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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 16:01:13 GMT -5
They were still sleeping, good....
Hook slowly- and quietly- got up from the grass where the trio had camped out for a bit of rest. It was difficult to tell whether a full twenty four hours had passed since the sun seemed to be moving at it's own time- but now it was dark. He could move freely without being noticed and since their last encounter with the Natives Hook had become far more careful about hoe he traveled.
He took his flask from his belt and started down a small deer trail... it occured to him that he could leave.... and perhaps he still would.... no. It was decided-he needed to find the Crocodile once more and get his revenge.
Not to mention he was was running out of Rum aboard his ship... or so he assumed, he had to be. His flask was near empty as well.... Hook gave a sigh and approached a small stream, the water seemed clear enough- and nothing had tried to kill him(something he was finding to be a rare mercy in Neverland), so he held the flask under the running water and waited for it to fill.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 27, 2013 16:46:32 GMT -5
To say that Else was sleeping would be a vast overstatement. Ever since the mirror incident, nightmares kept the queen in the shallow end of subconsciousness, keeping her tossing and turning... begging for sweet release from the hell her mind couldn't escape. Only being awake provided that mercy. Her eyes shot open as she gasped. She sat up in a cold sweat. It was still before dawn... or at least the lack of light conveyed that. She looked down to see Hook's black coat across her front. The man was a conundrum in Else's mind: One moment he was looking at you as if you were nothing but a talking pair of BREASTS and treating you with coarse manners... and then the next... Else sighed and slipped her arms through the arm holes and laid back on her side in a fetal position. She didn't dare close her eyes again, so she scanned the camp. Celeste was fast asleep... thanks to her sleeping dram, no doubt, and Hook wasn't anywhere in sight. She learned the hard way not to recklessly go follow the pirate, thinking he was in imminent danger; she learned when she had happened upon him while he was relieving his faculties. It had been a very EMBARRASSING situation that Hook would not let Else live down. So if he was going to get attacked while urinating, he was COMPLETELY on his own! Else's eyes then where drawn to Celeste's bag next to her. She squinted her eyes: was it her imagination... or was the bag... MOVING. "Celeste?" Else whispered. But of course, NO RESPONSE. She watched with morbid fascination as the bag continued to contort and writhe as something finally came towards the opening from within. Else sat up, clutching at Hook's cloak for some kind of silly protection. Who KNOWS what other kind of horrors were in that bag... what if the creature from the mirror was climbing out??? But the Queen's fears were laid to rest as the small face of a rabbit appeared, one long ear popping out. Else could have laughed out loud, she was so relieved. She then gave the rabbit a smirk. "I don't think you want to be in there, little one." She said softly. The little creature looked in her direction with it's large black eyes... when it started to emerge out of the bag... revealing that it was definitely NOT a small creature what so ever. It's head had LOOKED like a rabbit, but it's body was long and scaly, about the size of a bobcat, with limps that resembled the arms and legs of a monkey. And in one of those monkey hands... it was dragging one of the Gauntlets of Destiny. Else's face blanched. "No..." She said. "...Oh no no no NO!" She jumped up from her spot and lunged for the strange creature. It cocked it's rabbit head at her and darted away IMPOSSIBLY FAST. "COME BACK HERE!" She yelled, chasing after it. Was EVERYTHING in this gods forsaken island BRED to serve as such irritatingly difficult obstacles to the completion of Celeste's quest? She didn't notice as the second Rabbit lizard slinked out of the bag, shiny key in it's mouth while dragging the other gauntlet away to it's nest.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 17:04:17 GMT -5
He shot up hearing the shouting from camp, Hook swore and stumbled away from the creek and ran back up the trail. Celeste was still asleep, how she could be(without any Rum) with Else screaming frantically he couldn't imagine but it didn't look like she'd wake anytime soon
" Else what happened?? " he asked- not seeing her till she bolted past him nearly knocking him to a tree as she chased after.... God knows what- he didn't get a good enough glimpse of it," Else!"
He swore again and started after her- when a sparkle caught his eyes- a rabbit -lizard monstrosity from hell was making off with a key.... the key to the Gauntlets! After his time with Natives he'd learned it's appearance in case he'd be on the same predicament again.
