Tidal Waves

4. Arrow

"Damian! Get your stinky cat out of our room!"

Raven abruptly awoke to the sound of Maya screaming. Maya noticed her raising up and quickly apologized, "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you."

"It's okay," Raven assured her and rubbed her tired eyes. Once her vision focused she spotted a black and white colored cat rubbing against Maya's legs, causing the girl to grow even more annoyed. Raven hadn't even noticed a pet on board until now.

Moments later, Raven could hear footsteps growing closer. "I wouldn't talk, Ducard," Damian said as he entered the room and fetched his feline friend, glaring down at the girl as he held the cat, "He bathes more than you."

Maya narrowed her eyes and punched Damian in the shoulder, "If you don't keep that evil creature out of here, he's going to be shark bait."

"Over my dead body," Damian retorted before leaving the room.

Maya rolled her eyes as she made her way towards the chest sitting against the wall. She opened the lid and began to rummage through her pile of clothes. "Here," she said before handing Raven an outfit.

Raven took the clothes in her arms and studied the fabric. It was a long, white long-sleeved dress with a blue jacket and sun hat to match. There was a silky blue ribbon attached to the hat. It definitely wasn't her style, but she wasn't going to complain.

"We can get you some of your own clothes when we go to the shops," Maya said when she noticed Raven eyeing the piece of clothing. She was already changing into her different attire.

Raven met her gaze. "Okay," she said before changing into the dress.

"Usually we can get by with these disguises," Maya spoke as she carefully slid a sheathed dagger into her garter that was underneath her dress. "But, if anyone happens to pick up on it, be prepared to fight and escape."

Raven slowly nodded and followed her lead, hiding a weapon under her dress as well. When the two girls were ready, they headed to the main deck of the ship.

Damian and Suren both worked together to exchange the flag that flapped in the wind above. They took down their threatening pirate flag and replaced it with a nautical one.

"Looks good," Maya spoke as they approached the two boys.

"Seeing you in a dress will always be a sore to my eyes," Damian commented when he caught sight of Maya.

"Seeing you in general is a sore to mine," Maya retorted and crossed her arms over her chest.

"I gathered enough doubloons for the four of us to split," Suren informed the three as he retrieved a large pouch from his belt. Once he had it opened, he began splitting it evenly with the group.

"Are you sure?" Raven hesitantly asked when the coins were placed in her hands.

Suren nodded as he continued to pour them into her hands. "You're one of us now, so you deserve a ration," he said before tying the pouch back up.

"Thank you," she said before putting the money where she wouldn't lose it.

Once everyone was ready, they lowered the anchor and exited the vessel. After being in the ship for three days, being on land made Raven feel relieved. She'd almost forgotten how it felt to walk on land.

As the wind picked up, Raven quickly grabbed onto her hat in an attempt to keep it on. The climate in Star City was a lot cooler compared to where they'd been sailing.

"Suren and I are going to pick out some food at the market," Maya informed the other two as they walked down the paved street.

With that, they left the two others alone. Raven glanced over at Damian who had his attention on the vast display of swords.