Hey Guys!

This chapter was MUCH more difficult to write than the first one which is why it is much shorter. I tried to portray events from Silver's POV while catching his accent without it turning into a grammatical mess. I've read some stories where his 'accent' is done too exactly where you can't understand anything, and some where it isn't in there at all. After this chapter though it got a bit easier typing in his accent, so the should be getting a bit longer :) Hopefully this is a nice balance where you can get what is going on, while still hearing that old John Silver twang in there ;)

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Chapter 2

When the trumpets started blarin', I made my way towards the doors. Since I'd already spoke to his majesty I needed to sneak back to me ship, I still had to have an important word with me crew. Before I could escape, this big ol' curtain at the top o' the stairs yanked open, and out she stepped in all her glory. I knew right away this was the princess I was haulin' but I didn't expect to see what I was seein' now.

I've already escorted me fair share of important people, and every one o' em were the same. Self righteous, self absorbed boat brained twits that were never thankful for a single t'ing, but she seemed different. She was a mighty sight glidin' down t'ose stairs, and she greeted every subject by name wit' a genuine smile. She was definitely the Granddaughter of Triton, you could see it in t'e way she carried herself. Once she hit t'e bottom, she started glancin around a lookin. I was about ready to skip outta there, when I saw her lookin straight at me from across the other side of t'e room. Once those eyes hit me a shock held me right where I stood. What t'e Devil I thought to meself. Just what I need, t'ese ol' gears goin' crazy t'e night before this trip.

Pushing all those thoughts out of me head, she finally made her way over to where I stood. The closer she got t'e more t'e feelin' melted away, but I could still feel t'e after effects of it. I offered my mechanical hand out to her out of habit, not taking into account that she might be a bit nervous to touch it just yet.

"So, ye must be t'e one I'm escortin' to Montressor then, eh?" I winked at her "Pleased to be makin' yer aquaintance, t'e name's Silver."

The lass turned all red to the face, probably a bit shaken up wit' my informality. In an instant, she took my hand in confidence, not a trace of fear or nerves showin' on her face.

"Why yes, My name is Anastasia Clearwater, but you may call me Ana." she choked out. "It is a pleasure to meet you as well Captain."

"Oh your majesty, the pleasure be all mine" I assured her "and might I say how beautiful ya look t'is fine evenin'? Why I t'ink it's safe to say yer t'e handsomest lass in the room t'is evenin."

Her face flushed red again "You flatter me Captain. I really do appreciate you taking the time to make such a long journey on my behalf."

"Tis no trouble at all ma'am. Yer Uncle Eric is a fine man and cap'n, it would be my pleasure to be able to help him out wit' such a task" I bowed again. T'is one t'ing I'm good at is cozyin up to lass opened up her mouth to start talkin', when out o' nowhere this little girl came runnin t'rough to us.

"Annie! I told you the cyborg man was here! Isn't his arm SO COOL?!" She stared in wonder.

"ALICE!" the princess whispered, "Don't talk about people when they are right in front of you, it is very rude!"

I leaned down to the little girls level "Aw, 'tis quite alright. T'is hunk of metal can take some getting used to but it does come in mighty handy." I reassured her with a wink. Lil one could 'ave passed for the princess's own daughter. They were nearly t'e same in every way, only difference was Anastasia's gown was a royal blue while Alice's was an emerald green. She quickly ran off to play wit' some o' her friends, then t'e princess quickly turned to me.

"I am so sorry. Alice is only six, so she has yet to realize what a filter is yet." the princess laughed nervously.

"T'is not'in to worry about yer highness, I've received me fair share o' comments that were far worse. I really hate to cut t'is introduction short, but I best be getting back to me ship. Want to make sure everyt'ing is ready for tomorrow mornin's launch." I said.

"Oh, of course!" she replied, disappointment shinin' in her eyes "I will be retiring on my own soon anyway, these big shindigs can get boring after awhile. Is there a specific time I need to be at the dock?"

"We are set to sail at seven AM, so best be getting' there by six to get all yer things loaded." I half expected an argument out o' the lass. If there is one t'ing royalty hates is being somewhere before dawn.

"Six AM it is then." She curtsied, "I hope you have a good rest of your night Captain Silver"

"You as well lass," I tipped my hat to her, half dumbfounded. Well maybe she won't be as difficult as t'e others, t'is lil trip may work out as planned after all. Finally out of the company of t'em high falutin sissys, I felt I could catch me breath again. Hopefully that distractin' shockin' business won't be happenin' t'e whole way. Better stop by t'e shop to have t'ese ol' gears a looked at.