He quickly changed directions and went after it.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 27, 2013 17:36:43 GMT -5
She ignored Hook, not daring to take her eyes of that freaky, monkey...hare... lizard.. thingie! She ran after it, stumbling across the stream and up a hill... and then around a few tree trails.
Else was panting, resting her hands on her knees to catch breath. The animal was standing in front of her, arching its back. She should have been a little cautious... but she was just EXTREMELY annoyed at the moment. It was FAR TO EARLY for this nonsense!
"Okay you... thing, you... You're going to give that gauntlet BACK...now..." She breathed, slowly edging towards it. It gave a threatening hiss, with a forked tongue before leaping up in the air and digging it's way into the ground as it landed.
Else dove for the hole, letting out a yell as mass amounts of dirt kicked up at her. Without reserve she reached down into the opening in ground. The creature made a noise, and Else felt something sharp clamp itself around her hand. She pulled it back reflexively, fearing a wound from the creature... but the gauntlet glimmered back at her. Else let out a huge sigh.
What a relief...
...Or was it?
It was ON her after all. Else made a few vain attempts to get the wretched thing off, but gave up with a huff. Well... all she needed was the key to get it off, right? No harm done. And it wasn't like the other was ON anyone else... it was safe in Celeste's bag...
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 17:49:22 GMT -5
"Dammit!" He grunted as he leapt at dry ground- AGAIN. Clumps of dirt and grass was starting to get stuck in all of the creases in his clothes He growled and brushed himself off.
It was around here somewhere, last he'd seen it had darted into the brush- There! The nasty little thing was pulling hard on... the other gauntlet! it had the key and Gauntlet! little Bastard.
He pounced hitting hard into the dirt- but actually succeeding in getting the bulkier of the two objects- the Gauntlet.....but... it was on his wrist. Now he knew why the monkey-rabbit-demon was having so much difficulty with it, the Gauntlet was pulling him and he had no choice but to follow.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 27, 2013 18:05:46 GMT -5
Else was almost back to the camp when her arm suddenly shot out to the side and proceeded in a different direction. She let out a yelp and stumbled, trying to keep on her feet as the gauntlet pulled her farther and farther away.
If she had not been so shocked and panicked with the force of the object, she wold have heard Hook before she slammed into him, the gauntlets touching together, glowing slightly, and then releasing their pull on their victims. Without the pull for her to resist, Else fell forwards, on top of Hook. Usually he would comment with something vulgar at their predicament, but it was to early in the morning even for him. Else rolled away while he cursed.
"Ugh.. WHY in the gods' names would you put the OTHER one on, Captain Jones???" She grunted, holding her forehead, which had struck against his strong chin when they collided. "Did you not learn your lesson with the Indian Princess?" She should get up, but she fell to the side, holding her head.
Damn, that hurt!
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 18:09:23 GMT -5
"I could ask you the same!" he snapped," But I wouldn't have to if either of you lasses had been properly watching over the goods,"
He cussed and brushed himself off, more dirt crumbling off him. He glanced over at her, she was still holding her," The hell were those things?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 27, 2013 18:20:55 GMT -5
Even though her head throbbed, she still managed a glare up at him. "Well I certainly didn't MEAN to. These items are my only way home; I just reached after the... the... THING... and the gauntlet fastened itself to my arm! And you were the ONLY one awake, Captain Jones. Perhaps you would have SAW them if you didn't take to your flask so often..."
Her head was throbbing. She got to her feet, unsteady, and leaned against a tree. Dirt was all over her, getting in her dark eyes, tearing them up. She wiped at them with the back of her gauntlet-free hand, which was just as dirty.
"No idea... don't care.. Another one of the NUMEROUS annoyances that Neverland has to offer." She replied to his last inquiry. "Let's just get back to camp and get the key..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 18:34:02 GMT -5
Hook went over to her and brushed away some of the dirt, though the 'tears' only created streaks of mud on her face.
"The key wasn't in camp, there was another one of those things.... it had taken this gauntlet," he gestured," along with the key- I managed to get the gauntlet obviously, but the key is gone with that - what ever it is"
He sighed," So we need to find it, lest you want to stay close by my side for the rest of your life.... which I could understand love," he smirked tipping up her chin so he could see her face
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 27, 2013 19:01:24 GMT -5
"Dear Gods we MUST find that key..." She huffed, just to shoot down his advance. She would have given him a nice eye roll as well, but at the moment her eyes were blinking uncontrollably! Else growled with frustration, stalking towards the stream to get some water to wash the grime away. She was barely a few yards away from him when she could feel the gauntlet pull towards Hook again.
