damn pirates! :the great escape
#1 of damn pirates!
Ok. Well make yourself comfortable I guess. Well as comfortable as you can get in those chains. The cook on Captain Cyne's ship was a fox by the name of Alur. He was almost as beautiful as the Captain. And much more receptive to male affections. In between cooking meals I went on deck to learn how to shoot and fight with assorted weaponry. As it turned out, I was naturally a good shot. The captain gave me a rifle to celebrate. I wasn't sure how to feel. Proud that I had managed to impress everyone, but this gun was made for killing things. I've never killed anyone before. I voiced this to the captain before bed one night (I slept in my own bed in the captain's quarters) "When your life hangs in the balance, you won't even have to think about It." was his reply, seconds before he fell asleep. But now to the story. The day after the captain found me, he told me to wait in his quarters. The previous night I slept in the galley. "Since you have just joined us, I'll bring you up to speed on what we're on our way to do." He said. I nodded, to indicate I was listening. "We are going to kidnap the prince." If I had been drinking something, I would have done the best spit take you've ever seen. "But that's punishable by death!" I said "And the people who return him, will get a very large sum of gold" he said grinning "You're not going to hurt him right?" "No. that would be rude. Hurting him will not increase our monetary gain so there is no point." Something I came to understand about the captain over time, he didn't ever want to hurt those who didn't deserve it in some way. Also, it wasn't so much about money for him, as it was fame. Or rather, infamy. The money was just a happy side effect. Once I had wrapped my head around the idea of kidnapping the prince I asked "How?" He shrugged "We'll see when we get to the royal city. Now about your sleeping arrangements." He said changing the subject "you will be sleeping in here from now on. In that bed." He pointed to a queen sized bed with pillows and blankets. They were a deep green color, like soft cuddly emeralds. He then held out his paw to hand me something. What I took were strange squishy nubs. "What are these?" I said confused. "Ear plugs. I sometimes bring company to my bed. These will block the sound. It's rubber." Back in Grat there were two different materials. Wood and nails. Rubber was completely alien to me. "You aren't worried I'll watch?" I asked. Not that I planned on it. Maybe a peek to see the captain naked. But his company would be female so I wouldn't be all that entertained. I think he knew that too. "I have nothing to hide. Just use the plugs if you'd rather sleep. I have a pair too in case you bring company to your bed." I blushed at that. I knew he wouldn't watch, but it was still an odd thought.
So a time warp is needed here. The remainder of the week long trip to the royal city of Trestalia passed without major incident. I honed my shooting skills, and began to understand sword play. And got some flirting done. The day we arrived in Trestalia was rather gloomy. It had just finished storming; we were behind the rain so thankfully we didn't get any of it. There were dripping decorations everywhere. "Looks like the fall festive" Shera said scanning the port area. It was not very busy, but then again it was 3 in the morning. "What's that?" I asked. Grat wasn't famous. But if it were, it wouldn't be for any sort of festival or celebration. "It's the celebration of the coming of autumn." "I think that's tomorrow." Captain Cyne cut in. "and the perfect opportunity for a kidnapping." Wow. It's almost been 2 years since I left. "What's the plan Captain?" Shera said turning to him. He spun the wheel, aiming the ship for an open spot. "I imagine the royal family partakes in the festivities?" He asked. Shera nodded "From inside a protective ring of soldiers. Each family member has 5 of their own." Cyne frowned thoughtfully "We only need to get past 5 of them..."
