The crew tried maneuvering away from the other ship, but their only exit was through a rocky canal. Alexandra decided against that and decided to face the opposing ship. "We'll have to be quick. If they're shooting at us, they know who we are and what we fight for." Alexandra drew up a plan and the crew listened. "This'll be hard, but we can definitely do it." They set to their plan.
Alexandra waited and watched as they drew nearer to the other ship. The ship signaled that they were going to board. They tied ropes to Alexandra's ship so the ships wouldn't float apart. What looked like the captain of the other ship came across. He wore a hood over his face, but he had power over the people who followed him. "Where's the captain of this ship?" Restlessness swept through Alexandra's crew, unsure of what to do. This wasn't part of the plan.
Vulpias took an uneasy step forward, "Uh..", she looked down, thinking for a moment before going on, "..I'm the Captain."
They all looked to her, except for Alexandra. She bowed her and shook it slowly, mumuring to herself, "Stupid girl." She looked up from the floor to see some of her crew looking anxiously at her. She sighed, then walked forward. "I'm captain, she's nothing but a crew member."
"But, Alexan!-", Vulpias started.
"Hush, girl!", Alexandra turned to her. "You already have yourself in enough trouble as is."
Vulpias bowed her head, "Yes, ma'am."
One of the crew members of the other ship, was whispering to another. "But, a woman can't be a captain. They can barely control their-" He was nudged in the ribs by a fellow crew member after he'd caught Alexandra glaring at them.
"I think my crew member has a point. How could you be a captain? Because I certainly know they just don't give those out." You could barely see the smug smirk on his face because of his hood.
"I'll tell you, but not here. Meet us at the tavern in Mayport. It's the nearest one I can think of. And if you don't trust us to be there. You may take her..", Alexandra pointed to Vulpias, "...as hostage until we reach the port. Then she returns to my control. Do we have a deal?"
The captain gave a slight glance back at his crew then gave a small nod. "I would take it that she would be under our control if you do not come to the port." She gave a nod. "Men, take her. Then, set for Mayport." He turned to walk away then stopped. "I suspect we'll see you there."
Two of his crew members walked into the crowd of Alexandra's crew and grabbed Vulpias. Alexandra turned away from it, looking to her crew. "Set for Mayport. No delays."
"Captain!" It was Vulpias. Alexandra didn't look to her, but ignored her.
Please R&R! Sorry for the short chapter! The next one will be longer!
