Chapter 2 Treasure Map [L]

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"I see you got my letter." Killian chuckled as his princess kissed every inch of his face like she'd never see him again.
"I did. Very clever of you to send it to the bookshop." Evynne smiled.
"Well, I didn't think your father would take to kindly to a letter addressed to you, from me showing up at the palace and I know you love your books and you'd be there." Killian smiled.
"Are you afraid of my father?" Evynne smirked and giggled as Killian pressed his body against hers as he leaned in to her ear.
"Are you challenging your Captain?" He whispered and his teeth grazed her earlobe
"Only because my Captain has stated before that he loves a challenge." Evynne said and let her head fall back against the wall as his lips pressed tender kisses down her neck.

Killian pulled back and she raised her head back up to look at him. His eyes turned serious.
"Jokes aside love. I'm not afraid of your father. I'm afraid of what would happen to you if he ever found out about us."
"You would be hanged.." Evynne frowned.
"As would you darling. Being here with me right now marks you a traitor to the crown." Killian said. Evynne sighed heavily and pushed her face against his chest taking in the smell of sea air, and leather.
"Why don't we go inside, have some drinks, play some dice and just enjoy the time we have?" Killian asked.
Evynne smiled up at him playfully and walked her fingers up his chest. "You want to use our time, to play dice and drink?"
"Part of it." Killian winked. "Last I saw your fathers men were still chasing down a bar wench in your dress. That lass can run." He chuckled. "We have time. Besides, Smee has been looking forward to seeing you again."
"Well I can't let down Mr. Smee." Evynne smiled and pulled away from him before grabbing his hand and pulling him along with her into the Tavern.

"Miss Evynne! Its so good to see you." Mr. Smee beamed as he slid a drink across the table to her.
"You as well Mr. Smee. All of you actually." Evynne smiled and sat herself on Killian's lap, shooing away the two Bar wenches who were waiting to do the very same the second he walked in.
"Oh come now, love the more the merrier." Killian chuckled. Evynned turned her icy stare to him.
"I was only playing love. Sometimes just you, is more than I can handle." he winked.
"Good." Evynne smiled and sipped from her drink. "So tell me everything! I want to know where you've been." She stated excitedly. She loved hearing about their adventures.

They told her stories of an Ice Queen in Arendelle, and barely escaping before the entire kingdom turned to ice, Stormy nights on the seas, and battles with Blackbeard, even a somewhat laughable tale about Killian almost losing his other hand in the marketplace of Agrabah. Killian may have exaggerated a few of the tales just to see the way her eyes sparkled with wonder as he spoke. How he had missed that. For the last five years he had regretted every day, not stealing her away from her kingdom and taking her with them.

Evynne couldn't help but feel a little jealous when hearing of all his adventures. She desperately wanted to see the world, but was terrified of leaving her kingdom, and the only home she'd ever known. She knew deep down that her and Killian would not last, eventually someone would find out and put an end to it. Or..he would tire of being with a boring princess and move on to someone new. Someone who wasn't scared to toss her crown to the sea and sail away into the sunset with him. But for now, He was hers, and she was his.

"What about you, Princess what have you been up to?" Smee asked.
"Not a lot. I've read a lot of books, kept my fathers men on their toes. And....recently got engaged to Prince James." She said the last part quietly knowing Killian would find out of their engagement one way or another and figured it was best coming from her.
"What?" Killian asked, less than amused by this news. 
"It was my fathers doing. He wouldn't allow me to refuse. I don't actually want to marry him Killian. I don't even know him." She sighed. "The town will be celebrating come the morning and I just figured it was best coming from me. The wedding isn't planned for months. I have time to figure a way out of it."

