Nan's Jewel

Nan's Jewel~ Chapter 42 <3 Edward

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Chapter 42- Edward

Today was the day. I would take over Ash's ship today. As the sun set I looked around to see most of the crew meandering around, and Aaron and Ash had gone down to Aaron's room a few minutes ago. I looked around one more time before swinging across to the other ship. Most of the crew looked up when I landed.

"I'm taking over this ship."I declared, hoping I didn't sound too stupid.

"Thank God!"Someone cried.

"Never thought I'd live to see the day we were out from under that crazy woman's captaining!"Another cried.

"Alright, if you don't want to go back, I suggest we get moving!"I said.

The crew immediately began to work, and I was amazed by how easy the takeover had been.

"An' what should we call you Cap'n?"The helmsman asked.

"Edward."I answered.

"Captain Edward?"Another sailor asked. "Of the Nan's Jewel?"

"That is I."I answered.

"Pleasure to sail under ye Cap'n."They said.

"Alright, sail people!"I called, as the ship slowly moved away from Aaron's.

"Where are we headed Cap'n?"The helmsman asked.

"Port Royal."I answered. "Let's get out of range of the Mary Rose's guns before they realize what happened.

Several hours later as the sun rose, the Mary Rose was a distant figure on the horizon. The crew sailed willingly under me, but everyone kept checking the horizon for the Mary Rose. I knew Aaron and Ash would be mad, and so did the crew. I figured it would be about a month before we made it back to Port Royal, maybe less, because that is how long I had been sailing on Aaron's ship. It was a good thing Captain Shwin's Revenge was a decently fast ship. The days went by without any trouble, and I became accustomed to Ash's crew. They took to me as their captain, and there were no disputes, thank God. It wasn't until a week after we stole the ship that the Mary Rose became visible, and clearly closer.

"Lord she's coming after us."Fleck declared from up in the crow's nest.

"Alright men, it's their cannons against our guns, and these things..."I said, gesturing to the wimpy things Ash called cannons.

"Can't we just outrun them?"Orion asked, sounding nothing like a pirate, I thought him to be gay.

"Till we get to Port Royal, and then they would pursue us on land. I say stand and fight."I answered.

"Oh Lord..."I heard a pirate mutter under his breath as the Mary Rose barreled towards us. She had the wind in her favor, and the sun behind her. We were blind sitting ducks; not exactly the best situation.

"Stay calm."I said, speaking more to myself than anyone else.

Within a few hours the Mary Rose was completely in sight. I could see the scowling face of Aaron, and the emotionless face of Ash. For a fleeting moment, I was actually scared. Aaron had better guns, and most every advantage.

"Please God; let me get back to Zillah."I prayed, just before the first cannon ball was shot.