A/N- Thank you for the reviews! Also for Angelpaint07- I had just been writing about how the crew regarded their Captain slighty, when you reviewed and I hope this shines some light haha and thank you for reviewing as well! Anyway- hope everyone enjoys this chapter.

Chapter 14

The Silent Mary looked as though it had seen slightly better days in Constance's opinion. When she had emerged from below, she had been taken back by the site of the naval officers washing the blood from the deck and helping the ones who were injured. From the chaos which had occurred earlier on she thought that the Spanish Royal Navy had done a good job of only having the odd cut or graze. She had a feeling that once they got to the port, that they would find any medical assistance and perhaps a doctor who could aid them.

She tried her best to stay out of everyone's way and soon enough, the majority of the crew looked like they had finished what they had been ordered to do and were having a break. They all seemed so much calmer now, apart from Lesaro who was still ordering people about in Spanish. She half wondered if it was because the Captain was no longer here and the men didn't have to worry about him. Although the men seemed very loyal to their Captain she was not entirely surprised by their anxiety when in his company as he was rather temperamental at times.

Constance saw a small group of men talking and decided that as they were not as busy as Lieutenant Lesaro that they may be better company to ask certain questions. As she approached them, she noticed as Santos gave her a small smile and another officer next to him moved aside which allowed her to sit down.

"How are you Miss?" Asked the officer with a wide smile and she couldn't help but smile back.

"Very well thank you. Oh also enough with the 'miss'" She laughed. "Just call me Constance". As she spoke the officer took her hand and placed a gentle kiss to the back of her hand. She gave him a surprised look not expecting it and she swore Santos look distressed at the events.

"I am honoured to meet you. I am Magda". He replied, gesturing to himself. She nodded in response and listened to the men who were speaking about their close shaves with death. They seemed quite happy considering they had just been battling unruly pirates. For one of the first times since being on the Silent Mary, Constance had an odd feeling of belonging as she laughed along to the officer's jokes. She manged to ask about the Captain and was told several stories of how exceptional he was in naval tactics and even more skilled with a sword. They spoke about him fondly but there was still an underlining awe to their tones. It made her realise that Captain Salazar had a reputation so famous that his own crew would not dare to cross him.

She didn't quite know how long they had been speaking but when Lesaro approached them, he seemed irritated at their behaviour and started to tell the officers to get back to work.

"How long till we reach land?" Constance shouted at the retreating back of the Lieutenant who shouted back that they had a few more days. The officers sighed and began to stand up. However, before they all departed, Magda asked her a question, causing the men to look at her with intrigue.

"I think we are very curious to how you ended up here. How did you get on the Pirates ship?" Constance took a deep breath and slowly told the men about how she had been with the English Royal Navy at the time. She was glad her memories had returned and even though she was sure they had far more interesting stories than her own, they seemed very interested in her and she couldn't help but smile. She had just reached the bit when she had been abducted when Santos went very pale and a few other officers looked just as queasy. Magda as well had wiped away his charming smile and Constance laughed suddenly.

"It wasn't that bad, I mean at the time being dragged onto a ship was pretty terrifying but I think I was actually quite lucky". But as she spoke she felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand up and had the feeling that someone was behind her. Judging by the expressions on the officers face she could guess who. Turning around she gave the Captain a nervous smile.

"Hello". She laughed awkwardly. He gave her a pointed look before glaring at the officers. Lesaro suddenly appeared next to him and started to speak in Spanish, most like trying to tell him he had asked the officers to get back to work. Seconds later the officers apologised to their Captain rather respectfully and scattered away and she was left staring at the Captain.

"Your memories have come back?" He asked. She nodded and felt her eyes travel down to his side and realised he had changed his jacket. She silently wondered how many coats he had and was about to ask if he was ok when Lesaro began talking once again. After the Lieutenant had gone back to the stern deck, the Captain brought his attention on her.

"You haven't eaten yet and neither have I. Go to your quarters and stay put. You may dine with me later on, I have to attend to some business however so it will be a few hours. I do not want to see you up here again". And with that she huffed but did what he asked. No longer as confused about the lay out of the ship, she made her way to the stairs but stopped as she forgot to ask if he was ok. Running back to the Captain who was climbing up the steps, she gently tugged his arm which got his attention.

"Yes?" He asked with exasperation laced in his voice.

"How is- I mean how are you?" She stuttered.

"Fine thank you. Now go and rest". He said far more gently than before and she made her way back. Her mouth curved at the edges as she was finally getting used to being on the Silent Mary.

A few hours had gone by and Constance had managed to fall asleep, despite her arm occasionally throbbing, until a loud knocking came from the door. She assumed it was Santos as usual and told him she would be a minute. Tidying up her appearance as she didn't want to look half-awake while dining, she placed her shoes on and opened the door. There looking rather charming was Magda. He offered her his arm and she hesitantly took it. She couldn't explain it, but there was something slightly off about him. She tried to shake the feeling away but being in his company on her own made her felt uneasy. He didn't speak as he took her to the Captain's cabin. Yet just as they were in sight of the double doors he stopped walking and turned to her.

"What are your plans after you get back on land?" He asked out of nowhere. She didn't really know what to say and began to bite her lip as she thought about her reply. She was completely caught off guard however, when his hand cupped her chin and tipped her head back. She gave a squeak of alarm and tried to pull back but he had almost pinned her up against the wall from making her walk backwards.

"You will damage your lips if you carry on like that". He hummed and as she had just slapped his hand away, the double doors opened with a large agonising creek, revealing the figure of the Captain. A not very happy Captain.