Disclaimer: I do not own Peter Pan.
Hook was surprised when Fiona took up a classic fencing stance.
"I see you have done this before my dear?"
"Oh did I forget to mention that? Sorry I should have told you I am a world champion fencer and have never lost a duel for many years now and don't plan to now." Hook was surprised but didn't let it show on his face.
"Well my dear this should be interesting, I hope you don't get too disappointed when you lose. I have such plans for you as well you know."
"Stay focused, stay focused" Fiona chanted in her head. "Let's just duel shall we?"
"As you wish precious."
Each duellist sized each other up and then the duel began with a clash of rapier against rapier. The duel had officially begun.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Steel clashed against steel as the two duellists made their way around the deck of the ship. Neither combatant backing down nor neither giving up. Hook was impressed by Fiona's skill and grace with a sword.
"My precious you have certainly done this before haven't you?"
"As I told you before Hook I haven't lost before and don't plan on doing so now."
"Well time will tell won't it Miss Williams? You will undoubtedly tire soon."
"I wouldn't bet on that."
Fiona jumped a rather forceful swing from Hook and gracefully blocked a side swipe which followed just after. She then took the opportunity to try out an unconventional move which she had been taught by her fencing master. This move certainly was not something that would be seen in any fencing book. It worked 9 out of 10 times to catch your opponent off guard and force them into a rather awkward position which would be impossible to get out off. Hook was in this position just now his face a wash of surprise at how she had managed to get him into the position he was now in. If he had been any other man he would not have been able to get out of the position but because he had a hook instead of a hand he was able to block what would have been the finishing blow.
"Oh my precious I am going to have fun with your suppleness when you lose, that was an amazing feat of swords play and you will have to teach me it!"
"You down right dirty cheat!"
"Now, now my dear compliments will get you nowhere I am a pirate after all."
"Pirate or not I am going to beat you."
The fight continued for another 45 minutes, both opponents getting in decent blows but they were both beginning to tire.
"Miss Williams you are a fine lady and I have not had a battle like this for a great number of years. Who would have thought a woman would be able to contend with me for so long. I think I may have to change a few of my initial idea's for you, I want you as my own bound to me in such a way as no other man will be able to touch you. What do you say to that Miss Williams? I am offering you a partnership not something I have ever offered to an individual before let alone a woman."
"What do you think I am? An idiot? That is just another way of you trying to put me in a position under your control; I will not be subservient to you."
"A pity that you cannot see what I'm offering you my beauty, I will have you, you are tiring and I feel victory is mine."
"Just shut up and fight, I've never had an opponent who talked as much as you."
"Such language coming from a ladies mouth, something we will have to remedy."
Instead of continuing to argue with Hook Fiona got her second wind and fought against Hook with such a passion that most of the crew were staying well back now. After another 15 minutes of fighting both Hook and Fiona were lying on the deck breathing hard neither of them having given the winning blow, but each having their blade at the other person's throat.
"Precious I do believe we have come to a standstill, I would like to offer a truce."
"Alright I'm listening, what sort of truce?"
"The original agreements are null and void. I will do everything in my power to get you home Miss Williams if you in return will tell me the answers to a few of the questions I will put to you. You will remain on the ship as my guest and will not be hassled by any of my crew myself included unless it's for your safety. I think this is an agreeable arrangement do you not my precious?"
"What if I cannot answer your questions Captain? What then? Also am I allowed to add anything to this truce agreement?"
"As long as you answer me truthfully my precious that will suffice me and I will know if you lie to me I have my ways Hook smirked."
"Why don't I like the sound of that? If you plan to torture it out of me then we have no deal and what about me adding something?"
"No my dear nothing that drastic, do not worry you will not be hurt in anyway. What would you like to add to this truce?"
"You or your crew are not allowed to touch me in anyway that I find offending, I am allowed to go wherever I want and will not be confined to your quarters. I would like my own quarters. I also want my paraglider back."
"The quarter's situation may take a little time but I promise that while you stay in my quarters nothing untoward will happen to you. You will be completely safe and I will and my crew will not hassle you in anyway. As for the paraglider if that is your flying contraption I would like to learn a bit more about that, but you have my word that you will have it back once I know what I want. Do we have a deal then Miss Williams?"
"If you officially call the duel over then I will agree to your terms, until then I am holding steady as I still do not trust you."
Hook chuckled at this his forget-me-not eyes twinkling brightly from his ruggedly handsome face. "Now then I'm glad you've learned a little about pirate's my beauty but I will call this fight to an end. Mr Smee please make the duel officially over."
"Aye Captain. I hereby decree the duel to be over and the new terms to be binding."
"Now get back to work all of you I want this deck ship shape before the end of the night."
Hook was now standing and was offering his good hand to Fiona.
"If you will join me Miss Williams I do believe some refreshments are in order and a change of clothes."
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