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Post by Ariel on Feb 20, 2013 18:42:14 GMT -5
Ariel swam through the waters looking for her pirate. She needed to find him now more then ever. Ariel's father would never know that she was friends with someone who could possibly get him back what he lost. Ariel knew if anyone could help her it would be Hook. Of course she would need to talk him into it Hook probably wouldn't want to help her unless she made it worth it to him. Maybe treasure would help ease him into helping her. Ariel knew she could get as much as he might need, maybe enough for a new ship if he wanted.
She continued through the water the clear blue waters. It was a sunny day and the sunlight hit the water making it shine. Ariel loved days like this but she was to busy to enjoy it looking for her pirate out at seas. When Ariel heard about her fathers most powerful weapon being stolen by another merman who apparently sold it to pirates.
Ariel didn't ask what they did to the merman in order to get him to spill why he took it and what he traded it for. They would kill him of that Ariel was sure no one put Atlantica in danger and lived. He took the one form of defense they had and Ariel would help her kingdom no matter what the cost. She Finally saw the ship she was looking for the Jolly Rodger. She made it finally she'd been searching the ocean for days. Ariel thought he might be at port but here it was in all its glory. Now she had to wait until dark then hopeful she could meet with Hook.
Once night fell Ariel called out to her pirate with a song. "My heart is pierced by Cupid, I disdain all glittering gold, There is nothing can console me but my jolly sailor bold."
Ariel wasn't sure Hook had ever actually listened to her sing but if he was listening he would come of that she was sure. The song was an old sea shanty that Ariel remembered hearing a long time ago.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Feb 20, 2013 22:17:04 GMT -5
Hook lay quietly in his cabin, the cool night air drifted through his window carrying the familiar and comforting scent of the ocean. He had a new crew, and had since his adventure on the island regained much of his profits that had been lost. Though now he was far more careful when traveling open waters having leaned more of The King of the Sea....
He closed his eyes... he was use to the difficulties of finding sleep, it helped to have a pretty girl or two(or however many he could manage) beside him, but alas this was not a journey in which he could allow a lass to stay with him, far too long without any land or stops. As his mind started to drift into a light slumber, a voice sang out and cut across the serenity of his troubled mind.
He sat up a bit and went to his balcony window, the voice was familiar, and very beautiful- as if not of this earth. Hook searched for the origin of the sound
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Post by Ariel on Feb 20, 2013 22:31:40 GMT -5
Hook was taking a bit longer to come out of his cabin but Ariel didn't stop singing.
"Come all you pretty fair maids, whoever you may be Who love a jolly sailor bold that ploughs the raging sea, While up aloft, in storm or gale, from me his absence mourn, And firmly pray, arrive the day, he home will safe return."
If that didn't bring him to the deck of the ship she didn't know what would. She was in the water where he could see her the moon was very bright.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Feb 20, 2013 22:39:39 GMT -5
No... not here....
Was he crazy? The voice was so perfect... like a sirens, but he had to follow it...
He went up onto the deck of his ship, the moon allowed more light and better vision for the pirate. As if meant by the heavens he saw the perfect silhouette of a women in the sea. He stepped out further and closer to the shadowed form.
Why did he recognize this voice, everything about this felt... supernatural. It couldn't be....no dammit it couldn't be her, but...
He stepped further, but landed in air, falling off the ship entirely and splashing into the sea.
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Post by Ariel on Feb 20, 2013 23:02:49 GMT -5
Ariel watched the figure come closer to the edge of the ship and then just fall off the edge.
She smiled, not what she was expecting but he was here now. She dove back under the waters and grabbed him pulling him to the surface. She knew he could swim but the waters were a bit choppy and dark. Once they reached the surface she tightened her hold on him.
"Hello My Pirate." She smiled at him her eyes glowing in the moonlight.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Feb 20, 2013 23:09:54 GMT -5
"Ariel..." he tried to hide the disappointment of following a voice he had believed belonged to... to someone else.
"I thought I heard you calling, something about needing consolation?" he teased as he caught his breath
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Post by Ariel on Feb 20, 2013 23:19:37 GMT -5
Ariel laughed. "Oh yes Hook I just couldn't sleep knowing some where you roamed these seas and I had to find you." She teased him back her lips close to his ear because she was still holding him.
