Whispered Words

by FalconWing

‘Certain brief writings are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.’ – Jean Rostand. A collection of drabbles and extended drabbles amidst other, slightly longer pieces stemming from respective challenges.

9. A Sailor's Warning

A Sailor's Warning

Challenge: Red sky in morning – Sailor's warning

By FalconWing

-----------------------------------------------------

"Ye know wha' they say… 'red sky at nigh', sailor's deligh' – red sky in th' mornin', sailor's warnin'.'

Barbossa didn't bother turning to glare at whoever made that whispered comment, focusing ahead. The rough outline of land could be seen on the horizon; Isla de Muerta. Today was the day they finally reached the isle; today was the day they would become rich men.

Damn whatever sailor's myth that foretold bad luck just because of the rich red hues that spanned the sky above them.

Today was the day he would get his hands on the legendary treasure of Cortez.