Beyond the Horizon (JELSA)

-Weigh Anchor!-

Tortuga 

Jack and Bunny made their way through the busy town of Tortuga and ended up entering a tavern named The Drunken Lady. When they stepped in they were welcomed by the cheerful tavern music and the singing and dancing sailors. Jack glanced around and saw many strong, well built candidates. He made his way to the center of the tavern with Bunny following him closely behind. 

''Alright, gents.'' Jack announced loudly and signaled the musicians to stop playing. Jack groaned when they didn't and Bunny couldn't help but laugh.

"Well then," Jack mumbled and took his pistol out of his dark blue waist sash and pointed it at the wooden ceiling. He pulled the trigger without hesitation and shot a hole in the ceiling. The entire tavern fell silent and all heads were turned in his direction. ''Now that I have your attention," Jack said calmly and put a wide grin on his face. "Who here wants to join the finest pirate crew ever to sail the Caribbean?'' he said with confidence.

''Why? I'm not hiring,'' A female voice mocked him and most of the sailors started to laugh at Jack. Bunny also chuckled loudly. Jack turned in the direction of the voice and saw a young woman with long blonde hair grinning at him. Jack just glared at her but decided to continue despite her comment.

''You'll be sailing on The Moon,''  Jack said and a smirk spread on his face when whispers started to go through the room. People had heard of his ship, alright. Some of the men stood up, ready to approach him. ''Under the command of Captain Jack Frost, pirate Lord of the Caribbean.'' After he had finished his sentence, people quickly sat down again. 

Jack groaned. ''Oh, come now! Don't believe everything you hear. Most of it is just slander and calumny. Treasure and fortune awaits us!'' There wasn't much of a reaction, most of the men started to stare into their goblets of ale and some signaled the musicians to start playing again. 

''Well,'' Jack said carelessly. ''We'll be over here for the interviews.'' Jack pointed at an empty table in the corner of the tavern. ''And no pushing, let's be civilized, mates.'' 

"Civilized," Bunny huffed as he stared at the hole in the ceiling and followed Jack to the empty table. After Jack had finally shut up, the musicians started to play again and the men started to sing again. Jack and Bunnymund sat down behind the table. Jack immediately signaled a barmaid to bring them a few drinks. ''This is embarrassing,'' Bunny muttered. ''It's never going to work.'' 

''Of course it is,'' Jack grinned, enjoying the painful expression on his first mate's face. ''If not, well, less shut eye for you, mate.'' Bunny just rolled his eyes at Jack's comment. ''So, if I were you. I'd put on my friendliest face and haul some men over here.'' Jack continued. Not much later a young man from around Jack's age staggered toward the table and sat down on the opposite side. Jack nudged Bunny as if to say 'I told you so'. He was tall and very skinny looking. He had tied his thin black hair which reached to his shoulder back in a low ponytail. On top of his head he wore a funny green hat. He wore a long sleeved orange shirt with a short black sleeveless vest, dark blue pants and brown shoes. 

"So, what do they call you, my good man?" Jack asked cheerfully.

"Uh, they call me Goofy, Cap'n." The man said. Bunny facepalmed but Jack ignored him and kept asking questions. "We'll work on the name. No offense, mate, it just doesn't sound very piratey." Jack said with an apologetic look on his face. ''Then again, Bunny doesn't sound piratey either.'' Jack thought aloud. Bunny shot him an angry glare. ''Anyway, ever sailed before, Goofy?'' Jack continued. "Eh, no captain. I haven't." Goofy admitted honestly. "That'll be no problem, my first mate here will be more than happy to teach you." Jack said  and Bunny scowled. "You're hired!" He said cheerfully as he stood up from his chair and shook Goofy's hand firmly. ''Wait, are you kidding m-'' Bunny protested.