyse smiling at everyone, he moved away from them and headed towards the metal shed. He opened the door went inside to see Siobhan on her own, she was standing next to a stove stirring what looked to Vyse like a stew he was humming some form of melody to herself a smile perched on her face.
"Hey" he said gently walking towards her.
He startled her and she dropped the spoon she had been stirring with, both of them knelt down to fetch it of the floor, their hands grazing as they went to collect it, Siobhan pulled her hand away and realized that Vyse was blushing, she hadn't seen him blush before and smiled realizing she was most likely to be blushing as well; and she was.
"Sorry," she said as the two got up off their feet.
"What for," said Vyse placing the spoon in the sink "you didn't do anything wrong," he leant against it and watched Siobhan as she got out a clean one and began to stir it again.
"What is it your making Siobhan?" he asked.
"Kabal stew," she replied as she turned to face him "do want to try a bit?"
"Sure!" he said and moved over to the stove he lent over and took a small amount and tasted it, it tasted wonderful he had tired Kabal stew before but it had never tasted this good, he stood back up and said "it tastes great Siobhan I didn't know you were this as good cook as this."
"Thank you Vyse," she replied.
Vyse then said "some of my friends would like to meet you Siobhan."
"Really, why me?" she asked looking a little confused.
"Well they saw us come in together and Centime came and spoke to us about you," replied Vyse "I told them we were really good friends."
"Well then I'd like to meet them as well," she said smiling at Vyse.
He smiled back at her, but turned around quickly when someone entered the room, it was Rebecca clutching a set of spices in her hands "Oh hello Vyse," she whispered startled "Siobhan you go out and enjoy yourself I can take of the rest."
"OK Thanks mum," she replied leaving the stew and stepping to Vyse' side "come on Vyse, lets go," she said taking his hand and leading him out of the door. The two went back out to the crash site and Siobhan closed the door behind them, letting go of his hand she found that Vyse still held on to hers and so she gripped his hand again; Vyse looked up and felt himself blushing again by what he had just done, he looked at Siobhan and noticed that she was blushing too.
"Siobhan there's something I have to tell you...," whispered Vyse looking down at their clasped hands.
"Hey Vyse," called Gilder waving his hand at him.
"Don't worry Vyse I need to tell you something important too but now isn't really the right time," she said to him "I have somewhere to show you and we can talk then OK."
"OK" he replied reluctantly letting go of her hand.
The two walked towards Gilder and the others and Vyse said "Everyone this is Siobhan, Siobhan this is Gilder and Clara," indicating to them with his left hand.
"Pleased to meet you both," she said gracefully to them.
"And these two are Emperor Enrique and Empress Moegi of Valua, and that is there daughter Princess Lunar."
Siobhan looked rather stunned by whom she had just been introduced too, she bowed and said "I'm honored to meet you all."
"It's lovely to meet you too Siobhan" replied Moegi and Enrique who then smiled at each other.
"It's nice to meet you Siobhan," replied Clara.
"Yeah it's nice to meet you at last Siobhan, Vyse has been yacking about you like you're the only woman for him" replied Gilder.
"GILDER" yelled Vyse turning crimson. Siobhan looked at him and smiled her cheeks deeply flushed.
"Whoa calm down Vyse" replied Gilder wryly patting Vyse harshly on the back "Go for it Vyse ask the damn girl out she looks happy by your response" he whispered into Vyse ear
The bell rang announcing it was time for dinner to begin. Everyone separated and went to their tables, Siobhan and Vyse headed towards the main table at the front. The two sat down next to each other Vyse on the end of the table and Siobhan sat next to her brother Hans.
Food and drink from all over the world was served here, thanks to Gordo and his team of chefs. Hans and Siobhan told Vyse and Urala about their memories together as children, Speeches were made, and music was played. There was a wonderful atmosphere from start to finish.
It was coming on midnight and the party had ended Siobhan and Vyse were the only ones left except for Centime, and Rebecca. Hans, Urala and the children had all gone back to the ship to sleep whilst everyone else had done the same.
"Goodnight Siobhan, goodnight Vyse make sure you come to dinner tomorrow" called Centime and his wife.
Siobhan and Vyse were left alone in the middle of the crash site, the insects buzzed around and the trees moved gently in the breeze.
Vyse walked forward till he was standing at Siobhan side all he had thought about since he found Siobhan in the kitchen was where is she going to take me. He was soon to find out.
