The eerie notes of a lonesome harmonica echoed over the cove. The wailing music came from a large wooden ship floating gently on the waves. Weak lights flickered in the portholes and a lone lamp swung on its rope on the deck. 510Please respect copyright.PENANAmCNyGETQFR
The ship was large and strongly built, it's hull shone waxy in the moonlight. Tall sturdy masts stood straight up cloaked in white sails which were at the moment hanging limply. Raucous laughter spilled out as the door to the galley opened. A man stepped out and shut the door, cutting off the talk and laughter of a large group of men. The solitary man walked to the edge of the deck, looking out towards the shore. A lock of his pale golden hair rustled against his forehead in the night breeze. He brushed it aside and narrowed his eyes, there was movement out on the water. A dark shape drew closer, and soon he could hear the lapping of oars against the ocean.510Please respect copyright.PENANAXyZ2fhwCc7
He gave a piercing whistle, which was then returned. He grabbed a rope ladder rolled up on the deck and threw it over the side. Soon another man, shorter, yet broader than he, with thick black hair and beard, pulled himself up over and onto the deck. He swung a sack from his back and threw it down. It made a strange squelching sound as it hit the wooden floor.510Please respect copyright.PENANAFUdekYhgbQ
"Cap'n Hook is not going to be pleased," He intoned gruffly.510Please respect copyright.PENANAeOxYrpXnYO
"How many returned, Silas?" The blonde man asked.510Please respect copyright.PENANAFVAHihIk5i
"Three of the five we sent out." The men he referred to had also pulled themselves over the railing of the deck and were beginning to hoist the small rowboat up and out of the ocean–securing it to the side of the ship.510Please respect copyright.PENANA06ldRdLmtQ
"Well then, Phillipe, who will have the honor of bringing this news to the Captain?" Silas scratched at his beard and adjusted his belt, which held two large flintlock pistols on either hip.510Please respect copyright.PENANAj311BYDQRJ
Phillipe sighed, "I'll deal with it this time." He swiped up the bag and began to make his way towards the Captain's room. 510Please respect copyright.PENANAmjyg9rfRZj
"Oh, and one more thing Phillipe. The men say they saw Pan carrying someone up the mountain."510Please respect copyright.PENANAiXObd3FQAa
Phillipe didn't turn around but asked over his shoulder, "A lost boy?"510Please respect copyright.PENANA02BQ6N74yz
"No...a girl." Phillipe froze as Silas began to laugh, "Good luck with the Captain", and he wandered off towards the galley to get a pint of grog. 510Please respect copyright.PENANAIHIL3MOHoe
Phillipe continued his slow journey to the captain's quarters, wishing he had not volunteered. It was just like Silas to hold back that bit of news until he had taken up the task, the bastard. He made his way down narrow stairs and through a short hallway. At the end of it was a door of solid oak, heavy and edged in intricate metal designs. He tapped lightly on the door then pressed on the latch and pushed it open.510Please respect copyright.PENANAaqqCCW3Lvy
The room was dark, one candle flickering on the large desk at the back of the room. There was a bunk with a thin mattress on the left side, a heavy chest, and a chair on the right. The desk was covered in maps and parchment. Two porthole windows at the back allowed some moonlight to trickle through, but not enough to reveal the figure sitting at the high back chair behind the desk. Their feet were propped up on the desk and they ran a rag almost lovingly over a glinting sabre.510Please respect copyright.PENANA7Duk9FuGRG
Phillipe cleared his throat and they stopped shining the weapon and laid it on the desk. "Captain, the scouts have returned."510Please respect copyright.PENANAJos6O1VkK6
Silence.510Please respect copyright.PENANAfxRpepp1Wv
"Silas brought Jeffers and Wots back." Phillipe opened the satchel and removed two objects from it. He lifted them and placed them on the desk.510Please respect copyright.PENANAasdmNgArEV
The Captain didn't react to the two severed heads now sitting on their desk, opened mouths and dead eyes staring blindly at them. Instead, they took their legs off the desk and stood. A right hand appeared in the dim light, fingers splayed on the desk. And then the left arm appeared, but where a hand should have been, a wicked-looking metal hook stabbed itself into the surface of the desk with a grating thud.510Please respect copyright.PENANAGhS1jURMUv
"Captain..." Phillipe tried to cajole but they swiped at the heads, tossing them against the wall. The heads bounced and rolled towards Phillipe's feet and he subtly shifted away from them.510Please respect copyright.PENANAoCj7ln4eLz
"Are you incompetent, Phillipe?" a low, husky voice asked.510Please respect copyright.PENANAu3XHqTUfub
"No, Captain–"510Please respect copyright.PENANAFaFbohtU0x
"Then am I a fool?"510Please respect copyright.PENANAMwQJYywB6A
"No, Cap–"510Please respect copyright.PENANAXx4IitvOOa
They slammed the hook down again, "Then why the hell can't any of my men seem to find one single boy on an island that we've been on for eight years!"510Please respect copyright.PENANAQpn8bAdHtz
"Captain, Pan is a crafty one, and the Lost Boys know these woods. The men you send are sailors..."510Please respect copyright.PENANADM4MRdw7Re
"Are you criticizing my choices?" The voice had a steely edge to it.510Please respect copyright.PENANAPxu0yDdEGP
Phillipe quickly backtracked, "No of course not, it's just the men..."510Please respect copyright.PENANAyZ6mfqSnEP
"Of course, of course. Who led the scouting party?" Understanding layered with sinister sarcasm gave Phillipe chills.510Please respect copyright.PENANADUqchke2ab
"Co...Corey, Captain."510Please respect copyright.PENANAJCUbYyeT3Q
The Captain leaned forward, her face finally illuminated by the candlelight. Dark eyes glittered, "I want the wheel prepared for tomorrow. I plan to put on a small exhibition. It is clear to me that my men need...motivation." 510Please respect copyright.PENANAHXmDzu06Ec
Phillipe's stomach roiled, and he swallowed, "Yes, Jocasta." He paused, wishing he did not have to deliver the next piece of news.510Please respect copyright.PENANAusY8jlETlK
Jocasta Hook did not miss a single thing. "What else, Phillipe."510Please respect copyright.PENANAe3YLcpU1fA
"The men say–" he hesitated.510Please respect copyright.PENANA6JoRZyUpwX
"Well, spit it out!"510Please respect copyright.PENANAzZW0t2cfOr
"The men say they saw Petyr with a girl."510Please respect copyright.PENANAQPHejrLUDk
Jocasta tensed, her eyes narrowed, "A girl?"510Please respect copyright.PENANAj71asYdMSZ
"Yes." Phillipe cringed, stepping back in case–510Please respect copyright.PENANAzkvbhBmydG
Jocasta's full lips pulled into an ominous smile, Phillipe could feel his heartbeat increase.510Please respect copyright.PENANAXu2e6pmv1T
"This is pleasant news, Phillipe. It has been so long since I've had any fun." her voice was sickly sweet, "Now, leave me. I have more plans to make."510Please respect copyright.PENANAbx1siYqAIO
Phillipe didn't need any more urging and he swiftly left the room, shutting the door tightly behind him.510Please respect copyright.PENANAYl4ttrRVNk
Jocasta Hook turned from her desk and strode to the porthole to look out over the calm ocean. "Oh, Petyr. You just couldn't resist could you?" Her laughter was without mirth, instead, it was dark and eager. "I am coming for you Petyr Pan, soon."510Please respect copyright.PENANAgbB3Abm7oz
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Chapter 9: Captain Hook
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