The Tales of Arisbee

Chapter 2: The Fairest Lady

The crew had their hands tied, all 17 of them. They had been out onto their captors ship and sailed towards the docks of the mysterious island. A large beautiful castle began to appear under the dim moonlight.

"Take them into the cell quarters" said the commander as the ship made it to the docks. The crew was rounded up one by one and they were lead towards a large door.

"Sir!" Said the armored guards around the doors, saluting the commander.

"Have the back doors opened!" Requested Commander Frag.

The doors beside the guards swung open.

The commander walked forward as the soldiers behind the crew poked them to move forward.

They walked in to a dimly lit hall, flames torches lining the walls. Their shadows danced around in the dim lit of the flames as they marched down the hall, feet echoing around its thick walls.

They had finally reached a circular room.

"Open the Dungeon steps!" Said the Commander.

"Wait just a moment," said a warm a gentle voice.

The entirety of bodies turned their faces toward a set of stairs off to the side of the room. There she came with a lantern in one hand, her hand holding her dress in the other. There was a sudden warmth. Her dress sparkled elegantly even in such low light. Her face as beautiful a sight ever, with a crown atop her long golden hair.

"YOUR HIGHNESS!" bowed the Commander.

"Who's she?!" Noah and Storm said in unison, jaws wide open.

"Your highness I'm terribly sorry, but these thieves were spotted by the navy ships in the fog near the coast! We hope ww didn't disturb your slumber!" Said the Commander apologetically.

"Sir Frag, there is no need to make such a fuss. I am okay," replied the lady. "I am unbothered. I was simply looking out my window without a hint of sleepiness when my eye caught an interesting sight," said the lady.

"Oh Mi"lady I am deeply sorry. A princess as you deserves to be well-rested," said the Commander.

"Ah but it seems I never am. Sleep escapes me too often," said the princess. She turned her head to the pirates. "And what brings you here?" She said genuinely curious.

"You know pirates Princess, they're probably seeking treasure from your riches-" started the Commander.

"Sir Frag, let them speak their side of the story please," asked the Princess kindly but firmly.

"We were in a battle with a rival pirate crew known as the Black Skulls. We had just escaped when your Commander here, Sir William Whatsithavesit, decided to arrest us for trespassing," said Jar.

"Pirates! Liars and thieves!" Said a guard from behind.

"Oh as if we were in any place to steal from a royal with our junked up ship," said Storm, he then looked up at the princess in awe.

"Commander, I can't seem to find nothing but truth from these pirates. It seems they were in the wrong place at the wrong time," said the princess.

"Wrong place at the wrong time, what do you mean?" asked Noah, scratching his beard.

"Your Majesty! We cannot trust with such simple testimony! Surely you understand that?!" Said the Commander.

"Sir Frag," Ari stared at the commander. "Please have them untied."

The guards began to untie the ropes holding the pirates hands together.

"Such a fair and beautiful ruler," said Noah and Storm together. They paused and stared at each other.