"Vyse" she whispered "I want to show you something, it's something I've never shown anyone it's a very special place to me."
"Siobhan," he whispered gently down her ear, he took her hand in his.
She felt how much she could trust him and turned to face him a smile rising up her face and whispered back to him "I know I can trust you Vyse so I'll show you. She led into the bottom corner of the crash site and took him down a narrow passageway (but it was still plenty big enough to fit them through in single file) and out onto the outskirts of Horteka a small wooden platform led up to a small cliff, but Siobhan carried on, over a small rope bridge there was another wooden platform which lead down to the opposite side of the island. The platform ceased at a dead end where a small wooden bench stood with several trees being used as a canopy to shelter it from the rain. Siobhan lead Vyse on under the tree and stood in front of the bench. "What do you think?" she asked "It's my favorite place to go at night; the view is spectacular from up here."
"It certainly is," said Vyse looking out on Ixa taka as it became bathed in a pale green glow.
"So Vyse what was it you wanted to tell me earlier?" asked Siobhan in a gentle voice.
"I wanted to say I.," he whispered gently and then stopped.
"Vyse is something bothering you," she said looking concerned.
He turned to face her, the gentle breeze blowing her hair to one side. "I just have to say," he stopped and took a deep breath and stared longingly into her hazel eyes "ever since I was young I've always felt that something was missing inside of me and not even sailing has filled that whole" he said gently, he took her other hand and brought their hands up to his face and he smiled and gently kissed one of her hands before he let them dangle back down at their waists and said "but when I'm with you I feel complete, you make me feel that life is worth living until the very end."
Siobhan stood there for a minute a loving smile creeping up her face which made Vyse' heart melt. Her eyes began to fill with tears of joy from what he had just said to her. "Vyse when I'm with you I can feel your strength and determination run through me I feel warm inside and my heart melts when you speak to me."
The breeze blew part of Siobhan' fringe in front of her lips, Vyse unclasped one of his hands from hers and gently pushed it behind her ear. Vyse slowly lent down towards her and their lips touched gently and he held himself there for a few seconds and then slowly leaned back ever so slightly so he could see Siobhan' face. "I love you," he whispered lovingly to her in a gentle voice.
So many emotions she had never felt before, over whelmed her she felt faint and her knees felt very weak. She tried to hold herself up as not to look weak in front of Vyse. But it was no use her body betrayed her and see collapsed into him. He held her tightly against his chest and he heard a faint whisper come from Siobhan' lips. "I'm sorry Vyse I've never felt this way before about anyone, I just felt faint and weak when you said you feelings for me."
"Well it was a good job I was here to catch you then," replied Vyse in a soft and gentle voice.
Vyse glanced over at the bench and picked Siobhan up in both arms and sat himself down on the bench and sat Siobhan sideways on his knees. He sat there glancing at the beautiful horizon that was laid out in front of him.
He went into deep thought about what it had been like when he stared out at the sunsets on the Lookout Island on Pirate Isle.
He was brought out of his daze when a soft hand was placed lovingly on his cheek, rather startled he turned to face Siobhan who's head was resting on his shoulder, he lent in towards her and the two embraced passionately. Vyse' hands were wrapped tightly around her waist pulling her even closer to him. Neither of them knew how long they had been there for but they both knew it was sometime into the early morning.
*******
That morning Vyse was woken up by the sounds of birds chirping in the trees above them, the morning light speckled through the wholes in the leaves and lit up the certain parts of the platform. He turned to his side to find Siobhan who was sound asleep in his lap her head resting on his shoulder, and her arms wrapped around his neck. He lent over and gently kissed her on the lips, she stirred slightly and then opened her eyes she smiled at him and lifted one of her hands and rubbed it gently against his cheek. She snuggled up towards him and he pulled her even closer with his hands. She gently kissed him on the lips and respond kissing her back as gently as he could, and lovingly teased her lips with his.
Siobhan snuggled up against his neck and said to him. "Vyse I love you with all of my heart, and no one can take that away from me."
Vyse then replied looking down at her "Siobhan I love you more than anything in the world and I want to spend the rest of my life with you" Vyse watched her emotions change from happy to joyful in a matter of a few seconds, he the continued to say "I will always protect you from anything that stands in our way I promise you."
