CHAPTER 2

Hook was standing in front of the windows where he saw the beautiful seas and the sun about to set for the day. He took a breath and shook his head for thinking that mermaids could actually exist. If mermaids do exist, then that would mean that people would pay a lot of good pounds to buy off a mermaid and by then; they would be rich in which they would have lots of gold, rum and many women to have a good time with.

"Captain! Captain! We're about to land!" said Mr. Smee.

"Aye, I'll be coming up soon. Tell the crew to tighten the ropes and prepare for land."

Mr. Smee stood there for a moment, admiring the captain's quarters, day dreaming a bit for when he can become a phenomenal captain like his captain.

"Well, what are you standing there for?! GET ON MOVING!"

"A...y...e, Cap…tain!" trembled Mr. Smee as he closed the door and went off running to give the orders to the crew.

Captain Hook went to grab his favourite and only coat of his in which had a lot threads of black leather with a bit of looking crystals on the opening sides beside his neck on the coat and buttons. He tried to put on his coat again like before, as soon as he did, he grabbed a new hook to put on as he took off his other one and set it down on his mini treasure box and put it away. He went upstairs and saw the docks. The ship stopped and the people from the docks saw who the pirate was as the two of the men from the crew got a plank and set it down as Hook walked on the plank and into the docks. The crew went down to the docks to tie the ropes, securing the safety of Captain's ship from anybody stealing it.

Hook looked at two of the men who lowered the plank from the boat and knew that those were going to be the ones to take care of the ship while he would have a grand time on the island.

"You two!" said Hook.

"Yes, Captain!" said one of the men.

"You two will be the ones to watch the ship while the rest of the crew and myself go to this island. I don't want any trouble and if there is trouble, you know what to do. Understood?!"

"Yes, Captain!' said both of the men.

The crew went on cheering with excitement on their faces towards what the night would bring to them as they thought that there will be women there to enjoy themselves with rum and lots of crazy new adventures coming towards their way. Mr. Smee saw that there was something that was putting the Captain into deep thought but as he was about to say something, one of the crew members were still cheering and grabbed Hook's shoulders to him as if they were giving each other a bit of an hug. So with that; Hook put on a smile and cheered with the rest of the crew. Mr. Smee knew something was worrying the captain but he didn't know what it was or who it would be. Thinking that the only answer would be Peter Pan, but considering the captain would never think on such annoying and disturbing child….thing on a night like this, Mr. Smee dismissed the thought from his mind. Mr. Smee, the crew and the captain went inside a bar. Little did they know that their lives were about to change forever.

Meanwhile, Ariel got up once more, as she managed to stand. She walked but then later notices that she wasn't wearing anything but her seashell bra. She immediately went to hide behind a giant rock. She looked around her surroundings in order for nobody to see her naked. As soon it was clear, Ariel saw a woman carrying a basket full of food on one hand and on the other, a dress. Ariel's eyes filled up with relief and happiness. The woman walked around the beach and noticed that there was a man and a woman having an argument. Once that woman realized what was about to happen to this other woman. She let go of her belongings and immediately went towards those two, to stop it before it could get any worse.

Ariel saw that this was the opportunity to get that dress and the food. She ran up to that basket and got the dress before the woman could realize that it was gone. She immediately went to hide somewhere else to put that dress. The looked on this dress and admired its absolute beauty. The colour of this dress is purple with a bit of black and lots of threats of other dark colours. It was a maiden's dress but looked like a royal ball gown at the same time. When Ariel was eating after she put on the dress, she found a pair of shoes that matches the dress and a cape that was dark. As soon as she was done eating, she leaves the basket and heads towards town. It was dark; a lot of people were out at this time of night. She looks around fascinated by what the people are doing. On the left side of her, she sees a man pushing a wheelbarrow full of objects that made her smile and on the right side, she sees women and men drinking, having the time of their lives. As Ariel walks more and more down the streets of this wonderful night, her mind starts to drift.

