The Prince and a Pirate

Part 2

Isaac held on tightly to Thorne's back his eyes squeezed shut not daring to look down at the drop below as the wind raged around them.

   "You alright back there?" Thorne asked, though she didn't really sound concerned more like she was asking out of obligation.

   "Y-yes-" he was unable to stop the shaking in his voice, Thorne shifted a bit, her grip on him adjusting slightly.

   "You afraid of heights? Or are you just scared in general?" Isaac couldn't see her face but he could tell she was smirking.  He scowled, refusing to answer.  Thorne just laughed as they continued to descend the cliff wall.

   "Uhm... So you said a king from across the sea wanted you to kidnap me?" He figured he might as well get more information on his situation.

   "That's right, king Griffon, quite the sleazy guy.  Hates pirates but promised to leave me and my crew alone if we brought you to him." Thorne adjusted her grip on the smooth stones of the cliff. There was a moment of silence as Isaac contemplated this, his thoughts were interrupted by Thorne's voice.  "So... Is this your first time?" Isaac blinked and looked at the back of her head

   "Uh... I feel like that's obvious..." He adjusted his hold to be more comfortable, scrunching his nose up in confusion at her question, he was pretty sure she already knew this was his first time outside the castle, which means she would also know it's his first time being kidnapped. "Why do you ask?" He got the feeling he was missing something.

   "Oh no particular reason and don't worry you're doing very well! I could barely tell you've never held onto a woman before, you have a very good grip." Isaac was glad she couldn't see his face as he was pretty sure he must look like a flustered mess and as a prince he must keep a professional appearance at all times.

   "I- wait, what?! No! That's not what I-" He quickly protested, then he heard Thorne chuckle.  "You're messing with me aren't you." He frowned

   "I was... But now I'm thinking it might be true." Thorne smirked at him over her shoulder "aw... Look at your face! That's adorable!"  Isaac sputtered and looked away

   "Just hurry up and get us down already, so I can slap you." He grumbled

   "Hurry up you say? Very well." Thorne smirked "hold on tight" she then proceeded to let go of the wall causing them to drop suddenly.  Isaac's breath caught in his throat and his grip tightened, they dropped about five feet where she grabbed onto a ledge, she continued to repeat this process to get them the rest of the way down, where they reached a small outcrop. 

   Isaac was unable to stop his hands from shaking at the bottom but despite this he forced himself to release his grip on her and step back.

   "Fast enough for you?" Thorne smirked and turned to face him, she noticed his shaken appearance but didn't seem concerned.  "Now follow me.  My ship is this way." Isaac watched her as she walked away, and heaving a sigh forced his legs to start walking, following behind her, it didn't take long for them to reach the docks.

   "So which ship is yours?" Isaac tried not to show how excited he really was, in truth he really wanted to see her ship.  Thorne draped one arm over his shoulders, guiding him along.

   "Right this way! You're gonna love it!" Isaac grunted softly.

   "You're being kind of rough-..." He was interrupted by her smack on the back of his head

   "Be quiet and listen." She continued speaking as she led him to the docks, talking about her ship.  Isaac didn't notice her glare at a group of men dressed all in black with masks behind them as she led him away.  One of the men made as if to follow but was stopped by the outheld arm of the leader. A man with a silver band around his waist.

   "Not yet Neo, our opening will come." The men watched as Isaac and Thorne disappeared in the crowd.

   "Here she is, the Bloody Mary." Thorne grinned proudly as she gestured to a nearby ship with a sleek elegant design and a beautiful but dangerous appearance. "Welcome to your home for the next little while"  Isaac blinked and glared at her, he was mad at being kidnapped of course but a small part of him despite not knowing what would happen at the end of their journey, felt excited at the prospect of adventure and seeing the world.