He held her tightly and then whispered gently into her ear "I found my heart in you Siobhan, and I will never let you go."
He felt several beads of water drip down part of his neck and run down his chest he looked around to see if it was raining but quickly looked down to see Siobhan crying on his shoulder. He took one of his hands from round her waist and brought it round to her face he moved back her hair gently and wrapped it behind her ear, He stroked her face lovingly as he looked down upon it and uttered to her "Siobhan what's wrong."
"Nothing is wrong Vyse I've never been so happy in all of my life," she whispered leaking tears of joy.
He gently wiped her eyes with his hand and drying them; she turned to him and kissed him gently, and got up from his lap.
She stood up as best as she could but she was still weak from last night, Vyse got on to his feet and noticed her entire body shaking.
"Siobhan are you OK," he whispered clutching on to one her wrists.
"I should be in a minute Vyse," she said stumbling slightly.
"I won't be able to forgive myself if you got hurt," he said walking towards. He knelt down slightly and placed one of his arms under her back and the other arm under her knees and cradled her tightly in his grasp.
"I'm sorry Vyse I don't know what's wrong with body at the moment," she whispered gently clutching his shirt in her hand.
"You'll be fine soon" he said smiling and looking down at her "I'll take you back to the Delphinus and you can rest before we have to go and have dinner with your dad OK."
"OK Vyse," she replied.
"I was thinking Siobhan would you like to come and meet my parents? I haven't seen them in a few months and have been dying to go and see them" asked Vyse staring into her lovely eyes.
"I'd love to meet them" she replied returning his loving gaze and smiling at him.
"Then we'll head to Pirate Isle on the way back to Crescent Island."
Vyse carried Siobhan back to the crash site where Gilder had been looking for them. He looked quite startled when he saw Vyse carrying Siobhan into the site.
"Where have you two been all night? I went to the Delphinus to ask for you and the lookout said neither of you had been back all night" asked Gilder.
Vyse said nothing until he had carefully placed Siobhan on one of the seats which had been used last night at the party. She sat their still incredibly weak and pointed her head down towards the ground.
"What's up with Siobhan, Vyse," asked Gilder a little concerned.
"She's very weak from last night," replied Vyse looking at her.
"Whoa, Vyse I didn't think you had it in you," said Gilder laughing and patting him on the shoulder.
"No, no Gilder it was nothing like that," he said realizing he was probably blushing and looked at Siobhan, she was blushing, Vyse smiled at her, she laughed slightly and Vyse could see her strength slowly regaining.
"Aika and Fina were worried when you didn't go back to the ship last Vyse," said Gilder quickly changing the subject.
Vyse moved towards Siobhan and lifted her on to her feet. "I'll talk to later Gilder I've got to get Siobhan back to the ship so she can have some rest" he said while kneeling down and placing his arms once again under Siobhan and lifting her up. He held her tightly against his chest she lay there unsure of how to react when they got on to the ship.
*******
Aika and Fina were in the gallery having breakfast. Aika sat up and groaned "I wonder where Vyse is Fina I'm getting worried, I don't feel like eating anymore."
"Me neither Aika," replied Fina she stared longingly out of the window. She caught of Tanta the lookout coming towards them.
"Miss Aika, Miss Fina, Captain Vyse has returned to the ship," he said looking at them both.
"Thanks Tanta," replied Aika "come on Fina lets go have a word."
The pair got up from their table and walked towards the Gallery door.
*******
Vyse wandered down the corridor still cradling Siobhan tightly in his arms, she realized that Vyse had taken her past her cabin and was heading towards the end of the corridor. Vyse stopped and carefully opened the door to the Captains cabin; he wandered in and carefully lay Siobhan sideways (facing inwards) on the bed, he wandered over to the other side of the bed and sat gently on the bottom of it. He took off his boots followed by his glass eye patch which he laid carefully on his bedside table, next to it he saw the necklace he had brought in Nasrad a few days earlier and thought to himself. He lay down on the bed facing Siobhan who was sound asleep; he smiled and drifted of into his memories of last night.
"Vyse, are you in there," came a femine voice from outside the door "can we come in."
Vyse quickly leaped out of bed and felt something dig into his arm and ran to the door. He had already noticed that he had woken Siobhan up as she sat up on the end of the bed. He opened the door slightly to find Aika and Fina standing in the hallway in front of his cabin. Vyse slipped out of the small gap and shut the door behind him, his bare feet touching the cold clammy floor of the corridor.
