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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Jan 13, 2013 23:01:49 GMT -5
The beautiful thing about Neverland is that there was no distinguishable sign that time was passing, it was if this world had simply stopped moving and yet still thrived. A man could truly be free here.
Hook stood below the sails of his ship, another day he would spend unfeeling and trying to forget...
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Post by Sorceress Calisto/Cally Rose on Jan 16, 2013 3:27:52 GMT -5
Something flashed brightly in the sky almost like an explosion, something from it fell out and was falling down towards the water below, smoke trailing after it, it zoomed through the clouds, and was not slowing down, the figure coming down rapped her arms around her face s brace for impacted of the water. “This is going to hurt…” she said to herself. And it did… she hit the water hard, if anyone was watching they might of heard a loud smack when she hit the water, the splash went high up into the air, at least as high as the tallest trees and then went back down again.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 16, 2013 10:02:14 GMT -5
Else thrashed in the water, clawing her way at the nearby stones to hoist herself out. Thank goodness for the leather breeches she was wearing; she could never hope to out swim a mermaid in one of her courtly gowns. Though the corset wasn't allowing much room for her stomach to expand as she gasped in panic.
A slick hand grabbed at her calf, but she was balanced enough on the rocks to use her other heel to kick the jaw of her assailant.
The mermaid let out a high-pitched squeal and let go.
Else dragged her self away. "And I thought mermaids... to be... SWEET creatures..." she said in between coughs.
"We'll sweetly try to DROWN you..." Another mermaid said, getting a little too close.
Else quickly armed the bow that had been on her shoulder with an arrow from her quiver. "One more splash towards me and I swear I'll demonstrate how 'sweetly' I never fail to hit my target... Right. Between. The Eyes."
The two visible mermaids hissed and gave shrill screeches as they plunged back into the depths of the lagoon. After a beat Else finally fell to her back to catch her breath. The four children, Two girls and two boys, timidly emerged from the cover of forest. They saw their protector laying on the rocks and ran to her side.
"It's fine... I'm fine." Else assured them, putting on a warm smile to reassure them... even though her lungs felt as though they would explode. "But I think it's safe to assume... that a Neverland Mermaid is maybe not the BEST creature to ask for directions..." She slowly got to her hands and knees and stood up, staggering slightly.
Had she stood up a moment later, she would have missed the streak of fire that shot through the sky to land in water... right behind a massive ship. Her heart nearly leaped out of her chest. A ship...a possible way home???
"Alright children... who wants to help me make a smoke signal?" The children, despite their exhausted state, showed as much enthusiasm as they could muster to please their Queen. "Alright onwards to the beach!" The three eldest headed off, but the youngest looked up at Else with large, sad blue eyes.
"I want my mother..." she mumbled, rubbing a balled fist into one of her eyes, trying to stave off fatigue.
"I know, dearest Deana." Else soothed, crouching low to the toddler's level. "And I PROMISE you, I will get you and the others SAFELY back to your mums and dads. I swear upon my throne!" Else flashed a smile at the little girl and then scooped her up in her arms.
'Curse that Peter Pan.' Else thought to herself, as she followed the others with Deana at her hip. 'That spoiled, spanking-needing, kidnapping... TWIT. I've had just about enough of his 'games'.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Jan 16, 2013 16:29:23 GMT -5
Hook stumbled back from the impact of the explosion, shielding his eyes from whatever disaster that seemed to appear from out of now where! The ship rocked as the waves seemed to pick up, had that been a shot from another ship...? Hook glanced around as some of the crew were shouting and looking about as well.
The Capitan pulled out his Spyglass and looked over the horizon... nothing. He shrugged a bit then hurried down the steps to get a better look- then he spotted something on the shores of an island just south of them. Once more he took out his spyglass and to his surprise he saw a woman with a small crowd of children about her.... not really his type but certainly interesting
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 16, 2013 17:49:51 GMT -5
Else waved her arms in the air, then paused, shielding her brown eyes with a gloved hand. Did they see her? She turned on her heel and picked up some more large branches to toss on the fire. The leaves created a heavy smoke that SURELY the ship could see even from its distance.
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Post by Sorceress Calisto/Cally Rose on Jan 16, 2013 19:48:23 GMT -5
Cally washed up on the shore and pulled her self farther on to the sand, but collapsed… she had used all of her magic for that damn backfire of a portal… she only just managed to get to the shore side…. Luckily her fall made the waves push her mot of the way…. She could barley move, the most she could do was breath, she could barley even stay awake, while she was momentarily trying to open her eyes she faintly saw a women with little people, they were a ways down the shore though… Cally didn’t want to be seen in this place as hear real self, there was some here that she may meet again another time and she could use that to her advantage if she needed too, instantly when she set her mind to it, her look started to change, quickly, her cloths looked the same but changed to black, her skin paled and her hair wet but went longer down to her back and curled and darkened to black, before here eyes closed for the last time they lightened to an icy piercing blue, she blacked out cold.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 16, 2013 20:58:35 GMT -5
Else had been absorbed in flagging down the ship, which looked like it was slowly making its way towards the shore, but little Deana tugged at her arm, pointing at something a little distance away from them on the beach.