"Does he know his bride to be has been thoroughly ruined for all other men?" Killian asked with a devilish smirk tugging at his lips. "If you're looking for a way out.. Perhaps we can show him?" His hook pushed some of her hair off of her neck and his lips tenderly kissed up her neck until he found a spot he liked and bit lightly causing Evynne to let out a mouse like squeak. His lips kissed over the now tender red spot on her neck soothingly.
"Oh you would like that wouldn't you?" Evynne asked.
"Well, I do enjoy showing off my prized possessions." He whispered darkly in her ear.

The door to the tavern opened and a young boy came running in and to the table.
"What is it Billy?" Killian asked his cabin boy.
"The palace guards." The boy huffed trying to catch his breath. "They caught up with the other lady and they are on their way here." He said.
"Now?" Evynne whined.
"Thank you lad. Back to the ship." Killian nodded at the boy.
"Yes sir." Billy replied and hurried back outside.
Evynne turned herself on Killian's lap and held his face in her hands.
"I just got you back." She choked out, tears spilled from her eyes.
"I know love.. I will find a way." He promised her and smiled. Evynne thought for a moment and then dug into her satchel. She hadn't planned on giving him this yet because it was dangerous but she knew once she was caught she would not be leaving the palace again before he left port. Garrison would see to it. She fished out a folded piece of parchment and put it in his hands.
"What is this?" He asked.
"Call it a treasure map." Evynne smirked and planted a kiss on his lips. "I love you." She said as she pulled away.
The door to the tavern was slammed open.
"You have to go." He said sadly. Evynne quickly ducked under the table as Garrison and his men stormed through the doors. Killian quickly tucked the map into his jacket and nudged Evynne under the table with his foot for her to go.

Garrison looked around the crowded Tavern.
"Attention! Princess Evynne has gone missing. Anyone who has information on her whereabouts, come forward now.  Anyone found to be withholding information will be considered a traitor to the crown and punished accordingly." Garrison shouted, the whole tavern began mumbling to themselves while the guards went around questioning people. Garrison strolled over to Hook's table and stopped in front of him.

"Can I help you?" Hook asked and threw back the rest of his rum.
"You didn't happen to see the princess did you?" Garrison asked.
"Oh, I've seen her. Perhaps not tonight, but I did happen to catch a glance of her the last time I was in town. Bloody marvel she is. Unfortunately for me I have nothing to do with her disappearance I have been wondering what it would be like to bed that one." He smirked dangerously. Garrison drew his sword and put it under Hook's chin. Hook just chuckled.
"I should relieve your head from your shoulders for speaking that way about the Princess."
"So do it." Hook shrugged. "You may never get another chance."

Evynne crawled out from a crowded table and held in a gasp at the sight of Garrison with his sword pressed to Killian's neck. She crawled quickly to the bar and reached up and grabbed a stein from someone and splashed it on herself before she stood up.
"Is someone looking for a princess?" She slurred and swayed, acting completely inebriated. "I think I know one." 

Garrison turned to her and grumbled before putting his sword back on his hip.
"Do you have any idea the trouble you have gotten yourself in?" He asked as he strode over to her and then scrunched his face. "You smell like you've bathed in beer!"
Evynne smiled leaning in and squishing his face in her hands.
"Sit down! Have a drink with me!" She slurred and pretended to stumble forward. Garrison caught her and lifted her putting her over his shoulder.
"You are a bloody disgrace Evynne." He mumbled and started to carry her out of the Tavern. Evynne looked at Killian and gave him a smile and a wink as she was carried out.

Killian chuckled to himself.
"Never a dull moment with Evynne." Smee said.
"Agreed." Killian said and raised his drink.
"So what treasure awaits us?" A crew member asked referring to the map Evynne had given him. Killian took the map out of his jacket and unfolded it looking over. Scrawled across the top of it was the words "Up for a challenge?" with a heart and her initials.
His eyebrows danced up, as he realized Evynne had drawn a map of the palace. Including a secret passage through the garden, that led directly to her quarters.
"I'm afraid that this map and its treasure is for the Captain's eyes only." He smirked. 

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