Our Future is in Our Past
Chapter 5
Dinner and a Fight
Kim smiled and stretched as she stood up from the bed. It was morning, Blackbeard would no doubt be by soon to let them know what they would need to do. Glancing over to Ron she grinned. Both of them had really been tired when they got back. Thomas had arrived with something to eat soon after they had entered their cottage. After eating they had crawled into bed and gone straight to sleep. Well, maybe not straight to sleep. They did have a little time to enjoy each others company. Kim's face felt red as she thought of the time they did enjoy. Nice to know that that information would not get back to Middleton. Kim walked over to the fireplace, picked up the poker and stirred the coals to life. Turning to the stack of wood on the side of the hearth, she picked up some smaller pieces of wood and dropped them on the hot coals. The fire sprang to life as she added more wood. Kim bent over to warm her hands.
"Now that's a perfect view to wake up to."
Kim spun around to see Ron leaning on one elbow gazing at her with a big smile. Kim looked down and noticed that all she had on was a shirt and her underwear. Bending over the fire gave Ron quite a show. Her face flushed red as she reached for her pants.
"Okay big boy, the show is over. Get up and let's get breakfast. We need to be ready when Captain Teach comes by. He's going to want us to take that cargo for him."
Ron pushed the quilts out of the way and grabbed his pants. Pulling them on he walked over to the fire and started to add more wood. The heat filled the small room. Kim stepped over and gave him a quick kiss when there was a knock on the door.
Swinging his legs to the floor, Ron reached over, picked up his pants and pulled them on. Kim joined him as he opened the door. Blackbeard took off his hat and bowed to the two teens.
"A good morning to ye! I hope that you had a nice rest."
Kim smiled.
"Yes Captain, we thank you for arranging for our supper also. We had a rather exciting day yesterday. Won't you please come in? I am sorry we don't have anything for you."
Blackbeard stepped into the cottage and took a seat by the table.
"I was hoping you lads.... excuse me. If you two would want to handle that special cargo for me?"
Kim looked over at Ron.
"We were hoping for a little break, but we would be glad to help."
Blackbeard nodded.
"I have to the the cargo. It will be tomorrow before I'll be ready to send you out. So in the meantime I need you to be careful. I know that the other Captain won't do anything. But some of his lads might just try and get a little revenge. You two really made some enemies. Now, I need to go see the Governor. I hear that he has invited the two of you to dinner. Why don't you join me tonight?"
Kim looked over at Ron, then back at Blackbeard.
"But Captain, we don't have any clothes for something like that. Besides, the Governor still thinks I am a boy. Do I need to dress up like a man to go?"
Blackbeard shook his head.
"No lass, he already knows. I just spoke with him this morning. He told me of your conversation and added his invitation again. Now as for clothes. Why don't you sail out to the house. There are some trunks in the basement that are full of clothes. I think that you two should be able to find something. That way you can ride with me to dinner and I can keep a close watch over you. Since the cargo is at my house my men can load your sloop while we are at dinner."
Ron looked down at Kim as he placed his hands on her shoulders.
"I don't know about you KP but I don't like the thought of tangling with those guys again."
Kim reached back with her hand and covered one of his. Looking back over her shoulder she gazed up into his eyes.
"Okay Ron, we will go."
She turned back to Blackbeard.
"When would you like us to leave Captain?"
Blackbeard stood up.
"Well anytime would be fine. If you would like to leave now I am sure the cook will have something extra to eat. After you find something to wear I will have a room ready for you to rest and change. The Governor's dinners can last well into the wee hours of the morning. Then you can come back to my house after dinner and get some rest before you head out to the island."
Kim glanced around the room. It was clean for the most part. They did still have some bread and cheese left along with some ale. That would hold them until they got to the Captain's house.
"Okay, let us get a few things ready and we will head for your house."
Blackbeard made his way to the door.
"Take your time lass, I need to do a few things here in town. Then I'll ride out to the house with you."
He bowed as he opened the door and left.
Kim stood and started to pack some of their things. Ron touched her on her shoulder.
"KP, don't you think we need to check in."
Kim nodded and pointed to the window. Ron walked over and placed a coat over it. Kim pulled the Kimmunicator out and pressed the button to activate the device. It beeped and displayed a notice of a couple of messages waiting Kim pressed another button and started to read as Ron watched the door. He saw Blackbeard speaking with one of the crewman. He looked over at the cottage then nodded to his Captain. Mounting a horse, he rode off in the direction of Captain's house. Ron turned to look at Kim to see her waving him over to her. He closed the door, walked over and sat down next to her. Kim turned off the device.