I wandered down the dock lookin' for the repairman that was famous for workin' his magic on us cyborgs. As I was searchin, I thought back to my first impression of t'e princess. She really is quite a beauty, even more so compared to the one's I've transported before. It's goin' to be tough keepin' her safe from t'e crew I have workin for me now.

It was difficult seein' the signs in t'is light, so searchin' with my mechanical eye I finally found t'e one I was lookin' for. After knockin' on t'e door, t'is ol' man as old as father time carefully cracked it open. Seein' t'at it was me, he swung it open in a welcomin' flourish

"Ah! Silver my boy!" he hollered "I haven't seen you in awhile. I would ask how you've been but seeing as how you're visiting at this hour I am going to assume not so great."

"It's always a treat to see ya Ralph, but tis true. These ol' gears have seen better days" I admitted. I ducked through t'e doorway and followed him to t'e back, tryin' my best not to knock anyt'ing down on my way. "Earlier today, I felt t'ese electrical pulses goin' through me. I ain't ever felt 'em before, so I just wanted to make sure I wasn't 'bout to short circuit with me hardware."

"Well let's just take a look-see here, and check what could be goin' on" he said. He turned and started pullin' out all these gizmos and gadgets. "You know the drill, have a seat so we can take a peek."

I nervously sat in t'e examination chair. I had complete faith in Ralph, but it didn't change t'e fact that it hurt like t'e dickens whenever I had to get maintenance done. Two hours and a few curses later, Ralph started tightenin' bolts back into place and puttin' t'ings away.

"Well?" I asked "Anyt'ing seem amiss?"

"Nope." Ralph quipped.

"What'dya mean nope?!" I hollered "I felt t'at shock go through me Ralph! I am 'bout to be responsible for a princess's well bein' for two weeks, I can't 'ave my toys goin' haywire."

Ralph just gave me this dead stare. "Silver, I have taken apart every nut, bolt, and spring. I have greased up every cog, gear, and hinge. I even double checked the covering on every inch of wiring, and it is safe to say that other than needing a splash of oil, everything seems to be in working order. When did you feel the shock and how long did it last?"

"Well it happened 'bout twenty minutes before I got here. It only lasted a few seconds maybe a minute, but I could hardly move until it passed." I answered, rubbin t'e soreness out of me gears.

"And what exactly were you doing when it happened? Did you feel it coming on or was it out of nowhere?"

"I was just standin' t'ere waitin' to be introduced to me new charge. It came out o' no where, like lightnin' had struck me where I stood." I muttered.

"Hmm," Ralph pondered, strokin' t'at long beard of his. "I think I might know what the problem is."

"Ya do?!" I asked "Great! How long till t'e part comes in?"

Ralph bursted out laughin' and put his hands up "Woah-ho there Mr. Silver. I said I MIGHT know what the problem is, not that I had a solution."

"Oh, well out wit' it already!" If t'ere was one t'ing Ralph knew about me, it's t'at I was not one for playin' word games.

Exasperated he answered"Come on Silver! You're going to tell me that a person doesn't get shocked when they meet their 'love at first sight'?"

When he muttered t'ose words, I nearly died. I had gotten up to take a pull off his whiskey to help with the pain from his pokin' around, t'at whiskey was now spit out all over t'e floor.

"You've lost it Ralph. Yer finally divin' off t'e deep end."

"I'm being serious! Just hear me out for a minute." he sat me down wit' a fresh glass and a refill "You've been with many beautiful women yourself, this one leaves you speechless before she even has a chance to talk to you and you mean to tell me that it isn't because you love her?"

Slammin' down t'e glass after my third drink I looked at him square in t'e face. "Ralph. I am telling you it isn't because I love her. I don't even know t'e lass for crying out loud. How am I supposed to know that t'e shock is from her anyways?"

"Tell me when is the last time you had 'electrical problems' with your hard wear son." he asked. When I didn't come up wit' an answer he laughed, "Exactly. You've had your upgrades for over eight years now and have never had any problems with it. The first time you have an issue is when you're meeting this girl."

"Ralph. I don't love her, I don't even know her." I started pourin' myself another drink.

"Yeah well, sometimes when two people meet it's like their souls recognize each other. I swear you would think you could see sparks flying between the two." Ralph said, obviously deep in thought.

