The ship stands still, floating only a few miles away from Grizzlehiem, close enough to see the fort, and the ship, but far enough that it would still take a bit to get there. Kieran, unable to sleep, slowly leaves the cabin, and goes to the ships main deck.
"Can't Sleep?" Wolf Moonflame asks. "Yeah." Kieran answers. Wolf was only a half a year older than Kieran, but still, not married, unlike Kieran. "I Wonder what the other ship is. Think its Armada?" Wolf asks. "No, its some other pirates, most likely. The Armada has a gear for the design. I think." Kieran answers. He stares at the ship. I'm going to check it out." Kieran says. "Ill come with. Its not like I have anything better to do." Wolf answers. Kieran points his ruby in the air, and a small beacon emits from it. A Green dragon swoops down from the sky, Kieran and Wolf jump on it. "Hey Fang! Who's a good Malorian Dragon?" Wolf says, annoyingly, rubbing its tail. Fang flies swiftly to Grizzlehiem, once they are above land, he does a barrel roll, Kieran and Wolf Jump off. They look around, and instantly notice that it looks like its being pillaged by the other pirates. "C'mon! We don't 'Ave all day! Hurry your arses up!" A males voice starts shouting. Kieran, without thinking, shoots a fireball at him, knocking off the scarlet tricorn he was wearing. "Gah! BLOODY HELL! What?! Oh...just a Lil' Wizard..." He says. He has white hair, and red eyes. Like Morgan. He appears to be much older though, probably in his 20's, although from a distance he looks just about 19, or younger. "Why are you raiding these people!?" Kieran shouts, pulling his hand back, fire forming around it, readying another fireball. "HEY HEY HEY HEY! CALM YERSELF! This might look bad, but the Armada is coming, and I sort of, sank a capitol ship with one of there captains on it." He says. "I was raised here in Grizzlehiem after I left Avalon my home. Judging from the way your dressed, I'm guessing your also, Avalonian." He says. "Y-Yeah, How'd you know?" Wolf asks, "I have my ways. I'm working as a bounty hunter for the Armada, so, your safe. I'm looking for another a Man,, his name is Magnus Theed., The Armada will give me immunity if I bring him in, dead or alive." The man says. "My Name, is Dante Windlass. I prefer to be called "The Crimson Death." As that is my Bounty Hunter ti-" Kieran, having heard enough swings his sword, the Winged Deliverince, at his head, barely missing. "Oy! Alright! Fine! I didn't WANT to have to fight you! But you left me with no other choice!" Dante pulls out a Rapier, and a golden pistol. He starts shooting at Wolf, making Wolf back away and starts sword fighting with Kieran. "Hey you jerk! Fight fair!" Wolf shouts, dodging several shots. "I'd love to, but thats not in my job description." He says. Kieran kicks him in the chests, picks him up, and throws him at the rock wall right under the fort walls. Dante gets up, and wobbles. "Ouch...Ill...Ill still beat yer ass ya' lil' punk, YA HEAR ME!? ILL-" Just before he finishes, a lightning ball hits him and smacks him right back into the wall, Knocking him out. "He needs to shut up." Wolf says, moving down his left hand. Dante's followers, start to circle around them. "Well. This is easy. 12 Against 2. Its almost unfair." One says. "Lets get them before they do something we'll all regret." another says. Kieran, puts the sword at the sky. The fire symbol appears, several purple portals open, blackness inside, then a meteors start falling out of them, hitting every random place, causing the pirates to scramble. During the chaos, Fang swoops back and picks up Kieran and Wolf. "I have a feelings we'll see them again." Wolf says. They land at the ship. Morgan is just walking out the cabin, hugging Orion's shoulder. "Alright fine. You can drive today." Orion sighs. "Yay! Thanks Orion!" Morgan hugs him a little tighter and runs to the wheel. Kieran looks at Orion. And Smirks. "Kieran, don't even think about it. I'm tired." Orion says yawning. "She makes a point though Orion. You've been working yourself to a rag just trying to help me." Kieran says. "You know what. I'm taking you to my old house, And you are staying there for the entire week. If you leave. Olivia will beat you up, knock you out, lock you in, and freeze the door shut." Wolf says. Kieran stares at Wolf, and Shrugs. "Sure. Why