"Dad sent a message that they are trying to find out where Drakken has the Tunnel hidden. The problem is the only time they can track it is when it is firing. They have only the few seconds as it powers up, fires and powers down to find it. They can however track where and when they are headed. That give us time to arrive before them and be waiting or soon after. I sent a message back that we arrived okay and have been trying to look out for Drakken and Shego. Staying close to Blackbeard is the best way to do that. You ready?"
Ron nodded as Kim put the kimmunicator in the deepest part of her coat pocket. He stood and put out his hand to help her up. She smiled and let him pull her to her feet. But before she knew it he had bent over, put his shoulder to her waist and lifted her off the ground. She shrieked as he spun her in the air a couple of times then dropped her on the bed. He plopped down beside her and before she could protest began a kiss that nearly caused her boots to pop off. She tried to push him off at first but soon her arms pulled him closer. They parted to take a breath. Kim smiled up at him.
"We really need to go."
Ron just shook his head.
"Naw, the Captain is really busy right now and besides, are you turning down some Ronshine?"
Kim giggled and pulled his closer in answer to his question.
Shego scowled across the water from Captain Vane's ship as it pulled away from the spit of land where Blackbeard's house was. She didn't have time to hide the gold she had stolen from Blackbeard's ship. They were trying to find a way to get away from the house when one of Blackbeard's crew rode up and insisted that they join Vane's crew on it's way out to the island. The fact that he really insisted that it was the Captain's wishes made her nervous. Blackbeard had left his ship on a small boat as the Adventure had neared land. He went ahead to Bath to make arrangements for the princess and the buffoon. Something was up and she didn't like it. What if the Princess had opened her big mouth and told Blackbeard about the two real people they were looking for. The thought of that made Shego's stomach gurgle.
Vain stepped over to Shego.
"Captain Blackbeard is setting up a little welcome for your friends. He is going to have them bring out a cargo for the party, then invite them ashore. Then he will find out exactly what they are up too. You will need to be handy just in case."
Shego smiled.
"Oh I'll be ready. I have some things to settle with those two. What has the Captain got planned?"
Vane grinned.
"He has a way of finding out what he wants to know. He has earned his reputation for such. I think burying them up to their necks in the sand between low tide and high tide is a good one. Keelhauling is another."
Shego's face curled into a smile. The thought of Kimmie tied to a rope and pulled under the boat was something she would enjoy. Of course the other one was good too. She could get a chair have a nice jug of rum handy and just sit there and watch the fun as the tide came in.
"Now that is something I would enjoy watching."
Vane shrugged.
"You just might get the chance. There are a couple of my crew would just love to help. We should be out on the island by nightfall. Your Captain and you will be free to take a look at the island. Until then enjoy the view."
Shego nodded as he turned to walk back up the deck. She stared back out over the water. If all went well they would be rid of the Princess and the buffoon, and have the DNA and gold that they wanted. Just a little more time was all they needed. Drakken could activate the tunnel and pull them back to their time.
Vane walked some distance away then stopped to inspect one of the guns. He watched the woman out of the corner of his eye. Blackbeard had asked him to keep an eye on her. One of Blackbeard's crewman had seen the woman climbing down into the bottom of the Adventure. She wasn't .limping before and now she was limping. That made Blackbeard suspicious. There was no way that he could tell if any on the gold in the bilge was missing but he suspected that if they could get close enough to inspect her clothing they just might find something. Blackbeard had taken the woman's story about the two teens with a grain of salt. The two young ones seemed to be too nice to be doing that type of work. But they could not be too careful. As nice as they were if any of the story was true then something would have to be done. Of course if the woman did steal some of the gold she would be receiving the same treatment as the two young ones.
Vane nodded to one of his seaman. He had taken the man aside earlier and told him to keep an eye on the woman. The seaman nodded back and moved so that he could keep an eye on the woman better. He had heard what the woman had said about the two young people. If he was going to be able to get close to the girl he would have to be very careful. Maybe after they were taken prisoner he could volunteer to guard them. Since the girl would be in chains or tied up, he would be able to make his move.
Kim held on on Ron's arm as Blackbeard's carriage rolled up the road toward the Governor's house. They had sailed their sloop to Blackbeard's house earlier in the day. Blackbeard had sailed with them. Along the way he showed them some ways to make the sloop sail faster and better. It was a pleasant trip and the two actually enjoyed having the Captain aboard their boat. He lead them up to the house and to a room where they found a number of trunks. It didn't take too long for them to find something to wear. Kim picked out a green gown. It took her a few moments to find all the layers that were common for the time but with Ron's help, although closed eyes, she was able to get dressed.
Ron had on a typical outfit for men for the period. The knee length breeches, coat and waistcoat looked good on him. They had gotten some sleep in before getting dresses and now were on their way to the Governor's home. As the carriage pulled into the yard, servants came out into the yard and opened the door of the carriage. Blackbeard motioned for Kim and Ron to get out first. Kim had her hair back in a long ponytail and tied with a green silk ribbon. Ron had foregone the white wig of time and had his hair combed neatly.