"Well, I've been in t'is Etherium for t'e past thirty five years. If I haven't met t'at special one by now with all of t'e creatures I've met I highly doubt that she is even out t'ere." Standin' up I started to make me way to t'e front of t'e store.

Following me out Ralph clasped me on t'e shoulder wit' his usual wide grin "Just be careful John, some of the biggest men have been brought down by beautiful women."

"Now Ralph, you know I ain't got no time for none of t'ose games. I am certain that t'e last t'ing that would shake John Silver is some random lil lass" I threw my coat back on, laid the money down on t'e table and turned to leave. "I appreciate yer help, but I got to get goin'. We're set to leave first t'ing tomorrow mornin'"

Ralph walked me to t'e door. "Glad that I could be of some assistance, and keep in mind what I said about that new lady in your life. There is always one special someone out there that can knock a man to his knees, this lady just might be the one to knock you down a few notches" he winked.

I was anxious to get out of t'at tiny lil shop. What nonsense was he talkin about? T'ere ain't no way I've gone soft enough to fall for any woman in t'is galaxy. By t'e time I made it back to t'e ship everyt'ing was dead quiet. T'is was me favorite time o' night, where I could just stare out to t'e stars and get lost for a lil while.

I was 'bout halfway done wit' my pipe when I heard Jimbo walk up behind me. Once he graduated from t'at academy o' his, he was wantin' to get out o' town just about as bad as any man. I was t'ere, along wit' his mother and that Dr. Delbert on his graduation day, and I had never been so proud of someone before in me life. Seein' him up on t'at stage glowin' like a solar fire was worth potential imprisonment. Thankfully t'at day Captain Amelia granted me her pardon, and me and Jim set off to start our own Privateer business.

I snapped back out o' my day dreamin when Jimbo asked "Did you get to meet the new self entitled brat?"

"Sure did. Except she don't act self entitled, nor a brat." I muttered, blowin' smoke into t'e cool night air.

"Great." he grumbled. "The last thing we need is a princess that is hard to hate. You know how these men are, it's going to be hard enough to keep a pretty woman safe, much less a pretty one that is also nice."

"I know Jimbo, I know." I signed "I've already got me speech planned out. These bunch o' blubberin' idiots better know better than to cross their Cap'n."

I walked off before Jim could even t'ink to bring up anymore valid points. I had to have a word wit' everyone before t'e princess came aboard tomorrow, t'e sooner we were all on t'e same page t'e better. I gave strict orders for everyone to get to bed at a decent hour, but by t'e sounds of t'e drinks pourin' it obviously wasn't happenin that way. When I stepped into t'e room, all of t'e laughin or story tellin came to a stop, and all eyes fell on me.

"Well gentlemen, what do we have goin' on here?" I asked, everyone holdin' their breath. "Now I have to have a word wit' all o' ya. I don't want any violations happenin against her majesty. I don't want anyone tellin her about this prince we are deliverin' her to, and I sure as hell don't want anyone tryin to be best friends wit' her. She is strictly under my care, and I will not have anyone else dealin wit' her but me or Jimbo. " I noticed out of the corner of me eye my newest member, Zach, had t'is sick grin on his face. One quick laser glance got his attention and he fell back in line wit' t'e others. "If anyone dares to disobey my orders, well, you all seen w'at happened to t'e last blubberin idiot t'at made T'AT mistake. Am I undersood?"

"Aye cap'n" they all muttered. Thankfully they seemed a bit more tame than t'e last lot I had workin' for me, except Zach seemed a bit too excited to be havin' female company on board.

"Good. Now get ya sorry selves to bed. I don't want to hear an ounce o' complainin when it's time to get up tomorrow." I stomped back up t'e stairs. Passing Jimbo on t'e way out, I could see t'e look in his eyes. He's t'inkin t'e same blasted t'ings as Ralph was.

"Since when did you get so protective over some girl you don't even know?" Jim asked once we were out of earshot.

"Since I'm getting' paid a lot o' money to have her delivered in one piece."

"Are you sure that's the only reason? All of the other customers paid good money too. We are escorting royalty after all." I looked and Jimbo had t'is smug look on his face.

"I'm getting' paid a lot more than usual to drop t'is one off. Just stick to t'e plan Jim, T'e sooner t'is trip is over t'e sooner we can move on to t'e next one." I grumbled, brushin' past him to get to me stateroom.