It feels like it's been forever when really it's only been a few months. College kicked my butt this semester but now that all my work is done and I can finally relax these chapters will be coming out more often.

As always I own nothing...although that would be great

As they sailed further into the Lagoon Alex and Jason looked around spotting several things that were unpleasing to the eye. Jason took in a deep breath upon seeing a skull and turned to Chris, "What code is Nash to keep to if the worst should happen?" Chris gave a crooked smile, "Pirate's code. Any man that falls behind is left behind." Alex rolled his eyes, "No heroes among thieves eh?" Chris scoffed, "You know, for having such a bleak outlook on pirates you're both well on your way to becoming one. Sprung a man from jail, commandeered a ship of the Fleet, sailed with a buccaneer crew out of Tortuga and you're completely obsessed with treasure." Jason rolled his eyes and looked over the edge of the boat as did the others as they took in the gleam the gold below created on the water's surface. "That's not true….I am not obsessed with treasure." Jason said. Chris gave a laugh and smiled at Alex, "Not all treasure is silver and gold mate."

Storm stood in front of a gold chest a firm grasp on Adam's arm as he looked out at his men. There was piles and piles of gold and other sorts of treasures behind them and underneath their feet. Ten years they had been hoarding treasure here on this island and finally they would be able to put it to some use. "Gentlemen, the time has come! Our salvation is nigh! Our torment is near at end." Storm spoke catching their attention as well as Chris', Jason's and Alex's as the trio made their way into the area where the cursed pirates were. Storm stared out at his crew as he spoke, "For ten years we've been tested and tried, and each of you here has proved his mettle a hundred times over and a hundred times again!" The pirates cheered and Jason lunged forward but Chris held him back, "Not yet!" Alex stared at the pair and chose the moment to sneak away in hopes of being able to get to Adam before something bad happened.

Storm glared at Adam, "Punished, we were. The lot of us - disproportionate to our crimes!" He threw the lid off the chest and revealed the gold pieces to the pirates who cheered. "Here it is the cursed treasure of Cortez himself. Every last piece that went astray, we have returned save for this." Storm spoke as he held up the medallion that had been placed around Adam's neck. Jason glared at Chris, "Chris! They're going to kill him!" Chris shook his head, "Not yet! We wait for the opportune moment." Jason shook his head and turned his attention back to Storm who was again addressing his men. "881 we found but despaired of ever finding the last. And who among us has paid the blood sacrifice owed to the heathen gods?" Storm said. The pirates nodded their heads giving an 'us' as a response. Jason shook his head, "When's that? When it's of greatest profit to you?" Chris rolled his eyes, "May I ask you something? Have I ever given you reason not to trust me?" Jason thought for a moment and opened his outh to speak only to have Chris interrupt him, "Where's Alex?" Jason turned to look next to him surprised to find his friend gone. Chris cursed under his breath and looked around, "I'm going to find him. Do us a favor? I know it's difficult for you, but please stay here and try not to do anything stupid."

Jason rolled his eyes as he watched Chris take a few steps away and peer around a mountain of gold. He turned his head back to where Storm was standing and listened to him speak. "And whose blood must yet be paid?" Storm asked. The pirates all pointed to Adam as Storm tightened his grip on Adam's arm causing the other to wince. Storm smirked, "You know the first thing I'm goin to do after the curse is lifted? Eat a whole bushel of apples." He laughed and lifted the knife from his pocket and ripped the medallion from around Adam's neck. He placed the medallion in Adam's palm and sliced the knife across it quickly, "Begun by blood by blood undone." Adam winced as his hand was squeezed around the medallion causing the blood from his bleeding palm to seep into the ridges of the gold.

Adam's hand was released and the medallion slowly fell onto the rest and landed with a small clink. The pirates closed their eyes and took deep breaths expecting something to happen and Adam clutched his hand to his chest and peered at the large cut in his palm. When nothing happened the skinny pirate spoke up, "Did it work?" Storm rolled his eyes and looked at his men his eyes scanning them to see if there was anything different. The fat pirate spoke up now, "I don't feel no different." Storm let out a long sigh and removed his gun form his holster and aimed at the man, he pulled the trigger and the gun went off leaving a strange smell about the area. The man clutched at his chest where he had been shot, eyes wide in terror before he realized he was in no immediate danger. He blinked a few times before smiling, "I'm not dead!' He gave a soft laugh and patted at his chest as his friend smiled, "You're not dead!" the skinny pirate said. The man continued to laugh before he stopped and drew his eyebrows together as he thought, "He shot me!"

