Chapter XI:Revenge taken.
Captian Pellew's blade had come in contact with the colonel's. They sliced violently at one another. fighting for what would seem as though it were a fairy tale. A knight battling for a young fair princess. However, this situation was so much more different. Meanwhile Horatio was the knight, fighting for his fair Penelope's life. As she was now held, bound once more by a frenchman. " Hornblower!" Edward Pellew shouted." Get your men!" He ordered.
Hornblower looked at Penelope, after finishing off the man he fought. Penelope smiled and her face turned to where her teeth had been near the officer's arm. Hornblower nodded slightly and took off. As Penelope violently bit into the man's arm. He screamed out in pain, and tossed her to the ground. Penelope smirked and confinscated a pistol from a dead man. And shot the guy that held her hostage for those breif moments.
Edward, meanwhile remianed battling Colonel Lofty. Their blades seemed to be moving in a quick motion, so fast that there would seem to be only silver in the air( I do not know what I am talking about. Fight scenes are never me). Abruplty, Pellew's sword was sent flying in the air and landed upon the ground, too far from his reach. And it was difficult for him to reclaim his weapon as there was a blade resting right on his ribcage. Where if enough pressure, the blade would pierce through his ribcage and through his right lung.
Lofty smiled and spoke," At last, Pellew, I have you right where I wanted you. At the mercy of my blade."
"After all these years, your lust for my wife still has not lifted." Pellew mused. Knowing that no matter what he said, he would die at the hands of this enemy.
"No, not Esparonza. No longer have I lust over her, Pellew. I want another. One you care so dearly for." Loft stated.
Pellew's eyes widened as he realized who it was Lofty spoke of.,"I would rather die. Then to see my child in your hands at the alter ."
"Then that shall be arranged, Pellew. And as for Hornblower, he shall die as you are..." He paused. His eyes were widened. Blood slowly seeped from his lips. He dropped to his knees. Pellew looked up and saw Penelope tear the blade she held through Lofty's spine. She dropped the blade and kicked Loftly to the ground," That was for my mother." She hissed and watched as Loftly gurgled up more blood and then finally let death have him.
Edward looked at his daughter. Then smiled."Hows that?" Penelope asked. Kneeling down by her dear father.
Edward smiled and nodded his head, and took her into a tight hug," You did grand, dear girl!" He said with joy. Proud of his daughter. Not long after this, Hornblower had finally arrived with his men. But they discovered that the French on that Island, were dead." Who said you could have all the fun?" Styles asked, then laughed, patting Penelope's shoulder.
"Who said I couldn't?" She asked back with a smile.
Horatio backed a bit as Pellew arose," I will deal with you on the ship, Hornblower."
"For endangering the life of your crew and my daughter!You are to remain locked in the brigg until we land on the nearest neutral land. Do I make my self clear Hornblower?" Pellew asked. Finally showing his anger.
"Aye sir," Horatio said firmly.
"Good. And as for you missy! When we reach the neutral land, you are to remain there, with a family I know. And there you shall remain till the end of the war,"
"This seems hardly unfair. I was not wounded, nor was I killed. Do not blame Hornblower for what happened to me. I choose to go and..."
"Do not argue with me, girl! Just do as you are..."
"I am not a little girl anymore, Father!" Penelope hissed." I am an adult and I should beable to choose wether or not I stay or go!"
"You do as your told. And with any complaints. I gave you a chance to prove yourself..."
"No! You gave Hornblower to prove himself! And he had prevented anything horrible from happening to me! And this is how you repay him? Having him locked in the brigg? I demand further compinsation!" Penelope stated.
Pellew looked at Hornblower then back at Penelope. Then sighed."Hornblower."
"Sir?"
"Do you care for my daughter?"
"To be completely honost sir, I do." Horatio said.
"And you love this man, Penelope?"
"Yes, yes I do."
"And are you in mind that you both could have lost one another back at the Island?"He asked.
