Zetsumei

Chapter 47. Skeleton Ghost Ship

After looking into our inner selves, it was time to hold the other end of the deal. We promised Captain Sigrun that we would help them look for treasure if they let us sail. So for a whole day, we explored the island and checked for any suspicious areas. The next morning we actually found a chest on the other side of the waterfall. That putted the captain in a really good mood which was rare.

Finn: Oh boy! What could it be! Open it! Open it! Gyah!! The suspense is killing me!

Captain Sigrun: Calm down lad, let me just pick the lock on this.

Captain Sigrun held out a thin wooden chip and started working with the lock. After a few seconds, he realize it was going to be difficult to open. Impatiently, he got out his pistol and fired his bullet at the lock. It went CLANG! Then broke.

Captain Sigrun: (excited) This is it.

Everyone held their breath as they watched Captain Sigrun open the chest. But once the chest was open, a frown form on Captain Sigrun's face. It was actually empty and everyone was disappointed.

Finn: Aww!! Someone got here before us! (Taps Sig's shoulder) But it's alright captain, we'll get the next one....uh, Captain?

When Finn saw Captain Sigrun's face, he yelped and jumped back quickly. He was angry and I mean pissed, which doesn't happen often. His expression has the look that can kill. His face is telling them that anyone who messes with me right now, is dead.

Captain Sigrun: (menacing expression) Get on the ship.

Without another word, he got up and headed towards the ship.

Zelphi: W-What was that about. Captain Sigrun seems..different than usual.

Axel: Don't let it bother you. He's just pouting like a little kid right now. You see, our captain likes to find treasure and gets really angry when someone finds it before he does. But he'll forget about it in 2 or 3 days.

We all got on the ship and set sail again, it was time to go home. Truth to be told, I really don't want to go home yet. I was planning on traveling to all the other islands in the ocean land but I can't since the ocean waves and sea monsters are becoming more violent. Zephiel is definitely the one behind this, I'm sure of it since all the disasters happened after the red moon. Sigh, if only we know who Zephiel is reborn as. That way we can defeat him and bring order to the world.

Out at sea, it was the same as usual, the waves are rough and the wind blows hard. Captain Sigrun is in a really bad mood right now so Ralph is the one who is giving all the orders. After sailing for awhile, the sea began to calm and a huge thick fog rolled in.

Zelphi: So thick..I can't see anything in this fog. Hehe, It kind of reminds me of The Forest of No Return.

Ralph: This isn't good, I can't navigate through this fog. I guess we'll have to stop here until it clears.

Zelphi: Don't worry about the fog, Shion can guide you through it. He has these pretty butterflies who tell him about his surroundings.

Ralph: (looks at Shion) Really now, show me what you can do.

Shion nodded and his blood butterflies scattered from his umbrella. After scanning the area, they all gather around to him. He looks at them while they flutter in the air.

Shion:...The water is rough from the north of here. To the south, there are sharp rocks that might damage the ship. The east looks a bit safer and to the west...my friends tell me that there is a worn down ship with a skull and crossbow design.