Storm growled and grabbed Adam by the arm wrenching it, causing him to wince. "You! Your father! What was his name? Was your father William Reso?" Adam gave a cocky smirk before shaking his head, "No." Storm growled and shoved him backwards sending him stumbling backwards off the small hill of rock they had been standing on and crashing to the ground. As the pirates began to argue amongst themselves on who was to blame for getting the wrong child Alex was making his move. He slunk behind a few things and ran over to Adam as quickly and quietly as he could. He knelt down beside him and softly shook his shoulder to wake him. Adam wasn't waking and Alex was beginning to panic and spotted a small bit of water and an idea popped in his head.

Chris watched the scene from behind a small wall of rock and shook his head as they began to argue. He needed to make his move now if he was going to sneak past and look for Alex. He had no idea why he was so infatuated with the boy but there was just something about him that drew Chris in. He sighed and went to turn around only to be met by an oar to the face. Jason dropped the oar after the man fell to the ground and sighed, "Sorry Chris, I'm not going to be your leverage." He dropped the oar and went off in the direction the man had been looking hoping to find his friend and lover.

Alex took the goblet and threw the water in Adam's face pausing only a moment when the man woke to grab his wrist before he dragged him off. Adam stumbled after him completely confused as to what was going on but made no attempt to ask questions. Adam's eyes widened as they ran past the small monkey that he knew was always hanging around Storm and did he best to usher his feet as it began to screech. The monkey jumped up and down screeching trying to alert the pirates that the prisoner was escaping. Storm turned his head at the last second and realized that the boy was indeed gone and so was the medallion that had been with him. "The medallion! He's taken it! After him you feckless pack of ingrates!" Storm yelled. The pirates all began to scramble off in different directions looking for the boy.

Alex tugged Adam behind him as he doged behind mountains of gold and behind large rocks. Adam was stumbling over his feet the medallion clutched tightly in his still bleeding hand. "Alex! What's going on? How did you get here?' Alex shook his head as he ran towards the lagoon, "Nows not really the time to be asking questions. I'm here with Jason and Sabin." Adam stopped dead in his tracks, "The same Sabin that tried to kill me? The pirate?" Alex turned around, "Adam now isn't the time to be acting like this! We have to move before they find us!' Adam let out a sigh and continued to run after his friend letting out a small sound of surprise when they turned the corner and both of them collided with the ground.

Adam blinked a few times and opened his eyes surprised to find his lover helping Alex stand up. Adam scrambled to his feet and flung his arms around him clinging to him tightly. He could hear the others soft laughter and feel the warmth of his breath against his neck. Adam squeezed him tighter and let a few tears fall from his eyes as he enveloped himself in the comfort of his lover. Alex stood by a sad smile on his face, "I hate to interrupt but we gotta get going if we wanna get out of here." The couple parted and started towards the small row boat before Alex realized that Chris was not with them. "Jason…where's Chris?" Jason chewed on his bottom lip and looked torwards where he had left him, Alex's eyes widened in shock, "I'm going back for him.' He turned to run only to find his arm grabbed tightly by Adam, "No! You cant!' Alex shook his head, "If I don't go back and find him they'll kill him." Alex turned his gaze to Jason, "Give me five minutes that's all I ask. If I'm not back leave without me." Alex wrenched his arm from Adam's grip and went sprinting off leaving the couple alone.

Chris clutched at his head as he stumbled about trying to regain his composure. 'Damn that boy' he thought to himself. He groaned and rubbed at his temple before stumbling around a small corner and coming face to face with Storm's pirates. "Hey! You're supposed to be dead!" the fat pirate said glaring at him. Chris stared at his former crew and laughed, "Am I not?" The fat pirate growled and shoved a gun in his face causing Chris's eyes to widen. "Palulay? Palu-li-la-la-lulu…parlili? Parsnip, pasley, par…partner, partner?" The pirates stared at him for a few minutes before the skinny one spoke up, "Parley?" Chris clapped his hands together, "Parley! That's the one, parley! Parley!" The fat one glared at him and muttered, "Parley? Down to the depths whatever man thought up parley." Chris gave a soft chuckle, "That would be the French."

Sooooooo?

Alex: Dude seriously? What am I a one-man rescue team?

Me: Obviously.

Chris: So so strange...

Adam: Yeah I feel ya on that one.

Jay: I refuse to comment.

Me: :D