Blackbeard joined them as he climbed from the carriage and the three of them mounted the front steps of the Governor's home. Kim and Ron's eyes grew wide as they entered the dining room. The room was lit by candles, some on the tables and some on holders on the wall. Food was stacked on the tables. The servants guided Kim and Ron to their seats and the dinner began.
Ron rolled over and opened his eyes to the bright sunshine. They had gotten back to Blackbeard's home somewhere around three in the morning. Dancing had followed the dinner which consisted of several courses, more dancing and even more courses and then dessert sometime around midnight. Kim and Ron did their best with the dancing. Luckily they had taken some formal dancing classes and were able to match some of the dance steps. Both of them had dragged themselves to their room, slipped out of their outfits and climbed into bed. They were asleep the second they closed their eyes. Now it appeared to be mid-morning. Ron looked down at the beauty curled up against him. Her hair spilled out over the pillow, her cheek glowed in the morning light. He bent over and gave her a little kiss on the cheek. A bright smile crossed her face.
"HMMmmmmm, that's a nice way to wake up. What time is it?"
Ron shrugged his shoulders.
"I don't know, but judging from the amount of sun I'd say midmorning."
Kim opened her eyes and sat up rubbing her eyes.
"We better get up, get dressed and get down to our boat. I'm sure that the Captain has it ready to go. It sounds like its going to be quite a party."
Ron nodded. Blackbeard had explained during dinner that many of the pirates in the area were coming. There would be food and drink for all. Ron stood up and picked up his clothes that were laying on the floor. Stepping over to a bowl and pitcher on a table he poured some water into the bowl and splashed water on his face. He took a piece of cloth and washed as best he could. Moving into a small room next to their he got dressed while Kim washed up and did the same. He waited a few extra minutes before knocking on the door to their room.
"You ready KP?"
Kim opened the door and finished tying her hair into her standard ponytail.
"Yeah, Let's get down to the boat and see if the Captain is there."
The sail of their sloop snapped in the wind coming out of the west. It was a warm day and the bow of their boat cut through the water as they headed for Ocracoke Island. They had met one of the Captain's crew on the shore near his house. The man rowed them out to their boat while he explained that the Captain had already boarded the Adventure and made his way out to Ocracoke. Their sloop was fully loaded and they were expected before nightfall. They had boarded their boat, pulled up the anchor and headed out.
Ron was comfortable as Kim nestled against him with her hand on the tiller. He put his arms around her.
"Just what are we going to do once the party begins. I don't think we need to get into that type of party."
Kim nodded.
"I figure this party is well known with the pirates. If Drakken and Shego are going to show up, this will be the time. I say we tell the Captain that we eat something then go exploring the island or maybe some of the other islands. Then find a place to hide and watch over the party and wait for Drakken and Shego to show up."
Ron grimaced.
"I sure hope that they have not already shown up. If they see us before we see them it could be bad."
Kim shrugged.
"I doubt it. We haven't seen any sign of either of them and we have been right with the Captain most if not all of the time."
Ron nodded.
"It sounds like it's going to be a big party out on the island."
Kim cuddled up a little closer to Ron.
"Yeah, but I don't want any part of it. A party with a whole lot of drunken men whom have not seen a woman in months is not the place for me to be."
Ron put his arm around her.
"You could kick their biscuits KP. You would not have to worry about them."
Kim grinned evilly.
"I was thinking of kicking somewhere else, but I know a certain guy would have my back. As long as he is around I know I'll always be safe."
Ron blushed a little as he pulled her close to him. Kim nestled down as the bow of their boat continued to cut through the water as they headed east toward Ocracoke Island.
Ron dropped the anchor, let the line flow through his hand for a moment then tied it off. Looking up he noticed a number of rowboats heading for them. He turned around to see Kim tying off the sail onto the boom.
"KP, looks like our ride is here."
Picking up her bag, Kim turned to face Ron.
"Get your stuff Ron. Once we get on shore I want to get something to eat then go explore the island. Make sure we take enough food to last us a couple of days."
Ron bent down and picked up his bag.
"Okay KP."
Thomas Miller stepped over into their boat and doffed his hat to the two teens.
"The Captain sends his greetings and wants you to meet him in his tent on shore. The skiff will take you to shore and Ceasar will show you where to go."
Kim and Ron slipped over into the skiff and the crewman rowed them onto shore. As the skiff bumped into the sand of the beach the only Negro crew member known as Caesar stepped down to the waterline. He waited as Kim and Ron picked up their belongings and stepped on shore. He motioned for them to follow him.
