The Black Sail Of The Storm Hawks (Pirate AU)

Chapter Twenty Nine - Mutiny

After their battle against the Raptors, the Condor continued sailing the seas in search for the island Harrier spoke of. During the voyage, Aerrow mourned the loss of Harrier. It didn't see right that the Gentleman Pirate was gone. Despite this, Aerrow pressed on ahead. He soon made his way to the deck of the Condor to meet with Carver.

Aerrow: Captain Carver. We should be coming up on Harrier's island in a matter of days. With luck, Captain Suzy Lu will be there. 

Carver: I'm afraid there's been a change in plans, Captain Edwards. 

As Carver said this, Aerrow found himself held at gunpoint by not only Carver's crew,  but members of his own crew as well. 

Aerrow: What the hell is this, Carver? 

Carver: I've went along with this madness for as long as I could, but this madness has gone on long enough. 

In that moment, Carver had staged a mutiny, completely blindsiding Aerrow in the process. 

Carver: I spoke with a few of your men. From what I've heard, you've been leading them on some wild goose chase in search of treasure. I warned you that if you kept searching for lost treasure, find yourself staring into the abyss with nothing left but a cursed name and a broken mind.

Aerrow: You'll regret this day, Carver. 

Carver: I gave you every opportunity to alter your course. Instead of listening to reason, you abandoned all sense and continued chasing after a fantasy! Look what this madness has brought! 

Aerrow looked around to see that Piper and the rest of the Storm Hawks doing nothing to fight off Carver's mutiny. They simply watched with conflicting eyes. 

Aerrow: So what are you waiting for, Carver? Kill me and be done with it. 

Carver: I had hoped you would see reason, Edwards. The rest of your crew see reason. Why won't you? 

Aerrow said nothing as he glared at Carver with anger in his eyes. 

Aerrow: Curse you for the fucking snake you are! You've betrayed everything we stand for!

Carver: And what do we stand for, Edwards? Chaos? Mischief? Murder? Mayhem? We were nothing more than cutthroats lashing out at society! No matter how many lies we tell ourselves or how many stories we convince ourselves we're a part of...we're all just thieves awaiting a noose. 

Aerrow: So you would give up a life of freedom for a life of servitude?! Do you really think the Cyclonian Armada would honor the pardon?! They'll hang your rotting corpse for everyone to see! 

Carver: It's clear that we're going nowhere with this. You have an impressive ship, Edwards. A ship like that deserves a capable captain. And considering the Red Eagle was destroyed on your account, I believe it's more than fair that this ship becomes mine. 

In that moment, anger had overtaken Aerrow as he lashed out at Carver, punching him in the face. The traitorous pirates soon restrain Aerrow, ready to kill him, but Carver halts them. 

Carver: Despite what you may believe, I still possess principle. If I really wanted to, I would killed you right now and be done with it. If I really wanted to, I'd keelhaul you on your own ship. However, I believe in honoring debts. While you have settled yours with me by handing control over your ship to me, you saved my life and what remained of my crew. Therefore, you will be given a lifeboat and enough equipment to survive the journey to the island Harrier spoke of. You will also be given a pistol. 

Aerrow: Bold of you to give me a pistol, Carver. I could shoot you as soon as you hand me that pistol. 

Carver: You could, but not only would you be wasting your only shot, but you'd also invoke the wrath of my crew. Your life would be forfeit. I'm giving you a chance, Edwards. 

In that moment, Aerrow found himself in an unwinnable position. He could either defy Carver and risk death or be forced to go along with Carver's terms. As Aerrow pondered his options, he relented. 

Carver: A wise choice, Edwards. Men! Gather some supplies for Captain Edwards. It's time we give him a proper send off. 

With that, Carver's pirates gathered a small amount of supplies and loaded them onto a lifeboat. Aerrow turned to Piper along with the rest of the Storm Hawks with betrayal in his eyes. Aerrow was then pushed onto the lifeboat. 

Carver: Goodbye, Mr. Edwards. 

Aerrow: Spare me the shite, Carver. I have no interest in whatever you have to say. 

Carver: Your ship as well as your crew is in better hands. 

As the lifeboat was lowered, Radarr jumped into lifeboat with Aerrow. Carver watched with satisfaction as the lifeboat was lowered. Once it was at sea, Aerrow was forced to sail away from the Condor. On the horizon, a storm was brewing. After that, Carver turned to the crew of the Condor. 

Carver: We will set a course for Cyclonia to accept the pardons. It is time we put aside this madness and accept a higher calling. 

In that moment, the Condor set a course for Cyclonia to meet with Admiral Cyclonis to accept the pardons. The Storm Hawks said nothing as they set a plan in motion. In the meantime, Aerrow and Radarr were all alone with a powerful storm heading their way. But fate would soon intervene in Aerrow's favor.