Captain Styles *UNEDITED VERSION*

Chapter 48

So sorry for not updating guys :( I have an explanation in my author's note at the end of the chapter. But this book is nearly over! *sobs* I can't believe it, but please stick around until the end, I think you'll like it!!

Isabella's POV:

It's been two days since the 'war' we had against my father's men. Since then, the whole courtyard has been cleaned up, not a trace of blood left anywhere. There was still the smell lingering in the air, but other than that, nothing. It was almost like a bad dream.

Harry and I were in the palace, walking down the hallway with our fingers intertwined with each others. I think that the fight brought us closer, despite how everything happened.

 We had just finished burying Liam in the castle garden, his gravestone forever standing tall as a reminder of our friendship, and his bravery. Rob was buried somewhere near him, also honored for serving the King faithfully. My father was buried in a regular cemetery, beside my grandfather.

But now, all of that was over with. And out of this tragedy, we would start over new.

 "So, what's the first thing that we do now?" I ask him and he just shrugs. "I don't know." he murmurs and I sigh.

"I don't have a ship, I've lost most of my crew, and I don't really have anywhere to go at the moment." Harry says and I feel a pang of guilt hit me. "Maybe we can get you a new ship." I suggest and he just shrugs.

"Maybe I need to take a break. I've lost my touch, after all." he says and I narrow my eyes at him. With my free hand, I turn and punch him in the arm, making him yelp and release my hand, holding his shoulder while looking at me in confusion.

"What was that for?" he grumbles and I give him a harsh glare. "Bad things happened, but just because they did doesn't mean everything has to fall apart! There's going to be things in life that we can't control, Harry. We just have to move on no matter how hard they may be. That's what life is: just one challenge after another. Yes, what happened to us was tragic and it was awful, but we can't let that stop us from living anymore." I say and his eyes are wide as he listens to me.

"Bella..." he trails off but I shake my head. "Please don't act this way Harry, I hate seeing you like this. I want the happy, carefree, perverted Harry that's overprotective and loving life. We need to start over, and I think that once you take that first step, everyone will start to follow you. You're still Captain, Harry. They still look up to you." I say and his shocked expression turns into a soft smile.

"Then I want you to be the same Bella I know and love. As it kills you to see me down, it kills me to see you upset. I want the sassy, stubborn, fun, loving and happy Bella that I've been traveling with the past five or six months." he says and I can't help but smile at him.

"Fine. Okay...fine. I get it." I say and he gives me a hug, and I let out a relieved sigh as I hug him back, holding him tightly to me. For such a strong person, his feelings for people was what made him the best person in the world.

"Come on. Let's go talk to my brother." Harry says and I nod my head, letting him take my hand again and lead me towards the stairwell, walking up the countless stairs before we reach the familiar door that would lead us to the King.

Without even knocking, Harry barges into the throne room like he owns it, making me roll my eyes as I'm practically dragged behind him. "Harry?!" the King's startled voice made me giggle as I look at him, seeing him standing by the window with a bewildered look on his face.

"Sorry for the interruption, but I was just going to let you know that I won't be staying much longer here. I think we're going to cast off again once I find me a ship." Harry says and the King smiles at his brother, nodding his head.

"Do me a favor this time though, Harold." King Edward says and I giggle at Harry's full name, which he glares at both of us for it. "What is it?" Harry asks and Edward smirks at him.

"Don't go away for so long next time. Because if you do, I'll never be able to get word out if something important comes up. And I'd like to see my older brother a few times before I die." he says and Harry laughs, nodding his head.

"Will do, Ed. Don't die too soon." Harry says lightly, but I can tell that there's a serious tone behind his joke, which the King understands immediately, nodding his head with a smile.

"Same goes to you, Harry. Don't die on me." King Edward says and Harry just shrugs. "I don't die, I'm the one who causes others to die." Harry says and the King chuckles in agreement.

"Oh, before you decide to do any ship hunting, I would like for you to follow me." the King says and both Harry and I nod, confused as we follow the King out of the throne room and to another room. King Edward leads us into what looks like an observatory room, a large telescope mounted in the center.

Edward adjusted the scope a little, a smirk coming to his face before motioning for us to come over. "Look through there, I think you'll find a little surprise waiting for you." the King says and Harry does as he is told, looking through the scope.

His mouth drops open in shock and surprise and I hear a curse word fall from his mouth, making me giggle. "No way." Harry says before looking at his brother, a smile growing on his face. "You didn't." Harry says and Edward just laughs.

"I did." he teases and I look through the telescope, my eyes widening as I see a huge ship mounted by the harbor, large white sails blowing in the wind. The wood was a glossy dark brown, almost looking black, yet it held a majestic look to it as well. This ship was MASSIVE.

"You bought Harry a ship?" I ask in disbelief, looking back at the two twins, who were now hugging it out. "I sure did." King Edward says, slightly pushing Harry away from him as Harry ruffled his hair with a snicker.

"It's a thank you, for everything you've done." King Edward says and I see Harry's smile disappear for a moment. Mine did too.

"We didn't do much." I murmur but the King shakes his head. "Without you guys here, we would've never won against Will. I'm forever grateful for everything you've sacrificed for me." he whispers and we look down, a moment of silence passing over us as we thought of all the men who had fallen, but not in vain.

"Hopefully there will be nothing like that happening ever again." Harry says and I nod my head agreement. "If everything goes as planned, it never will." King Edward says and I find myself holding a sad smile.

"Now, you two go off and look at the new ship. You'll get to name it as well, Harry. She's waiting for you down at the harbor. I know you become a little kid whenever you look at a ship, so get going." the King says with a smile and I see Harry chuckle, shaking his head before putting a hand on his brother's shoulder.

"I'll come say goodbye. Thank you again, Ed." Harry says as he takes my hand, leading me out of the observatory. As we leave, I look over my shoulder, seeing the King staring down at the ground with a smile on his face.

"No Harry, thank you."

Shorter chapter, I know it's kind of bad. But the reason this chapter isn't longer and it was delayed coming out was because I've been really sick the past three days. I don't know why, but I was. I wasn't able to get out of bed, and I literally slept all day. I hope everyone can understand >.< But please continue to Comment and Vote!!