'Wow, Father was wrong. This is such a beautiful place to be. Only if mother were still alive to see this with me or any of my sisters. I just hope that they don't notice that I'm gone and decide to find me. This is where I want to be right now but I know father won't approve of this….any of this.'

As her mind is in deep thought, she bumps into this stranger. He holds her tight for them both not to fall on top of each other. Ariel looked up to this man and blushed, as he smiled.

"My apologies, how clumsy of me," said Ariel.

"No, my lady it's alright," he says.

They both parted as he started to walk away and she stood there in amazed to what just happened.

'His eyes….his smile…..that smile' Ariel thought.

She smiled but felt this strange feeling inside. She didn't know what it was but ignored it. She then later continued walking until she sat down to rest for a moment. As Ariel was resting, she noticed a bar across the street. The attention that she got from everyone being happy and excited from this place but also noticed that there was something going on in this bar. Out of curiosity she wanted to find out what it was. Ariel got up, walked over towards the entrance where she saw a lot of people were crowed on the right corner of the bar and the rest of them were sitting with their drinks, talking to the another person across from them. She went and sat at one table where there was a beer in front of her. She looked at it and wondered what it was. She drank this beer but started to cough afterwards because of the smell and how strong it was. She didn't like the taste of this drink and decided to put it aside. Ariel looked around the area for a moment. She later realizes that deep inside, she still felt curious to what the excitement was all about on the left side of the bar. When she was about to get up, she saw a man entering with a bunch of other men around him. Ariel mysteriously looks to see who this man is, but not trying to give herself much attention. She later notices that it's the same person who she bumped with a few moments ago. She pushes the drink in front of her and drinks it once more. Immediately, she starts to think;

'It's him….no it can't be. This can't be a coincidence. Is this Fate…or am I going insane?'

She notices from the corner of her eye that he sees her but tries to act casual. He sits there, drinking his rum looking at her. The minute he starts to get up, a couple of woman starts to surround him at the table. She hears what the women are saying briefly,

"My my Captain, you've finally have come to visit us once again…..how…did…I…."

"Ladies, I hear you would like to have a good time" says one of the men.

"Yes!" says one of the women.

She sees that one by one 2 or 3 of the men that were surrounded from this man's table, start to disappear and head towards another empty table with one of the woman. She looks at the left corner of the bar hoping that these people would still be there but sees that she has missed the opportunity to find out what was all the excitement about. Will Ariel ever discover what those men were excited about? Does Ariel have the guts to go up to this man or will he be the one to go up to her?

Ariel then decides to leave the bar because she notices that these women weren't going to leave him alone. She pays for the drink and leaves the bar with her cape on. As soon as she exits from the back door and heads towards the woods; he later starts to follow her. When Ariel is walking into the woods, she hears the cheers of the people inside the bar disappear little by little. As she's walking away, her thoughts go deep again. A few hours have passed; Ariel starts to feel a bit tired and sits on a log. She later hears a noise behind a bush and starts to jump up, ready to fight. As her heart is pounding fast,

"It's not safe for a woman like yourself, to be outside in these woods all alone."

Ariel squeals in fright as she turns around to see a man behind her. She walks a few passes away from him.

"Say's the man who has given me a huge fright," she says.

"Aye, my apologies my laddie. I didn't mean to frighten or startled you. I saw you at the bar and I….."

He stops for a moment and starts to look at her, trying to remember if by any chance they have both recently met.

"Aren't you that woman who I bumped into earlier?" he asks.

"Yes, I'm sorry about that. I wasn't watching where I was going. I guess I must of have drifted off," she says when she puts her bangs behind her left ear, embarrassly.

He walks a few steps towards her, "It's alright laddie, I would preferably bump into a beautiful women like you any day."

Ariel blushes and smiles.

"The name's Hook, Captain Hook"

"Ariel"

They both give each other a handshake and he gently kisses her hand with sweet tenderness. She notices that his right arm is behind him, not wanting her to see it. She wonders to herself, why he would have his hand behind him? What is he trying to hide?