Note: I am so sorry! I thought I uploaded this chapter yesterday, but I didn't. Sorry. The chapters are going to get a lot longer from here. The next chapter (already finished) is about five and a half pages in word, so I suppose that'll be the norm from here on in. Things are going to get a lot more mature too, as you will see in the next chapter.
Chapter : Attack of the Revenge
" Shit ... " Nightmare hissed under her breath while she readied herself for what was to come. She had a small poison tipped blade strapped to her thigh, but it could only hold them off for so long.
Threelegs steadied himself against the rocking deck as he ran to the stairs leading down below. " Hurry yourselves up on deck if you want a chance at living! " He looked over his shoulder. " We haven't a chance in hell fighting dead on, we're abandoning this ship! "
Elsewhere a very curious green feline was watching the whole scene through Jhudora's Crystal ball. " Think what you wish today, old man, as you will not live to see tomorrow. " She put her hand along the ball's surface. " Destroy them. Destroy them all!. "
The thunderous cry of the pirates aboard the Revenge signaled their attack. Hooks with ropes were thrown over the railing of the monstrous ship to catch onto the mast and railings of the smaller rubbish ship. Since they were traveling downward the pirates used their sheathed swords to slide down the rope onto the deck. Within seconds twenty pirates rained down on the defenseless ship.
The fearless white Eyrie pushed Mindy, who was straggling behind the rest of the group towards the only lifeboat on the ship. Afterwards he whipped around and tackled the first pirate to get even close to the girls. " Drop it! Drop it now! " He screamed while clawing at another who managed to get past him.
" How the heck does this work? " Mindy panicked as she worked at the ropes holding the rowboat above water.
Hannah lost her patience and took her blade to start cutting the ropes herself. " Come on... " She prayed as the first rope snapped, causing the boat to drop a few feet.
Angie got the idea. She grabbed one of her shotguns and aimed for the ropes behind Nightmare and Mindy. " Cover your ears. " The timid Yurble screamed as a thunder echoed through their ears. Before anyone had a chance to recover another shot and the snapping of the rope on the other side caused the ship to drop towards the water.
Above deck Threelegs was on the receiving end of an ass whipping. Once the Pirates got the idea that he was the only one going to fight a purple Bruce snuck behind him and grabbed his good front leg. Threelegs was thrown off balance and left completely defenseless besides the claws on his feet, which left plenty of room for the others to start kicking and slicing at him. He flailed anyway, determined not to let these monsters take away his dignity.
" Hah. This has been almost entertaining... " The Bruce that held him said as he drew his famous blade. " Unfortunately for you we have to bring this to an end. "
Just as he brought the blade down something yanked the beaten Eyrie across the deck and over the railing. The Bruce was well... too big to fit through the rails so he got stuck in a very uncomfortable position. Threelegs got hit in the hit a bit too hard and didn't quite know what was happening now, but he was sure that someone was saving him.
" Don't just stand there, you fools! " The Bruce screamed. " You know what'll happen if we let them get away! "
With one good yank Hannah managed to lasso Threelegs and get him over the side with her rope. Her aim, however, was still a bit off. The worn Eyrie crashed through the boat thus making a rather big hole. Mindy screeched again, but this time it was cut short when Nightmare just covered her mouth. " Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! " She groaned while trying to cover up the impossibly large hole.
" Forget the boat and swim for it! " Angie was already heeding her own advice, trying to avoid the pieces of wood being thrown at them by the Pirates above.
Nightmare jumped down and looked back at Mindy, who was too scared to move. She reached back and pulled the terrified girl into the water just as the boat itself went under. They swam close to Angie, who was looking around in alarm. " Hannah? Hannah! " She was nowhere to be found!
" Stay here. " Taking a breath, the Ashia dove under the water and looked around down there. About a minute later Angie surfaced again her face grim. " We need to go... " She said breathless while trying to paddle away from the boat. " Back to Krawk. "
At least they may be able to get back.
A couple of hundred feet away from the rubbish ship a brown haired Usul surfaced from the water with a gasp. In her arms was a battered Eyrie who just may live to see another sunrise at sea. Thanks to those rather destruction pirates who took over their ship there was plenty of trash in the water. Among it was a floating tub that looked big enough for one of them to get on.
" It's your lucky day, old man. "
Not as thought he was conscious enough to hear it. She placed his body in the tub and tied him down using her magic rope. Hannah thought they were far enough away from the Revenge not to be spotted, but a very observant crew member still on board the larger ship had their sights on her. A cannonball was shot in their direction. Luckily Hannah saw it early. Though she wasn't able to swim completely out the way in time she was able to lighten the blow. Separating from Threelegs she dove under the waves where the cannonball would pass over her. Still the force from the ball hitting the water so close was enough to knock the wind out of her tiny lungs, causing her to gasp.
Gasping underwater was not a good idea. Soon she didn't have enough air to keep her senses under control, and her vision became distorted...
The Blumaroo behind the cannon cheered. " We hit that little harlot right on! "
" Alive. Dead. It doesn't matter. " A masculine Lupe walked past the mere swabby. " Masila doesn't want anything traveling through these waters and doesn't care how we dispose of them. " He pondered aloud while looking towards the edge of the Revenge where there was quite a crowd gathered. " ATTENTION! "
All conversation stopped in an instant as the Pirates scurried away from their catch to salute their respected captain. Three terror stricken pets were tied up on the deck: an Ashia, Uni, and Yurble. " Make them stand. " The ones closest to the girls pulled them to their feet to face their captain. " Good afternoon, ladies. I, Captain Scarblade, welcome aboard my Revenge: The finest ship in the five seas."
" Of course you think you're the best when you pick on women and your seniors! " Nightmare growled.
Scarblade looked back at the Uni. " M'lady, it pains me to have done that to you but I have my orders. "
" From who? "
The Lupe sneered. " That is none of your business, unless you agree to my terms. " He stopped in front of them and took a deep breath. " If you come aboard my crew you will receive free room, board, and protection: my promise that none of these men will ever harm you. "
" And if we refuse? "
Scarblade stepped aside to show literally hundreds of pirates giving them death glares from over his shoulder. " Then I can't be held accountable for their actions, or insure your safety. You have five minutes. " Nodding to his men the Pirates threw them to the deck.
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Aishalover - Angie will have a much bigger role in this story as it goes on, but will be absent for the next few chapters. You'll understand why when you read the next chapter.