"The Captain is waiting for you in his tent. He wishes you to have lunch with him and some friends."
Kim and Ron stepped in behind the man as he started walking toward a grove of trees. Soon they noticed a large tent set up in the shade under the trees. They also noticed many pirates moving supplies and setting up fires. Some fires already had meat cooking over them. All seem to stare at Kim and Ron as they passed. Kim reached over and took Ron's hand.
"As soon as we meet with the Captain and get something to eat. Let's get out of here. I don't like the looks that I am getting I fell like a piece of choice meat."
Ron gave her hand a squeeze as they entered the shaded area and approached the flap of the tent. Israel Hands stepped out of the tent and pulled the flap of the tent back. Kim and Ron ducked as they entered. As they stood up a voice welcomed them.
"Well Princess, nice to meet you and the buffoon here. The Captain here was really interested to hear how goody goody you two are."
Kim slipped into her fighting stance as Ron jumped to the side.
"Shego, Drakken, I should have known you would show up. Have you stolen everything you can from the Captain yet?"
Drakken laughed.
"Ahhh Kim Possible, so not nice to see you again. Too bad, so sad that we will not be seeing you again."
Kim started to jump at Shego when a pain on the back of her head made everything go black.
Kim opened her eyes, but rapidly closed them at the pain in her head.
"Owwwww. That hurts."
She slowly opened her eyes again to see the inside of a tent along with some supplies.
"KP? You okay?"
Kim turned her head to see Ron lying on the other side of her.
"Ron?"
He rolled over closer to her.
"Take it easy. They whacked us both on the head pretty hard."
They both sat up and looked around. They were inside a large canvas tent. Flickering light shone on the sides of the tent and the sounds of drunken singing and shouting could clearly be heard. Shaking her head Kim glanced around the tent.
"Sounds like the party is still going on. We need to get out of here before something else happens. Then we can take care of Shego and Drakken."
Both of them went quiet when the tent flap flew open and a short pirate stepped into the tent. He approached the two of them. The man looked back and forth at the two of them then settled his eyes on Kim. A smile crossed his face as he pulled a knife from his boot. Getting down on his knees he approached Kim and grabbed her legs.
Kim got ready to scream when the man jumped forward and covered her mouth with his hand. He leaned forward pinning Kim to the ground as his free hand moved over her body. Kim continued to squirm as he bent down whispered in Kim's ear as her eyes rolled in panic. Ron rolled over and delivered a double kick to the pirate that sent him sprawling. The pirate leaped over on top of Ron and pressed the knife against his neck. Ron tried to fight but could not. Kim rolled to her side.
"Please don't hurt him, he was trying to protect me. Ron calm down. She is not going to hurt me. She is trying to help us."
Ron stopped struggling.
"What do you mean Kim? He was getting ready to....... SHE?"
The pirate laid down on top of Ron and brought their faces closer together.
"That's right handsome."
Ron's listened to the voice that definitely did not belong to a man. Then he realized the body pressed into him had some soft parts that men do not have. The pirate ground their bodies together as his face flushed red.
"Well, it looks like the truth has made it's way between those two big ears. And judging from his reaction, that's not all he has got that it big."
The pirate slipped off of Ron and moved over to Kim. Rolling Kim over she cut the ropes binding her hands. Kim pulled her hands free and started to untie her feet as the pirate cut Ron free. The pirate turned to Kim.
"Scream!"
Kim looked perplexed. The pirated hissed.
"The other think I came in here to do what they want to do. I won the poker hand so I got to go first. Now scream!"
Kim screamed. "NOOOO! Quit that! Stopppp!"
The pirate covered Kim's mouth as she screamed again and muffled her. Putting her finger to her mouth she motioned that Kim should continue to try and scream. Kim made a muffled noise as the pirate slapped Kim hard. Kim squealed as the pirate covered her mouth again. She made a motion for Ron to say something. Ron caught on fast.
"HEY STOP THAT!"
The pirate turned to the side yelling as she punched a pile of canvas beside her. It made a nice thud.
"SHUT UP OR I'LL SLIT HER THROAT!"
She yelled again as she punched the canvas twice.
"AND YOU HOLD STILL AND ENJOY IT!"
Kim moaned slowly and became quiet.
The pirate scuttled over to them.
"My name is Anne Bonny. None of those out there know I am a woman. Captain Vane knows. I caught a glimpse of the way you two work together. It's rare to see a girl fight as well as you. I didn't want anything bad to happen to you. You seem too nice. That's why I am helping you get out of here. If you don't. Well, the crew has a nice night planned for you Kim, and Ron well, after they finish with her they were going to bury you up to your necks in the sand at low tide and sit back and watch the tide come in."
Kim rubbed her face where Anne had slapped her.
"How are we going to get out of here?"
