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A/N: This is my first Sinbad fan fic, so be nice. I'm sorry if I get something wrong. Leaves off a little aways after the movie
Ch. 1- Getting curious
They landed once again on land. The rag tag group of pirates were hoping for a longer break than the last. "How long are we staying on land this time Sinbad," Kale asked.
"A week. We need to be prepared for our next adventure. Whenever I figure out what that adventure is," Sinbad says as he walks across the plank connected to the dock.
"Of course you don't know where we are going or what we are doing," Marina complains to her boyfriend.
"That's the fun of adventure my dear," he says turning around to the rest of the crew. "Do whatever you want scallywags for the rest of the week just meet back here in a week. If you need us, we will be at the local tavern," he says as he puts his arm around Marina and they go in the direction of the tavern.
"Goody," Rat says looping away towards the opposite end of the dock.
"Does anyone ever wonder where he goes when we land? Because I know I do," Li voices.
"I know I do," Jin says.
"I once saw him get on another boat and head out to sea. I don't understand how he does it. I know I'm sick of boats and sea after we land. I have to have motivation to get back on the boat after being on it for how long we have," Chum says.
"Guys, guys, let's not get into other people's business. What Rat does with his time on land is Rat's business. Besides I'm just happy that he's not bugging us like he normally does," Kale says.
"Too true," Lin says. They all get off the boat then and go their separate ways for the week.
Soon the week on land comes to an end. "I don't want to go back," Li complains as he carries supplies up to the ship.
"Stop complaining Li. At least we got the good ale this time," Jin says smiling widely at him.
"That's my only motivation right now," Li mutters darkly.
"Hey guys. You know where Rat is? We're almost done, he's usually back by now," Sinbad asks.
"I don't know Captain. Last time we saw him he was in a boat going back into sea," Kale replies.
"I wonder what the hell he does out in sea without us," Sinbad wanders.
"So do I," Li says.
"But Kale says it isn't our business," Jin mutters.
"That's because it isn't," Kale says fuming.
"Whoa there big boy. Let's save this for later," Sinbad says.
"Sorry I'm late Captain," Rat says as he runs onto the ship, "I got preoccupied."
"That's fine Rat. Just don't let it happen again," Sinbad says.
"What were you up to anyways Rat," Marina asks.
"Nothing, my lady. Just what I normally do," Rat says as he starts to go to his position.
"Did he just avoid answering her," Chum says looking amazed.
"He never avoids answering me. He always gives me straight answers. Sinbad I think somethings going on. Maybe the Captain should have a talk with him," she says.
"Maybe," Sinbad says trailing off. He then goes to the wheel and they leave the island.
Li and Jin are now looking at Kale expectantly. "Fine you guys, I'll admit it. Rat has been acting odd, and odder than he normally is. Maybe we should investigate," Kale says.
*Rats POV*
Kale just yelled up at me to report to the Captain's chambers after sunset. I start getting anxious. My palms are sweating as I head to his chambers. I start to instantly if he's now noticed the ship that follows slightly behind ours. I've hidden that secret from the crew a long time. I start freaking out if I gave it away this time. I knock on the door slightly and I hear Sinbad say "Come in Rat."
I walk in and sit down fidgeting with my hands as I sit there anxiously awaiting to be asked that question. "Am I in trouble boss," I ask hoping to avoid the subject as long as possible.
"No Rat you're not. Just me and the crew have noticed acting particular," he says looking at me questionably.
I start breaking out in sweat. I answer "I don't know what you mean sir. I mean I've always been particular. It's normal by now for you I thought, as well as the guys.
"Yea it is. I just meant more particular than usual. I mean when we land on land you go back onto sea. What's that about? Plus you avoided answering Marina and you've never done that before," Sinbad says.
"It's nothing sir. I just love sea more than land. Plus I like fishing and that's what I do there. Then camp out and eat the fish I caught. Plus some of the crew is annoying and I can't stand being with them any longer than I have to. So when we land that's my escape," I say. Surprising myself with that story that I just made up.
Sinbad nods at it and says "Fine you can go. Just stop being odder than your usual self. You're worrying us."
"Ey ey captain," I say saluting him as I go back to my post. I breath a sigh of relief when I'm up in the bird's nest. He didn't catch me. I grab my telescope and look behind us and see the ship is still there. A light smile crosses my face and then I decide it's time to sleep.
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