The Chase

The Price Of Love

(The picture is kinda blurry so I'm sorry. It's of Alfred. If you didn't know already his full name is Alfred F. Jones)

Arthur's POV:

How long is that girl going to sleep?! I've been waiting forever. I decided to open her door to see what she was up to. I discovered her reading a book and humming. What a lovely voice. "If you were up, why didn't you join me for breakfast? And where did you get that book?" She looked up smirking, "That's easy. I simply hate you and the book was a gift from Liam."

I was angered. How could she hate me. She barely knows me! I'm not that bad! But then again I did force her to stay on this ship.

"Sorry my dear but, you don't get the privilege of hating me." I said smirking. "I could kill you. And you don't want that. How would you ever get to see your beloved crew again?"

That obviously made her mad. She glared at me. Her blue eyes now set a blaze with hate. In a way it was attractive but, I don't take kind to people filled with hate.

"Listen love, I only have you here for a simple request." I said sighing. I was getting tired and angry myself. Her eyes showed everything and they swallowed me whole. I didn't like that.

She sat up. Blinked and her eyes suddenly went from fire to crystal water. They were lovely. I was snapped out of my thoughts when she spoke. "Fine. I'll do it. I don't care anymore. I just miss my family."

Family? I wonder what she means.

Alice's POV:

He looked confused by what I said. Guess he doesn't know what it's like to have a family. Or at least some one that loves you.

He spoke after a few moments of silent's. "I need you to help me get the Emerald Dragon!"

Wait the what?! "There's no way we could get that!" I shouted at him. He looked angry again. "If you don't help me get that, I'll just keep you on this ship forever! And I'll make you MY SERVANT!!!" With that he stormed out.

I'm not helping him get that. It's guarded by the three scariest men alive!!! Gilbert the Prussian, Antonio the Spanard, and Francis the French man. I've only heard bad things about them. That's how they earned their name Bad Touch Trio. Arthur must be crazy! A simply troubled man!

Arthur's POV:

"Well I tried sorry Liam." I patted his head and smiled. "It's okay. I just don't think she should be here." I nodded. "I don't want her here either but, we need her. I just need to convince her more. Enough to break her." Liam gave me a scared looked before running back to his work. It's not like I want to really hurt her. I just, I'm not really sure. I know Liam was trying to find a way to help her back to her crew but, she wouldn't accept. She even said any thing. Ugh that woman is so twisted.

*Time Skips*

Alice's POV:

Morning already? *yawn* I'm so tired. I snuggled with my blanket and continued to sleep. Soon I heard a slight noise, it sounded like a voice. It was just very soft. "Good Morning Miss Alice." I opened my eyes to see Liam. "Captain would like to eat breakfast with you. Here's a dress to wear and a change of underwear." He smiled meekly. "Thank you. You're such a kind boy." He looked up and smiled. "Miss Alice what Captain is talking about is very important. Please at least consider it." I nodded slightly confused. With that he left me to get dressed. I'm not a fan of dresses but, this purple was lovely.

After I finished changing I went above deck. Liam waited for me and showed me to the Captain's room. I walked in with a bit of nervousness in my belly. Why am I worried or is this some other kind of feeling? I shook it off and walked in.

"Hello Alice. Ah just as I thought you look wonderful in that dress." He smiled obviously pleased by my appearance. "Please sit down. Today we our having scones with fresh strawberries and jam."

"How are they fresh? And where did you get this dress?" I asked not trusting him.

He smirked. "We have landed at a port. I sent Liam early this morning to fetch everything. He insisted that a purple dress would be best. So I tagged along. You're Welcome." He sounded so full of himself.

Arthur's POV:

Alice blushed and looked down at the floor before responding. She looked up and smiled brightly. Then replied, "Well you and Liam have great taste. This dress is Beautiful! Thank you."

I was startled and blushed a bit. "Well...erm you are welcome."

She giggled. Her laugh is so charming. "Now to discuss business. My offer is still available." After she finished putting jam on her scone, she looked up. "I'm not sure if I want to do either. Both sound life threatening."

I was slightly angered by that comment. "Now Alice, I need you to do this job. Then I will give you freedom."

Alice shook her head. "I just can't."

"Please Alice, don't you want to see your crew?" I questioned getting more and more impatient.

"I do, I swear I do but, I just can't. I don't ever wanna see the Bad Touch Trio again." Alice said flatly as she stared at her scone.

"Fine. This is the last day you have freedom tomorrow and so on your going to be my servant!" I said angrily. Then I snapped my fingers and Liam came in and led Alice to her room.

Why doesn't she realize I'm trying to help her? Oh dear Alice, as an old friend of yours it hurts. I know we were children then and you don't remember but, I don't want to treat you like a slave. I wanted to be your partner but, just like childhood you still are stubborn as ever. I laughed a bit. And that's just one of the reasons why I love you.

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