Here we have Swan Theft which is one of my most favorite ships! It would have been up sooner but, I didn't want to ignore requests that I'd gotten before it. Anyway, let's fly away to romance land with Swan Theft.
After Tonight-Mariah Carey-4:15
Sparrow hadn't meant to crash this masquerade ball but, when Tucker has suggested it, he went right along with his best friend. Upon entering the place, Sparrow had instantly been drawn to a woman in black. A 'Black Swan' one could say.
They had waltzed on the dance floor and were now sharing a drink on the balcony, away from the music and the other guests, invited and party crashers.
"I'm about to head out, will I ever see you again? I mean, y'know, after this is over?" Sparrow was very upfront about it.
"Possibly," The beauty in black shrugged.
"Show me your pretty face. I mean, would you mind showing me your pretty face?"
"If you show me yours in exchange," She leveled with him.
"Okay, on the one, two…"
The pair removed their masks and looked at each other in awe.
"D-Duchess?"
"Sparrow?"
After the initial shock wore off, they laughed and while they meant to make plans, they moved back to the dance floor. Those plans could wait.
Whenever, Wherever-Shakira-3:16
While Duchess very much appreciate the fact that Sparrow would drop most things to come and run to her aid, she was not one to ask for help in general. She got that whole 'heroic instincts' thing but, they were re0writing their stories anyway so, the need to live by such a 'principle' as Sparrow called it, confused her.
Turning and completing a pirouette, Duchess decided to focus on her dance routine rather than anything else.
Next, Duchess meant to do a perfect arabesque when, her supporting for slid out from under her and she would have fallen hard on the dance studio floor…
If Sparrow hadn't been there to catch her that was!
Odio-Romeo Santos-3:45
Sparrow missed Duchess more and more each day…Actually, he'd rather not think about it. Though, he was really feeling her absence.
No ballet slippers hanging opposite his fedoras, no classical music CDs in the same shelf as his punk rock albums and no more smell of her in the bed.
She was messing around with some guy from her story, the guy's name escaped Sparrow but, he didn't care. He already hated the guy for ruining what he and Duchess had and throwing destiny back in the fearful young woman's face and making her act out of fear.
Everything had been falling into place only to come crashing down.
Now, that princely 'go and get her' crap was not Sparrow's style but, he was certain that he'd lose it if he didn't at least fight for Duchess. If they weren't meant to last fine, but, they would not end up like this.
Jump Then Fall-Taylor Swift-3:57
Sparrow strummed his guitar, looking for some words. He strummed a little more and played some different cords. He couldn't sleep any longer but, Duchess was still asleep next to him.
She stirred a little bit but, she didn't wake up. As their time together had been increasing, his guitar playing, at least his guitar playing when he was using his acoustic guitar, seemed to soothe and calm her.
Duchess lifted her head up very quickly to catch Sparrow's glance and she smiled, offering a quick wink. Closing her eyes once more, she could get used to this.
Musical yet peaceful mornings together and defying destiny all the while. And, to think, she had been concerned about being 'royalty' so many years ago.
Honestly, as long as Sparrow was by her side, Duchess would be happy. From the way she heard Sparrow's speed of playing increase, she knew that he was looking to play a more upbeat tune. That only put a wider smile on Duchess' face.
Only Love-Selena-4:13
"Duchess," Sparrow called her name, "Duchess, wait! Please!?"
The disgruntled swan kept on her way and indeed, turned to her swan form and dove for the water. The thing about this was, it was as though she thought Sparrow wouldn't dive in after her. She swan down into the water and Sparrow followed, he was about to run out of breath when Duchess swan into his arms and they both came back up.
"What in the world were you doing?" Duchess reverted to her human form in Sparrow's arms.
"Going in the water after you, duh," He all but rolled his eyes.
"Why!?" She demanded.
"Uh, I dunno, maybe because I said some stupid stuff and I'm sorry. I don't want you running away from me, babe. I need you and, I'm not gonna let you go…Unless that's what you want."
Her gray-violet eyes widened, "Sparrow, I…No."
She embraced him tighter, "Can we get out of the water and talk about this all?"
"Yeah, yeah," He started to help her out of the water.
Got Your Back-T.I. feat. Keri Hilson-3:50
"There's no way a guy like him is into the mean ol' swan…"
"Psssh…A jerk like him with a priss like her? Good riddance!"
These were only examples of the whispers that Duchess would hear about Sparrow and herself. At one point, these biting words bothered her but, now? Well, not so much.
She and Sparrow had each other and that was what mattered. No where in their immediate plans had they ever intended on seeing each other let alone falling in love but, low and behold, that was exactly what had happened.
