Toris

"We need your help." The self-confidence was literally radiating from this male pirate and it was quite impressive. Although he seemed to be very serious, holding onto his swords sheath. His expression on his face signalled us that he was ready to kill us if we were about to do something stupid.

Still being flabbergasted by his phrase, I felt my eyes twitch lightly. They were asking me for help? My thoughts were interrupted as the pirate's female companion turned around watching the boxes Raivis hid behind. She moved towards his hideout. Before my lips could form any words, Gilbert walked to the iron bars and grabbed them. "Don't touch him." His voice was composed yet cold even though he was boiling inside. I was aware that Raivis reminded him of Ludwig; almost every child did. A lot of people thought of the Prince as an arrogant, weird and obnoxious fool; it was his mask to hide his true feelings such as care, loyalty and goodness. After all he was very protective of others who held his fondness.

"I won't." The female answered calmly.

Raivis was still alarmed and shed away from the woman as her frame neared his trembling body.

"P-Please," he whispered before he started crying his eyes out. The once menacing glaring woman's eyes softened. "Don't fear me, I will not hurt you. How could I hurt a poor creature like you who looked for shelter?"

The little boy looked up into her green eyes and flinched as her hand touched his face. Caressing his cheek she spoke reassuring words to calm him down. "You are save here. I know it seems odd, considering that we have those two as prisoners, but I promise you, we won't hurt you."

It was a nice scene, beside their brutal actions as pirates, they could be nice too. At least the female was, just the way I expected it to be; kind towards children.

"So, your answer!" The other one exclaimed darkly staring me down. My brain was working like a maniac. Helping criminals but for what reason? To be safe? I was loyal to the Prince and the Kingdom, but those pirates could threaten Raivis and Gilbert because of me. While standing up, I felt every one's eyes on me.

"Why do you need my help?" I asked.

The blonde man sighed and rubbed his neck. "One of us got totally hurt and the wound infected itself. I suppose you have any knowledge to cure this?"

At that moment, I knew I could save the Prince and Raivis from any kind of torture they would give them. The pirates had no ship doctor; otherwise they would ignore their pride and not ask me to take care of some injuries.

"You have luck," I said. "Not only am I a good warrior on the battlefield but I often needed to tend to wounds worse than an infection." Observing how the blonde's breath left his mouth, I knew he was glad that my experience was the one they needed.

"I will help you, but under two conditions. One, you will not hurt, torture or kill us three," I breathed, watching my surroundings carefully. "And you will tell us what you are planning and why you are in the need of any of us. I don't believe that you are holding us hostage to gain money, otherwise you would have already sent out a ransom." My lips formed into a smirk when I saw how both of the pirates' eyes widened. "And your female companion said something about not having a choice." I added, pleased with my indication.

The water splashed against the ship, it was the only sound that filled the room besides the nervous steps above us on the deck. Gilbert grinned out of pure satisfaction, seeing that both pirates had no other choice as to give in to my conditions.

"Fine!" The blonde spat while opening the prison's door with a silvery key. He looked over at his crewmember. "Lizzie, you will tell the Prince everything. I will take the boy and the Colonel with me."

My lips let out a breath of air. Finally, we would be told why we were here for. I left the cell and followed the blonde pirate.

"If you dare anything stupid, Colonel, the first condition will be broken," He commanded, pointing towards his gun on his hip. "Understood?"

Answering his query with a nod, we ascended to the main deck while Raivis was holding my hand. The awkward air was broken as the blonde started to speak. "You know I am very protective of my friends just like you. So don't try anything funny on the wounded woman."

"Woman?" I asked tensely making him turned around with narrowed eyes. "Yes, a woman, the one you had injured only yesterday."

My lips moved on their own before I could stop myself from muttering the words. "Natalya?"

The abruptly stop of my hostage-taker startled me, but not as much as his eyes as he turned his head towards me. "Why the hell do you know her name?" His voice was dripping with rage. We were on the stairs, a few metres away from the deck.

"You called her by her name yesterday at the beach when I was following you. That's how I know her given name."

His once angry look turned into a dumbfounded expression. He did not comment my answer and started to walk again, cursing under his breath as we got to the cabin. We reached the door which was guarded by a tall blonde man. He wasn't the same from yesterday but seemed to be just as skilled as the other.

"Feliks, is that the one?" he asked. So my capture's name was Feliks. Called man nodded. "Yes, I will watch him while he is taking care of Nat."

The tall intimidating man's glare pierced my body and Raivis' hid his head in my shirt. Even if I was an experienced Colonel who could face any opponent, this man had my fully respect. Moving aside, he allowed Feliks and me to enter the room. I couldn't stop my heart from beating faster as I saw her. She was in a bad condition but her angelic face was illuminated by the light that radiated through the window. Raivis let go of my hand, sitting himself on a chair. He watched the female with a calming expression before he drifted into sleep.

"Stop staring." Feliks muttered annoyed. I had not noticed my staring. Closing my mouth, I made my way to her, examining her injuries. Her forehead was burning and her breaths were short and fast. She clearly had fever.

"What medical supplies do you have?" I asked worryingly as I looked at her hands. It was a bad injury which had negative consequences if one would not tend them rightly. But having enough experience with such wounds, I could heal her. Feliks threw me a bag with few materials, which could be used to cure these injuries.

"She will be fine, I can help her." I muttered and watched as Feliks stern expression relaxed. She whimpered as I touched her hand carefully and my heart stopped as she opened her eyes slowly. "F-Feliks?" She whispered.

[A/N: I am sorry that I have to post this chapter today, I had no time to write it for Friday :O. University started on Monday (officially on Tuesday) and holy mother we already had to do an assignment for Saturday and several other stuff. But I hope I will get used to the stress :). I know the chapter is really short, but I hope I can post every week :3]