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A shadow stared out an open window. The sun had just risen and now was the time to once again wait for his arrival. The being brought their hands together and breathed deeply. Behind them, a door opened and the shadow turned revealing a beautiful lady. She smiled widely, opened her mouth and...

"Scully, Scully wake up."

She could feel Mulder shaking her but she didn't want to leave just yet.

"Five more minutes," she muttered into her pillow. All night her stomach had been bothering her. It might've been the seafood that she'd eaten the night before. Of course, Mulder had ordered the steak.

"No, I signed us up for a ten o'clock boat ride and..."

Scully suddenly jumped up and ran to the bathroom, just barely slamming the door shut behind her. Mulder walked over and listened to her retching. He felt awful because it was his idea to eat at The Governor's Mansion in the first place. Downstairs, the manager claimed it was one of the best restaurants on the island. His brother-in-law's cousin's wife owned it. "You and your need to eat healthy," Mulder muttered.

Scully finally appeared white faced and clutching her stomach a few minutes later.

"Dana, are you alright?" he asked, worry evident in the fact he used her first name.

"I think I'll be fine for now Mulder," Scully whispered, climbing back into the bed.

Mulder walked over and sat on the edge of her side of the bed. "If you want, I can stay with you and..."

"No," Scully said shaking her head, "Mulder, go on your boat ride. Have a good time. Hopefully I'll be fine by later and we can...go to the beach."

"If you're sure," he said, testing her forehead for a fever.

"Go," she said ripping his hand away and placing the pillow firmly atop her head.

Mulder ran to the door, gave her one last look and left Scully to her poor stomach pains.

The sea air filled his lungs and oddly it felt like he was home. Their boat hadn't even left the dock yet but already Mulder felt comforted by the waves as they rolled beneath the glass bottom ship. Around him, he listened to what other passengers were talking about.

"Captain's late again."

"Never on time but a damn good sailor. I heard he even sleeps on the ship."

"Then where is he now?"

"How the heck should I know? The pub?"

"At this time of day?"

Getting bored with all this talk about the Captain, Mulder decided to try and sneak a peek at the fish. Unfortunately, there was a sheet covering everything that was below them at the moment. It was almost too much to resist.

Reaching out a hand to touch it, another hand grabbed his and held it in a tight grip. A voice very close to his ear whispered "Not just yet mate. We have to set sail first, and then you can have your show."

Mulder turned but the man had already left and was at the ship's controls. Turning the key and pressing a few buttons, the ship began to move.

All around him, to Mulder it felt like the world seemed to stop. No one was speaking. Nothing to worry about. A voice suddenly appeared in the void.

"-Sparrow and I'll be your Captain for this morning's adventure."

Mulder finally turned and got a good look at him. He looked like...well... just by looking the man over Mulder could tell that he was out of place. He had wild eyes. Not the kind of wild as in crazy. Okay, maybe a little. But calculating as well. His black hair was long and tied back by a brown bandana so he could have unobstructed vision. He was also somewhat skinny, the clothes he wore were slightly baggy in places and his skin was tan from daily sailing. The Captain was watching the waves carefully as they were sailing further and further out ensuring that everyone was safe and not getting wet.

The ship suddenly came to a stop and the Captain came forward motioning for everyone to gather around. They did as he asked and the man bent over and removed the sheet.

"Behold the wonders of the deep."

Mulder looked down and gasped. Just below the ship swam many types of fish the likes of which he'd never seen in person before save for during late night Discovery channel specials. Grabbing his camera, he took many pictures so he could hang them around his own fish tank.

Scully barely had the strength to leave the bed for a third time. She lay ontop with a wet washcloth on her forehead. She felt herself beginning to doze. Turning her head, she saw someone standing by the window.

"Mulder, is that you?"

Scully blinked, and the person vanished. Thinking it to be her mind playing tricks on her while in such a sorry state, she rolled over and tried to catch what little sleep she could.

Two hours had passed and they were finally approaching the docks to unload.

Mulder had taken many pictures and finished the whole roll of film already. It was a very good thing that he brought more than one with him.

"Excuse me," he said walking up to the Captain.

"Aye," the man said, still steering the ship.

"Know where I can get these pictures developed?" Mulder asked while showing him the camera.

"There's a little shop just a few minutes from the ship. You can't miss it and they develop quickly."

"Thank you," Mulder muttered. The man didn't seem to want to give him the time of day while so Mulder walked away.

The ship docked and quickly the Agent got off and found the place in question. He left the film and decided to check on his partner to see how she was doing.

He found Scully, still lying in bed but a little bit of color returned to her cheeks. Mulder walked over and lightly shook her shoulders. "Scully, Scully wake up."

"William?" she whispered.

"Who?" he asked giving her another shake.

Scully blinked and slowly sat up. "Nothing, when did you get back?"

"Just now. Scully it was amazing. The ride was great. All of those fish..." As Mulder described his morning to her, Scully nodded and listened. He spoke eagerly of the fish and the sea; much like how a child would describe their day to a parent.

"I have to pick up the pictures in a few minutes and I was wondering if you felt well enough to come with me." He gave her that smile; the slight up turning of the sides of his mouth.

"I guess I can make it," she said smiling herself. He seemed very much relaxed here. It was doing him a lot of good to be out of that basement.

"Excellent," he said helping her to stand.

Mulder held onto her arm the whole time and Scully didn't feel like protesting. It was almost like something you would see in a black and white movie; the man and woman walking on the beach.

They arrived at the photo shop and walking out was the Captain himself. "Captain Sparrow," Mulder said catching the man's attention, "nice to see you again."

The man gave him a good, long look. He scrunched up his face and slightly closed one eye.

"I was on your ship this morning," Mulder said, frowning a little.

"You were the bloke trying to lift the sheet early," the Captain said, cocking his head to the side.

"That's right. Oh and this is my partner Scully."

"Partner?"

"It's Dana. Nice to meet you sir," she said extending her hand. Scully noticed right away that his eyes seemed to be locked in a place just beyond a person's normal view. He was studying the both of them, memorizing their faces for future reference. Her eyes wandered further taking in his entire appearance. Wrapped in strands of his hair were beads of different colors and sizes. Where they came from was anyone's guess but they most certainly each had some sort of story to tell. Giving the man a good look over, he could be considered somewhat attractive if you were into that sort of look. Save for the smell of course.

"Well, it was nice to see you again. Keep in touch," Mulder said trying to get himself and Scully inside.

The Captain stared after them for a second before leaving.

Once inside, Mulder went right up to the counter and gave the man his name. Scully stared out the window and watched as the Captain walked away. "Was he drunk?" she asked Mulder.

"What?" Mulder asked while taking some money out of his wallet.

The man handed Mulder the packet and the two agents went outside as Mulder ripped the envelope open. "Oh Scully, these pictures hardly do them justice."

He quickly flipped through them but not before stopping at one in particular.

"Hey, take a look at this one," he said handing it over to his partner.

Scully took it and looked as Mulder pointed something out to her. There was a school of angel fish and some coral and beneath it was a brown blurry object. "What's that?" she asked handing it back.

"I don't know, but it's in this one too," Mulder said handing another picture over.

Scully looked and sure enough there was another brown blur. "I'm sure it's nothing..." she said, not completely sure herself.

"Come on, we have to bring this back to the room," Mulder said. He grabbed her arm and dragged her back to the hotel.

What else has appeared in the pictures? And what is the purpose of adding Captain Sparrow? I hope you're enjoying the story. Thanks very much for reading and as always, let me know what you think.