"Hey Joanna, I have practice after school today. So, I'll be home late, tell Poppy." says Paul
"Oh now it's 'I'll be home' ?" teases Joanna
"Yes, I'm living in your house, and temporarily it's my home too." says Paul
"Okay, see you at home." says Joanna
For the next two weeks it went the same way. They'd go to school, then Paul would go to fencing practice, then he would go home, where Joanna and Paul would eat dinner, then they'd do their homework and go to bed. Tonight there's a fencing tournament. Everyone is there at the school, to support Paul. He wins the first two rounds, and he is heading into finals. It is time for a break, and he climbs up the bench to where Joanna, and her friends are sitting.
"Hello" says Paul They turn toward him.
"Hi, oh yes time for some introductions. This is from left to right: Nina, Lesa, and Cathi." says Joanna
"Hello" says Nina, Lesa, and Cathi in unison
"Hello, I'm Joseph" says Paul
"It's nice to meet you." says Cathi
"Yeah, you know you could join us for lunch, any time you like." says Lesa
"How about Monday?" asks Nina
"Sounds like fun, sure." answers Paul
"Hey, are you done, Casanova? If so get down here, it's almost time for finals!" calls Coach
"That's my cue, see you later." says Paul. He descends down the stairs, and he goes on the floor.
"Woo, go Joseph." they yell
The fight begins, his opponent is tough, but Paul wins. After his match, their school gets three other wins. They leave, and go out to eat. After dinner Poppy, T.J. , Joanna and Paul head home. When they get in, they hear a noise upstairs. They all go into "protect the house mode."
"I'll head upstairs, you two hit the kitchen and dining room. Poppy check the living room and office." orders T.J. They nod, and go off in their own directions.
"I'll go in first." says Joanna
"No, I will." says Paul
"Paul, this is no time to argue, about who goes in first. I'll be okay, if I need you, or if it's clear I'll tell you. " says Joanna
She goes in and looks left to right. The captain comes out, and sneaks behind Joanna. He draws his sword out, puts the sword in front of Joanna, and places his sword to her throat. She slightly looks up at Paul's Captain. He gives her a big ugly smile.
"Hello sweetheart, let's go for a ride." says Captain
"Joseph, help me!" yells Joanna
"Ada girl, call in big brother." says Captain. He flips her over his shoulder, and Paul burst in.
"Joanna!" yells Paul. Joanna leans up, and turns her head toward Paul.
"Joseph, help me, please!" calls Joanna
"I'll be there, stay calm, I'm coming." says Paul. Captain puts Joanna down, turns her around so she is facing Paul, and puts the sword back at her throat.
"Don't move, if you both cooperate your sister gets to have a 16th birthday. Don't answer now, Joanna was it? You're coming with me, sweetheart. Boys, take what you can, and leave!" calls Captain.
He leaves with Joanna in his arms, out the window. Pirates come into the dining room, and follow their Captain out the window. Paul runs upstairs, into his room, and grabs his sword. He runs downstairs. Where T.J. and Poppy are waiting downstairs in the corridor.