The Captain's Ransom

1. No Prisoners

"FIRE!" My voice cried out over the screams and cries the second ship brought. My sword was held out in my hand pointing to the ship, while I held onto a rope. My crew grinned as the canons got lit and fired at the ship, smashing holes into its hull. "PREPARE TO BOARD!" Crying out orders once more for my men as our ship pulled up next to theirs.

By now the helpless ship's main mast was already broken and crashed down across the deck. Leaving them helpless to escape, stranded to be boarded by our attack.

"Captain, what of the prisoners?"

My attention turned to see Erwin Smith waiting for my command. He was the one of my crew to be in charge of 'caring' for our prisoners on board my vessel. "Kill them all. Unless any seem worthy to join my crew. Then leave them alive for my consideration. But kill the rest!"

Farlan my second in command moved to stand next to me, as he heard the order I gave to Smith. His sword was in his hand and ready to attack. "Captain, there is at least one Omega on board. I can smell their scent from here."

Growling out I glare at my second in command. "Kill them first. I will not have them tempting my crew! Now ATTACK!" Crying out I pulled myself up on the ledge of my ship. The rope held tightly in my hand as I swung across the small gap of water and dropped perfectly onto my feet. My sword still in my hand, while my gun was instantly in my other.

I had three rules for my ship. One being, no omegas were ever allowed to step one foot onto it.

As my gun fires, through the smoke I see the women screaming in fear as my crew lands around me on their deck. I honestly could care less what my crew does. As long as they follow my rules, my commands. Then they will all stay alive.

I watch as the noblemen on board the ship pull out guns and swords, all in attempt to save themselves. Pointing my rifle at one man, I watch him fall to the ground as I shot him straight in the chest. All while I swung my sword, and stabbed another in the chest. Watching the light leave the man's eyes, I grin.

I am ruthless, my name alone fears anyone who dares to hear it. Everyone already knows they won't live. Once you lay eyes on The Black Titan, you never survive to tell the tales.

Turning around as a scent hit me hard, I see the alphas in the crew all stop to sniff at the air. "FARLAN!" Crying out, I needed that omega dead.

"Found him Captain!"

Staring at the omega, as Farlan dragged him over. He was captivating most of the Alphas in my crew by now. It was a small boy, maybe around fourteen years of age. This was probably one of his first heats too. Though I only glare at him in pure disgust. "Kill him."

Farlan, who has known me almost my entire life, knew not to question me. He pulled a knife out and instantly slit the boy's neck. The moment his heart stopped beating, his scent no longer filled the air.

Nodding to my second in command, I looked around as my crew got back to slaughtering the passengers. Others were stealing any treasures they found off their bodies. I leave that to them, as I walk to the captain's cabin.

In the quarters my eyes land on a bottle of rum. I am a pirate after all, who could ignore such a find? Grabbing it I throw it in a small loot bag I pulled out of my pocket. Glancing to the captain's books, I grab some as well as his maps to add to my collection I have taken from other ships. Though I stood there confused staring at a map on the main desk. The country of Shiganshina was circled. Raising my hand I tap my chin confused. As stories are heard, Shiganshina has no wealth. Why would a nobleman like this man, wish to travel there?

"Captain." Turning I see Isabel, as she gives me her salute as I nod to her. "All the passengers are dead except for five men. Smith has them tied up awaiting your arrival sir."