Chapter 2

Captain Rin

Haru settled upon the window seat lightly sipping at a cup of water. He knew how Makoto was with him and water yet he still had to stay hydrated just like a regular human, and more so on an overly hot day like this one. He remained doing so for hours on end, nothing seeming to happen outside the window other than a light rain shower before the mer-creature jumped in fright when Makoto came storming into his quarters. The olive green haired captain wore a pissed off look and quickly grabbed Haru dragging him away from the window causing him to drop his goblet. He then secured Haru's wrist in a pair of iron cuffs latching those to a metal ring that was bolted to a wooden post in the middle of the room.

"We're under attack. Do not make a sound, Haru! You'll be safe in here." Was all Makoto growled before pulling Haru closer and latching their lips together. The kiss was sloppy and quick for it wasn't even seconds later that Makoto stormed back out of his cabin and secured the doors tight. Haru fell upon his knees touching his lips feeling the warmth that remained and the warmth that now crawled upon his cheeks. Haru had never blushed before nor ever felt this tingle upon his lips, especially since that was the very first time Makoto kissed him. The captain's feelings were obvious, sure, but he never took action upon them.

Suddenly the ship rocked, Haru quickly grabbed the metal hoop to steady himself before his ears picked up the sounds of fighting. That kiss was definitely now the least of Haru's problems. He looked to the windows that faced the deck and tried to see what was happening yet he couldn't see much for the glass was tempered. He could only hope that Makoto would win, knowing if his current captain lost he was as good as dead.

"Damned bloody bastard!" Makoto growled as he had stabbed a random pirate through the chest before extracting his sword. He looked to the helm running towards it when he took sight of the one he needed to defeat. Captain Rin was a ruthless man who had short blood red hair and shark pointed teeth. He was known as a merciless pirate and even a fiercer man. The olive haired captain knew if he didn't defeat him first then there would be no hope for this battle. He especially could not let Haru fall into Rin's hands.

"Ah, Makoto! There you are!" Rin laughed after slicing one of Makoto's crew members. Makoto roared and jumped clashing swords with the redhead forcing both of them against the helm.

"You damned sea monster! Why are you here? We have nothing! I know you know this!"

"Ha! Of course, I know that, every pirate of the seas knows you have no treasure but that's the point! If you have nothing but this ship beneath your feet then you won't miss it when I take it from you!" Rin howled with laughter as he pushed Makoto off of him before quickly stabbing him in the sword arm. The fellow captain screamed out before falling to his knees clutching his new wound tightly. Rin merely chuckled as he wiped off his blade before sheating it.

He kicked away Makoto's sword only to then reach out and grasp the downed captain's wounded arm. The defeated pirate yelled out as Rin jerked him to his feet before dragging him down the small flight of stairs to the main deck. Everyone had already stopped fighting, all their eyes upon the two captains. Makoto's crew surrendered as their captain was forced back to his knees.

"Lads, round up the crew and bound them. Search the ship!" Rin commanded as he looked at each of the pirates before looking back down at Makoto and unsheathed his sword once more.

"Rin, don't-" Makoto tried to say but a swift kick to his injured side had cut him off.

"That's Captain to you, sea dog!"

"Captain Rin..." Makoto coughed before looking straight into the redhead's eyes.

"...Please do not hurt my crew. Take them prisoner, leave them in a life boat, or take them for your own, just please don't kill them. They're good lads."

"Oh, is that so? How do I know they won't kill me for killing you, if I chose to do so?" Rin sneered as he began to circle the kneeling pirate, glancing to the tied up men.

"You may kill me, Captain Rin. I have lost to you as a pirate, but as one captain to another I hope you will respect my wished and spare my crew. They will not kill you, they will be loyal and hard working. They don't deserve to die! I have lost to you, not them!" Makoto said proudly as he let go of his arm and sat upright with his head held high, locking his gaze with his crew. Rin 'tskd' with a roll of his eyes before growling and pointing his sword to the olive haired one's neck.

"I could say I'll keep them alive, kill you, and then kill them anyway."

"I know. But I also know you won't do such a thing."

"Oh, really? Why?"

"I just know." Rin glared but clicked his tongue and turned away towards the crew at his feet. They looked strong and healthy though that was hard to accept since Makoto truly had no gold to feed them with. None the less they appeared so and all starred at him with eyes of defeat and mercy.

"Captain, he lies!"

To be continued...

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