DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ADVENTURE TIME AND AC: BLACK FLAG
WELCOME BACK FOLKS. I KNOW THE LAST FEW PARTS FROM CH.8 WAS SAD SO I'M GOING TO LIGHTEN THINGS UP.
NO FLAMES PLEASE :D
At the crack of dawn, Pepe woke up and grabbed some water from a bowl to wash his face. He went over to wake Finn up 'til he noticed something in his hand. He gently took it out without waking him and saw the photograph of Finn and Marceline, even though the doc didn't know her. He smiled at it and placed the picture back on the bed.
Then he gently woke Finn up. Finn sat up and started rubbing his eyes.
"Did you had a good sleep?",asked Pepe while smiling
"Yeah",replied Finn
"Follow me",said Pepe,"You need to eat breakfast before you start your day."
Finn quickly grabbed the photo and stuff it in his pocket. He followed Pepe below deck to grab some food. When they got to the mess hall, some of the crew members were already up and having breakfast. Both of them were already getting soup from Chef Paul.
"Morning Pepe. Master Finn",greeted Chef Paul
"Morning",replied Finn and Pepe in unison
After getting their meal, Pepe brought Finn to an empty table where they can talk privately. He wanted to get to know Finn better, not because of the Captain's orders but he believes he's a nice kid.
"So Finn, what was life in Ooo like?",asked Pepe
"Pretty normal I guess",replied Finn
"Forgive me for asking this, but when you mentioned that you were the last human, where there no others with you?",asked Pepe
"When I was little, I was adopted by a family of talking dogs. They were very nice and raised me as if I was one of their own. But as I got older my brother, Jermaine, ran away from home. No one has seen him since",explained Finn
"And what became of your parents?",asked Pepe
"They died by a terrible illness and left me and Jake money for us to survive",answered Finn
"This Jake fellow, is he your other brother?",asked Pepe
Finn nodded in response. Then suddenly, he started chuckling.
"What's so funny?",asked Pepe
"I just realised that while I was growing up, out of everyone in my family, Jake was the only one with magic powers",said Finn
"What type of powers does he have?",asked Pepe
"He can stretch into anything",replied Finn
"Really?",asked Pepe
"Oh yeah, it always helps during good times and bad times. It even saved me a lot as well",replied Finn
"For brothers, you both depend on each other alot",said Pepe
"He's more than my brother",said Finn,"He's my best friend and we always have each other's back 'til the very end."
"Man that's something", said an unknown voice
Finn and Pepe turned to see three crewmen. They didn't appear to be super strong but were very fit.
"Forgive us doctor but we couldn't help over hearing this and we're wondering if we could sit with you guys",pleaded one of the crewman
Both Finn and Pepe looked at each other, shrugged and let them sit down.
"I'm Rick and this is Sheldon and Bruce",said Rick introducing himself and the others
Finn shook hands with each of them. He studied what type of species they are. Rick is a wolf. He has dark blue fur, wearing green shorts and a red vest. Sheldon is goblin wearing only white sailor pants with brown boost. And last was Bruce. He is a humanoid whom is also part cyborg. His right arm and left leg are roboticised along with his left eye. He wears a open dark trench coat, with blue pants, a purple belt and black boots.
What shocked Finn the most was that he can see Bruce's heart through this little window on his chest. He quickly withdrew his gaze so things wouldn't been awkard.
"So what did you and Jake do for a living?",asked Sheldon
"We fight agianst monster, demons and do dungeon crawls",replied Finn
"What's that?",asked Rick showing confusion
"Its where we locate dungeons that are forgotten or buried, fight through anything that comes at us and we get to liberate treasures for ourselves",answered Finn
"Nice",said Bruce,"What else?
"We also help save princesses from dangerous things like the Ice King and the Litch",said Finn feeling proud
Pepe and the others we're shocked upon hearing this.
"Wait, you're Finn the Human?",asked Sheldon
Finn nodded.
