Ch.5 At the Docks
WILL REVISE SOON. - just wanted to get the chapter out there for now.
The flight was a short one, lasting maybe an hour at the most. Max landed the plane with all the grace of an experienced pilot. Upon landing, Killian turned in his seat to face them. "Alright lovelies. You two, are welcome (he said somewhat begrudgingly) to come aboard my ship, we will provide safe passage away from this bloody country. Or, if you wish, by all means, remain here".
"We're coming with you," said Jane, without much thought. She scrutinized Killian with her eyes. He smirked at her.
"If you like, you're little friend here can keep her gun pointed at my head until we board the ship". He winked.
"I just might take you up on that".
They reached the docks and Jane marveled at the beauty of the ships.
"So, Killian", she queried, "is the SHIP stolen, too? "
"NO," he growled. "She is Rightfully MY OWN, I'll have you know".
Max laughed. "Killian you sure picked some feisty ones. Violet will get a kick out of them!" Lucy looked at Jane. [Violet?] "Should make the trip more exciting at least," Max continued.
"As long as they don't get in the way," Killian grumbled. "Now that we're here, I'm having second thoughts..."
Suddenly, a beautiful, dark-haired girl ran down the gang plank of one of the ships. "Max! What the hell took so long!...Who the hell are they," she said flatly, nodding toward the girls
"Apparently they're to accompany us," said Max.
The dark-haired girl's eyes lit up with delight. "Killian! Really? You're gonna let more girls on the ship? He opened his mouth to answer but the girl ignored him. She nearly squealed with excitement as she rushed over to Jane and Lucy, who looked stunned.
"Hi! I'm Violet," She said warmly, shaking their hands. "Are you really coming with us? God it'd be great to have a little more estrogen on board."
"Uh...," managed Jane. Lucy only stare. "I guess we, well, Killian got us wrapped into whatever the hell going on and we don't know what to do!" Jane finally said.
Violet turned. "Killian! You Idiot!"
"Oi!"
"Why'd you yoke them into this too?"
"Not my fault love. The girls got themselves involved as willingly as can be!"
"Did not!" Shouted Jane. Killian rolled his eyes and continued talking to Max.
"So, who are you?" Asked Violet.
"I'm Jane Reilly, um, a reporter for a station back in Chicago."
"Jane!" hissed Lucy.
"What? We're already stuck in...whatever this is. What's giving her my name gonna do?"
Lucy huffed
"Violet," said Jane. "This is my friend Lucy. Shes a detective at a police department also in Chicago."
"I see," Violet responded with interest. "Well, as you know, my name's Violet. And, I'm Max's sister, wonderfully enough." She laughed. "And I'm sure youve figured out by now,we all all come from Ireland. Well except Casey. We met him in Scotland."
"Casey?"
"Aye. Killian's brother."
"But isn't Killian Irish?"
"It's, a bit of a story. Anyway, back in Ireland I was a singer, and-"
"Oi! you goons!" yelled a male voice above them. They looked up to see a handsome, dusty blonde haired guy staring over the side of the ship. "Lets get a move on, yeah?"
Killian bellowed back at the man. "Casey! We'll get a MOVE ON when the CAPTAIN says so!" He turned to the girls.
"Looks like the captain's about to say so", said Violet in an amused whisper.
"Time to Ship off!" yelled Killian with a grin. "Vi, you know what to do. And, you, he gestured at the girls. Your names escape me at the moment. But if you're joining us, I suggest you get on board. Now. "
Lucy stared at her friend. "Are we SERIOUSLY doing this?" Jane grinned. "I'd say we don't have much of a choice! C'mon!"