- The disclaimer is in Chapter 1 if you're looking for it.

- To everyone who reviewed, thank you so much.

-Birmingham is in the middle of the country, Bristol is a coastal town.

Chapter 10

"Good morning, beautiful" Margo was awakened by the warm fuzz on his cheek and his hand caressing her abdomen.

"Hi. What time is it?".

"About 8:00. C'mon, get dressed; I'm sure breakfast was ready a long time ago".

"I'd rather stay in here with you".

"Sounds delicious, but I'm almost positive were expected to make an appearance".

"Oh, all right" she allowed him to help her out of the bed.

"I had a dream last night" he told as they walked to breakfast.

"Tell me".

"You and me, waking up in our very own home in Birmingham..."

She gave him a look.

"Maybe Brighton".

"I like the way this sounds".

"You and me, waking up to the sounds of the ocean, having fresh fish any time we want, teaching our children the ways of the sea...".

"You want more than one?" she teasingly glared at him.

"Perhaps".

"Let's get through this one. John Roxton, are you asking what I think your asking?".

"I don't know" they had no idea what they were walking into.

"I would be planning a wedding if I were you" the crew was held hostage by Danielle and her men.

"I will make my offer one last time, Mistress Krusix. Give me your sister, and not only will I let you live, but the rest of the ship will be set free".

"What if I don't?".

"Then no one aboard will even get close to London" Danielle smirked.

"That would cause all out war" The Duke surmised.

"Now, that would be a coincidence, wouldn't it? If you had stayed with me instead of this servant girl, you might have been my king. It's a pity you'll have to die in the middle of the ocean; Madrid is such a beautiful city".

"Who are you calling a servant girl?".

"Your whore has a tongue; I suggest she closes her mouth before she loses it".

"Danielle dear, perhaps if we tried some to make a deal, after all, we are in the middle of the Atlantic ocean?" Tribune sweetly offered.

"You, brother dear are a traitor and a wimp".

"It's not that, I'm simply saying that we are in the middle of the Atlantic ocean and perhaps it might be beneficial to work together until we reach land".

"Your brother has a point, milady".

"Fine, how long will it take until we get to land?".

"Ten days, milady, if the weather remains clear".

"You will behave yourselves, all of you, or the only thing they'll find when they get to Madrid is the stench of your corpses".

"You promised to return to the ship to London".

"You know, I don't remember making that promise. We could end up in India for all I care. You will behave, or I promise you that the only thing the English dogs will find is the stench of your rotting corpses".

"Take Mistress Krusix to the cabin. Make sure she's comfortable, wouldn't want to damage the goods before they're used." There was no mistaking the chill that ran through Valencia's bones.

"No!" Ned unsuccessfully struggled against his bonds.

"Just for that Mr. Malone, you are going to have a front row seat" they were dragged away.

"What are we going to do about you two? We could kill you now, but there would be no fun in that".

"You can do anything you want with me, just please, I beg of you, don't harm her, she is carrying my child".

"A child. Do you hear that, brother dear? Captain Margo and Captain Roxton are expecting a child".

"I do hear that. Margo, I didn't know you were a temptress as well".

Margo's eyes flared.

"I have an idea, hold them" Finn, the Duke, Arthur and George were pushed to the edge of the ship.

"You will behave and I mean your best behavior or they will be shark meat".

"No!" Margo's eyes continued to flare.

"Feeding time can always be moved up".

"My dear Danielle, please" the Duke begged.

"Just for that, you will be first, Duke or no".

"Milady, please, we have done you no wrong," Arthur quietly protested.

"For that old man, you die first, kill him".

"No!" Margo screamed as he was thrown overboard, blood quickly spreading across his shirt.

"See what happens when you don't behave" Danielle's smile was pure evil.

"Bitch, I'll see you rot in the towers for your crimes".

"Captain Roxton, I suggest you contain her, sharks are not picky eaters".

Recognizing defeat, John pulled her into the cabin.

"He was an old man, he did nothing wrong," she cried onto his shoulder.

"I know".

"I'll kill her, I swear I will".

"She will pay, I promise you" he held until he heard her steady breathing, thankful that she had fallen asleep. He lay down, pulling her close, hoping; praying that this journey would end with their safe return to London and those who deserved their just due would receive it.

Evil laugh, Mwa ha ha ha ha. What do you think? It might be a little longer than I initially wanted it to be, but that's ok, it s a challenge.

Just to let you know, the only historical figure is Queen Elizabeth I, so please don't slight me if I changed history.