I reposted this chapter because it kind of was deleted oO I don't know how but there was utter chaos with the edit chapter system; I changed the chapter numbers to organise this whole mess :'D

Elizabeta

Normally, being alone in a man's company was never difficult for me. I was brought up on a ship filled with men and never before had I problems with them. My traits were described as manly and not female. One could say I was a woman on the outside but had the typical character of a man. If I would face again the situation of playing a Lady, I would gladly do it, but I could not endure it any longer than a few days. The people, who knew me well, loved me just the way I was and that was certainly not lady-like. So the moment I was alone with Beilschmidt, without putting a show and hiding myself behind a wig and fan, I felt uncomfortable. As a pirate I had never before encountered a Prince or any other man of a high rank. Therefore I did not know how to react. I had fulfilled my mission in stealing the amulet. The only task that remained was the rescue of my father. My eyes looked forward of the source of my thoughts. He immediately changed his position.

"Would you gladly explain to me, why I am stuck here and why you are in need of my presence?" The sound his voice beheld was uptight and his eyes pierced my soul.

No, I was definitively not used to be in the presence of persons like him.

"I think it is time to tell you." I muttered quietly.

"Ach wirklich?" He commented arrogantly.

Even though I did not understand the words; the sarcasm in his voice was almost screaming at me. With an angry look, I opened the door and walked into the barred area. Stepping just ahead of him, I looked down on him and watched him with angry eyes. He was provoking me, even if he knew he was in a dangerous situation.

"I don't understand that language, but I am not a stupid woman. If you mock me, I not stand by and listen to your hidden insults."

Upon hearing my threat his eyes widened for a split second, before he regained his relaxed countenance.

"Oh, did you already forget the condition Toris imposed? You are not allowed to hurt me in any way, otherwise he will let your friend die under mis-"

I grabbed him by his upper clothing and slammed him into the wall. My face was glowing while my blood boiled in my veins. "Don't you dare to talk about Natalya or any of my friends. I am no typical woman, I am dangerous."

The answer I got out of him was a smirk and the comment "So am I."

Letting go of him, I closed my eyes and breathed slowly to calm myself down. This person always succeeded in getting under my skin, and it was quite irritating for me. As I opened them, his grin was still present on his face.

"What?" I asked him with the calmest voice I had. At that moment he sat opposite of me and shrugged his shoulders. "Nothing," he chuckled. "It is just so refreshing to see that not every woman is a damsel in distress."

With a raising brow, I questioned his indication. Had he just paid my a compliment? I, the manly woman? I was too flabbergasted to ask him about it. His grin only grew as he saw how speechless I was.

"So, tell me. You mentioned something about not having another choice but to abduct me. I know that my amulet is the object you need." His body-language showed me his seriousness and his eyes were carefully watching me. Though he seemed calmer, his stance told me that he was prepared for any move I would pull on him.

"My father was taken, by an infamous Pirate, Captain Roberts," my eyes met his and I could see that he recognised the name 'Roberts' because he frowned the moment I named the Pirate. "His crew surprised us in the middle of the night. During the fight, he abducted my father while I was too weak to save him. Apparently he wants me to give him the ancient amulet of the water dragon which is in your ownership. I don't have any idea what he really wants to do with it, but I reacted out of panic when I knocked you out. I just wanted the necklace with the amulet, not you as the Prince." My lips were dry as I waited for any reaction.

"What happened with the rest of your crew? Where was your mother, was she taken too?" He asked reluctantly.

He had no clue about my mother's death, therefore it must have been normal to ask this question.

"Some died, others got wounded and our ship burnt down," with every fibre in my body, I tried to avoid any sign of sadness, but failed as my voice sounded broken. "My mother died due childbirth. The only family I have is my father and the crew. That's why I needed the amulet."

The Prince stared at me, supporting the silence with his unmoving lips. His eyes on the other hand showed more emotions than his closed mouth. Sympathy, irritation and sadness were the ones I could read. The latter one was a sentiment which was incomprehensible for me. Was he so touched by my story?

