A/N:

I'll try to get a chapter up about every week and a half, that is, if anyone will R&R.

Disclaimer: I don't own Treasure Planet, but I've got a week's worth of homework! Oh, wait, that's a bad thing.

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A man in the galley stood in silence, preparing tonight's dinner. The horrid smell of only God knows what came up from the pot in the middle of the kitchen. On one of the old benches sat a young woman, listening to the tune that Silver started whistling. Her ears perked up instinctively as the sound of three people making their way, loudly, into the galley came to her ears. Yet, as the newcomers came, and kept going past her, she kept her face hidden in the cold shadows.

"Why Mister Arrow Sir," Silver threw on a forced smile and bowed. "Had I have known you'd be bringing in such fine guests into my humble galley, I woulda tucked in me shirt."

Her ears caught the boy's whisper, "A Cyborg". So, Bones had warned this boy? Silver's gonna have to think of something good to get this boy of his back, now. The man with the dorky metal suit cleared his throat, "I am the noted Astrophysicist, Doctor Delbert Doppler, also the financier of this voyage! And this is Jim. He's here to build character." The last part came out in a whisper. "Whatever." Jim glared at him now.

"Love the outfit Doc." Silver eyed the suit with his helpful, but creepy robotic eye. Delbert scratched his ankle nervously. "um-"

"Put 'er there, Jimbo." Silver thrust out his hand. Jim just glared at the Cyborg. "Ah, well, this bucket o' bolts was tough getting' used to but they do come in mighty handy from time to time." As he finished his sentence he started cutting up various alien plants and…well…Jim didn't exactly know what some of it was.

Silver handed Doppler a bowl of Bonzabeast stew, as well as Jim. "Well, this looks delicious-" Doppler started, and then let out a groan as he saw an eyeball floating in his stew.

"Oh, did I mention this was an old family recipe? In fact, that's part of me old family!" He chuckled as he slapped Doppler's back.

"Your jokes are getting old, Silver." The girl commented. Jim spun around, just as surprised as Doppler that there was someone sitting there the whole time. Dark black hair covered most of her face along with the shadows; Yet Jim could tell she had her eyes closed, as if asleep, and he would have believed her so, if she had not spoken. But there was something about her –something about her presence, it seemed familiar somehow.

"Ah, that's Sora." Silver walked over to Jim. "Pay her no mind. That girl, always lovin' to shoot off her mouth. Go on Jimbo, have a swig."

Sora closed her eyes once again as she heard a comment from Jim. "Whoa, what is that thing?"

"Why, that's Morph."

"But, what is it?"

"Well, he's a…morph. Rescued the little fella off o' Proteus 1, in fact, 'tis where I met Sora… Sora, come and introduce yerself properly." She sat motionless, as if she hadn't heard him. Silver coughed. "Sora?" He now shook his head sadly.

"Doctor would you like to watch the launch?" Mr. Arrow sighed. "Would I ever!" An overly excited Doppler now ran up the stairs.

"Mr. Hawkins will be in your charge, Mr. Silver." Mr. Arrow looked bored, if not a bit tired, and certainly wanted to get out of the stuffy kitchen. As this was said Sora seemed to jerk awake. "Excuse me?" Sora and Silver said at the same time.

"Captain's orders!"

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Sora could feel a tension between Jim and Silver. This boy suspects something. Only a few feet away from her the two guys glared at each other for a few moments. This must really be the boy who lived in the Inn. Sora kept her comments to herself, which was hard since she was yearning to shout to this boy to mind his business, only, in a… less polite way. Jim had been trying to act casual, asking about some 'Cyborg buddy' who Billy Bones wanted to find; He mentioned his home planet, Montresser, trying to catch some glimpse of remembrance on Silver's face, perhaps. Her head stayed down and she tried not to show any reaction to what he was saying, not that this human boy could possibly see her in the shadows.

"Bones?" Silver sounded out the name as if it were new to him. "Bones? Isn't ringing any bells. Must have been another Cyborg, there's a slew of Cyborgs, roamin' this port." As he spoke a shout could be heard from the deck. Mr. Arrow's deep voice could have overshadowed anyone's conversation just then.

"Ah, off with ya lad, go watch the launch. There'll be a plenty of work awaitin' for ya after." Pushing Jim away, Silver went back to cooking. Jim gave him one last glare before turning around and rushing up the stairs. Silver turned to Sora.

"Sora! Why wouldn't you say 'ello to our guests?" There was almost a hint of anger in his voice. "Where are yer manners?" A few moments passed before they both burst out laughing. "Although, we'll have to keep an eye on that one. We wouldn't want him strayin' into things he shouldn't." He said quietly. "Sora, why don't you keep an eye on 'em?" Sora snorted, and then opened her eyes to see him. He gave her a serious look that sent chills down her spine.

"Oh, you were serious?" She smiled innocently.

"Sora…" Silver said warningly.

"Oh fine!"

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Stepping out into the sunlight from the lower deck could blind just about anyone. The sounds of men shouting, most of which were Mr. Arrow, mixed with the sounds of the bustling crowds at the spaceport as Sora stepped out onto the deck. The sun beat down on the back of her neck, though it was quite a relief from the never-ending steam of the kitchen. From where she was standing she could see Jim, wide eyed and totally blown away by the launch, which had hardly even started yet. Seeing him almost made her smile. That was exactly what she was like, the first time she was on a ship. Now, it just seemed like a part of everyday life. Glancing around she searched for Doctor Doppler. She found him, standing still in his ridiculous metal suit, next to the captain and first mate. He seemed like he was enjoying himself also.

"Loose all solar sails!" Mr. Arrow had his hands cupped around his mouth -as if he really needed to. His voice had to be louder than any blow horn. "Heave up the braces!"

As Sora got to work she watched Jim run to the side and lean over, trying to get a better view of the launch. "Brace up!" Mr. Arrow's voice cut her from her thoughts. She sighed; she hated this next part of flying. As gravity lost its control every crewmember started to float up, with nothing keeping them down. Captain Amelia took notice of this and shouted, "Engage artificial gravity, Mr. Zoff!" He snorted a reply and pushed down a lever.

Sora came back down with a thud but landed on her feet, unlike Dr. Doppler who had just crashed on his head. "Mr. Turnbuckle, head south by southwest, 2100." The captain looked as if she hadn't noticed the Doctor. "Yes, Captain."

As Sora assisted the launch she kept a close watch on Jim. From her position in the galley she hadn't gotten a good look at the boy. He looked a bit, what's the word? Dark, maybe? Depressed or troubled, or something? But, why should I care? He was the enemy, although, he wasn't ugly, maybe even a bit cute. Hold on, where did that come from? She shook her head. It was this place getting to her. Not being in that open Etherium must have been messing with her head. Every member of the experienced crew steadied themselves for the ships sudden burst of speed that was coming. Sure enough, she heard a crash from behind her as the sound of metal bashed against wood, or in other words, Doppler into the wall.