Day 4: May 23, 1568

We have at least one more day maybe less, until we reach our destination. The past few days have been rough. Not a single soul has any trust for James. After our little brawl, I had lost trust, but still had more than the crew. He and Alejandro have avoided each other lately. I don't know how long it would be until something would happen. I can feel that something will.

"Land!" Someone rang the bell, "Land!"

I looked over, "Yes we've made it! Meet on deck!" They all stood in front of me, "Alright! This is not our island, but will claim it for Spain! When we anchor, get off of this ship and head towards its capitol but, I don't want massacre!" Our ship hit shore, "Go!" They jumped off into the city. I was supposed to be the last one off of the ship, but apparently I had forgotten about James.

I walked around the city, "I will face this city's leader myself." "Why do you walk alone, child?" James had startled me from behind, but I tried not to make it noticeable.

I again had forgotten about him, "I can handle talking to the leader myself."

James smiled, "I meant in life, my dear. You seem to walk alone."

I stopped and turned around, "What are you trying to get at old man?"

"I guess it is none of my concern."

"Its not." I turned back around. "Go get some supplies or something. And if you see any of our crew members, tell them to get some supplies."

He denied, "No. I can tell our crew members, but I won't get the supplies."

"I don't care what you want to do! I just gave you an order!" He smiled, bowed, and then turned around to do what I told him. "Ugh, that bowing of his."

I then concentrated on what I was walking through. The town had amazing art. The pottery had many different and colorful designs. As did the cloth. I could not keep myself away from going up close to the art.

I picked up a small jug. Light-weight, so the clay must not be like the clay we had in Spain. I placed it back down, and then looked up at the cloth that had been hung. They were ponchos of many colors. I felt the fabric. It felt more natural than the cloth from Spain.

There were also jewels of many sorts. I was drawn to a translucent green jewel with little splashes of red. I had picked it up to observe it.

A woman, which apparently runs her business came up to me, "That is an amazing jewel." She pointed at the stone in my hand. I set it back down. She picked it back up, "It is called the Bloodstone, also known as the 'Stone of Courage'. It is a type of healing stone. It brings purification, orderliness, prosperity, and instills wisdom, enhances creativity, and supports decision making. Would you like to have it?"

I refused her offer, "No. I can't."

"It won't cost you anything. It would certainly be a perfect match for you." She held it to me.

I still had no intention to take it, "I'm not going to take it."

She placed the jewel in my hand when she grabbed it, "Trust me dear, you will need it."

I held onto the stone in my hand, "Thank you." I walked away.

"Humph. A Bloodstone." I placed it around my neck along with the key. I walked towards the empire. I could see the palace from where I was.

"My dear, your fortunes intrigue me." An old woman took me into one of the clay buildings.

"My fortunes?" I was confused.

The woman pulled out a rug, "Sit. Sit." I sat on the rug and she sat down on hers. She grabbed my hands and closed her eyes, "My child. It seems that what happened in your past made you a strong leader."

I worried, "She seems to be the real deal. If she finds out about what I'm here for, I don't know what will happen."

She went on, "You captain a ship. There are people that you have faith in, but one can cause trouble." I stared at her wondering what she will say next. "There are also people who are…how you say, in love. I sense that the troubled one would be it, also your most trusted one. The trusted one is cursed." She quickly opened her eyes, which had startled me. She looked into my eyes without a blink, "He will change in an instant. He will no longer be your trusted one, nor will he be your friend. Do what needs to be done…" She moved closer and whispered in my ear, "Get rid of him."

I quickly moved back and got up, "No. He's not what you say he is." "You have the same feelings for him as he does for you."

I ran out. I could not handle what else the woman wanted to say.

I had finally made my way towards the palace. It was almost like the pyramid on the mysterious island. The steps were long and narrow. They were made with stone and looked like a lot of them.

I made my way up to the top, "I was expecting you, Zanita." I heard an English voice from the palace chair. I remembered that it was English rule.

"How did you know that I was coming?" The man stood up and bowed, "I think you have met, Aryiola, our fortune teller around here. You came to take this land and claim it for Spain." He took out his sword, "There will be one way for you to claim it: A duel." It was something I did not want to bother with, but I had to for my country's sake. And for the request of the king and queen.

I withdrew my sword, "Watch what you wish for." I brought my sword up and ran towards him. When I got close enough, I pretended to bring down my sword, but turned and stopped beside him. He brought down his sword when he thought I was going to attack. His sword hit the ground. "This island is Spain's now." I brought my sword down on his neck. His body fell to the ground, "I am terribly sorry, but I did it out of the pride for my country, Spain. Too easy."

I took down the British flag and wiped the blood off of my sword with it. I put up the Spanish flag and saluted. The town had seen the flag of Spain. They were in shock, but didn't seem to be taking any action. I appointed one of the captains from my other ship to take command of this island. My crew had met up with me at the palace.

They had set out to arrest English rulers on this island, "Did you arrest every English ruler here?"

They saluted, "Yes, mam!"

I smiled, "Good work! Head back to the ship!"

"Yes, mam!" They turned around and headed east. I looked around and my smile faded, "Ramiero, where's James and Alejandro?" He turned around and faced me. "Alejandro went down by the waterfall just a bit south of here. I'm not sure of James."

"I will head south then. Thank you, Ramiero." I responded.

"Not a problem, Captain." He turned back around.

I ran towards the south.

I saw a horse I was about to pass and swung onto its back. It already had a saddle and a muzzle, so when the horse jumped up I didn't fall off. It was a faster way to get to the waterfall. "A waterfall, huh?"

We came across some woods with a path and took it. I heard the sounds of the waterfall.

