The Black Sail Of The Storm Hawks (Pirate AU)

Chapter Twenty Six - The Fire Ship

Once they agreed to the plan, the pirates of Atmosia began gathering the tools needed to make their escape from Atmosia. They stole various supplies from Cyclonian camps without causing too much trouble. Soon enough, they gathered everything they needed for the fire ship. They began loading up the gunpowder and pine pitch onto the Galleon.

Harrier: We're running out of time, Aerrow. Dark Ace is running out of patience.

Aerrow: Everything's set up. Have your crew ready to move. Once the ship blows, you'll have your opportunity.

Suzy Lu: Who is meant to sail this floating powder keg?

At that point, Aerrow smiled, making it very clear to everyone that he intended to sail the fire ship into blockade.

Carver: Your insane, Edwards.

Aerrow: Just have your boys ready to sail once the fire ship blows. We'll have but one shot. Let's not waste it.

With that, the Council of Captains began loading their crew into their ships. As Aerrow prepared to board the fire ship, Piper approached him.

Piper: I don't like this plan, Aerrow. It's suicide.

Aerrow: Don't worry, Piper. I'll be out of there before it blows. Just have a rope ready for me and Radarr.

Despite her own doubts about the plan, she trusted Aerrow as he had before time and time again. She hugged Aerrow as Radarr got on Aerrow's shoulders. 

Aerrow: You'll be in charge of the Condor until I return. Take care of her. 

Piper: I will. Be careful. 

With that, Piper left for the Condor while Aerrow boarded the fire ship. As the pirates lie in wait, Aerrow began sailing towards the blockade. Meanwhile on his personal ship, Dark Ace sits in his private quarters writing a letter to Admiral Cyclonis informing her of the occupation. Suddenly, a Talon enters his private quarters. 

Talon: Dark Ace! A ship is approaching the blockade!

Dark Ace: It would appear someone in that band of pirates believe we are bluffing. I believe a demonstration is in order. 

Dark Ace got up and walked to the deck of his ship. There, he saw a lone Galleon sailing towards the blockade. 

Snipe: What a fucking idiot! Blast that fucking ship out of the water!

The Cyclonian ships began firing on the Galleon. Curious as to who was on the Galleon, Dark Ace pulls out a spyglass and looks to the Galleon to see Aerrow manning the Galleon. He immediately recognizes him from Cyclonia. 

Dark Ace: So that's where you were hiding. What are you planning?

As the Cyclonian ships continued to fire on the Galleon, it showed no signs of turning back. 

Ravess: Why isn't that pirate turning back?

Snipe: Does it matter? He'll be at the bottom of the sea soon enough!

Dark Ace became curious of Aerrow's plan. He carefully observed Aerrow from his spyglass. He watched as Aerrow continued sailing the Galleon towards the blockade. Dark Ace wondered why Aerrow was sailing the Galleon towards them. He had not even attempted to fire back. He watched as Aerrow ran from the wheel and lit a match to which he throws it bellow deck. He then smiles as he jumps overboard. It didn't take long for Dark Ace to realize what was going on. 

Dark Ace: TAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS! WE HAVE A FIRE SHIP IN BOUND!

Before the Talons could act upon Dark Ace's orders, the fire ship sailed straight into the blockade. What followed was a large explosion which destroyed the ships in front of the Galleon. The explosion tore a hole in the blockade. The other pirates soon saw their opportunity. 

Harrier: Now's our chance! Sail!

With that, the pirates began sailing towards the vulnerable blockade. Meanwhile, Aerrow and Radarr were swimming away from the flaming inferno they had just created. It wasn't long before the Condor sailed to Aerrow's position. On Piper's command, a rope was dropped for Aerrow and Radarr to climb. 

Piper: It seems your plan worked, Captain. 

Aerrow: Indeed it has, Ms Escuella! Now let's clear of this fleet and we're home free!

Seizing the opportunity, the Condor sailed towards the blockade and away from Atmosia with the other pirates. The remnants of the Cyclonian blockade were too much in chaos to try and chase after them. Meanwhile, the explosion did considerable damage to Dark Ace's ship. 

Ravess: You fucking idiot, Snipe! 

Snipe: I had that fucking pirate dead to rights! If those cannons did their job, we would've sunken that bastard! 

Dark Ace: Enough! Thanks to your incompetence, the pirate leaders were able to punch a hole through our blockade and escape our grasp. Helmsman! Set a course for Cyclonia!

Snipe: Those fucking pirates embarrass you and would have us run away!

Dark Ace then proceeds to punch Snipe in the face. 

Dark Ace: Our ship is too damage to chase after those pirates. Whatever ship is undamaged by the explosion will chase after them. This ship is the prize of the Cyclonian Armada. I will not lose to ego. If our ships fail, then the Raptors will hunt these pirates down until the ship is repaired. 

With that, Dark Ace set a course to Cyclonia to repair his ship. This daring escape from the pirates will no doubt bring about the wrath of Admiral Cyclonis and the Cyclonian Armada. Though they escaped the blockade, Atmoisa would no longer be the pirate haven as it was still under the control of the Cyclonian Armada. Now the pirates were effectively on the run and would be hunted relentlessly.