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Post by Spartan 999 on Sept 19, 2011 6:42:00 GMT -5
When the wave hit, Vorska was actually thrown off the bed, crashing into his piles of artifacts. He managed to extricate himself as Kat burst from the room, nightgown trailing. Vorska melded through the ceiling, and found himself right behind Kat as she leapt out to save Sophia and the crewman. He stretched out a futile arm, bellowing, "No Kat don't!"
When Kat surfaced holding Sophia and the crewman, Vorska channeled Water. The sea lifted the soaked trio out of the water, depositing them with a thud onto the deck. He rushed to their side, and checked each in turn. He put a hand under Kat's back and and head, and lifted her into a sitting position. She was fine, just a little waterlogged with a racing heart. The crewman who had gone overboard waved an arm weakly; fatigue and water inhalation. Sophia, though, was unmoving and had a weak heartbeat. Vorska drew the water carefully out of her lungs, making sure not to damage the organs. He then channeled Air, and made Sophia inhale. She awoke abruptly, coughing and sputtering.
Vorska leaned back, feeling the adrenline die down. He took several deep breaths, and finally stood. He leaned over to lift Kat to her feet, and rocked back slightly as she hugged him fiercely in gratitude. He hugged Kat back, relieved she was alright. They parted after a few seconds, and Vorska leaned over again to help Sophia up. He jerked his head, and Big Brucy put a warm blanket on each of the soaked people.
Vorska turned to Kat, and put a hand on her shoulder as he moved close to her ear. "Please don't do that again. I may not be there next time, and you very nearly drowned. And I don't wish to lose you."
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Post by Bucks23 on Sept 19, 2011 12:42:43 GMT -5
Kat smiled grimly at Vorska and gently covered his hand on her shoulder with her own, she gave his digits a reassuring squeeze. “I’m sorry I worried you, but I had to… for the captain.” She said, blinking water out of her eyes and shivering. She turned her head to look at Sofia. The other woman stood nearby wrapped in a blanket. She turned back to Vorska and gave him one last smile. “We had better get changed before we catch our deaths. You can run things up here for a while?” The storm seemed to be passing the worst of it but Kat had no doubts that Vorska had the magical skill to keep the ship safe and in working order. As much as she wanted to spend more time with Vorska, she needed to get dry and wanted some girl time with the captain, perhaps she could help explain a few things to her about men. She gave his hand one last squeeze and then let it drop from her shoulder as she walked away from him.
The boy who had fallen overboard had already been taken below to get changed and dry so Kat approached Sofia and rubbed her arm. “Let’s go below captain and get dry.”
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Post by Spartan 999 on Sept 19, 2011 14:20:02 GMT -5
Vorska took the wheel, staring after Kat's swaying hips. He drew a small jar out from his pocket and threw it to Kat when she started going down the steps, making her blink as it sailed into her hands. She would find that it had a small fire floating inside, and would provide warmth for several hours. He looked away as her face vanished belowdecks, feeling the rain slide from his bare chest.
Vorska turned to Big Brucy, and waved him over. "Take the wheel for a few...I'm going to swim for a little bit."
Vorska hit the water just as another big wave hit the ship. Miraculously, it stayed upright, though with everyone on the deck getting a face full of salt water.
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Post by Lady Amira Nuit on Sept 23, 2011 22:11:02 GMT -5
After awhile everyone was safely in their beds. As he watched Vorska come back up towards him Big Brucy held up the rope that he was trying to pull up but snapped. "Vorska I must speak with you," he said holding up the rope. "I think we have someone on board that isn't fully on board, if you know what I mean." Their was a spot in the middle of the rope that had been cut before use. "Someone wanted her to go over board to make it look like an accient. But I dont think it was looking at this." He handed it to him. "I'll keep my eyes open but if I were you I'd keep an eye on your back. She would have died if it wasn't for you and everyone was up on here to see it," he said with a sigh. "I thought we were past this but if it is what I think it is then we have a problem and we need to figure it out fast. Maybe right now isn't a good time to bug the captain with Miss Kat being with her. I just wanted you to know." He went back to holding the wheel. Big Brucy Loved Sophia and would die for her. If someone was trying to hurt her he would brake them in two the moment he would find out who.