not." Kieran says. Orion comes up with several reasons why he shouldn't have to resign for a few days, but to No avail. His firstmate, Subodai, and his own wife all told him he needed the rest. "Fine." Orion gives in. "But can Morgan stay with me? Or Someone?" He asks. "Yeah. My friend Ryan Firetalon will stay with you. Morgan you can stay with Orion if you want." Kieran says. "Sorry Kieran. No can do. You still need one of us with you." She says. Kieran sighs, and gives Morgan the directions. "Now, This is the first house I bought, that was NOT on Wizard City, it was in the same airspace but the the same island. Its a small Wooded Cottage." Kieran says. They arrive, and it is very well kept, although he hardly goes there anymore. In the little yard in the front, there is a Cyprus Tree, a Maple Tree and a Elm Tree. There is a small fireplace by the bottom the waterfall, and a open spot to swim. There are clothes lines, with some clothes on them. "Ah, Scarlet must be here." Kieran says happily. Just as he jumps off. He stares at it for a bit. "Uncle Kieran!" a Voice shouts. Kieran looks over and see's a smaller girl, about 4 years old run up to him, and hug his leg. "Hey Emmaline, did you miss me?" Kieran picks up Emmaline. She has silver hair, and blue eyes. "Hey Kieran put her down already!" Someone says laughing. "Hey Scarlet." Kieran says normally. "What no hugs for your sister?" She jokes. "Blaze hug Scarlet for me." Kieran jokes, "Its fine. Anyway. I told the people at the Academy to go off on break." She says. "Also my husband is out in Wysteria helping clean. So I'm here. Orion, right? Come on in. Ill show you the rooms." Morgan looks around, and suddenly blurts out. "Ill stay!" Kieran stares, then laughs. "Ok, Don't Worry, we'll use be in Wizard City with Magnus." Kieran says. "Well! I best be on my way. Zafaria's still pretty screwed up after Morganthe, so, Ill be heading there." Wolf leaves with that. "Ill go with him." Kane Moonflame says."So. Its us again. Wolf Shard, Skullthief, Moonflame, and me, Ravenblood!" Ravenblood says randomly. "You forgot about me." Blaze says. "Sorry. And Blaze." He adds. They walk into the house and see a large meal on the small table Kieran has. "We didn't know when you'd be here, but Emmaline told me she saw a boat so. I guessed I'd cook some food." Scarlet says. They all grab some food, and walk about eating or sitting at the table, pretty much doing whatever.
While Kieran and the others relaxed, back at Wizard City, Cedric is walking down a street, being followed by a cloaked man.
Cedric cautiously keeps looking behind him. Not sure what to expect. He runs, finally losing him. "Magnus,...I Think that guy, that was...at the...oh man...attack with the cloak that Wolf talked about...is following me...Ill call back later when I have more time." He throws the small crystal to the ground, and buries it. He stands up, and turns around, and gets cracked in the head with a stick by the cloaked man. He remove the cloak, and puts it on Cedric. This man has long, white hair, and violet eyes. "I FOUND THE ONE WHO WAS GIVING OUT INFORMATION ON WIZARD CITY TO THE ARMADA! HE WORKS WITH MAGNUS THEED! THEY WHERE TRAITORS ALL ALONG!" Several guards come up and pick up Cedric. "No! Thats not true! He's LYING! DON'T LISTEN TO HIM!" He shouts. The Guards walk him to the Headmasters Tower, as he passes the fountain by the shopping district he notices Magnus's ship is on fire. "Konan..." Cedric whispers to himself. "Take that hood down!" A Guard rips the hood that Cedric is normally wearing down. He has brunette hair and deep blue eyes. "Ouch! The hell!" He shouts. He hears yelling. "I'm just an explorer! TRUST ME! PLEASE!" Magnus is yelling. He is on his knee's. "LISTEN! I have a family back home! C'mon! Look at me! I'm to much of a sof-" A guard picks him up and slams him to the wall. "Shut Up already. You'll get your turn." He turns his head to Magnus, and looks down. The man who was cloaked earlier watches from the top of the building. "Good. Now that Dante is out for a while, I just need to bring in all the teachers for arrest, and Kill Kieran Moonflame and Underwood. And Ill get Immunity, then I can do anything I so desire." He says, he laughs to himself. And watches as his plans start to unfold, just how he wants.
(End of Seventh Chapter)