"In a way Maddog. It isn't a genetic family, but we are a family of pirates. Didn't you read the pirate code?" Sparks said answering Maddog's question.
"Of course I have!"
Sparks sighed. He then turned to Hal.
"LEAVE ME ALONE! PLEASE!" Hal shouted.
'I never heard him say please.' Sparks and Maddog thought. Sparks then turned back to Maddog.
"Maddog? You talk to him. He's afraid of me or something."
"Me?"
"No you're grandma. Of course you!" Maddog shot him a agitated look. Sparks Groaned. "Please? I'm really worried."
"Fine." Maddog sighed. He walked over to Hal. "Uh yeah. Hey."
"Go away."
"Alright I tried. Good luck." Maddog said as he was about to leave. But Sparks grabbed onto his coat and pulled him back.
"You only said hi. I don't think that qualifies as trying. Ask him who he can talk to. Ask him who he can talk to about his problems. Is that to much?"
Maddog gave him a puzzled look. "I don't think he talks to anyone." This was met by an angry glare from Sparks. "Fine. Fine. Hey Hal, is there anyone you can go to talk to?"
"YES JUST NOT WITH HIM!"
"But don't you two have to stay together?"
"I DON'T CARE ANYMORE! HES TO MUCH LIKE THEM!"
"Who am I like Hal? You can trust me." Sparks soothed.
"Will."
"I'm like Will? Hmm. Will is one of the most respected members on the ship. Thanks!"
"NO! That's who I can talk to…"
"Okay. Alright. Maddog. Get Will."
"Why me?" Maddog whined. Sparks shot him a frightening glare.
"Because I'm stuck to him."
"Errr… right. Can't you just bring him there?"
"Listen you lazy a-" Sparks was cut off mid-sentence as Hal stood. He seemed collected. Only a sniffle or two remained. "Hal… I'm sorry. I'm not sure exactly what I-"
"That's okay. Sparks. I'm sorry. For everything I done. I don't want to hurt you. But the reason I did those things was to keep you away from me."
"Why? Because of the person I remind you of?"
"It just brings back bad memories. Memories that should never be revealed."
"Should I get Will?" Hal and Sparks turned Maddog. They forgot that he was there. Not alone though. Gibber and 6 other nameless crewmembers were there also. This just made Hal's day.
"Alright everybody! Move along! There's nothing to see here." Will came out to Hal and Sparks. The rest of the crew, save Gibber, departed. "I'll take care of everything here Gibber." Gibber whispered in his ear. "The captain will understand." He turned to Hal with a concerned look on his face. "Hey pal. What's wrong? As soon as I heard you were on the floor wailing I got worried."
"Everything's okay now. I just really need some rest."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I just want to go to bed and forget everything. Oh, and me and Sparks made up."
"Is that true?" He turned to sparks with suspicion.
"I guess. I'm still a little confused."
"About?"
"Nothing important."
"Well okay. Long as you two get along now. I guess there won't be any need for the leash anymore. I'll tell Karnage and he'll give-" Will started walking down the hall towards Karnage's room Hal protested.
"There is something me and Sparks need to discuss. Alone."
"Huh?" Will said. He defiantly thought this was no good idea. He thought that Hal would pull some nasty trick on him.
"You know…what's the word I'm looking for? Bond?" Hal said in a very sinceire voice. Will sighed. He decided it might be the truth. He gave one last look at Sparks. The wolf was invulnerable. Annoyed easily, but nothing could physically hurt him.
"Fine. But if-"
"I know. I won't." With that Hal lead Sparks to his room on the vulture. He closed the door and sat down on his bed. He gave Sparks a sarowfull look. Sparks was a little nervous about what was to happen next. He was worried that Hal would soon start to taunt him more.
A/N:For some unknown reason, Sparks is invulnerable (This might not always be the caseJ.) He does lack a lot of skills to become a pirate, but Karnage is teaching him.