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Sophia watched as Vorska was holding Kat's hands. There was more there that ment the eye. Was she jealous? Maybe. Not about them but maybe the fact that they found love with one another. The way they just stared into each others eyes. Yeah, it was love. As Kat helped her to her quarters, she got her to her bed as sat beside her. Sophia let out a low sigh, turned and faced the young woman. "He really likes you, you know and I can tell you do too. Maybe even love?" She smiled at her. Their was no point to bet around the bush here. Sophia wasn't like that. She was one to just come out and be blunt. "I think its sweet. You two do look good together but I can see a little concern now in your eyes. What is troubling you my dear?" Sophia arm began to ache more. She looked around and saw a bottle of rum. Picking it up she bit the cork and pulled it out and spit in on the floor. Taking a big swig she offered it some to Kat and went back to listen to her words.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Sept 24, 2011 9:17:19 GMT -5
Vorska nodded his thanks to Brucy, mind full of conspiracies. He stalked down the stairs, walking by Sophia's room. He felt suddenly heavy inside, remembering that one night...but they had put that behind them long ago. Vorska decided to listen for a few minutes while he waited. As soon as Kat was finished speaking with the captain, he intended to tell her about the sabotage. He settled into a comfortable position, eyes watchful.
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Post by Bucks23 on Sept 24, 2011 20:02:39 GMT -5
Kat took the bottle that was offered to her and took a hesitatnt gulp. She screwed up her face just after and coughed as the strong liquer hit the back of her throat. It was strong stuff but it warmed her inside and she felt better after having some. "I don't know." Kat said, blushing as she passed the bottle back to Sofia. "I don't know if we're 'in love' exactly, we just like being around eachother. I like him... and I think he likes me. God this is so embarassing!" She sighed and ran her fingers nervously through her damp hair. "I've never... been with a man before. It's frightening but exciting at the same time. I want to please him Sofia... but I'm terrified because I don't know how. Were the two of you ever involved?"
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Post by Lady Amira Nuit on Sept 25, 2011 22:00:01 GMT -5
Sophia chuckled at her as she began to cough after taking a swig of the rum. She was still a kid even though she acted as adult but with Sophia guiding her maybe she had a chance. When she handed it back she took a swig just as she asked her a question that she didn't see coming. She choked and began to cough from the warm liquar that slid down her throat. Looking at Kat she said, "Uh, well..." She paused thinking about how to answer this. They did infact have a moment of weakness but she quickly came out if it after the fact. She knew it was mistake and a part of her did regret it but she wouldn't tell her that. It was Sophia that thought she needed him that night but it just made things a little more weird between them. Even though they may look fine there was still tention between them. It was small but they knew.
She looked away, her eyes darting around the room. What to say? Just be honest. She looked back at her and said, "You are my first mate Kat so I will be honest with you but know this doesn't go outside of this room, ok? Vorska and I had a one night stand. I was weak and I needed some one. He was there. That was it. Don't get me wrong though. He is great. Wonderful even but he and I are not one in the same kind of person. He loves to love. I however love the sea. We werent made for one another but me and someone, that couldn't ever work. He knows his place and I know mine. That will never happen again."
She looked away again and took a swig then took a deep breath. Looking back at her she said, "You don't need to be nervous though. Even if you dont know a damn thing he does but know this he doesnt know you yet. Your body is totally new to him so he must learn for the first time again too. Your likes and dislikes. How you like it. Fast or slow. You are learning as he is on what you like and you will be learning with him on what he does too. Sure their are things he does like but I am sure their are more new things he doesn't. So I know you will be ok." She smiled at her as she then put an arm around her. Pulling her close she said, "I have thought of you as a little sister sense the moment I saw you. Your smart, great, good looking, and know what you want. I am the same way. That is why I picked you Kat. You remind me of me. So dont be afraid of to take what you want when you want it. Hold your head high and dont look back. No regrets."
