Elizabeta

Everything happened so fast. We were on the ship, surrounded by a wild sea, fog and an enemy ship. The mermaid performed magic and saved us. Luckily we have been able to locate an island with the help of Sakura's friends underwater. While everyone has gathered their things, we prepared to go ashore. The island was in close distance as the wind got stronger; it was so strong that the ship shifted uncontrollably. Had the vessel not been under bad condition, it would have withstood the forceful wind. Unfortunately, luck had left us again. The wooden construction of the ship started to broke apart. "Oh no," I had muttered. The fog blended our view and before I realised what was occurring, we were all separated on different parts of the ship. The vessel had broken into several pieces; it could not withstand any natural power anymore. Due to the blowing wind, the waves pushed the wooden pieces in different directions. My crew was separate again, by natural force. Before the water could pull me in its deep abyss, Gilbert grabbed my hand. He pulled me into a little boat which had been near the railing. I stayed with him and his supernatural guardian who watched us with closely.

After hours of drifting with the waves, an island came into view. Despite the weak visibility, we succeeded on finding the shore of the island nearby. "I hope the rest of them are alright," I commented slightly nervously.

"Don't worry, they are. We controlled a specific water stream which led them and us to this island," said the mermaid who looked paler than before. Even if we were hungry, I knew that her weakened complexion had another reason but did not ask her about it.

"What island is this?" Gilbert questioned the moment his right food touched the sand. His bird was comfortably settled in his scarf, which he had put around his throat. "It is an old island; the ancient home of the water dragon," The mermaid saw our widened eyes but continued nonetheless, "After the dragon had been sailed, it became the home of other creatures."

"Is it magical?" Gilbert breathed.

"Yes, but that power is extremely weak," The supernatural creature answered sadly. "Though your presence will heighten the magic."

"Are you sure there won't be other persons?" My voice was hoarse, craving for water to fill my throat.

"It was the only island within the distance. Furthermore, this land is not easy to find. We only have to find the rest of the crew," the mermaid concluded. My task of saving my father was being scheduled. How would we find Captain Roberts? Before I could utter my worries, Sakura grabbed her leg with a grunt. "It has reopened."

Now I knew why she was so pale. In addition to her wound, her energy was over-used to the point of fainting. Using such an amount of magic would strain any energy out of a body.

"Oh," Gilbert voiced loudly, as he supported her body against his. While being in that position, I watched them with wary eyes. We were on a god forsaken island which only the mermaid knew about. "We have to find the rest of the crew," I muttered.

"I can come with you, if you find peppermint," the mermaid said, oppressing a painful groan.

"Peppermint?"

"Yes, my Prince. The oil of that pant is calming and disinfecting my wounds. While you quickly look for it, I can regain some energy," she looked at me. "I trust you. I know you will protect him."

I answered her with a nod and grabbed Gilbert by the hand.

After walking a certain distance, Gilbert grinned confidently, "Since I have met your crew, all females have almost fainted. I really must be that awesome." After his declaration, Gilbird piped happily.

While rolling my eyes, I punched his arm in a playful manner. He really was full of himself. "Ow that hurt."

I shook my head, smiling to myself, "you really are an odd person."

He smiled and I could not help myself but blush. I was too affected by his looks and emotions and it was annoying me. "Oh damn," I cursed silently, facing my feet.

"mh?"

"N-Nothing, just thinking."

"About what?" he watched me closely. "Hey, are you alright, your face is red."

"Y-yes, just feeling tired," I turned away from him and hastened my pace. "H-hey, wait!" He shouted, running towards me. Gilbird was chirping angrily because he was tossed around in the scarf.

"Hey… oh wait?" He finally asked, looking at the entrance of a forest. Between all the bushes, was the specific green plant we were searching for. "There it is," I whispered. After we had gathered some peppermint leafs, we walked back to where Sakura was resting.

"I hope she is alright."

"She will. Have you seen what kind of magic she can perform?" I smiled, reassuring him, "She will be alright."

We got back as quickly as possible. The sight that confronted us was something I had not expected. Sakura was lying on a big stone on the beach, where we had left her. She was sleeping and someone was approaching her. "Who is this?" Gilbert whispered with an uncertain expression. The stranger was too far away to be recognised. Without thinking, we ran towards the scenery. I stopped dead in my tracks. "What?" I murmured shocked. "What is he doing here?"

"You know him?"

My eyes narrowed, "Kirkland." Gilbert, having heard the name more than once, dashed towards the pair.

Though I had the hopes he would not touch her inappropriately, I was very protective of any woman who was in the presence of a stranger. My feet moved slower as I witnessed a very uncommon scene. In front of me was not the Arthur Kirkland I thought I knew. I observed how he, upon seeing the poor creature, settled next to her and brushed one of her dark strands out of her porcelain skin. Even from afar, it was clear that he admired her. His eyes went from her face to her wound and a dark scowl adorned his face.

"Retreat from her," Gilbert hissed, "immediately." He was holding a sword against Kirkland's throat. Neither of us had noticed, that Gilbert had drawn the short form his sheath.

"Calm down, lad," Kirkland murmured, turning his attention towards the Prince and me. "Oh, it's you. Then this bloke must be His Royal Highness."

The pirate's grin was far more arrogant than Gilbert's, who withdraw the weapon.

"Yes, but what the heck are you doing here, Kirkland?"

"I had problems with my ship and we failed to find any island because of some bloody fog," he explained, turning his now worried eyes back to Sakura's injury. "What happened to this lovely lady?"

"She got shot and tortured by pirates," my voice was dripping with bitterness.

"What?" Kirkland asked darkly.

"U-uh..." Sakura's eyelids opened slowly. It was silent for a few seconds.

"We have found the plant."

We looked at Gilbert after his exclamation, only Sakura's eyes fell on the unfamiliar man who sat next to her lying body. "Oh, y-yes," she whispered as she tried to sit up.

Kirkland steadied her upper body and helped her sitting up. While he was smirking at her, she could only stare at him with a questioning face. After retrieving the peppermint, she tended her leg, while Kirkland tried to help her in any way. I heard her asking him who he was which he only answered with a, "Captain Kirkland. And I am always at your service, miss."

Gilbert shook his head muttering a loud, "oh lord".

"Hey, you are just as bad as him," I accused him with a smile. Gilbert's flabbergasted face was priceless.

[A/N: Oh Gosh, I am so sorry, I had absolutely no time to upload any chapter (or write any chapter). Please excuse this shitty chapter :O; I admit that I have lost the motivation to write this fanfiction, so I shortened the main plot. I'll finish it, but it will take some time. And sorry for all the mistakes I wrote, it is evening here and I am so tired :'D]