"Where's the boss pirate?"
"And remind me why I should reveal that to a kid?"
In an instant, Mike was next to him. The sword, instead of being sheathed, was at his neck.
"Would you like to tell me now?"
He stiffened up.
Gulp
"He... He's in the basement treating himself!"
He squealed in a way a mouse would, if it was squeezed by a python. Mike put his sword back in the sheath.
"Good."
He glared at anyone who watched it happen. He was using threats and blood to interrogate instead of a more civil method. He didn't want to negotiate. He didn't want to stop for anyone. He just wanted this to end, and the only way this could happen was the death of the boss.
*
"Heyy, it's Mike! I thought you were just a sick wimp, but I guess you're actually pretty cool!"
"Mind your own business Snarl."
"Oh? So it seems you have a secret? Tell me. What's your secret."
Mike felt Snarl creep up behind him. Without giving him a second to react, Mike pushed Snarl down to make sure he couldn't move.
"Oh my GOD. Your reflexes and strength is surprisingly good."
"Snarl."
"Ah don't worry about hurting me. But to make up for it-"
"I'm not going to tell you. Is Skye not with you?"
"UGH! I'm right here, and yet you're looking for SKYE!? That is so rude! Especially to me, Lord Snarl!"
Mike didn't budge.
"Fine! I don't know where she is. She disappeared. Happy?"
"Disappeared, huh. Can you go find her?"
"Wow. Ignore me once again. Well... maybe. If you let me in on your secret."
Mike sighed, and stood up.
"I'm finding the pirate boss to kill him."
The door next to where Snarl and Mike creaked open.
"Don't do it Mike."
"Skye."
"You'll regret it."
"What. Killing someone who killed, and keeps killing innocent people?"
"Instead of killing, you could save. Bring everyone to safety!"
"Skylar. I've made up my mind. I'm not in the mood for this."
Mike tried to push passed Skylar, but this time he couldn't. In a fit of impatience, he took out his sword.
"SKYLAR, LET ME GO."
"No! I will not let you!"
After Skylar said that, Mike realised what he had done.
"S- sorry about that Skylar. But I need you to let me through."
"Cut me down if you want, Mike. I will not let you through. Just don't regret it afterwards."
Mike dropped his sword.
"Fine. You've persuaded me. Do you have a plan?"
"Oh, I..."
"I thought so. That's why I had my own plans. I guess it is working."
"What's... the plan?"
"To make the pirates afraid."
"What!? That was you plan!?" Snarl yelled.
"Y... Yeah..."
"Okay. Got it. Let's go now."
