Chapter 2: Of Jaclyn, Pirate Feet, and Gun Fire
Disclaimer: I don't own any of JM Barrie's work; if I did I wouldn't be writing this because I'd be dead
Gwen awoke to a large pounding in her head. "I feel like shit." She murmured to herself. Imagine to her surprise when someone responded, "You look like shit."
Gwen sat bolt upright and smacked her head with someone else's. "Bugger!" She shrieked as she flailed around in agony.
Once her head cleared she noticed her surroundings. She was in a locked and barred cell in what seemed to be the brig of a ship and someone was in the corner looking directly at her.
"Who are you? Where am I? Who brought me here?" Gwen yelled. The other person shushed her. "Shut up moron or the pirates will come down" hissed what appeared to be a female voice.
Gwen took deep calming breaths and was about to speak again when her companion spoke, "All make it quick and easy for you…I'm Jaclyn Callorn, a daughter of the governor of Port Raymond, I've been kidnapped, like you, by Captain James Hook and his crew of pirates."
"James Hook…You mean like Captain Hook?"
"Yes."
"You mean we're in Always Land?"
"Neverland."
"Right."
"Do you know what?"
"What?"
"I've finally gone mad."
"Oh."
"Yes, mad! Can you believe it?"
"Um…"
"I'm in my Great grandmother's fucking weed world where people fly!"
"You've met Peter Pan?"
"Fly boy? No, but apparently my great grandma has… How old is the bugger now that you mention it?"
"He's 15."
"Now, this is really stupid! Do people not age in Almost Land or what?"
"Yes they don't age. And for the last time it's Almost Land!"
"You mean Neverland?"
"Yes. What did I say?"
"Almost Land."
"Oh."
Gwen looked over at the cell door and gave it a kick. She stifled a scream with her fist in her mouth limping away from the door slowly.
"I've tried that." Jaclyn said casually
"Thank you for that." Gwen said murderously.
"So, how are we supposed to get out of here?" Jaclyn said casually as Gwen composed herself. Gwen made her way to the door again and inspected the lock carefully and after quite a few long moments before asking, "Do you have a hairpin?" Jaclyn shook her head no. "That's ok, I can't open locks with them anyway, but…" Gwen trailed off as she began to pat herself down. With a look of utter amazement she pulled her handgun from the waist of her pyjamas. "No fucking way! They didn't take my gun!"
Jaclyn looked surprised, "You're a girl? I thought…they thought that was a…oh never mind." Gwen glanced over at her, "Name's Gwendolyn but call me Gwen or I'll kill you, only my great grandma can call me that, since she doesn't understand threats." Jaclyn nodded and Gwen stood back from the lock and sat down on the floor beside her.
"Now what?" Jaclyn asked
"This" Gwen raised her arm with the gun and pulled the trigger. A loud bang issued. The bullet ricocheted off the walls, the girls ducked and Jaclyn screamed for all she was worth. With one last clang, the bullet hit the lock which broke on contact.
"Are you insane?" Jaclyn yelled.
"Not important. The pirates would have heard that, we have to get out now!" Gwen said as she kicked open the door and grabbed Jaclyn's hand.
The girls ran towards the nearest staircase when a group of large pirates who were obviously drunk approached them at an alarming speed. Gwen froze in fear but felt Jaclyn squeeze her hand in reassurance.
"They went that way! If you catch them, the captain will be most pleased with you!" Jaclyn told them. They drunkenly galloped in the direction in which she pointed and they continued to sprint up the stairs two steps at a time.
"Brilliant, Jaclyn, brilliant." Gwen whooped
"Don't celebrate yet." Jaclyn replied between laboured breathing.
When they reached the deck they were momentarily blinded by the sunlight and staggered forward. When their eyes adjusted they were surrounded by pirates who had disgusting looks of either maliciousness, cruelty, or most frightening of all…lust. Gwen gave them the finger and they scowled at her.
One pirate, whose feet were covered with cloth shoes (unlike the rest of the pirates), was slightly bald but otherwise had a head of white hair, and a round stomach, pushed his way through the crowd of leering pirates towards Gwen and Jaclyn.
"Make way for the Captain yah scabs!' He yelled. The crowd immediately parted to reveal Captain James Hook in all his glory. His plumed hat sat on his black, luscious, curls, his coat was red and had gold hook shaped clasps which were neatly closed all the way down his front, and his pants were plain black and tucked into fine leather boots. His right hand was a hook that gleamed in the sunlight. His face was exquisite, his eyes most of all were a captivating icy blue that chilled Gwen to the bone when the gaze was directed on the both of them.
"Lady Jaclyn how wonderful for you to join us this morning!" He cried loudly. Jaclyn shook beside Gwen. Then the Captain's gaze fell on Gwen and he smiled crookedly.
"My dear, I'm afraid we haven't been properly introduced," The captain said smarmily, "I'm Captain James Hook, your tour guide of Neverland shall we say." He took a sweeping bow.
Gwen finally spoke up and started to sidle to the side of the man made circle, "First of all Mr. Macho before you start being all high and mighty again, I'll have you know that I'm not going to be staying on your little cruise any longer, got me? Furthermore, you'll talk to me respectably not like one of your dogs! And just to clear things up, I've got a loaded gun and…I'm Gwen Darling, got me?"
With that, she grabbed the nearest pirate and held the gun to his head. The pirates backed away from Gwen and her hostage. The Captain watched placidly as Gwen started to walk backwards until she was against the side of the ship. "I'm sorry Jaclyn; I'll come back for you. I promise." She said calmly despite the circumstances.
She pushed the pirate forward and jumped over the side into the sea. She heard Jaclyn scream as she hit the water.
Author Note: Howdy! I hope you enjoyed the chapter and that you review! TTFN Ta Ta for now! Cheers!