The festival was... well it was festive. Even under the grey sky, there were so many colors that it could have fooled me for a summer day. There were blue ribbons and green streamers. Everywhere I looked there was another color to see. And the people. There were so many people. And they were all smiling. It was almost alien. Shera's elbow nudged me in the ribs. "That's the prince." She said nodding at him. The royal family back then was Panthers. His jet black coat was complimented by his dark blue robes. They were the darkest blue possible before traveling into purple and black. He looked regal for sure. The plan was to lure him away from his guards. Luckily, we had Shera. "Watch out for the guards" she whispered, strutting towards the prince. She had a dress on, it was modest in way. But Shera doesn't really look modest in anything. I looked around and sure enough I could see 5 men suddenly reach for something in a coat and eye Shera distrustfully. When she was right behind the prince she cleared her throat. I couldn't hear what they said, and Shera had her back to me. But I could see the prince's face, and from his expression, he was very interested in what Shera was saying. His eyes lighted on me and I quickly averted mine. When I looked back, they were both walking towards me. "Here he is." She said to him. "Although I imagine you want to see him under different circumstances?" the prince looked at my face and turned to Shera "Yea. C'mon. " he said. I shot Shera a questioning look when his back was turned. I was ignored. He led us through the crowd until we were at the castle gate; he waved off his guards who had followed. "I am through with the festivities today. I am afraid I don't feel well." He said to them. "But sir-" one of them began, his eyes darting to me and Shera "GO." The panther said sternly, the guards scurried away and he shook his head, rolling his eyes. "This way" he turned and walked along the wall. He led the way to an expansive oak tree. "Climb" he said. "Go on you." Shera said to me. I blinked, still unsure at what was going on here, but I had no choice but to trust Shera. There were knots on the tree trunk that made it very easy to climb. It was a natural ladder. When I got passed the leaf layer, I was met with a tree house; it looked like it took up the whole tree. The leaves were so thick that they obscured it from outside the tree. The door was covered with a thick cloth curtain which I easily pushed aside. The inside was pretty simple. It looked like it had been furnished with furniture scavenged from trash heaps. Shera followed me in. "Impressive" she said "I had it built when I was a kid. Got the furnishings myself." the prince said. "No one else comes in here. So let's get started." "Alright, you" Shera said to me "his majesty, Prince Logan, is interested in buying you. First he wants to see what he's buying. So take off your clothes." my jaw dropped and I stared "I told you he would be honored." She said to him. "He was so expecting you to deny him. Well. Get on it." She barked to me. I nodded. I know I said that being naked in front of other people didn't bother me so much, but that was when they weren't actually looking at me. I was about to be judged. I gulped and started with the shirt. The things I do for... why was I doing this again? I don't care about money. It would be so easy for me to run away. Disappear in the crowds down in front of the castle. Then I thought about learning to shoot and fight. I enjoyed that. I liked being a pirate. The things I do for fun. "Feel free to go and touch him." Shera said. "Make sure he feels right in the right places." I felt the blush crawling under my fur. The prince was already exploring me with his eyes. He got up and circled me. Only then did it occur to me that he might actually say no. As if. He walked behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, burying his face in my neck. One of his paws slid down to the base of my sheath, circled my base and traced down to my balls. I felt the tingle of my tip slipping out. I scowled at Shera who was looking quite smug. The same paw went under my balls and stopped on my taint. I could feel something hard pressing against my back. "May I have a few minutes to test him out?" Logan said "I can't leave you alone with him unless you buy." She said shrugging Where the hell was the back-up??? There were supposed to be some of the crew following us so when we got him alone we could take him. "Hmm. You drive a hard bargain" the prince said, tossing her a bag of money and turning me around to face him. The paw that was on my taint slipped between my buttcheecks and rubbed against my tail hole "on your knees Tael" he whispered in my ear. "You can leave now. Or stay. I might want a refund. " She told him my name? Why would she do that? I was going to have some very serious words with her when I got some clothes on. As it was, when told to get on my knees I still glanced over my shoulder at her. She nodded. I took a calming breath before I slid to my knees. I was about to give head to a prince. And I'll make him eat the word refund. Nope. Then the backup arrived. 