Lullaby's Tale ~ Listen to the Reign.

We're Still Pirates After All

Standing tall she looked over her crew and her ship proud of how it grew. Looking up to see the face that goes to the hand on her shoulder she smiled at her brother and looked across the deck. Though soft, the footsteps still made the steps to the helm creak, looking over the stairs to see a friendly face smiling at them. As he got closer, his old wrinkled face spread into a smile.

"You look just like your parents, both sets mind you"

"I understand mum and dad but a queen?"

"Your mother always thought you'd question why you both had silver and green while they had golden and blue"

"Never paid much mind, but that still doesn't say how we look like them"

"How you stand how protective and caring you both are"

Looking out across the sparkling sea, the waves dancing with the wind and the occasional dolphins. The clouds dotting the sky changing colors with the sky, pinks, oranges and golds casting a majestic light on the siblings. Standing on the deck they look over the ocean, the deck and the crew. Changing their gaze back to Apollo as he motions for them to follow. Heading below deck the siblings hold hands unsure of what they'll be shown. Entering a cabin, the door old and dusty worse than the rest of the ship. With a loud groan the door swung open to reveal an empty room, well almost empty. A large symbol was carved onto the floor with a stand holding an ancient looking book along with several crystals.

Being the first to enter Astra leaned down to examine the symbol, tracing the rough shape with her fingers years of dust sticking to her skin. Standing to find the two men behind her she walked over to the book, tracing the cover just as she had done with the symbol. Her smile soon turned into a frown when the book appeared to have a lock on it. Walking over Atlas looked over the book enthralled by the intricate designs on the cover. Moving to stand with them Apollo looked at the two.

"You'll need to harness your magic before you can return here, but it's time you found out about it."

Looking up at him with confusion in her eyes Astra opened her mouth to speak but decided against it and closed it. With a hand on the rusty doorknob Apollo lead the siblings back onto the deck, still dazed they glanced at each other. With a tight grip on each others hand they decided to turn in for the night and figure out what's going to happen next. Entering the room they plopped on the bed Astra falling into her brother who sunk farther into the mattress. Wrapping his arms around her protectively as if his arms could keep away all the confusion of the day. Barring her face into his broad chest she started to talk, her words being mumbled by the muscles. Chuckling the sound vibrating through his chest making his sister sit up with a pout.

"Stop laughing"

"Stop thinking you can talk through my chest"

"All I said was that I was comfy, your glad your comfy or i'd kick you out!"

"Sure, sure, that's totally what you said"

"It was! You said yourself that you couldn't hear me so how would you know!"

"Stop getting defensive and lay back down we don't need you passing out again"

With a defeated pout she put her head back onto his chest using him as a pillow. A wide hand running through her hair he smiled softly as the small girl in his arms soon started to succumb to sleep. A loud thump outside caused two pairs of green eyes to snap to the door, gripping his sister tighter while she sat up ready to hurt someone. Getting up the pair grabbed the rapiers leaned against the wardrobe, grasping their handles tightly. Opening the door the siblings found two men trying to sneak down to the cabins. Giving a warning growl Atlas approached them, Astra staying close for her brother wont let her infront. Even through the argument of she's the captain. At the sound of warning the two men turned around swords drawn already for a fight. Pushing her way to the front Astra stood firmly and swords pointing straight at the two trespassers. Their words shocked the siblings but only for a second.

"You maybe Pirates but you have something that belongs to Prince Nash, we'll be taking it from you now"

Tightening their stance, they looked at the two. The shorter male was the first to strike his honey colored hair moving as he did. With a pour aim to the princess, she easily blocked and hit back scratching his arm with her sharpened blade. Standing back but not relaxed Atlas watched his sister, knowing they weren't a huge threat to her he decided not to interfere unless they ended up being more of a danger. With quick sharp movements Astra moved with the grace of a butterfly. The two men, though tall were horrible chubbed, their movements fumbly and unplanned. When both tried to attack at one, Astra jumped back with ease and landed on a railing to the helm, her laugh sounding menacing as she watched them fall on top of each other.

Jumping down to finish her fight she stuck each of them in the back with a harsh slice. Though ugly and chubby they didn't back down, they stood again. The tall one took a harsh jab at her aiming for her chest. With a low growl she thrusted her rapier into his chest, the sound of shattering bone filled the night air. A thick blue aura surrounded the young princess as she forced her sword completely through the soldier's chest. Pulling it out harsly, the blood squirting over her. The other though fear filled his eyes he came running trying to hit the princess again. With another thrust of her sword both men lay dead at her feet. Taking the handkerchief from her brothers outstretched hand she wiped her face and arms down.

"Your going to need another bath"

"No really? I'm just going to continue to wear this blood as a dress"

"Ever so snappy, i'll get Aurora and some others to clean the deck, we can talk to Apollo tomorrow on why this might have happened."

"Right, i'll get the bodies overboard"

Leaning down she started to go through the pockets, with a disturbed look from her brother she smiled.

"Just cause where royalty doesn't mean we're not pirates still, besides they might have something that could help us"

Pulling out a silver pocket watch like object she smirked and clicked it open. The small hologram inside was a complete map of the planet Draco. With awe she inspected it, looking at the odd shape, circular with thick rings around it.

"Is that where Cassipiea is?"

As if it registered the words Atlas had said it speed through stars to a small planet hidden in the rings of the giant planet Draco. Looking up at her brother Astra stands, clicking the small object closed as if spooked she starts for the cabins quarters.

"I'm taking a bath"

Shutting the door quickly she rubbed her eyes, memories from a wonderful dream filled her head. Standing up she pushed those thoughts out of her head, this wasn't what she needed right now. Deciding to bathe herself she quickly filled to tub, frustration causing the water to slop everywhere. Scrubbing the blood off Astra watched as the water turned pink then dark red trying to forget that dream and what she had seen.