The path finally ended at the water. I got off of the horse and tied him around the tree. The site was amazing. There was a river flowing in front of me. Across the river was a cliff with the waterfall. To my left was another waterfall that would fall into the ocean, "Wow. I've never seen this before." I concentrated on the waterfall across the river. It seemed to have an opening behind it.

I walked the rocked path across the river. When I stepped on the last rock which was in front of the waterfall, the waterfall split in two. There was an opening. I quickly step to the cave ground. The two waterfalls had diverged back together. For some reason the cave was easier to see than normal.

I heard a struggle up ahead. I ran towards it, "James? Alejandro?" They each had their swords held together, blocking each others attacks. Alejandro turned his head and looked at me. His eyes were almost a piercing red. He charged towards me with his sword. I moved, "Alejandro. It's Zanita." I tried to convince him.

"Zanita, he will not listen." James explained. I saw something in his hand. I ran over to him with my hands around his neck, "What did you do to him? What did you do to him, James?"

Alejandro ran again. I let go of James and Alejandro ran between James and I. "Alejandro!" I was afraid to yell because of the cave collapsing, but yelled anyway.

He charged for me again. This time I ran out of the cave, onto the rocks of the river. He followed, "Alejandro, why are you doing this?" Then I thought, "That lady, Aryiola, she said that he will change. She said I had to get rid of him." He kept attacking me. With every step he took forward, I took one back. I came back to the grass on the other side of the river. He swung down for me, but I moved and faced my back towards him. I took out my sword and slashed his chest with my back still turned. He fell to his knees, "Zanita…I am sorry… I failed you." He then fell to the ground. I kept my head down, staring at the ground. The river faced me.

James walked across the river, "I will dispose of this." He picked up Alejandro. "It will be a pirate funeral."

"Wait!" I held my sword out stopping James. The blood dripped from the sword. I walked to Alejandro. I took off his cross that he would never let go of. It will now be something I will never let go of. "Go." I let James by. James set Alejandro down the river and let the river take him. I closed my eyes and fell to my knees, grabbing the dirt. I stayed strong. I did not cry, but had pain everywhere.

James came and picked me up off of my knees. I was weak and did not want to move myself. I leaned on him. "You did what you could." He said in the most reassuringtone I have ever heard him in.

"What was it that you had in your hand?" I asked him.

He moved around a bit and laughed, "A potion that quickens the process of death." He wrapped his arm around my waist.

I opened my eyes. He held out a red liquid in a small bottle, "Good Bye, Zanita. Don't worry about your ship. I will become their new captain." I struggled to break free, "No! Let go, James! Let go!" I tried to pull my self out of his grip around my waist. He held the bottle close to my lips.

For some reason the horse started to get crazy. He jumped and when he came back down, he hit James. I was free from his grasp, "Thank you." I jumped on the horses back. I took out my sword and cut the rope that held him to the tree.

James had gotten up and ran after us. I looked back and began to smile at his stupidity, "You can't out-run a horse." I thought. I then saw him look into the woods, then he quickly disappeared into them. I turned back around to look at my path. Another horse jumped out and stopped in front of us. My horse jumped back. I fell to the ground. The wind had knocked out of me when my back hit the ground. The horse that had jumped out stood in front of me. James was on its back, "Zanita, poor child, you cannot win. This war with my country, the lives that I will take…" He paused and formed a sinister smile, "Even you, Zanita." I was trying to get up. My stomach was on the ground and my right elbow was trying to push myself up, but I was too weak and still hadn't caught my breath.

He jumped off of his horse and took out his sword. He walked slowly to me, "Your life will end…Here!" He brought his sword up in an attempt to stab me. His sword went into the ground when I rolled myself to the side. He removed his sword from the ground. He bent down in front of me, not using his sword. He took his hand and grabbed my chin, "Such a pretty face shouldn't be wasted. I have an offer to make. You can come with me and your life will be spared." He put his hand behind my neck and brought his sword up to my face, "Or you can burn in hell." His sword shined in the sun. "I think you're a smart woman to make the right choice. There is only one smart choice."

I became angry. I grabbed his hand where he held the sword and pulled my self close to his face, "Yes. There is only one smart choice..." I smiled, "…I would rather rot in hell." I kicked him with both of my feet before he could have a chance to do anything.

I jumped back on my horse. "I wanna call you Waterfall." I said as the horse ran off. I turned back to James, "You will be mine, Zanita!" He got up to his horse. "Not even in your dreams, old man!"

I turned back around, "There's no way he can catch up." I saw the town up ahead. Just a couple more miles and I will be back to the ship. We have to quickly sail out of here before James catches up.

I heard James' horses' hooves behind me. I made sure my horse went in and out of things through the town to try and shake James off.

"The ship." I could see it up ahead. "Ramiero!" I saw him on deck, "Head out!" He dropped the ladder for me. I stood up on the horse and jumped off when the time was right. I twisted my ankle, but put my pain aside.

I climbed up the ladder. Something had grabbed my ankle and I began to feel the pain from twisting my ankle, "Ah!" I looked down. James was on the bottom of the ladder. He pulled me down, but I had caught onto his robe type of clothing. "Captain Zanita, afraid to die? What a pity, such a woman could take a wrong path." He took out his sword and cut his robe, "Good Bye, Zanita…Forever!" He laughed as I fell into the ocean.

I awoke on the same shore that we had been on. I kept coughing, hoping that all of the salt water would leave me. "English bastard." I look down the shore. There was a small ship. I stood up, "Ah." I forgot about twisting my ankle. I limped towards the small ship. When I got there I took a good long look at it. "Perfect." I pushed it out to the water and jumped into it. After I had wrapped my ankle and put my boot back on, I took out my map of the Caribbean. It was wet, but I could still figure out were my crew was supposed to be headed: East.