"Sorry Vyse we didn't realizing you were sleeping," said Aika.
"It's OK Aika," he said yawning slightly.
"We just wanted to say were both sorry for the way we acted also we wanted to know why you didn't come back last night?" asked Fina.
"I just fell asleep when I was watching the night sky, you know Aika like I use to on Pirate Isle," said Vyse hoping to divert there attention away from last night.
"OK Vyse, go get some rest we'll see you a bit later alright" said Aika staring to walk down the corridor.
"Bye Vyse," called Fina following after Aika.
"Bye Aika, Bye Fina," called Vyse before opening the door to his cabin. He slowly walked inside to see Siobhan sitting on the end of his bed.
"How are you feeling?" asked Vyse.
"A little better thank you Vyse," replied Siobhan.
Vyse felt the exact same pain that had struck him earlier. And felt his arm one of the buckles on his shirt had dug into it. He wandered over to his chest of drawers and pulled out of his white t-shirts. He took off his blue shirt and slipped into it.
He turned around to face Siobhan and realized she had taken her boots and socks her hands were bare as she had taken of her cuffs. He slowly walked over to her, she was trying to take off her bandanna; she removed it and looked at Vyse as he wandered over to her. He knelt down and she placed her hands around his neck.
"Still tired?" he whispered to her.
"Yes, a little" she replied.
"Me too" he replied staring in to her eyes.
He stood up and she let go of him. Vyse wandered over to the other side of the bed and lay down on his back. Siobhan snuggled up next to him her head placed next to his with one of her hands placed on his chest.
She whispered to him in a gentle voice "I love you Vyse."
Vyse turned his entire body to face hers; he smiled and uttered to her "I love you too Siobhan" he lent over and kissed her passionately on the lips, she responded and kissed him back in the same way he had to her, he gripped her tightly and she pressed her hands on his chest so she felt totally safe in his grasp. She knew Vyse would protect her.
*******
About three hours later the two were woken up when Khaz called down the message pipe on the bridge which lead down in to Vyse cabin. The pipe was positioned next to Vyse bed so he would hear it if he were asleep.
"Captain Vyse are you awake," called Khaz.
Vyse stirred a little before he said "I am now Khaz."
"Oh sorry," he called.
"It's alright Khaz what do you want?" asked Vyse smiling at Siobhan who'd just opened her eyes. Vyse' grip on Siobhan had slackened while they had been asleep, he pulled her closer and kissed her neck gently, she remained silent while Vyse and Khaz talked.
"Centime just wanted to know when you and Siobhan would be going over for dinner" replied Khaz down the message pipe.
"Tell him we'll be there 6, "replied Vyse moving his head away from Siobhan' neck.
"Aye Aye Captain," replied Khaz, shutting off the message tube via the bridge.
Vyse lowered his head again and once again began to kiss her neck. Siobhan took one of her hands and wrapped it around Vyse' waist she snuggled as close him as she could get to his body; she loved the feeling she got when Vyse was next to her. She could feel his warmth and strength, his passion for justice and most of all his love.
Vyse couldn't help but notice that Siobhan had snuggled up so close to him, he felt incredible; his love for her grew even more at that moment. Vyse couldn't believe what he was feeling. He lifted her body up until there faces met, he kissed her, his hands moving, one of his hands pulling her body close to his and other behind her head in her hair, she kissed him back one of her hands behind his neck with the other hand stroking it gently.
"Vyse I got to start getting ready," she said pulling herself away from him worried of what may happen next if she did not pull herself away; but still she enjoyed the moment, Vyse let her go slowly he smiled at her and she smiled back, she kissed him on the cheek and then put on her boots and straightened out her hair before she got up from the bed, she wandered out of the door and entered the corridor and headed towards her cabin.
Vyse slowly got up from his bed he'd never felt so happy in all of his life. He felt like a different person, he wandered over to set of drawers and picked out his black turtle necked shirt which he only wore on special occasions. He wrapped his red handkerchief loosely round his neck and put on his socks and boots he stood in front of his mirror and sorted out his hair, and then he walked over to his bedside table and picked up his glass eye patch. Vyse looked at the necklace he had placed there a few days ago and thought to himself I'm sure she'll love it clutching it in his hand and slipping it into his pocket.