"No wonder that name sounds familiar",said Bruce,"But why are you out here instead of Ooo?"
"It's personal",replied Finn feeling down
"I understand",said Bruce,"Sorry for asking."
"But I will tell you this",said Finn,"I'm looking for someone whom might help me uncover my past
"Your past?",asked the 3 in unison
Finn told them about the dream he kept having. After explaining it, they were stunned.
"Boy that's something,"said Rick
"You're very lucky to be here",said Bruce
"But do you know what this girl looks like?",asked Sheldon
"No, but if I keep dreaming it then something might turn up",replied Finn
Finn and the others continued eating thier breakfast when Rick asked something unexpected.
"Say Finn, do you have a special lady back home?"
Finn blushed and quickly shook his head.
"Then how do you explain that photo in your pocket?",asked Pepe wanting to join in
"H-How did you-"
"Before I woke you, I noticed something in your hand",answered Pepe
Finn was now really embarressed. It was bad enough that the doctor knows, now he's being pleaded by the other 3 to have a look at it. So he gave up and showed them the picture. Once the got a good look, they thought Finn hit the jackpot.
"You are full of surprises Finn",smirked Bruce
"I might be a wolf but howwwwlll",howled Rick
"Guys, guys, listen; she's not my girlfriend",said Finn,"She's just someone I knew and care about deeply."
"In short, you love",said Bruce
Finn blushed while nodding.
"So there's nothing going on between you two?",asked Sheldon
"I can't say, it's complicated",replied Finn feeling down
"What happen?",asked Rick
Pepe sensed the discomfort that Finn is feeling so he had to put a stop to it.
"Alright, that's enough you three. Can't you see you're upsetting the boy."
Rick, Sheldon and Bruce realised what they are doing and felt really bad about it.
"Sorry Finn",said the three in unison
"It's fine guys",said Finn
"But just one more question",requested Rick
Pepe was giving him the look hoping he wouldn't upset Finn any further.
"What's the deal with that green thing around your arm?",asked Rick
Everyone, including Pepe, were interested of what Finn have.
"It's my grass sword",answered Finn
"Grass what?",asked the 4 in unison
"Here, I'll show you",said Finn
He gets up, goes to a stance and then brings out his sword.
"Whoa!",exclaimed the 4 in unison
Finn returns his sword to his arm and sat back down.
"Talk about a great hiding spot",said Bruce complimenting him
"And they won't know what hit him",said Rick
"Yeah, out of all the swords I've collected this is my most faorite",said Finn
"Collected? How much do you have?",asked Sheldon
"Probably 30",answered Finn
"Whoa",said Bruce
"Alright everyone, it's time we get to work",said Pepe
Everyone gets up, but Pepe stops Finn.
"Wait for me in my quarters Finn. I just need to talk to these three for a moment."
Finn nodded and left.
Pepe turned to Rick, Sheldon and Bruce.
"I know what you all are thinking",said Pepe with a concern tone
"So do we",said Rick
"After all these years, she hoped and prayed that he was alive and now-"
"I know, it pains me to not tell him on whom he's looking for",said Pepe interrupting Bruce",But believe me, the Captain knows what he's doing and in time we will tell him so I need you three to keep it a secret until then alright?"
The 3 of them nodded in agreement.
"Let's get going then",said Pepe
Mean while, the captain was in his quarters doing paper work when he heard a knock.
"Came in",said Captain Johnson
Entering was the cabin boy.
"Sir, there's something you need to hear."
"What is it?",asked the captain
"It's about Reggie",said the cabin boy with a scared tone,"I think he's going to start a mutiny."
"Tell me everything you need to know",requested the captain
END OF CHAPTER 9
I SAY I GAVE A GOOD SUSPENCE, ESPECIALLY THE BREAKFAST SCENE. AND WHAT WILL THE DO WITH THE INFORMATION REGARDING REGGIE? READ THE NEXT CHAPTER AND FIND OUT
SEE YEAH NEXT TIME.