So here's the last chapter. Kinda short but oh well. I hope you guys enjoy it.
The group of five stood on the deck of the sky vessel, trying to hold onto their lunches as the Captain landed the ship in the water. The crew were all clinging on to one another as they had been ever since the Captain had taken hold of the helm. It wasn't long before the crew had guided the ship towards the dock and were letting down the anchor.
Astrid was marching down the plank as soon as it had been laid. She couldn't bear to look at Henry's smug face any longer. Even the other members of the crew seemed to be laughing at her. She couldn't wait to get off. The Captain and her friends all seemed to be confused at her quick exit, with not even a thank you for the ride.
Captain Shakespear shot a questioning glance at Henry who shrugged with a gesture to stay he'd explain later. Scott, Frank and the twins at least had the mind to say thank you to the Captain for allowing them passage on his ship, even if it was said grudgingly. Soon enough they had all gotten off and began their trek down the path that would ultimately lead them home. Behind them, the sky vessel left the dock and went on its way.
When they eventually found their way to the village, they were tired and longing for their own beds. Villagers stopped to stare at their dishevelled appearance and at their return after being gone for almost a week. As they walked through the town, they heard a booming laugh from the right. They all turned to see Stephen Haddock approaching them from the direction of the blacksmith.
"What happened to you lot?" He asked with a grin on his face. A grin that made Astrid think of Henry's stupid, smug face.
She had been trying to stay mad at the man their entire journey. She kept reminding herself of that stupid, smug grin and that annoying face of his. The only problem was that every time she thought of him, she was also reminded of the kiss. That heavenly kiss that almost made her swoon. She tried to feel annoyed at his face but all she felt was fluttering in her stomach and an aching in her chest.
"We decided to follow Henry," Scott replied to his uncle with a grumpy and tired look on his face.
"But you look like you've been dragged through a hedge backwards," Stephen replied with another loud laugh. "I thought he worked on a ship."
"He does. A ship of pirates!" Thomas exclaimed.
"Well that sounds like fun," Stephen said with a grin, slapping Thomas so hard on the back that he almost fell forwards. Astrid just growled at his words, again thinking of how Henry had manipulated her. The noise attracted Mr Haddock's attention.
"Your son is an ass," Astrid said before walking off.
I know it's kind of a sudden end to a chapter but I really like it.
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