No matter what was going to happen, they would defend each other to the very end. While their approach might be somewhat unorthodox, they found a way to make it work and that was the most important detail.
The haters could suck it as far as they were concerned. Besides, all of those trying to spread negative energy around were probably just jealous anyhow.
Perfect Man-Destiny's Child-3:47
"Whoa!" Duchess almost fell into someone when that very person stopped her, "I…I'm so sorry…"
"Don't sweat it, pretty bird," Sparrow smirked, feeling rather confident at having broken her fall.
Her cheeks flushed a very dark shade of red and her voice had become tangled somewhere between her throat and her mind as to think of what to say.
"S-Sparrow?" She finally said his name.
"Duchess!?" Sparrow's eyes widened at the sound of her voice.
"You look different without your fedora on," She commented.
"And you look different without that permanent scowl on your face," He chuckled.
She rolled her eyes, about to leave this diner with her food to head home, "You haven't changed much otherwise…"
"You don't know that," He spoke again, "Tell you what, meet me here for dinner tomorrow and I'll prove you wrong."
"You're on!" She turned back to accept that invite.
Clarity-Zedd-4:32
Sparrow gripped the dog tag necklace around his neck.
'S+D 4EVER AFTER' it read.
He had never signed up to be anyone's star-crossed lover but, that very course of events was beginning to unfold before his eyes. Duchess was determined to please destiny and to go and die like her story mandated.
"You'll always have our memory, that's what this tag represents," Duchess had said the day they'd gotten matching dog tags, "Mine is the same and, I'll be wearing it right before I take my final bow. Know that I'll always love you."
That meant that their love was going to die then, too.
It wasn't fair…
What in the world was Sparrow supposed to do to stop her? He couldn't very well go and crash an on-going story could he…?
Well, it might be worth a shot. Without removing his dog tag necklace, Sparrow went to go and look for that arrow caddy of his. He was going to need it for the rescue mission he was about to leave for.
Even though he wasn't entirely sure where he was headed for, he knew that love would guide him there.
Yo (Excuse Me Miss)-Chris Brown-3:50
Ah, the end of the school year spellebration dance! What an event for Ever After High.
"Who's that!?" Sparrow perked up at the oh-so-fine-spellbinding honey who had just walked into the dance.
He had only seen her from the back and, when she turned and walked over to Faybelle Thorn, he saw who it was.
"Duchess?" He looked on disbelief.
Watching her for a few minutes, her friends all disappeared onto the dance floor and she stayed sipping some punch in the corner.
"Hey," Sparrow finally went over to her, "I know we haven't talked much since that True Hearts Day thing but, I know you love dancing…Would you maybe, I dunno, wanna hit the dance floor with me? I mean, I figure you can show me a thing or two."
"I'm not much for modern dancing," Duchess began, "But, you did ask me in a rather gentlemanly manner so, I will honor your request, Sir Sparrow Hood."
"Awesome! Uh, I mean, right this way, m'lady," He took her hand and the started for the dance floor.
In da Club-50 Cent-3:12
For the most punk rocking-set guy in the kingdom, Sparrow really didn't seem to into the club scene…Of course, unless punk rock was involved.
"We're gonna go to a mosh pit, it might sound dangerous but, it'll be fun, I promise!" He'd said to Duchess before they left.
Duchess had fun with experimenting with a more 'rocker' type look and was overjoyed at the fact that she could still wear a tutu.
"Everyone, please give a very warm welcome to the superstar in the building tonight…SPARROW HOOOOOD!" The DJ said when Sparrow and Duchess entered the place.
The lights and punk music weren't so intimidating, the mosh pit was.
"You up for some crowd surfing?" Sparrow smirked at Duchess.
She was going to say no. That she wanted to leave, that she would rather do anything else but, she hadn't said no. Why not give something a little different a try? And, if Sparrow was that excited about it, it might be fun.
We have come to the conclusion of this chapter. I decided to use a punk rock angle on 'In da Club' because, Sparrow is before all else a rocker and, I wish I had ended up with more time for that but, I do think I was successful in making some sense of that drabble. My absolute favorites in this set where 'Whenever, Wherever', 'Only Love', and 'Yo (Excuse Me Miss)'. Oh, and if this and any of the Raven chapters don't make it obvious, I love me some bird nicknames/metaphors! (I have Sparrow call Duchess a pretty bird, I've had those who I paired with Raven call her a pretty bird as well...I can't help it, ha ha.)
As for the lack of updates well, I was on vacation for 2 days so, I was not around. I have a very busy weekend ahead of me as well so, this will be 1 of 2 or 3 updates that I have plans to jam-pack into today. Thanks for your continued support.