She put her other arm around her and squeezed a little tightly hugging her. Letting lose she smiled big at her. "I think I heard a creek at the door. Why don't you go over and open it." Knowing this as she watched her do so, Vorska would be behind the door listening. He cared about both of them to no end and wanted to make sure everything was ok. Even though she didn't like him easdropping he didnt know he was doing it until after the fact when she always yelled at him but maybe this time she wouldn't. Just for Kat.
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Post by Bucks23 on Sept 26, 2011 8:32:52 GMT -5
"No regrets." Kat echoed her captain, then was given a hug from the older woman. Sofia suspected someone was eavesdropping and Kat smiled mischeviously, looking forward to being the one to catch them. SHe tip-toed over to the door, thinking about her conversation with the captain as she moved. SOfia was like the mother or big sister she never had, she felt safe around her and trusted her completely.
Kat suddenly pulled the door open and stood in the threshold with her fists balled into her hips and an angry frown on her youthful features. "Okay who's--" She snapped and found herself looking at Vorska. SHe softened her expression immediately and looked like she prayed the ground would open up and swallow her whole. "Oh... it's you." She said and smiled as she looked at the ground, clearly embarassed. HOw much had he heard? Despite his amusement he looked like he was concerned about something. She moved aside to give him space to enter the room. "Did... you want to see the captain?"
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Post by Spartan 999 on Sept 26, 2011 9:08:26 GMT -5
Vorska raised an eyebrow as Kat barged out, smirking slightly at the look on her face. "I could listen to you from halfway across the ocean if I wanted to." His expression turned more serious, and he nodded slightly. "I do have something to tell, but to both of you." He looked around, making sure no one else within earshot. "In private."
The door closed behind Vorska, Kat, and Sophia as they sat down again. Vorska told them what Brucy had found, voice low. "So, what do you think Kat, Sophia?"
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Post by Bucks23 on Sept 26, 2011 9:25:38 GMT -5
Kat put a and over her mouth, a look of shock all too aparent in her wide eyes. She knew all kinds of tales about pirates and their mutinous crew or captains being double-crossed... but Sofia was so lovely. She put a hand on Vorska's arm. "Are you sure Brucy isn't mistaken?" She asked, her eyes gazing into his. He assured her of the big pirate's convictions.
"Why?" She asked the only question that was burning in her mind. "Why would someone do this?" Her eyes suddenly held a firmness that was out of her character. "I'll kill them when I find out who is responsible."
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Post by Lady Amira Nuit on Sept 29, 2011 0:55:25 GMT -5
Sophia let out a sigh. She looked away at her bottle of rum and took another swig. Looking back at them she said, "The captain of the ship we attacked earlier new my face. He said that someone was looking or me. Someone I thought I killed many years ago." She met Vorska eye. "When I passed out before from the pain of the knife wound I had a nightmare I wanted to share with him. It was about him. He had come for me and this time he finished me off."
She took another swig of rum. God she wanted to be stone drunk right now. This was all to much. She looked back at them both but noticed Kat was to curious about who they were talking about. "When I first came onto this very boat many years ago my captain had his own first mate. He was I thought a good man but the more I got to know him, the more I learned he wasn't. He would force me in his bed and do so many other things. After awhile the captain saw how I began to change and was curious about it. He called me in and asked me what was going on. He was like a father to me so after an hour of beating around the bush I told him. He was furious. He went to him and was about to kick him off the boat but I begged him not too so instead he made me his first mate and he became a crew mate that cleaned and washed stuff. Nasty stuff. He got angery and one night tried to kill the captain. I blew off his arm and he fell into the sea. The captain became like a father to me after that. It was wonderful."
She paused taking another swig. "Now I learned he is alive and looking for me. I dont know how after that. It shouldn't be possible but it seems like it is. Now, it makes sense. When we docked he must have had one of his men sneak onto the boat to do me in. Or maybe not to fully do me in but now we know." She let out a sigh. "Sir Charles Vane is alive and is coming for me." She looked down at her shaking hands and began to take a deep swig finishing off the bottle. She felt a little tipcy but she grabbed another bottle, opened it and took another deep swig letting herself feel the buzz and warmth of the booze. It felt good to be numb.