"Actually I need your help. I am sure you want to get out of the water before we talk am I right?"
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Feb 21, 2013 17:50:19 GMT -5
"Oh I suppose so, though I feel like I'm getting to know you so much better from this position and distance," He grinned
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Post by Ariel on Feb 21, 2013 18:04:29 GMT -5
Ariel laughed "Are you now? Well the water is freezing and I am sure I am not helping much at keeping you warm. We have much to discuss." She told him making her way with him over to the ladder on the side of the ship.
"I would like to find you in a more agreeable position Captain than being soaking wet and freezing before I discuss my little problem." She told him bringing him to the ladder and letting him climb. Ariel followed behind him her arm were more then strong enough to take her up the side of his ship.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Feb 22, 2013 13:08:53 GMT -5
"Problem? And what makes you think I'll help you, Love?" He smiled, feeling more confident on his ship
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Post by Ariel on Feb 22, 2013 13:53:10 GMT -5
Ariel pulled herself on to the railing of his his ship.
"Well two reasons actually one you owe me and you know it. Two I will make it worth it for you to help me. Gold, jewels you name it and it shall be yours."
"Truth is I think your the only one who can help not just me but my kingdom..." She looked away for a moment. Fear etching her features.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Feb 22, 2013 20:42:51 GMT -5
Gold and Jewels had always been a weak spot for him, he tilted his head," An entire kingdom to save.... I suppose it'll cost just that much in gold for my service then"
Hook watched her reaction, testing to see how much this problem REALLY meant, but she wasn't swayed. Either she was really good at bluffing or she was in serious trouble- something he could use to his advantage.
"What exactly is this problem, love?"
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Post by Ariel on Feb 22, 2013 21:05:46 GMT -5
"Gold means nothing to me, my family has more gold then we can spend in 6 life times. If its more gold than your ship can carry then so be it. It might take me a while to bring that much to the surface though Gems might be easier." She told him leaning back a bit more.
Ariel didn't spend very much time out of the water like this it was different.
"Alright, My father's best weapon and our only defense has been stolen. I was informed by one of the Alantician Guards that a merman stole the trident and sold it to pirate's. He has since been killed but they did manged a name Black Beard. My guess is he has no idea what he actually has because its useless to someone with out magic but I can't tell you what damage it can do in the wrong hands." She stopped for a moment to gauge Hook's reaction.
"I need to get it back, if my father knew I was talking to you about it he'd kill me but if the other Kingdom's find out we are defenseless they will attack and its only a matter of time before they do. I know its a lot to ask but I will pay you and there is that small fact of me saving your life twice."
She looked at him. "Killian if you can do this, then you can sail with out ever worrying about the weather again. I can see to it your ship never sinks. I know my father will be that grateful to you. After he kills me for asking for your help in the first place."
Ariel took a breath and her voice got low. Almost like it was when she was singing to him earlier to the point it almost could control him if she willed it. Her eyes got dark and cold like the bottomless seas.
"Make no mistake should you try to betray me I will send you to the depths of the sea personally."
Ariel then became her old self again "So do we have a deal?"
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Feb 23, 2013 13:38:17 GMT -5
That, all of that, was a very tall order.
if he could even find these pirates, there was no guaranteeing he would be able to steal back this weapon. He'd heard rumours of Black beards crew, and they weren't the type you could take lightly. Most of his profession steered away from them, they had a reputation...
However if he were to succeed, he'd have a guarantee of cooperative weather, a huge factor all sailors of any kind had to take into account, more gold and gems then he'd know what to do with, and his debt to Ariel would finally be repaid.
There was still the matter of finding these pirates, they could be anywhere. He sighed, he knew exactly how to find them, or rather who to ask.
"Ariel, even if I agree.... And as much as I'd like to help myself to your family's treasure, what I'd be required to do.... I can't say I'd be successful..."
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Post by Ariel on Feb 23, 2013 13:53:15 GMT -5
Ariel watched him. "Well I will help you of course. I can't do everything you can but I have a few tricks of my own. What ever you need Captain if you agree to do this you have my word on that."
Ariel admitted. Hook probably didn't know what the word of a Mermaid meant but they kept to it no matter what. Ariel wouldn't back down from this challenge not if it meant keeping her people safe.
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