to the sea

Chapter 3

I woke up to bells ringing and someone screaming "ship approaching ship approaching".

I along with mostly every crew member ran along aboard to look at what type of ship it was.

One crew member who's name escaped me screamed "turn this ship around it's the Flying Dutchman".

I saw Henry run faster than I ever have before to turn the ship around.

I've heard stories of the Flying Dutchman and was always interested into seeing how it would just disappear.

Then it happened the ship went into the water and was not seen again. Luckily land was in distance and we made port there.

We came across an island that looked like it was a non pirate friendly place. It was a place called port royal.

Henry said we would be here for a few days so if I wanted to stay here or board the ship again then I have a couple of days to look around gather information.

I'm skeptical into asking around here because I do remember stories my mother told me about this place and it was definitely not a pirate friendly place.

I still had to try.

I went walking around and so far haven't found anyone that would seem to know any information.

I stumbled into a little boutique and asked the woman working there because she seemed like a nice lady.

"Hello I was wondering if you know any information on this person named Jack Sparrow".

"Ohhhh I don't know why you are asking about him but all I know about him is that he caused so much trouble and was almost hanged here. The last I heard of him was he got into some trouble looking for the fountain of youth".

"Thank you".

"Sorry kid".

It wasn't much help but it was definitely more than I had when I started this.

I proceed to walk around and just try and find more information but it was nothing. As I was walking I hear a familiar voice it was my mom.

I was contemplating if I should go say something to her or just go in the opposite direction and pretend i never saw her.

I saw what she was buying it was a nice little brush and it had to be for me because I always ask for one. I can't just ignore that so I walk right behind her.

"That's a beautiful brush" I say.

"Thanks it's for my daughter" she turned around.

"Evergreen what are you doing here?" She asks.

"I'm trying to find dad".

Her face just went blank and I was certain she was going to yell at me and demand me to go back home.

"How did you even get here?"

"Henry I went aboard his ship and we made port here".

"Of course Henry".

"Wait mom how did you get here?".

"I know people with ships and stop changing the subject".

"I'm not I was just asking a question".

"I know I know I'm sorry but does Henry know who your father actually is".

"No I just told him I was looking for my father and that I needed transportation".

"Play good good "

"Why what's going on".

"Nothing it's fine just be careful when does Henry ship leave?"

"Not for a couple of days".

"Well I guess we can spend sometime together because I'm not leaving until tonight".

"Ok but where are you heading?"

"Nowhere interesting".

"Can I come with?"

"No I don't think that would be a great idea".

"Fine I won't ask but I'm old enough to know things now".

"I know sweetie but I just want to protect you and keep you safe".

"I can take care of myself".

She looks at me and smiles and hugs me and whispers "I know".

Mom and I walk around and run into Henry.

"Hey Henry hope my girl is behaving" mom says.

"She always behaves".

"Thanks for taking her".

"It's no problem are ye coming along with us".

"Nope not this time I happened to stop here and Evergreen saw me and well here we are".

"Ah too bad I'll see you later and oh Evergreen we are leaving tomorrow night".

"Okay sounds good".

We waved goodbye.

"I'm glad he has always been so nice to you". She says.

We walk around the town and it was getting late and was time for my mom to go.

I feel like I shouldn't have went up to her so maybe I wouldn't feel so sad.

"Evergreen I will tell you this.... be careful of who you trust especially when asking about your dad because well some don't like him and some well hate him. Promise me to not use his name unless you feel safe doing so" she says.

"Yes mom I understand".

She went aboard a ship and was gone.

Now I'm even more conflicted because I'm scared of asking the wrong person.