"I do sir. And I am on your side, when you say she needs to be on land." Horatio said.
Penelope looked at him right away. And felt the urge to cry," You don't want me with you, anymore?" She asked. " After the words you whispered as I made love to you." Pellew's eyes only slightly widened at this.
"No, it is not that. You life is safer without the sea in your life. Just as much as you are better off...without me." He said. Wanting so much not to have said this.
Penelope looked at her father then back at Horatio," So whatever we had, is over? All because you want to make my father believe that you are worthy enough to be promoted, thats it? Isn't it?" She asked. Holding back her tears so hard.
"No, I never said that. Penelope...I...fear for your life..."
"No, you cold son of a bitch." She hissed and slapped him hard across the face.
"I except. I want to go and stay with the family, father." She said and stormed out of her father's quarter's on tears.
Horatio closed his eyes and then looked at Pellew, who seemed not to be very angry at him at all.

Standing at the base of the ramp, Penelope adjusted a few things before the carriage arrived to pick her up." Ms. Pellew." She heard.
Penelope turned around." Horatio." She said breifly." Why are you out here?"
"You father said I should bid you good bye. As knowing your stubborness, I'll never see you again." He said.
Penelope smiled lightly and turned," I apologize for striking you. It was not me. "
"You need not explain. I understand. And I want you to know that I feel in a different time and place, things would have worked out."
Penelope approached his and kissed him deeply in the mouth." I am yours forever, my heart shall always belong to you." She whispered and placed something in his hands.It was a small talisman. Egyptian on a thin brown leather string.
"I will never forget you, Penelope. perhaps after the war..."
"I accept. Horatio." She said and kissed him again. 1803...
After letting out of the kiss. Horatio looked down into the eyes of his new wife.Mariah( Did I spell her name right? Who cares!) And then at that moment, he was happy. And felt as he had when he kissed Penelope. And then the thought of her plunged into his mind. At the reception. Horatio spoke with Pellew in a room, while others partied. A knock interupted them. "Well, you should answer the door, Hornblower." Pellew hissed with a slight smirked.
"I...yes sir." He said with a lifted eyebrow, but he did as told. Upon opening it, there, standing before him was a woman with shortened dark hair. Clad in young men's clothing. Navel clothing. Penelope smiled and threw her arms around Horatio." I am so happy for you, Horatio." She said happily and lifted her finger," William Bush...has proposed to me."
"Well...I...am...whats all this?" He asked.
"Have you heard, she has been offered a chance by me to serve under you on the Hot Spur?" Pellew asked.
"Well...that..."
"Speechless? I knew you would be."Penelope said.
"You are engaged? How did you two..."
"Meet? Well, I helped to care for him during your trial.. See I understand why we met. Not to be lovers. But to help each other. See, you helped me to be more of a sailor I guess. And more stronger. And if we had never meet, then I would not have been interested in seeing if you were in need of medical help. And so, thus, I meet William. And I helped to care for him." She explained.
"Well, then congradulations.Penelope, I wish only the best."He said.
" Alright. Stop with the happy scene. Penelope, go see your man and let Hornblower and myself to talk."
Penelope giggled and saluted ,"Aye aye sir." She said and left. She closed the door behind her and sighed, leaning upon the door. "Are you sure you want to do this?" She heard.Turning to the side of her, Penelope smiled as her soon to be husband leaned against the wall not far.
" Quite sure. If this is the only way for me to be with you. Then I am risking even my life for it." She said and took his hand and lightly kissed his lips.
"I will make sure that we are not seperated,while we fight other ships." He said and kissed her again.
"I know." Penelope said and soon the cake had to be cut. Penelope smiled and saw the happy look Horatio's browon eyes, she knew he was happy, and that made her happy. And she would be happy as well once her and William were wed. He would make a wonderful husband. She took William's hand and her and Horatio exchanged glances, that said that they would always be friends and that they were indeed happy.( I need to stop using happy!) And that is the way it should be.
The end(Really crappy, ending)