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Post by Bucks23 on Oct 3, 2011 18:31:51 GMT -5
Kat watched Sofia as she explained her history. When the captain finished the girl looked between them both. "So what can we do to find out who our traitor is? I don't fancy just waiting until he tries again."
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Post by Lady Amira Nuit on Oct 8, 2011 10:24:56 GMT -5
Sophia took another big swig as Vorska leaned forward and took it from her. She stood now feeling more affects of the booze she fell over feeling light headed but her anger remained in tack. "Give that back! I am in pain! I have a knife wound and it hurts." She tried to reach for her bottle but fell on the floor instead. They helped her back into bed. "I need to rest now," she said slirring her words as she spoke, "Yo ho a pirates life for me." And she was gone. Past out from the drunken shock of that her horrible evil past was once againcoming to face her. But at least this time she had two really loyal mates on her side. Three if you counted the big guy she learned to love having as part of her crew. But all things aside because soon she was beginning to realize she was going to have to face him and it was him or her. Hopefully death wasn't knocking on her door as the next time she will realize she would be in davey jones locker. Only time will tell after she awakens for her boozed nap.
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In the deepest and darkest part of the ship a man sits casting a shielding spell over him. No one can see him nor hear him. Taking out a glass orab he began to speak another spell as a face of a man came upon it.
"I as you told me but a man with magics saved her then another crew member saw that the rope was tampered with. They know it wasn't an accident."
"That is ok old friend. Just be sure to keep an eye on things. When and if you can just get close enough to her to repeat this spell as you hold her. Then you and her will appear here in my castle."
"But the one who knows magics. Couldn't he reverse the spell?"
"Perhaps but if you let go of her and return with a knife then you can kill him."
"What if they stop me before I can finish him?"
"Well kill yourself."
Silence.
"Look you can not repop back here. The journey is by foot after that. almost three days time. I will have her and destroy her by that time. They will keep you alive as long as you lead them here. Do that. I want them to see their broken down captain they love so dearly. I want to break her and crush her until there is nothing left to save. So if you dont do this for me I will kill you myself. Do were have an understanding?"
"Yes, old friend."
"Good now go. Do me proud and I shall see you soon."
The spell ended then as he made sure no one saw him he rejoined everyone else as they were still cleaning up the water from the storm.
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Post by Spartan 999 on Oct 8, 2011 12:58:58 GMT -5
"Well." Said Vorska, staring at the snoring body of his captain. He glanced at Kat. "I'm really tired, since we were interrupted by that wave..." At her blush he grinned weakly. "Shall we retire to my room once more?"
As they left Vorska put a ward on the door, locking it against anyone else but Kat and he. His mind wandered, until he realized they were inside his quarters again. He looked down at Kat, eyebrow raised. "You still want to do this? I won't blame you if you don't."
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Post by Bucks23 on Oct 10, 2011 1:41:15 GMT -5
Heart hammering away in her small bosom, Kat was filled with the almost over powering urge to back out, to offer some excuse or change her mind. She snapped silently at her own fear, she was a pirate now, an adult and master of her own destiny. She could die at any moment on this crazy voyage and life she had chosen for herself... she would have to get used to living for the moment.
Her face set with new resolve she gazed at Vorska. Her cheeks still burned slightly with nervousness even as she tried to act like she knew what she was doing. She tossed her hair back and tried to make her stance look more confident. "I still want this." She answered him quietly. "I still want you, Vorska."
Another thunderous boom from the storm outside echoed after Kat's words and a flare of brilliant lightning illuminated her slim form as she shrugged out of her clothes. Removing her trousers first she pulled the long shirt off and over her head. Kat was unable to stop herself crossing her slender arms across her chest in an unconcious effort to conceal her modesty. She sat on the edge of the bed and waited for him to make the next move, her eyes watching him intently...
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