The Queen's hand immediately went to her bow. Perhaps it was another wretched mermaid... but no...it looked like a human woman. And she didn't look like she was doing too well. Else Turned to the children. "Stay together and stay HERE." With that, she jogged down the beach to where the mysterious woman was.
She hesitantly approached, until she saw that the woman was out cold. She knelt by her side, turning her over on her back so she could take a proper look at her face. She did not recognize the raven-haired beauty, but she couldn't deny her compulsion to help the defenseless woman.
"Miss?" Else softly called. "Miss, are you all right?" She shook her gently.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Jan 16, 2013 21:27:44 GMT -5
Hook watched from his ship curiously, whatever had made that commotion before... the woman with the children had gone to inspect.
Hook commanded his crew to ready a boat for him, he waned to see what this was all about as well
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Post by Sorceress Calisto/Cally Rose on Jan 16, 2013 21:40:07 GMT -5
Cally was still out, no answer came from her lips, only movement that came from her was the light shallow breathing.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 16, 2013 21:54:48 GMT -5
"Wonderful." Else breathed. She waved to the children to come join her. They scampered over and huddled around the mysterious woman. Else glanced up at the eldest girl, Laurel. "Sit here, yes, hold her head like so, and keep the sun off of her face." She looked over at the eldest boy, Ben. "See if she will take any water, Ben." The boy nodded and reached into the over-sized satchel at his arm.
Else got up from her spot and walked a little ways in where the shallow waves met the shore. She glanced out at the man in the rowboat, steadily making his way towards her. She shielded her eyes once more from the blazing sun, gazing back at the massive ship. Her blood went cold.
...was that a pirate flag waving violently in the breeze?
"...Wonderful." Else muttered. But beggars couldn't be choosers. She set her jaw and squared her shoulders. Gods above, let them be CIVIL pirates...
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Jan 16, 2013 22:04:51 GMT -5
Hook landed on the beach and stepped out into shallow water. He confidently strode to dry land,"Are you alright? Do either of you need help?"
Helping people wasn't his thing, but he had to play nice and opening with' Pardon who are all of you and why are you here?' isn't nearly as nice
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 16, 2013 22:33:48 GMT -5
Well... so far so good, Else thought. "Hello, thank the gods you're here." She pointed back to the woman in the sand. "She's hurt... I don't know how badly... or from what... and, frankly, I'm afraid that's all I know about her situation." Else then remembered her manners; whatever would her advisers say about her ill behavior? "I'm Else." She put out her left hand; it was a habit, the desire to shake another person's hand, as equals... and with her left hand... much to her adviser's disdain, who beat it into her that her RIGHT hand was the proper hand for use.
But herein laid the awkward problem: Else extended her left hand... and realized too late that her savior had not a hand... but a HOOK in place of his left. She drew her hand back reflexively. She tried not to be rude, tried looking only up at his face and not...it. Though she was sure there was a fascinating story behind it.
"I was hoping we would be able to book passage on your vessel back to the mainland." Else continued. "We have been stranded here for a matter of days.... ACTUAL days...not Neverland days... for the sun rarely seems to..." She was rambling. "Anyways, I can pay you handsomely upon our safe return home."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Jan 17, 2013 22:29:08 GMT -5
"Capitan Killian Jones... or, I suppose as a few others have referred to me as ; Capitan Hook" Hook turned to the woman in the sand," I might be able to help her.... though I can't guarantee anything- haven't had a proper doctor on our ship for awhile. As for the mainland...." He bit his lip," I'm not sure I can help you with that Love"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 17, 2013 23:18:44 GMT -5
Else's face fell.
"Then I humbly ask for my party to take refuge aboard your ship until I can figure out... a plan." She looked back at the island. "The Island... after have spending a few days exploring it, I know it can't be trusted...something's in there...and him." She looked back at Hook. "I can take care of the woman. I'm no doctor, but I've seen my fair share of fatigue, fevers, and sickness of the sort. I'll earn our keep... if you'll allow it."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Jan 17, 2013 23:34:50 GMT -5
Hook raised an eyebrow, she was strong....
H smiled," Alright, I can accept that..." He looked to the children," I suppose they'll be coming as well?"
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