"Oh NO YOU DON'T..." Else spat, running back towards Hook before the contraption on her arm would toss her towards him again. The pull on her arm died away as she stood in front of Hook, uncomfortably close. She smiled, happy that she had beat it's reaction time... but then realizing HOW MUCH of a problem this was going to be. "Well... if you would accompany me to the stream, Captain Jones... I need to free myself of this filth in my eyes... or else I'm going to be COMPLETELY useless to you on our little hike to catch the... whatever..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 21:08:38 GMT -5
He tipped her chin up and chuckled," This could be useful,"
They walked with to the stream and he smiled watching her get on her knees to touch the water," You know... this may be the best thing that's happened on this journey," he knew he'd regret those words, but he knew she'd hate hearing them even more.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 27, 2013 21:34:06 GMT -5
She swatted his hand away from her chin in annoyance, even though she could barely see him at this point.
Once Else had reached the stream, she shed Hook's coat, which she had been wearing the whole time, and tossed it back at him. She then got on her knees and set about rinsing out her eyes and getting the dirt off her face. Red hot embarrassment surged through her when she realized that the pirate's comment was addressing the view of her behind that he was seeing...
Leaving Neverland couldn't possibly come soon enough.
She shed her skirt off, revealing her tight leather leggings that she preferred not to prance around in... but given the gritty nature of their query, she didn't want to risk damaging the article of clothing anymore then it already was. Else plunged it into the water to rinse it off somewhat and then hung it on a nearby branch to dry.
Else turned to Hook. "Alright, lead the way, Captain Jones, to where you last saw the beast." She was feeling refreshed after splashing that cold, morning stream water on her face.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 21:45:56 GMT -5
Hook yanked on the invisible chain of the Gauntlets and caught her in his arms, his hand on her hip- yearning to feel her damp curves, but restraining himself knowing that she'd probably smack him for this sin alone.
"As you wish, your majesty," he murmured running his tongue lightly over his lip, taking in her form just long enough to mentally memorize her image. Then turned and walked sharply towards the brush he'd last seen the creature
"Here," He gestured," It scampered off with the key in that direction"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 27, 2013 22:19:36 GMT -5
Else was tugged sharply into his arms. How the...? How did he even KNOW he could do that??? That made NO logical SENSE... Did his mind sometimes make him privy to brilliance as long as it had SOME perverted purpose???
And his hand on her hip when she had CLEARLY established that she was MARRIED and NOT SOME TROLLOP... And then he turned around before she could gather her wits to slap him or give him a piece of her mind.
No... no that was not okay. To be tugged around like that. Crudeness: fine... that was his gimmick. Innuendos: tiresome... but tolerable. Taking advantage of... well... the only friend you GOT on a strange island: WRONG. It was as if the polite pirate she had met was being replaced by a more self-centered creature that felt all women were prey and he the alpha hunter.
She knew it HAD to do something with his dark revenge quest... it was tainting him. In all respects of his life, no doubt. Well... she would just have to put her foot down.
Else allowed him to walk off, not moving, and when he was far enough, she yanked with her gauntlet. He came sailing at her, but she ducked, sending him splashing into the stream. His device pulled her towards him, but she dug her heels into the ground, only slightly skidding towards him, but staying clear of the water.
"Let me be CLEAR, Captain Jones..." She said flatly. "I can put up with a number of your... quirks... for you have put up with a number of mine... but if you dare tug at me like that again, only just to sate your curiosity of how I feel in your arms, I swear I will visit a wrath upon you like no other. I have slayed a cannibal sorcerer, tamed ogres, and outwitted nobles threatening WAR upon my little Kingdom of farmers and bread makers. YOU will be NO CHALLENGE."
His silence confirmed that he knew she was serious. "I have been puppet to Rumplestiltskin, my own husband... I damned well don't need it from you..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 27, 2013 22:55:33 GMT -5
Hook made no sign of amusement- it wasn't till the last line that he understood, he gave slow nod," Fair enough"
He looked back to the brush, trying to get of the subject of Else's leggings,".... as I was saying... I saw it disappear about here... don't suppose you're any good at tracking?"
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