Anne handed her a cutlass.
"Cut your way out of the back of the tent. It backs up to some trees and brush. You'll be able to crawl away without being seen. Don't try for your boat. Some of the other crew are on board. The best thing you can do is head for the other end of the island. There is a couple of boats we keep hidden there just in case. Get one and get away from here. Don't stop for anything."
Kim looked at Anne.
"What about you? And what about Shego and Drakken?"
Anne scowled.
"You mean those two odd ones. Don't you worry. Blackbeard already knows about them. He knows she stole some gold out of his hold. He's got some plans for them."
Kim's eyes went wide.
"He can't kill them."
Anne shook her head.
"No, he will just take everything from them and maroon them on an island somewhere. Now don't care a thing about them. It was her word that got you here. She made it clear she didn't care what happened to you. Now get out of here. Here's your bags. I took them after they knocked you out. Now before you leave one of you has to hit me."
Kim and Ron looked at each other. Before Ron could say anything Kim threw a punch that snapped Anne's head to the side. She slumped to the ground. Ron grabbed her arm.
"Why did you do that? She was helping us."
Kim looked him in the eye.
"Well, if she is knocked out she has an alibi for us escaping now let's go."
Kim took the cutlass and cut a slit in the rear of the tent. She pushed Ron through and followed him out.
Kim and Ron stopped rowing for a little bit. The row boat they found was on the ocean side of the island, so they pulled themselves out past the breakers and started rowing north following the shoreline. Soon they had traveled around the island and had to turn out to sea using a compass to head for the next strip of land. Both of them were tired. It had taken a couple of days of hiding to make their way to the boat. Their escape had been discovered within the hour but the pirates were too drunk to follow them. A slight rain the next day may have soaked them but it wiped away all of their tracks. They had found the boat quickly but the search parties forced them to move the boat a couple of times until they had the chance to get away. Ron leaned over and dipped his hands into the waters. He hissed as the salt water stung the broken blisters on his hands. Kim did the same. Putting her oars in the boat she lay back.
"Let's take a break Ron. We are out of sight of the island and unless they come after us in a bigger boat we are safe."
Ron shipped his oars and took a drink of water from the jug in the bottom of the boat. He handed the jug to Kim so she could take a drink. Kim took a long drink then placed the jug back into the bottom of the boat. Ron noticed she was looking at something behind him. He turned to see two sails heading for them. He grabbed for his oars.
"Kim we need to get out of here if those are pirates we are goners."
Kim grabbed a spyglass from a case from the bottom of the boat and took a look at the boats coming toward them. A smile crossed her face and she handed the spyglass to Ron. He took a look and saw what she was smiling for. Through the spyglass he could see the British Flag flying and could see several men in red coats on board. Ron turned and handed the glass to Kim.
"They are not pirates."
Both of them stood and started to wave their arms. Ron took his shirt off, tied it to his oar and waved it high in the air.
Sitting on the deck of the boat, wrapped in wool blankets and drinking what had to be warm rum mixed with a little water and molasses. They had been pulled aboard by the crew of the first boat. The officer in command was walking up to them. He took off his hat and bowed.
"I am Lt. Maynard. I bring you greetings from Her Majesty and congratulate you for your escape from those pirates. You are indeed lucky to have survived. Pray tell me your names."
Kim moved from under Ron's arm.
"My name is Kim. This is Ron."
The officer started when Kim spoke. He bowed deeply again.
"Good Lord! A girl? Miss, please forgive me. You may have the use of my cabin."
Kim shook her head.
"Thank you Lt. Maynard. I will be okay, however if you could lend the use of your cabin for the both of us for a few moments to clean up and possibly get some clean clothing we would appreciate it."
A seamen stepped up to Maynard and whispered to him for a moment, then nodded at the two of them then spoke to Maynard again. The officer nodded, saluted the crewman then turned back to the two of them.
"I have just received some interesting information about the two of you. Apparently you have been operating a small cargo business and have been in the employ of one Blackbeard."
Kim nodded.
"Yes, but he turned on us. We suspected he was doing something but we didn't have a lot of evidence."
Maynard nodded.
"I hear also that you fought one of the crew and ended up sinking on of their boats. I cannot put you ashore at this time. We are getting ready to cross over into the sounds in pursuit of Blackbeard. I would appreciate any assistance you can. However when the battle starts I want you deep in the bottom of the ship where you will be safe. You will stay there if I have to put you in irons to stay there. Now come to my cabin, the ship's surgeon will take care of those hands."
Drakken sat on the sand waiting to see if he would die of thirst or if Shego would kill him. He actually preferred the second choice because it would be quicker. Shego paced back and forth in front of him, her tracks digging a trench in the sand. He raised his head.
"Shego?"
Shego whirled and ignited her hand under his nose.
