Barbarians Blood

Chapter 1

It had been three months after Eleanor told them that they were expecting a baby. Willow was doing less work, and resting more due to being sick most days. Living on the ocean while being pregnant was not a good combination.

"Pup, I'm going to go sit up on the deck," Willow said.

"Alright," Sawyer said from where he sat.

Walking slowly up the stairs Willow was greeted by a warm spring breeze. She spotted Treasure laying on the deck sunbathing.

"Mind if I join?" Willow asked walking up to her friend.

Treasure opened one eye and then smiled saying," sure just no puking on me."

"Oh haha, that's so funny," Willow said plopping down beside her friend," I'll make sure that the next time I puke you're my target."

"I'm hurt," Treasure gasped," I thought you loved me."

"No, I never loved you," Willow said mockingly.

They stared at each other for a moment then curated out laughing. Ten minutes later they managed to stop laughing long enough to hear someone walking up to them. Looking at their new companion they saw Chase.

"Sup," Treasure said.

"Hey," Willow greeted.

"What are you two laughing about?" Chase asked standing over them.

"Join us down here and we will tell you," Treasure said.

They waited until Chase was laying with them before they told him why they were laughing. After their little story, they looked up at the sky. It was a cloudless day and there was a very small breeze, so they were not moving very fast.

"So how have you been feeling today?" Chase asked.

"Fine," Willow said, she had gotten asked that question every day after everyone found out she was pregnant. She hated that question with a passion now.

"Who are you and Violet getting along?" Willow asked.

The two girls had found out two months ago that Chase had a crush on Violet. Treasure was a little unhappy about it at first but began to feel differently after two weeks of knowing. Willow had thought it was because Treasure might have had a thing for Chase, but was wrong. Treasure had said that they were just really good friends. That she saw Chase as a brother more than anything. And when Willow had asked why she was acting like it was the end of the world that Chase liked someone Treasure admitted that she was worried that he would no longer want her around. Willow had gone to Chase about this and he talked to Treasure and told her she had nothing to worry about. Now every chance they get they will tease and ask him if he had asked Violet out yet.

"So when are you going to ask Violet out?" Treasure asked.

"I don't know," Chase said," I don't want things to be wired between us if she says no."

"He's got a point," Willow said," they live on a boat, we live on a boat if she doesn't like him back it'll be awkward."

"Then we need to find out if she likes him," Treasure said getting to her feet.

The two watched as Treasure made her way back down the stairs in search of Violet.

"So, you're not going with her?" Chase asked.

"No, I don't feel like going up and down stairs right now," Willow said," that'll just make me tired and want a nap more than I do right now."

"So how long until you have the baby?" Chase asked.

"I think three months," Willow answered.

A few moments later and Treasure rejoins them. A smile was plastered on her face.

"Well, when are you asking her?" Treasure repeated her question.

"I already told-" Chase said.

"I know what you said, that's why I went and asked Violet if she had a thing for you," Treasure interrupted," so get your ass down there and go ask her out."

"I don't know," Chase said sitting up and rubbing the back of his neck.

"Chase as firstmate, I order you to go and ask Violet out on a date," Willow instructed.

Chase gave a half-hearted okay, got to his feet, and went downstairs to find Violet. Willow sat up and watched him walk out of sight before saying," I love ordering people around."

"Yeah, we know," Treasure said," We joke about it all the time in the kitchen while you and Sawyer are in your room."

Willow chuckled, she knew they joked about it for she had walked into the kitchen one day while they joked about her and Sawyer. She had joined in the laughter. She was also happy that over the past three months the crew had grown used to using Sawyers name, but he had told them that when they docked anywhere they were not allowed to call him by his name. Which they were okay with.

They also helped Willow with getting him to celebrate birthdays and holidays with them.  The twins had turned 27 in February. It took a lot to convince Sawyer to join the party. After all the holes they had put in the boat and nearly suck it he was determined to stay in his room and work. Willow had said if he would at least spend an hour with everyone while they celebrated the twins on living another year he was more than welcome to return to the bedroom and no one else would bother him. He had ended up staying up on deck for two hours before he left the party. Early March Eleanor had turned 32. Sawyer stayed longer at the party than she had expected. He had even given Eleanor a little gift. When they returned to the bedroom she had asked why and he said, Eleanor, did a lot for the crew and deserved a little something. Now a week in April Chase and Treasure were soon to be having their birthday party. Chase would be 34 on the 12, and Treasure would be 25 near the end of April. But they would be celebrating them on the same day sometime after Chase's birthday and before Treasure's.

"Well, I think I'll be heading back to bed for a while," Willow said.

"Okay, see ya later," Treasure said helping Willow to her feet before plopping down for some more sunbathing.

Willow slowly made her way back to the bedroom checking everything as she walked. This had become a daily routine for her. Because she was normally nauseated she spent a lot of time in bed. If something needed tending to before making it to the bedroom she would find someone to do it or do it herself. But nothing was dirty or out of place so she continued walking. Eventually, she made it to the door of her and Sawyers's room. Opening the door she saw Sawyer fast asleep at his desk. He was having difficulty sleeping just as much as she was. Picking up a throw blanket from the couch she went over and covered him. Then she made her way to the bed and made herself comfortable.