Chapter 4

"Holmes! Are we ready to set sail?" Killian yelled to his first mate.

"Aye Captain!" The man yelled. "What is our next destination captain?"

"Who knows Holmes? I think we shall sail where the winds take us. We have plenty of supplies, and the men deserve a break."

The man gave his captain a knowing smile. He respected Killian Jones, more than he had originally thought. He was a young lad, but commanded respect. He was deadly with a sword, and anyone who challenged him either died or ended up taking a place on his crew. They were all very loyal. They were like his family. He then headed below deck to secure some rum for himself and a few others on the crew. He had just reached a barrel when he heard something fall behind it. He went to go investigate and found something he was not expecting, a young woman huddled in the corner. She looked at him, she wasn't scared more worried.

"Please please don't tell Killian I'm here." She pleaded. She knew the captain, he thought it was obviously a woman who wanted to run away with the strapping young captain, but he looked at her closer and noticed that wasn't the case. She had the same crystal blue eyes Killian had, and her hair was almost black with curls.

"You're Davina, aren't you?" Holmes asked. She looked shocked he knew her name. "I'm not going to hurt you. My name is Holmes, Sebastian Holmes. I'm your brother's first mate."

Davina relaxed a bit. "He's told me about you. He respects you."

"As I respect him." He looked at her and frowned. "And you know that means I can't keep this from him." Her face fell, he chuckled. "But that doesn't mean I have to tell him right away. Let's say I found you later then just now." The man winked and Davina smiled. She stood up and dusted off her dress.

"Thank goodness. I don't like sitting back here like a scared school girl."

Holmes laughed. "Well from what Killian has told me, you are anything but that."

"He talks about me?" she asked curiously.

"Of course. Well not to everyone. But we spend a lot of time watching over the ship. So he confides in me." He smiled at her. "He loves you and your mother very much." He examined her further. She was as beautiful as Killian described, but seeing as she was his sister, he did not do her credit. He laughed to himself. She reminded him of how he may have acted if his daughter would have grown up. A sad look crossed his face.

"Did I upset you?" She asked. She was just as observant as her brother.

"No, I was just reminiscing about my family."

"You have a family?"

"I did. But they passed. "

"I'm so sorry." She whispered. She played with the lace on her dress in that awkward silence.

"So why did you sneak on your brother's ship? Again, from what Killian has told me, you have a real spark for life. Sometimes the sea kills that." He frowned slightly.

"Maybe to some people. But Killian is brought to life by it. He has the sea in his blood, so do I." She lit up when she talked. It was refreshing to see someone with such a light in their eyes. He always thought Killian had one, but it was nothing compared to this young lady's. She loved life, that was apparent, but she wanted more.

Break

"Sebastian." Davina yelled, but no anger was in her voice.

"Aye captain." He yelled around the others. Then when he was closer to her. "What are you planning Davi?" She smiled at her first mate.

"I need you to take over the Dutchman again." She rubbed his arm. "I only trust her to you."

"Of course, but what are you going to do?"

"I'm going to help save my brother." She said softly, but only loud enough for Sebastian and Emma, who was still standing close by, to hear. Sebastian looked at his Captain knowingly, kissed the top of her head and disappeared. As Davina steered the Jolly Roger away, Emma came up beside her.

"So Killian is your brother?"

Davina sighed. "Yes, and I would appreciate if you would keep that to yourself."

Emma nodded. "You can trust me." She paused trying to decide whether she should continue. "Um, I have had long… kind of intimate conversations with Killian. A lot about his past. But he never once mentioned a sister and he sure as hell never mentioned her being Davi Jones."

Davina looked down; a sad look came across her face, as quick as the last. When she looked up again the cold exterior was back. "That does not shock me Miss Swan."

"Why not?"

"It's complicated. Your captain and I have a long history."

Emma sighed. "Why does everyone keep calling him MY Captain?"

"Because Miss Swan, you are fighting the feelings that we all see."

Break

"Captain I must speak with you." Holmes said quite insistently.

"Speak your mind Holmes." Killian chuckled.

"In private." He paused. "Perhaps in your cabin." He added quickly.

Killian eyed him inquisitively. "Very well, lead the way." As they were heading below deck to the Captain's quarters, Holmes tried to think of the best way to handle the situation. Before they reached the door Killian stopped them. "You are fidgeting Holmes. What is it?"

"Um well Killian I, um…"

"Come on Holmes it can't be that bad."

"Well I found something below deck a few minutes ago, and I thought you should be made aware of it."

"What?"

"Captain I think we should step into your cabin, everything will be clear soon."

When the door Killian's eyes scanned the room and landed on the one thing he did not expect. His blood almost boiled at what he saw. "WHAT IN THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?" He yelled at Davina who was sitting in at his desk. He walked over to her and brought her up so she was standing. His grip on her arm would leave a bruise the next day. "How did you get on the ship? Why did you leave your mother? Answer me!"

Davina ripped her arm from his grip and yelled right back. "Well if you'd stop yelling at me I'll tell you!" She calmed herself with a deep breathe. "Killian, I don't expect you to understand right away, but I need more in my life. I was meant for more than to be a seamstress for those better off." Killian huffed at her dismissive tone. "Hey, I'm aware that it is a good life. But I also know where I come from. And to be honest I would have done it without you eventually, and this way at least I have you to guide me." She paused, staring at her brother, waiting for a reaction. "Can you really deny me the kind of adventure you have?"

Killian rubbed the spot between his eyes. "Holmes, will you give us a minute?" Without a word Holmes left the room, but winked at Davina right before. Killian paced back and forth several times before finally stopping to look at Davina. "Do you know the position you have put me in?"

"Killian, please." She pleaded almost desperately. "I know you don't want me here but…."

"You think that's what this is about?" Killian cut her off. He sighed and came closer to Davina. When she lowered her head, he brought her into his arms and kissed the top of her head. "You're my family Vina. Having you here is a blessing." Davina tried not to cry at that moment but a small tear trailed down her cheek. Killian pulled back. "Now, are you positive this is what you want?" Davina nodded eagerly. "Then we need to write your mother and tell her you are safe." He smiled. "Alright, Holmes you can stop eaves dropping and come in!" Holmes quickly opened the door. Davina giggled.

"Captain, she can have my quarters." He smiled at Davina. "It's small, but it's private. Better I sleep in the crew's bunks than you."

"Thanks you Sebastian, it is very kind of you." She smiled at him.