"SHUT IT!"
She returned to her stalking and started her fourth rant in the last two hours.
"HOW COULD YOU BE SO STUPID? We had it made. Kimmie and the buffoon were out of the way. All we had to do is lay low, take our time and sneak out when everyone was drunk. But you...you had to get all pally pally with Blackbeard and get yourself drunk. Then he slapped you on the back so you had to slap me on the back. DID YOU NOT REMEMBER THAT IS WHERE THE BAR OF GOLD WAS HIDDEN! I don't like having pistols stuck in my face. Now here we are. And then you had to drop the tunnel control in the water. Didn't you think to waterproof it!"
Shego walked to the end of the sand and looked out over the water. The "island" they were on was no more than a large sand bar. When it was high tide the highest point was only about three feet above the surface of the water. There was no shade, no plants, no water and no hope. She turned and flopped down on the sand next to him and sighed.
"Well, Dr D. Now that I have that out of my system what do we do now?"
Drakken looked out over the water and stood up.
"Well, Shego. You can do what you want, but I plan to wave at that boat like crazy."
Shego jumped to her feet and stared in the direction he was looking. Two sailing vessels were heading in their direction. She grabbed Drakken's coat and hat and buried it under the water in the sand. Drakken stared as she took off her vest and buried it too.
"Shego. Why did you do that?"
She pointed to the point.
"They just might be the English boats that Blackbeard was talking about. The British NAVY boats. Now just what do you think the Royal Marines would do to us if we looked like pirates?"
Drakken pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and began to wave it daintily.
"Yoohooo, you jolly boys, come get us."
Shego buried her face in her hands.
"One of these days, one of these days. POW right in the kisser."
She shook her hands out and started to wave.
Shego climbed up the rope ladder on the side of the ship and stood on the deck. Turning to the officer closest she smiled.
"Thanks for stopping to get us. Those pirates marooned us. We were getting ready to......give....up."
Shego stammered when she saw Kim standing there smiling at her.
"Hello Shego. Have fun with Blackbeard? He catch you trying to steal from him? Nice of you to set us up like that. Do you have any idea of what they were going to do to me?"
Shego and Drakken were surrounded by armed Marines with bayonets. One corporal put his right in Drakken's face. Drakken's eyes crossed as he tried to follow the tip of the bladed just inches from his face..
Maynard turned to Kim.
"Can you identify these two as pirates?"
Kim and Ron stared as Shego and Drakken for a moment. Ron could remember seeing Shego scared before, like when he was Zorpox. Kim could never remember seeing Shego actually sweat in fear. Kim shook her head.
"No, they are crooks and liars but they are not pirates."
Maynard nodded.
"Very well I will not hang them. Yet! You say they are crooks and liars. Apparently their lies almost caused your deaths. I will deal with them later. Sergeant, put them in irons and put them in the hold. We'll put them ashore with a guard before we face Blackbeard. I can also put the two of you ashore where you will be safe."
A voice called from above.
"Sail Hooo!"
Looking upward Maynard called out to the man who had called out.
"Where away?"
"30 points off the port bow."
Taking a spyglass from one of his officers Maynard followed his lookout's direction. He watched for a few moments. Kim and Ron didn't need a spyglass. They had seen that particular sail many times. It was the Adventure. Blackbeard was coming for a fight. Maynard snapped the spyglass shut and motioned to the Marines to take Drakken and Shego below, then he turned to Kim and Ron.
"It appears that our fight is upon us. I can't take the time to put you off. I ask you to stay below and out of the way. I know that you are good fighters but this is one fight you need to stay out of. The last time you met those gentlemen they were trying to capture you. This time they are coming in for the kill. If we are boarded and start to lose the ship then you may defend yourselves. Now the corporal will show you where to go and will arm you. Godspeed to you both."
Growling, Shego shook the chains that were attached to the bulkhead of the ship. The ship was too small to have a brig so the sergeant and locked them in some sort of dark storeroom in the center of the ship. This room seem to have the thickest wall. The only light came from some special lamps built into the walls. She swatted at Drakken.
"Okay Doc, get ready to get out of here. As soon as the fight starts I going to blast our way out of here."
Shego lit one of her hands as she got ready to burn the chains away. Drakken grabbed her wrists and shook them. His voice quivered as he released her arm and pointed to the wall.
"Shego, icxnay on the flambe!"
Shego eyes grew wide as her eyes became used to the dim light and the light given off by her hand. She quickly extinguished her hand and looked around. Sitting hard on the floor she put her face down in the hands. Shakily, she turned and took a good look at the barrel next to her. On the outside were the words.
"Gunpowder"
Drakken grumbled.
