YYF14: Okay, just wanted to say- SO sorry for not updating, but we had a storm on Tuesday, and my house lost power until Friday night, and UGH! I HATE having no power, especially in summer, 'cause it's so dang HOT! Anyway, everything's working now, and I have the new chapter. As you probably noticed, I've moved the story to PotC, so the people who don't know who Koenma is, look up Yu Yu Hakusho. But it doesn't really matter much, because he doesn't act like he usually does, so if you don't know who he is, consider him a technical OC. Anyway, I'll shut up, and you guys can read the chapter.

Koenma woke abruptly, feeling cold water. He had fallen asleep, and now it was raining. He looked down at the deck and didn't see any crew members. They must have anchored down the ship and gone to their room. Great… Those gates that they had to lift to get under were too heavy.

He jumped down from the mast and proceeded to try and find a place where he could get out of the rain. His shirt was soaked through and the wind wasn't making it any better.

"Something wrong, mate?"

Startled, Koenma turned around to see Jack. He shook his head.

"No, it's just I can't lift the gates and I was looking for a place to get out of the rain…"

"How come you didn't go under when the storm started?"

"I- I was asleep…"

Jack laughed at that. "Well, c'mon then. You can stay with me tonight."

Koenma blushed. "No, it's okay…"

"Sleeping in the rain isn' a good idea, mate," Jack said.

Koenma hesitated, then nodded. "Okay, then, I guess…"

Koenma followed Jack, keeping his eyes on the ground. He was feeling embarrassed for some reason. Probably just because he had admitted messing up to the captain.

They entered Jack's room, and Koenma sighed gratefully, happy to be out of the rain. He still felt cold, but he dismissed the feeling and turned to face Jack, who was looking at his compass again.

"Captain, may I look at your compass?" he asked hesitantly.

"What d'you want t' look at it for?"

"If you mind, then I don't have to," Koenma said quickly.

Jack thought for a moment, then handed Koenma the compass.

"Take a look at it if you really want to, mate."

Koenma opened the compass and watched, fascinated, as the pointer swung around for a moment, then stopped. His eyes followed the pointer, he gaze landing on Jack. He blinked, then his eyes widened, and he quickly closed the compass.

"What's wrong?" Jack asked, frowning.

"Nothing, nothing. Here, you can have it back," Koenma said hurriedly, handing back the compass.

"Where'dit point?"

"Nowhere."

Koenma seemed nervous enough about it; Jack wouldn't press.

"So… what now?" Koenma asked uncertainly.

"Sleep, of course."

Koenma nodded and headed towards the corner, but Jack grabbed his arm.

"Are you sure the corner is comfortable, mate?" Jack asked skeptically.

Koenma nodded and lay down once Jack had let go of him. He closed his eyes, hoping the cold would go away.

Jack watched him for another minute, then looked out the window. A loud clap of thunder was heard, and Koenma flinched. He didn't like storms.

Jack glanced at Koenma, and rolled his eyes. "Why don't you want to sleep in the bed?"

"…Because it's yours."

Jack laughed. "Since when does ownership matter on a pirate ship?"

When Koenma didn't respond, he sighed. "Jus' get in the bed, mate."

Koenma watched Jack carefully, and stood up, slowly walking towards the bed. When he sat on it hesitantly, Jack started to wonder if there was a reason behind how he was acting.

"Is there something about yourself you're not telling me?" he asked.

Koenma looked down. "Do you remember the other part of the stories, sir?"

"Stories are just stories, lad. I want to hear the real thing."

"…How can a young boy amuse pirates, sir?"

Jack frowned. "Ah, I see now. Other captains gotten you into their beds before, ay? An' now you think I'll be the same?"

He received no response, so he sat on the bed as well, making Koenma tense.

"Don' worry, mate. I'm not like that… least not most of the time."

He had meant that last part as a joke, but Koenma seemed to have taken it seriously. He stared at Jack for a moment, then quickly left the room.

Jack stared after him and sighed. "That could've gone better…"

Stupid. Should've remembered that he doesn' know me and wouldn't know that was a joke… He's not gonna listen to me for anythin' after this…

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The next morning, Koenma dimly heard that they had arrived at their destination, but felt too tired to move. He hadn't gotten much sleep the night before, as he had stayed out in the rain all night, not trusting Jack enough to go back. He felt cold, too- something that scared him. Even though the sun was already up, he couldn't feel the warmth.

He stood up carefully, and began to follow the crew off of the ship. He looked around, and his gaze fell on Jack. He growled as he remembered the previous night's events, and he stalked away from the rest of the group. His legs felt unsteady, but he blamed that on the fact that he was almost never on land.

He looked back at the ship, and saw Elizabeth and William, each with a smile on their face. It almost made him jealous, seeing them having a person who they loved and who loved them back. Koenma doubted he'd ever get an opportunity like that. His vision wavered and he stumbled, growing angry at his weakened state.

Something doesn't feel right… Koenma quickly dismissed the thought, continuing down the beach, quickly losing sight of the Black Pearl.

After a few minutes of struggling to walk, he collapsed onto the sand, too confused and tired to move.

YYF14: Okay, I hope you guys liked this chapter, even though it was kinda weird and short. Next chapter I'll try to make longer, but the weirdness will probably stay, because I am weird, and therefore my stories are weird. See you guys later, and review if you wish!