"I understand why you did it," his closed eyes denied me any further inspections into his feelings. "I would do anything for my family, but it was foolish of you to take me on your ship against my will. This will cost you your life." He opened his eyes and stared right into my soul. "Even if you will give him the amulet, he cannot use it. According to the legend, only the owner and their ancestors who share the same blood can make a use of it, so you still need me as a Prince."

"But, he does not know that right?"

"I hope not. When someone of the Royal families paid them to abduct your father, then he will expect you to hand me over to them."

His last sentence made me think. "How would you know if he did is on his own accord or not?" I asked him

"I just happen to know that some kingdoms work with such persons together to gain more power." He said darkly, avoiding my eyes. Something was wrong and I believe that he would not talk to me so freely. Nodding, I thanked him for hearing me out. It was quiet for minutes which I wanted to stop.

"I bet you are hungry." After all those hours I could imagine him to have hunger; I decided to break the light awkwardness between us with this phrase.

His face transformed into a shocked grimace as his stomach answered the question. "Y-Yes."

"I will let you out but do not do anything stupid." I warned him with a smile. It was weird but I could not shake off the feeling that something had changed in the atmosphere. The tenseness had decreased. I was glad that he did not ask me how this whole incident would continue, because I myself did not have an answer.

We left the hold. On the main deck, the Prince smiled slightly. Being out in the fresh air was always relieving after being captured in a stuffy room. During the evening, I accompanied him. The food I got him was nothing compared to the meals he ate in the castle.

I stayed with him. It was my responsibility to watch over him and so I ate with him, even if we did not talk so much. To say that it was odd, was an understatement, being in his presence was still strange but less annoying as I had first assumed.

"Where do I sleep? You don't expect me to go back into the hold?"

"We have a little room for you and your companion, so don't worry."

I chuckled when his eyebrows rose upon hearing 'your companion'.

"It's not that kind of relationship Toris and I have." He blushed as I started to laugh harder. It was weird that, hours ago, we could have shot things at each other, and now we were sitting and eating together. He insisted on calling him by his first name.

My laughter died down and he looked at me with thoughtful eyes. "I have an idea how we could work together, even if you are an enemy and I your hostage," The way he looked at me was hopeful and he continued to explain himself further. "It seems that my kingdom has a treaty with a pirate crew and I want to find out, how those agreements could be signed."

My brain created some ideas; we could make a deal and my crew could get out of this mess. Alive. There were many pirates who worked for some Kingdoms, some as privateers, others in the form of brutal pirates. Every country would make a treaty if it would provide them a good economical state.

"Maybe I could help you, if we make a deal."

Gilbert nodded upon hearing my suggestion.

We got interrupted as Noah stood in front of us with the odd coloured egg I had bought hours ago. "Captain Elizabeta, I don't know where I should put this egg. It is really strange, but the hen does not want to warm it. Something is off."

Before I could say anything, Gilbert slowly took the egg out of Noah's grasp and examined it. "I will take care of it."

His voice was so gentle just the same as the current expression on his face. The smile which formed itself on his face was adorable.

"I will take care of this little fellow." He whispered as he protectively warmed it with his royal jacket. This was the first time I saw how compassionate he was. It was just an egg, but he was looking at it with fondness just like a mother or father would look at their child. The theory that he and the egg shared something was formed in my head. The shell of this egg stood out and was unique, just like Gilbert's appearance. He really was a mystery to me with his acting. After minutes of silence, his eyes caught mine as I stared at him. Blushing, I turned back to Noah and told him that the egg would be okay. I wanted to hit myself; I was caught staring and I hated it.

"I think it's time to get some sleep." I informed him and walked off with a mind full of thoughts and questions. What has just happened, did we start to get along?

[A/N: Yey another chapter :3 I hope it is not too rushed with Prussia and Hungary (But I think that after 10 chapters, it's about damn time those to get a moment together :'D). Prussia is still very wary but he slowly warms up to her. And in the next chapter there will be more explanations of his behaviour towards her. I started writing it during the football play BVB Vs Bayern Munich, and I took so long because I got angry during the game :'D (BVB lost in the end). But I hope the chapter is okay :3 ]

Translations:

Ach wirklich? : Oh really?