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Chapter 5: The Pirates Dance in the Night


Opening her eyes, Enola's vision was met with a very impressive starry sky. At first, she believed that she was lying down on the beach beside her furry pal, the horse. She imagined pressing her face into the animal's warm and soft fur as she cuddled close, her dreams sweet and of a certain Mariner. She missed him dearly and continued to as she imagined all these things. Soon, however, Enola began to realize that she was not on the beach safe and sound with her horse. Instead, she felt as though she were moving. It no longer felt like she was on land, but instead on water. She was floating just like all those years ago.

Then, the female remembered. She recalled everything that had transpired a few hours ago. Those barbarians had taken her! That…man! That Jaymz person. He had brought her upon the massive ship due to the captain's orders. Why had they taken her? What purpose did she serve for them? Enola really didn't want to be there at the moment. Her eyes surveyed her new surroundings and she tried to move her hands, but realized that her wrists were bound behind her back as well as her ankles. There was also a gag on her mouth to keep her from speaking, but she managed to get that off.

Right after she had been forced onto the humongous ship, Enola witnessed the pirates and thieves burn the land she had lived on for many years! It was her home and it belonged to her and everyone else that occupied it! Her heart had raced disastrously within her chest as she assumed the worst. She assumed that everyone had been killed, including her Helen! Enola had to hold her tears back as Captain Ringer and the other beasts came back to the ship while wearing sinister grins. It was as if they had accomplished something fantastic. Enola heard the beastly captain informing his disgusting crew about not finding the treasure and that they had to look elsewhere. She also overheard the devious things that had been done to everyone on the dry land.

When deep evening came and as they departed from the dry land, Jaymz had tied her up and sarcastically told her to have a comfortable night. Then he had left her there all alone as he went on with the rest of the crew. Enola had stayed there for hours and had eventually fallen asleep. Now, however, she was up and wide awake, her body trembling with raw anger and hatred. She was going to get back at these monsters one way or another for what they had done!

"Feelin' comfortable there, lassie?" a voice pierced her ears like foul poison. Turning her head in the direction of where the voice came from, Enola could see Jaymz standing there while staring at her. He was swinging a necklace around his right index finger, smirking in amusement at her situation. He thought that what happened to her was funny.

This just caused Enola's blood to boil.

"You're going to be sorry you ever set foot on my dry land!" Enola growled out heinously, serious. She was constantly tugging on her wrists and ankles, trying to break free of her binds. Jaymz thought her attempts were weak and it made him laugh in high amusement as he placed the necklace back around his neck. Enola just glared at him in contempt.

"Aye, lass," chortled Jaymz as he stepped a little closer to her. "We're all gonna be sorry."

It really sounded as if he didn't believe her because heavy sarcasm was evident in his tone. That smirk was still dancing across his lips and Enola kept glowering at him hatefully. Still, the girl couldn't help but notice how handsome he appeared to be compared to the other beasts on the ship. Although he was attractive, that didn't stop the female from hating him like she hated all the rest.

"He'll come for me," Enola whispered, calming down a bit as she gazed at Jaymz, her features softening. Her mind wrapped around the Mariner. She remembered how he saved her all those years ago when she had been a little child. He would come for her again, wouldn't he? Even though she hadn't seen him in quite some time, he would save her. That's what she believed with all her heart. "He'll come for me and you'll all be sorry."

Jaymz's smirk disappeared and a frown crawled around his face. He folded his arms across his chest and tilted his head to the side like a curious cat would do. The attractive male studied her for a few minutes before opening his mouth. "Who ye be speakin' of, lass?" he demanded to know.

Now it was Enola's turn to smirk and she gave him a smug expression that almost made the male snap. "You'll find out soon enough…and you'll all be very sorry," she mysteriously said, enjoying the way he now looked.

"Hmmm…" Jaymz backed away from the girl and turned around as more of the crew walked over. They whispered something to Jaymz and he turned to grin at Enola who showed pure confusion. "Well, lass, it's 'bout time we showed ye how we pirates celebrate the night."

Enola was about to question him, but suddenly two of the crew members grabbed her by her arms and hauled her to her feet harshly. Enola immediately wrinkled her nose because of the foul smell that came from the two brutes that had grabbed her. Enola didn't fight as they dragged her to the center of the large ship. The entire crew was there and music was playing. It was a fast and upbeat sound and all of the pirates were dancing to it. Enola had no words to describe the movements they displayed.

Dropping her to the ground, the two males went on to join the other pirates, leaving her there. Enola looked up and could see Jaymz standing next to her. Jaymz smirked down at her before walking forward and joining in the dance.

Enola watched as the pirates danced in the night beneath the stars. They all howled with laughter, bumped into each other, constantly drank, and moved about to the beat of the music. Enola had never danced before, but Helen had told her many things about it. For a moment, Enola had the urge to join them, but remembered who she was dealing with and what they had done. That hatred came back to her and she stayed put. Besides, she couldn't really move because of her wrists and ankles being bound. Instead, she put her eyes on Jaymz who was swaying to the beat. The way he moved made him look even more majestic than he already was.

What are you even thinking about? Enola ruminated to herself in disgust.

That was truly absurd for her to be thinking such things. So, erasing those thoughts, Enola got comfortable on the ground and just continued to watch the pirates dance in the night.