"They would put us in here. You can't get out without blowing us up. If we wait until the fight is over. We might get hanged. If we lose the fight we might drown when the ship sinks or if a cannon ball lands in here with us, well I guess that will take care of everything too. Anyways...."
Shego reached out to slap him.
"Shut up. I get the message. Stop thinking of way we can die and start thinking of a way to get out of here."
Drakken thought for a minute.
"Beg Kim to forgive us and be the real hero and help us?"
Shego growled and turned to him. Drakken cringed.
"This can't be an ouchie, we'll blow up."
Shego grinned as she approached.
"OH..... I have other ways to produce ouchies."
Drakken nodded and cringed back further.
"I was afraid you would say that."
Lt. Maynard watched as Blackbeard tacked his ship back and forth across the water. Looking though his glass he could see his arguing with his crew. He took a strange course close to them. It was a bad move. Maynard would be able to cut him off. Maynard turned to his Captain.
"Turn to cut him off ready the guns."
He turned to Kim and Ron.
"You need to get below now, I believe the shooting will start soon."
Kim looked out over the water.
"Sir, you might want to turn, Blackbeard is leading you into a trap. There are sandbars out here and he know where they all are. If he is doing something strange then there is a reason."
Maynard puffed up.
"Little girl. I am a Lt. In her Majesty's service. I think I know just what I am doing. Corporal take these children below where they belong."
Ron grabbed Kim before she could spontaneously combust and pulled her in the direction the Corporal was pointing. Ron turned and glared at him.
"Ron! Did you hear what he said? I want to help and ...."
Ron put his hand on her shoulder as he guided her down into the hold.
"Kim, Kim.... who does he act like?"
Kim rolled her eyes.
"Will!"
Ron nodded.
"Yep and you would be talking to a brickwall if you tried. So let him do what he wants and hope for the best."
As soon as he finished his sentence the ship lurched to the side and came to an abrupt stop. Crewmen all of the boat fell to the deck. Maynard ended up on his backside. One crewman leaned over the side.
"We've hit a sandbar. He lead us into a trap."
Kim crossed her arms and looked at Maynard with a smile.
Maynard's face turned red as he tried to straighten out his coat. Kim turned and continued down into the hold.
Kim and Ron got down on the floor. They had helped the crew attempt to lighten the boat but it was too late. Word had come down that Blackbeard's ship was bearing down on them. The fight was on. Maynard ordered most of his men below and had a small crew on deck manning the guns. Yelling on deck came down from above as the minutes ticked by. Then with a roar all the gun above their head fired. Kim thought her head would explode from the noise. The ship shook from the shock of the firing. Then just as her hearing cleared and the choking cloud of smoke made it's way down into the hold there was another blast. This one was followed by the ship shaking and screams from on deck. They could barely hear the orders from the deck when Maynard appeared at the top of the stairs just below the deck. He turned to his men.
"Okay lads, get ready, they think they have already taken us. As soon as they board we attack."
The men nodded as they waited. Seconds ticked off until Kim and Ron heard thuds and scrapes on the deck. Maynard nodded.
"Grapples. They are pulling over to us. Stand ready men, any second now."
Screams and yells were heard followed by thuds on the deck.
Maynard nodded as he charged up the steps.
"Let's go!"
The screams started amid the sounds of clanging cutlasses and the popping of pistols. The fighting went on and on as Kim and Ron stayed where they were. Something wet hit Kim's arm and she went to wipe it off. It was then she noticed that it was blood and more was dropping down on her. She scooted to the side as she moved out of the stream of blood as it fell from the deck above. Soon the sounds of the battle above died down. Both of them made their way up the stairs to see Lt. Maynard stepping over to the top of the stairs.
"We could use your assistance with the wounded. Unlock those two below and get them to help."
Kim nodded and went down to get Drakken and Shego. As she opened the door she glared at the two of them.
"The Lt wants the two of you on deck to help clean up. Now he said to unlock you so I will. I don't think trying to run will do you a lot of good."
Kim got the keys and unlocked the two of them. Soon they were on deck and the sight turned their stomachs. The dead lay all over the deck. Blood ran in stream across the deck and out the scuppers into the water. Drakken gagged and ran for the side of the boat. The sounds he made didn't help the rest of them. Kim swallowed as she stepped forward to help one of the sailors with a gash on his legs. She wrapped a bandage around it and got Ron to help him across the deck to a space where all the wounded were being placed. The soldiers made Shego and Drakken pick up the dead. The dead sailors were laid out on the deck. The dead pirates were thrown overboard. The four of them worked as the crews took care of the other boats. Kim noticed a particularly grisly sight. Blackbeard's head hung from the bowspirit of Maynard's ship. She had just finished helping a sailor when there were a number of splashes and a couple of the soldiers yelled. They raised their rifles and started shooting. Kim and Ron ran to where they were and say Drakken and Shego swimming toward the nearby shore and a bunch of reeds. Kim turned to Maynard.
