Enslaved

Chapter 1

Emma's POV:
Tomorrow is my 18th birthday and my birthday ball. My parents always make such a big deal about my birthday, and honestly I hate all the attention they give me. I can't help but think that I don't belong here, it just doesn't feel like home. I'm not saying I'm not happy but I just wish I could use my riches to help people, rather then throw useless balls every night. My parents are kind and loving, it's just they can be blinded by the advantages we have sometimes. I am currently on a bench in the gardens. I enjoy coming here to just relax and enjoy the fresh air. My parents are always either all over me or distanced, I feel like the only one I can count on is my younger brother, Leo. He is 16 right now, and literally my night in shining armor. He always talks to me and makes sure I'm okay. Everything about him screams perfect leader, but my parents think I'd make a better one. The fact that I'm older probably gives me that nudge too. I just wish they'd pay a bit more attention to us and our feelings instead of ignoring us unless they need something. Wait, actually it's my mom that does that. My dad is my best friend, he is the same as Leo. My mom loves me, she just cares more about Royal duties most of the time. My dad goes along with my mom sometimes, but most of the time he's on mine and Leo's side. That's probably why we are daddy's people. After thinking for a bit I walk back inside the castle and go to my room. I change into a silver, silk night gown and take my hair down. Once I'm ready for bed I get under the Rose Gold, silk sheets and tuck myself in. I turn off my lamp and head off to sleep.

Killian's POV:

Tomorrow the Crew and I will be docking in the Enchanted Forest to attend the Princess's ball in order to steal a few valuables. We have been running out of money and we are low on food, so this was our best option. I am searching through a chest where I keep my nicer disguises. I finally find the perfect suit. I am going to distract the princess while Smee, my first mate, snags a few lovelies from around the room. Then we disappear as if we were never there. The plan is fool proof because I came up with it. No woman is able to resist my charms and my devilishly handsome looks. I walk up the stairs to the deck and I see Ashley, my newest maid, scrubbing the decks. I lure my maids in and then capture them, and make them disappear. They work for me or their families are goners. This one hasn't put up a fight much, but she is also very slow and her work ethic isn't to the best standard. All maids have pet names that I give them, mostly to show I'm master but also because it's fun to make them up. Her's is Ash because she always has dirt on her face after she cleans. She must like touching her face or something. This lass didn't quite anger me, but she was boring and a very stupid toy. She's the least fun I've had and I have had many before her. I think it's time to get rid of the old and bring out the new. Meaning I'm going to find a new maid while I'm here in the Enchanted Forest. I walk up behind her and grab her arm, and pull her to her feet. "Ash, we need to talk." "Whatever I didn't do I'm sorry, I'll get right on it Captain!" She says with fear in her eyes. "No Ash, I'm releasing you." I say sternly. Her face goes blank. "What do you mean release?" "It means your going home, Ash." She smiles a little then goes back to being expressionless. When I release my maids, I give them a potion to wipe their memories and send them through a portal back to where they were before I took them. I may be a cruel pirate, but I'd never waste a reusable toy. I grab a bottle of rum from the kitchen and pour two cups. I dump a memory potion in one and bring them back out, and hand her the one with the potion in it. We raise our glasses and both down our drinks. She faints soon after and I catch her. I grab a bean from my pocket and throw it in the ocean. I throw her in it and think of the last place she was. The Rat Fest was a small tavern in the kingdom she called home. The portal closes taking her with it. I smile and head up to the wheel to get us to the Enchanted Forest. Boy, are they in for a treat.

(The Next Day)

Emma's POV:

I wake up from my dreamless sleep and find servants scattered throughout my room. I sigh and get up out of bed. "Princess Emma, we need to fit you for your birthday gown soon." A servant, named Merida, says. "Okay, after breakfast sound good?" "Perfect your highness." She says and bows. I nod and she leaves. "Your Majesty, your hair and make up will be done after you get in your gown this evening." A servant, named Tink, says. "Sounds perfect your dismissed." She nods and leaves. The rest of the servants clean up my bed and room and then leave. Soon after, my parents and Leo walk in while I brush the last knot out of my straight, blonde hair. My mom and dad hug me and kiss my forehead and Leo hugs me. "Happy Birthday sweetie." My parents say. "Yeah Happy Birthday sis." Leo says with a grin. "Thanks everyone." I say. My brother and father leave my room and my mother stays to help me get ready for the day. The ball isn't till midnight and we still have to put the final touches on the decorations. My mom helps me pick out a nice, yet not too fancy, dress. Then she braids my hair into two Dutch braids. I slip on black heels and my mother puts my tiara on my head, despite my protests, and finishes my make up.

Then we spend the rest of the day preparing for the ball and prepping the castle for guests.

(Hours later)

Killian's POV:

It's nearly Midnight and I am dressed in my suit and boots. I quickly part my hair and get Smee ready as well. I am wearing a black and deep red prince suit. Smee is Wearing a emerald green and black suit. Once we are finished, we head off the ship and to the princess's ball.