Muppets Treasure Island x Reader

man overboard

It's the beginning of sunrise when we all wake to the sound of yelling above. The crew looks around, all still in their hammocks, wiping the sleep from their eyes. It was odd to be woken up at this time, as we still had a bit longer before we were needed on deck.

"Hey, what's goin on?" Rizzo grumbles, sitting up in his hammock.

We all begin to listen to the yells, trying to make out what they could be saying. My eyes widen as I make out the words. Jim looks over to me, seeing my expression. "What is it, Y/n?" He asks.

"Man overboard." I repeat.

We all quickly get dressed and ready before we are ushered up to the deck. The crew all stands around a small table, sat on it was Mr. Arrows hat, a cup of flowers, and a Bible. The Captain steps up to the table.

"And so, my friends, the sea has claimed another loyal officer and friend." Everyone takes off their hats and hangs their heads low.

While I had not known Mr. Arrow very personally, he was the one who rescued me when me, Gonzo, and Rizzo were taken. I also held a great respect for him. And he seemed to hold the same for me. I was already emotional, but seeing everyone else be emotional only sent me over the edge. I tear falls down my cheek without my permission, and I quickly wipe it away. Seeming to notice my sadness, Long John wraps a comforting arm around me and Jim.

"Mr. Samuel Arrow, a wonderful man who used to get us up from our beds before dawn for a good flossing. May the wind be ever at your back, Samuel Arrow. Rest in peace, my friend. Amen."

"Amen." We all repeat.

A few hours passed, and me and Jim had begun to do our chores. We begin to make our way to the kitchen to help Long John. We pause when me hear familiar chatter coming from inside a barrel.

"Well, it just feels so weird."

"You mean, that Mr. Arrow's dead?"

"Yeah, that, and my pants are filled with starfish."

"You and your hobbies!"

Me and Jim exchange looks and we peak out heads in to see Gonzo and Rizzo munching on apples.

"Rizzo." Jim says suddenly, causing both Rizzo and Gonzo to jump and let out a scream.

They both look up to see us. "Jim, Y/n, we've missed you! Climb in!" Gonzo says with a smile.

"Can't. We're doing our chores." Jim says, leaning against the barrel.

"Oh, come on. Share an apple."

"Yeah, come on!"

I look over to Jim and shrug. "Long John can wait a couple of minutes." Rizzo and Gonzo both reach up and grab us, pulling us in the barrel with them. I was surprised the barrel was able to fit all four of us.

Just as me and Jim slip into the barrel, there's a sound of a door opening. "Anyway, here's the plan."

"I say we should kill that captain now."

"Then we'll get that twit of a bear!"

I recognize the voices. They belonged to the trio that had taken me, Gonzo, and Rizzo.

"Can we make a rug out of him?" They all erupt in laughter. "Oh, hi, Long John." They say casually, continuing to laugh. But the laugher quickly stops.

"I'm an easy man. A gentlemen of fortune, says most. But it makes me sick at heart to sail with the likes of you." Long John growled. Me and Jim smile and hold in laughs.

"Now, get this straight. If anyone mutinies before I says so, I'll throw you overboard like I did that scurvy mate Mr. Arrow!"

We all pause, and my eyebrows raise. I hand quickly goes to my mouth to hide my breathing.

"I says, let the Captain steer us closer to the island. I've got the kids treasure map now. When the time is ripe, we'll kill 'em all!"

I sink deeper into the barrel, fear stricken and pail.

"That's what I said! That's what I said."

"Kill them all!" The group all let out horrible laughs.

The laughs stop when a voice from above on deck shouts, "land ho!"

"Come on, lads! Let's go!" I hear them all parade up the stairs, and as soon as they are gone, we all peak our heads out of the barrel.

"Oh, my goodness." Gonzo quavered. And Rizzo let out a whimper.