"Let them go. They are just harmless crooks. They won't hurt anyone and they don't deserve to die."
Maynard looked at Kim.
"Young lady, those two almost got you killed and you want to help them?"
He turned and noticed that the two had disappeared into the reeds.
"Very well, I have enough to take care of anyway. As soon as we can we will sail for Bath, we can put you ashore there."
Kim and Ron nodded and turned to help the rest of the crew.
Pressing the code into the Kimmunicator, Kim turned off the Sloth's stealth mode and it reappeared in front of them. Kim stepped to the passenger side and opened the door. Sitting down, she laid her head back on the seat as Ron slid in the driver's seat. He turned his head and faced her.
"You think Drakken and Shego got away."
Kim snorted.
"Yeah, I am sure of that. Although I'll have a good one to rub in Shego's face. We saved them twice back there."
Ron grinned.
"Well, you are Kim Possible, you CAN do anything, including saving criminals from themselves."
Kim turned and smiled at him.
"No, WE are TEAM Possible and WE can do anything together, including saving criminal from themselves. We need to contact Wade and see where and when Shego and Drakken are going next."
Kim pulled out the Kimmunicator and pressing the on button the device came to life. She placed the device in the interlock on the dashboard. Rolling out the soft keyboard. She connected with Wade and downloaded their report. Within a couple of minutes a reply came back. Kim read the the screen and scowled. Mumbling, she started the targeting computer and uploaded the date and place. Ron started the car and activated the hover mode. Pulling the car out into the meadow. He pointed toward the open and land then turned to Kim.
"You ready?"
Kim nodded.
"So ready. Look like Drakken and Shego are trying something new. They are going after some of my ancestors."
Ron's face went grim.
"When and where?"
Kim turned to him.
"Ireland, during the Potato Famine. Let's go!"
Ron floored the accelerator and the car flew off into the sky and vanished.
Shego turned her head to the side and let some water dribble out of her ear. Both of them slogged along through the trees as they walked across country. Their swim away from the fight had been bad enough. But having to crawl through all the reeds, mud, crabs and mosquitoes added to their discomfort. Drakken held up his tunnel device.
"It works now."
Shego grabbed it and started to enter information. Drakken stared at her.
"You know those two actually saved us. Twice."
Shego turned to him and snarled. Drakken nodded and pouted.
"Let's not speak of it again. Where are we going?"
Shego finished with the device and pressed the transmit button.
"It's time for a little preliminary strike. We should have done this before. I did a little looking into their ancestry. Maybe we can mess up their history a little."
Drakken nodded as he rubbed his hands together.
"Where and when."
Shego showed him the screen. He smiled evilly as they disappeared into thin air.
"This is going to be fun."
This ends the first stop of their time trip. I hope that all of you have enjoyed this first time sitch.
I changed a few things from the Blackbeard story. All of it being the actual timing of events when I shortened the timeline. The facts were that Blackbeard did take the royal pardon and "stopped" being a pirate to live the life of a country gentleman. He actually lived like this for several months. He dined with several families in the area and could be seen walking the streets of Bath. He had a good relationship with the royal governor of the area. Some believe too good. The governor and his secretary received a great deal of "special" cargo from Blackbeard. The meeting of Vane and Blackbeard did actually occur and that meeting spawned the bigger meeting of the pirates on Ocracoke Island. This was held at a special camp that Blackbeard had. The party lasted several days with many in attendance. However the Governor of Virgina, who was already upset with what was going on, decided enough was enough. He heard rumors that Blackbeard was going to build a fort on the island as a base and haven for pirates. He sent Lt. Maynard with two ships and crew to stop Blackbeard. He succeeded. If you want to read of the battle, it is on several websites. I did not include the battle in the story as what happened was not something I would want Kim and Ron in. So I kept them below deck. The way Drakken and Shego escaped was the only way one of the pirates escaped.
The names of the pirates were all actual crew of Blackbeard. The name Israel Hands does show up in the story "Treasure Island". The author used the actual name of one of Blackbeard's main crew, so I did the same thing. Thomas Miller as a quartermaster, and Caesar was part of the crew. Thomas was killed in the battle. Israel and Caesar were captured, taken to Williamsburg for trial and hung. Anne Bonny was an actual member of Vane's crew. At that time only Vane knew that Anne was a woman.
I really enjoyed this section of the story. Now Kim and Ron are heading for a particular place in time. I hope that you enjoy the new sitch.
As always,
This is the Captain
Roger and out
Right hand salute.
Kim Possible and gang are all the gang are property of the Disney Company. Blackbeard and all the pirates were actual figures of history as was Lt. Maynard.