Where To Now?
Ehelm sat at his desk; he stared at the blank piece of parchment lying in front of him, quill hovered waiting for instructions, but Ehelm was too busy to bother with his letter now.
He was too busy remembering. Ehelm had known Jesse for five years and over those five long years he had become very fond of her. They had shared many adventures and conquered many enemies together. Ehelm continued to stare at the parchment in front of him, suddenly a knock sounded from the other side of his door.
Ehelm quickly shoved his quill and parchment into his desk drawer. He slammed the drawer shut just as Jesse opened the door and came in.
Ehelm stood up, "Captain."
"Sorry to bother you Ehelm, I hope I didn't interrupt anything important."
"Oh, no, not at all. I was just thinking."
"Oh. Well, I was just wondering if you had seen Will or Elizabeth."
Ehelm gave Jesse a weird look, "Why do you care?"
"I like to know where everyone aboard this ship is at all times." Jesse said defensively.
"Speaking of this ship, how did it manage to pick up speed sailing into the wind?"
Jesse let out a sigh and leaned against the doorframe, "You promise not to tell anyone?" Ehelm nodded.
"Have you ever heard of the island known as Dragon's Rest?"
Ehelm again nodded, "I've heard legends that dragons reside there."
"Well, this ship is constructed of wood taken from the island. The trees this ship is constructed of had dragon magic soaked into them. That magic now runs through these boards; this ship has a mind of its own."
"That's amazing." Ehelm said, running his fingers along the wall.
"It's the only ship of its kind to ever sail."
"Unbelievable."
"You better believe it." Jesse smiled, then left the room.
Ehelm followed Jesse onto the deck. Jesse made her way up to the bridge to join the rest of her family. Ehelm went to talk to Jed.
"So, where to now?"
Jack looked at his daughters, "I think we should go find your grandfather."
"He'll be hard to find dad, after all he's one of the Pirate Lords of the Brethren Court and you know they never give up their location." Kat said.
"Ah, but your grandfather retired." Jack responded.
"And he's retired to the best place on Earth." Alana added with a wink.
Kat and Jesse looked at each other and smiled.
"Tortuga!" They said in unison.