The Pirate and the Princess

Chapter 2

Lucy remained in Stings chambers. His family's house hold has their own private library. Millions upon millions of books stacked neatly on book shelves. As long as there was a good book to read, Lucy could be anywhere. Books where her way of escape. She loves how she can disappear into the world of the book and how the words dance across the pages. She sits closest to the window. Looking out at the orange and yellow sky, the pink fluffy clouds glide across the sky. One of them was similar to a pirates ship. Dusk at this time was the most beautiful. Lucy gazed out at the ocean. The ripples were sparkling as the sun rested on the ocean. She sighs at its marvelous beauty. It was absolutely fascinating. She gets back to the wonders of the book.

The doors soon opens, which startles the young woman. Causing the book to tumble to the floor. She gathers the book and places it on the nearest table. She stands, wiping any flaw off her gown, straightening out her posture. Sting walks in, hand extends to the door. His golden hair falls over his eyes. "Are you alright, Lord Sting?" Lucy asks, the sweetest she could muster.

He sighs, standing upright and pushing his hair back. "No," he snaps, taking in a deep breath. "That stupid Pirate. Always causing problems for the Navy." He walks to the nearest couch, throwing himself on it. Extending his arms over the top. "I might be second in command, but the chase is never ending. I have only seen him one other time, I scrapped the right side of his neck with my sword, but he managed to still get away. He always causing mayhem where ever he goes. Always setting fires and destroying city upon city. I pray for the day, I capture him with these two hands. I swear on my mother, I will make an example of him, for all the other pirates that dare come across my seas." He huffs. "I will treasure that day. All pirates will have the same fate - they all will hang."

She walks over to him, placing a hand on his shoulder. He takes his right hand and places it over hers, accepting her comfort. He stands and takes her hand. "The one thing I have learned, is who I can trust, and to keep the people I love close to me." His cheeks began to flush. "What I'm saying Lady Lucy, I want you, forever. I know I need to change. And for some reason I feel like you can help me do it."

Lucy doesn't know what to say. She begins to babble. This is what her father wants, so she must do it. Though, she does not feel the same way about him, she has to make her father happy. Always sacrificing her happiness for his, that's what she was used to. It was just business. "I want that same thing you want," she manages to get out. Trying to lie to herself and to him.

He smiles, planting a kiss on her cheek. "Well it's settled then. The day after the third full moon, we shall wed. Come, let us tell everyone about our engagement over dinner." He takes her hand and leads her out of his chambers and towards the dinning area. Walking down the long hallway, coming across the broad double doors.

They enter the dinning room, her father and his were already at the table, laughing and hugging. "Oh, Lord Jude." Stings Father laughed. "I never do get tired of your humor." He looks up at the two. "Come, join us my son and Lady Lucy."

Sting hold Lucy's hand, ever so tight. She tries to hide the slight pain in her face. "I-I have an announcement to make." He stutters. He pauses, due to his nervousness.

"Well out with it boy!" He sternly says. Pounding his fist on the table. Causing Sting to jump a bit.

"Me and Lady Lucy are to be wed the day after the third full moon," he turns to Lucy. He eases his grip on her hand. Cheers came for both fathers. Jude gave Lucy a very satisfied grin. She looks up at the ceiling, trying to get his eyes off of her. The look he gave her, made her uncomfortable.

"This is another reason to celebrate," Stings father yells, pounding his gigantic mug on the table. Causing some of the liquid inside of it to spill out. "Lady Jilla!"