Dolittle.

The Island

The Morning arrived with a welcomingly warm sunrise followed by the same sea air from last night the sweet sound of ocean life woke me slowly as I took in my surroundings now the room wasn't so dimly lit. I rubbed my eyes and stretched my arms to then feel them come to a stop, it's almost like I forgot last night.

My head rested on the chest of John Dolittle as he was still deep in slumber, his hair was slightly messy and just about covered his eyes, I slowly turned to my side trying my hardest not the make any big movements to wake him as we were both up very late but I failed to do so. John opened his eyes slowly and it seemed he was as oblivious as me to why we were in the same bed but he wasn't troubled that my body was still close to his.

"Goodmorning" I awkwardly smiled while sitting up and pulling my hair back into a low ponytail.

"Goodmorning" his smile warmed my heart and just numbed the painfully awkward silence which followed.

Just as I thought things couldn't get as awkward as they already were I heard small footsteps make their way to the door and slowly it opened.

"John I think we should start going soon, the sun has been up for a few hours now"

Jip sat patiently at the door and then realized I was situated next to John... In bed. I pulled the blanket just over my chest and felt my face burn, I wanted to be swallowed up by the ground and now Jip knows that I slept with John.

"Of course Jip, let me and Keya get dressed. Gather everyone on front deck we will be there soon" Jip nodded and trotted away quickly abruptly letting the door close behind him leaving me and John back at square one. Silence.

John sat up stretching his arms above his head and grabbed his clothes from last night putting them back on, so did I as I didn't wear anything too much so I could use them for a few days and not have to worry about changing too much for when I slept.

Once we were both dressed I stood up and grabbed my bag from the ground swinging it around my side and popping it shut.

"Hey, Keyla did you draw this?" 

I turned around, I must have let it slip out before picking it up, John was holding it examing the page and smiled at me.

"Well, I was wide awake and I-" John stopped me before I could blabber anymore.

"It's amazing he closed the book gently minding the fragile pages handing it back to me giving me a small kiss on the forehead, I just smiled and blushed a little at his actions.

Once we were both set we made our way on deck and there everyone waited the Island was in the distance, the buildings stood tall and worked up to a big castle almost like something in a fairytale yet the atmosphere felt like horror and as we drew closer John walked over to me wrapping a hand around my waist and slowly made his way along my arm and then his hands locked into mine.

"Keyla you need to stay here while I go" 

His eye sparkled from the sun and he had worry on his face I knew he had to but worry struck my heart, there was only danger on this island.

"Okay but you better be careful" I smiled as he took a beautiful ring from his pocket and took my hand slipping the ring on kissing my hand.

"What is it?" I held my hand out in front of me letting the sun hit the gems letting them sparkle.

"I kept it with me on my travels to keep me safe, I want you to have it while I go and do this"

I felt my heart thump, it felt like a million fireworks exploding in my chest never had I felt this way towards anyone before but just as I was going to say something the ship came to a sudden halt ad in front of us stood the island with buildings older than time it was like I had fallen into a story my parents would tell me as a child but it was such a shame what kind of people ruled here.

"Okay, everyone! We need to enter this place with caution as we are wanted"

"You're wanted!"

Polly said landing on his shoulder which made me chuckle at his slightly embarrassed face.

"Okay, I am wanted but that doesn't mean we don't need to take cautions, so I need some of you to stay here"

So after teams were set in place John and Tommy pulled on ridiculous disguises before setting off into the colorful streets of bandit filled island.

A/N 

OKAY yes this is very very short compared to many of my other chapters but I lacked motivation with this chapter and everything that as been happening so please do not worry the next chapter will contain more and it will be more detailed this was something i pulled together while trying to remember the plot and I am aware I missed the scene where the boat is attacked i am very sorry!

-Ace