Chapter 3: The Predator and the Prey Part 1
Natsus' P.O.V
It had been nine months ago that The Celestial Star had set sail once again. I had thought I would never have to hear that bloody ships name again! I had been shocked to find to find out the captain was a girl. At first I had hoped it was her but instead I got Blondie. Since the new captain wasn't who I was looking for I decided that I would have some fun with her instead.
For the past nine months we had been playing a game of cat and mouse. It had been amusing watching her squirm around avoiding me at all costs. It had been fun but now I was ready to pounce and finish our little game that had began nine months ago. Then I would really have some fun with her. I was closing in and would take The Celestial Star captive for good.
My plan was simple, first I would take the ship and hide it. Then I would keep the crew as prisoners in my dungeon on Dragon Island except for the captain. I have something else in mind for her. Finally I would find my mom and kill her on the very ship she took so mush pride in.
She had left us, and just for some scrap wood and a title. She had left us all alone. I still remember the day it all happened.
Flashback 7 years ago:
I watched as they took my father away, his blood was splattered all over the deck and on her sword. I stared in disbelief at what I had just witnessed. My mother had betrayed my father. She looked at her sword with disgust and cleaned the blood off with her cloak. Her pink hair swayed in the wind its tips red from coming in contact with the bloodied deck. She then looked up from her sword and saw me. Her eyes widened with shock as she took me in. I looked down and realized I was covered in blood, my father's blood. I looked up at her and glared at her "I'll kill you!" I yelled at her. She seemed shocked for a second before she gave me a sad smile. The next thing she did I knew she was gone.
End of Flashback: Back to present day
Ever since that day I had promised myself that I would find her and kill her. I slammed my fist on my desk causing papers to go flying everywhere. I got up from my comfortable chair and bent down to retrieve the papers. I was in my captain's quarters below deck. I felt the ship rock beneath my feet. When I was younger I use to be sea sick until my dad had discovered that mermaid tears or kisses could cure anything including motion sickness.
I would drink three drops a day and the sickness would go away. However it's rumored that the tears of a mermaid and a human's child were far more precious and rare. They say one tear and you'll be fine for a month. Unfortunately it was extremely to ever see one. The last known sighting was over 300 years ago. I'm still hoping to find one because mermaid tears are expensive and not many mermaids are willing to sell them anymore because of some past events.
I put my papers back on my desk and decided to go outside and get some fresh air. The captain's quarters held too many painful memories that it was suffocating me. As I walked onto the deck I felt my eyes adjust to the light. I searched the ocean in search of the ship that has haunted my nightmares for years.
I knew we were close and it was only a matter of time but still. I was growing impatient, and the more a predator waits the more pain its victim receives. I meandered over to my first mate and rival Gray Fullbuster. "Any sign of them" I ask already knowing the answer. Before Gray can answer one of my bravest warriors interrupts us. Erza Scarlet is one of the fiercest warriors I know. She has long red hair and mad fighting skills.
I'm glad she's on my side, I would be terrified if I had to face her. Just the thought of fighting her sends shivers down my spine. "Captain" she says bringing me out of my thoughts. "What is it Erza! I was talking to popsicle here." I complain instantly regretting as I see a dark aura appear around her. "What was that Natsu?" she questions me while giving me one of her famous death glares.
"Nothing Erza, nothing at all." I barely squeak out. "If you say so." Erza says suspiciously. "Ha, flame brains scared." Gray mocked. "Am not you pervy popsicle" I yell taking note that his shirt was missing, again. "Boys" Erza says her aura coming back. "You two better not be fighting." She threatened. At that moment Gray and I shuddered simultaneously.
We then both put our arms around each others shoulders and started acting all 'Buddy Buddy'. "Absolutely not Erza, isn't that right Natsu." Gray said. "Aye" I added hoping it was convincing enough. I guess it worked since she calmed down and looked at me. "Natsu, you better come see this." Erza says. With that being said I follow her to the side of the ship. I look at Erza with questioning eyes. In response she gestures to the sea.
I look out and scan the horizon. At first I don't see anything until something catches my eye. Since I have really good eyes I can identify the object. A smile forms its way onto my lips as I see The Celestial Star in all of its glory. Now it was time, and like a predator stalking its prey we prepared to attack.
Hey guys sorry it's been so long since I last updated. There were just some things going on that I had to deal with. Until next time this is the ScarletRoseAngel signing off.