Mwahaha!!!! Time for chapter 3!!! I actually came up with chapter at work. Who knew that a grocery store could be so inspiring?? Well anyway, I would just like to thank I Don't Dance I Fall. I am SSOOO flattered to be on a favorites list 3 days into my story! Ok, so disclaimer time. I do not own Treasure Planet, or any of its original characters. Enjoy!

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Seated at the bar of the Billsong Inn, Jim took a swig from his tankard. The Legacy had reached port that morning, and he was glad for the chance to take a break from tedious cabin boy jobs.

He glanced around the packed space. Sailors, merchants and even some floozies occupied every available seat in the front room. A small band in the corner of the room was playing a fast-paced jig, and couples were swinging around the middle of the room. Several good-looking lasses and some not so good-looking ones had invited Jim, but he had politely declined each time. Dancing wasn't really his forte anyway.

Turning back to his drink, Jim glanced out the window. He saw a rather scrawny girl walking quickly towards the door to the inn, but that wasn't what he was focused on. The girl didn't seem to notice the large, hulking figure that seemed to be pursuing her.

Jim's eyes went wide as he saw the figure advance upon the girl from behind, slap his hand over her mouth, and drag her into the alley adjoining the inn. The girl struggled, but apparently, she wasn't strong enough to fend off the creature.

Jim shot up out of his seat, knocking over his tankard and barstool in the process. Several pairs of eyes turned on him, curious at his defensive behavior, but he didn't even notice. He had to help her, before she got hurt.

Grabbing his pocketknife, Jim ran towards the door, grabbed his jacket off the peg, and dashed into the dark night. Swiftly and silently as he could, Jim proceeded to the mouth of the alleyway. He accidentally knocked over a crate, but the creature's attention was focused on the girl at the moment, and didn't notice Jim.

The creature stood menacingly over the girl, who had fallen to the ground. Jim noticed the dagger flash in the creature's hand. The girl noticed it too, and looked up that the figure, eyes wide with fear.

She glanced away from the creature, towards the opening of the alley. For a moment, Jim thought she had seen him, but her eyes swept past him. She then turned her attention towards the ground and her eyes lighted on something

Suddenly she leapt up, brandishing a broken pole in an attempt to intimidate the creature. Jim couldn't hide his look of surprise. Most girls would be screaming for help at this point, but this one was actually trying to defend herself. But it didn't seem to be working as well as she planned.

The girl was backing towards a wall, and seemed to be unaware of it. She was giving herself nowhere to go, and it would be a fatal mistake. She suddenly realized this, and squeezed her eyes shut in defeat. But the creature would not hurt this girl, not if Jim could help it.

Pulling the knife out of his pocket, Jim rushed towards the back of the cloaked figure, a snarl escaping from his lips. The figure whirled on him, and the girl jerked her head up in surprise.

Jim suddenly realized who exactly the girl's attacker was.

No! Scarp? Why, of all the criminals on the docks, did it have to be Scarp?!

Scarp hissed in anger, his murder attempt foiled. The two lunged at each other, knives held up. Jim and Scarp collided and fell to the ground, each trying to fling the other's knife away.

Jim had seemed to be gaining an advantage on Scarp. Suddenly, another dagger appeared in Scarp's other hand. Jim attempt to dodge it, but not quickly enough. The cold, steel blade buried itself in his arm. Hot pain flashed through the limb, and it was all Jim could do to keep from letting out a scream.

Out of nowhere, gravity suddenly vanished. Jim glanced up in surprise and turned towards the girl. Her eyes were glowing red, and anger contorted her features. He had never seen anything like this. A vicious snarl ripped loose from her and Scarp was slammed harshly against the wall and was knocked out.

"Hey! Girl, snap out of it!" Jim yelled. The red eyes turned towards him, and Jim's eyes went wide. He didn't know what to expect from her. With a flick of her finger, Jim was unceremoniously dropped to the ground, and the girl's red eyes faded. She too fell to the ground and was rendered unconscious.

Jim stared at her unmoving frame, not sure what to do.

What the hell was that?!

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Wasn't this chapter just so exciting?! You bet it was! So, like always, RXR and stay tuned! There'll be another chapter up soon!!