The Enchantress

0| The Introduction

Cyrus

I had to move off this island and quickly. I couldn't risk the pirates that stayed here finding out what I was, or more so who I was. I had at least seven minutes until the clock struck dawn, then I could leave this island of the boats which usually reached the deck at that time.

"Oye! I'd say Lady Ane, what you doing here in the cold at this time?"

I mentally groaned, I guess I wasn't so discreet after all, Phineas still found me.

"I wanted a better view of the ocean , and some fresh air" I wrapped my hands tightly around myself and looked ahead. Soon Phineas stood beside staring into the deep depths of endless dark blue.

It was a wonder he was able to walk so quickly, having only one leg. "Well, you can catch a good view, up in your room, so hurry on let's go back to the manor, before the captain realizes that you're missing"

Phineas tried to grab a hold of my elbow but I saw the move coming and moved quickly, making him hold onto nothing.

"No, I'd rather stay here, for a while, maybe even take a boat ride when the boats come back" Phineas scowled at this.

"I wouldn't want to have to drag you there, Little Lady" Phineas smirked.

I looked ahead nonchalantly, as though I heard not what he said, watching as the boats were closely approaching.

I moved swiftly and appeared at his left side then brought out my right leg hooking it with his metallic hook of a leg and tripping him.

Phineas fell to the sand with a thud and I made sure to move quickly as I rested my leg on his back adding pressure to it. I searched through his back pockets. I retrieved what I was looking for a pair of metallic handcuffs. I quickly cuffed his hands behind him and threw the key into the ocean. I dragged Phineas towards a nearby palm tree.

I tried my handkerchief around his mouth and patted him on the shoulder.

"I'm sorry Phineas but I need to leave, but don't worry guards will be patrolling in the next hour." I walked away and towards the boats.

"Good morning ma'am" The captain tipped his head and I merely nodded. The fee was two lead coins, which wasn't much and considering the fact that I took a  few pieces off the pirates, I was ready to sail.

A few hours at sea and I was starting to feel a bit dizzy, the wind was making its self known and blowing in all directions. The captain even looked rather uncomfortable.

"Not to worry mam, the waters a little shaken up  that's all, we'll arrive at the kingdom of D'Fogo in no time" The captain whose name I found out was Pete replied.

"And why would the sea be shaken up? " I had always had a strong connection with water I considered it  great, for it was the water spirit; Aguna, who gave me one of my strongest powers the ability to manipulate water and all its forms.

Pete let out a strangled sigh and his shoulders tensed. "Reports have been made of sailors and citizens pouring waste into the ocean up north, along with other types of rubbish, and us sailors have been facing the consequences- endless tsunamis, whirlpools the seas a mess right about now ma'am" I frowned. How long had I been on the island? Aguna should've had my head by now. 

I turned toward the sea and saw lightening flash across the sky. The light gray whip marked the sky and caused it to grumble and moan in pain. "Pete are you-" I turned to look at the captain who was passed out on the ground, crumpled in a heap beside the boat's wheel. I cursed and ran towards the wheel.

"Son of a-"

The tides pushed the sea in so many directions I instantly felt nauseous but instinctively swallowed the bile at the end of my throat. I tried my hardest to keep the boat afloat but it was a fight I was destined to lose the boat shook and I glanced at my feet to find water past my ankles.

Remember when I said Aguna would have my head? I guess she wanted my life instead.  I let out a final sigh and found myself submerged underwater.