6 members of the crew busted in from various openings (only one used the actual door) there was a slight pause while everyone took in the situation. Shera sitting on a dilapidated couch, her legs crossed and arms behind her head, chillin. Then me naked and hanging out of my sheath, crouched in front of the prince, who's pants were bulging an inch from my face. Then the prince's reflexes kicked in and he leaped away from me, but towards a crewmember, who with a swift CLUNK knocked him out. "Do you need a minute Tael?" one of the crewmen snickered. I stood up and grabbed my clothes "Piss off. What the hell Shera? That was not the plan" I thrusted my pants on "I could tell right away he wouldn't be interested in anything under this dress." Shera said "so I offered him you. It worked too. Nice job." "Why couldn't we just knock him out before I was naked?" I demanded. "You looked like you needed a little fun." She said shrugging and standing up. "Gail, did you bring the rug? Oh good. Wrap him up and this too" she shed her dress, there was a more agility allowing outfit on underneath. "C'mon Tael. me and you need to jump the wall." Once we got the prince on the ship, it was a simple matter of waiting for him to be noticed missing. That took exactly 3 hours. The festival ended abruptly and guards flooded the streets. By then his highness had woken up. he was tied up in the captain's quarters. Me and Shera were leaning against the wall when he woke up. Captain Cyne was going to be posing as the rescuer once a reward was posted. Or as the kidnapper if a ransom situation was needed. "pirates!" was the first thing Logan said. but he said it wrong. Instead of fear or anger, there was hope. "you sound awfully pleased." Shera said suspiciously. Logan nodded "yea, I've been looking for some pirates! I have a favor. But it looks like you already knew. " "what favor is that?" Shera asked "kidnap me. take me away from here and never bring me back." "why" I asked "we're giving you back" Shera said at the same time. "they're going to kill me." He said in reply to both of us. "as soon as I turn 19. So I can't take the throne." "I'll be back" Shera said walking out leaving me and Logan alone in an awkward silence. "so you're a pirate." He said. I nodded. "and your lady friend" I nodded again. "she took my money. So technically. I still paid for you." He said with a smirk. My hackles raised and I felt a snarl coming on but the door opened to Cyne and Shera so I quickly got a hold of myself. "what do we do captain, we can't just leave him to be killed." Shera was saying "yes yes I know. But if we leave then the royal navy will be on our tail for years." He said "unless..... we sail to the unknown waters." He said. the room fell quiet. Even I knew what the unknown waters were. Off the edge of every map, where the water goes on forever and ever. Where creatures of the deep come out. Any ship to enter those waters never comes out. "but captain," Shera began "no. we shall go. Your majesty, consider yourself kidnapped. Welcome to the crew. Shera go make sure the supplies get got. Stock up the ship. Don't worry about paying. Be as quick as possible." He said seriously. "Tael, untie and take him to the storeroom. He can count until I have time to see what he's good at. Oh and your majesty, you are not royal anymore. My word is the law. Don't cause any trouble, Logan." The ex prince nodded. "yes sir." He said eagerly. "Tael, Shera told me what happened in the tree house. Satisfy your owner later, right now I need you in the crow's nest, you have good eyes, use them." "what!?" the captain laughed but I knew what he said was serious. Cyne was a firm believer in keeping one's word. Shera told Logan I was for sale, so it was. But later, Captain also put me in charge of Logan, which meant during working times, It was the other way around. That is to say; I owned him. but that happened after we escaped the port. Which wasn't for a very tense two days. The ship was searched three times; everyone hid their pirate effects in a secret storage compartment in the base of the mast. Logan hid in the figurehead. No ships were allowed to leave, so when it became that time, we were all nervous. "ok. Go." Captain Cyne said. "OKAY BE QUICK YOU SCURVY PUPS. HOIST THE ANCHOR AND LET DOWN THE SAILS. LAST ONE MOVING STARVES TONIGHT." Shera bellowed. The sails flopped down, catching the wind and setting us moving. It wouldn't be on our side for long so we had to get out quick. As soon as the sails let down the alarm was sounded and the navy ships began to be manned. We would only have about an hour of a head start. but we were starting with the wind, and they wouldn't be. Unfortunately to get to the uncharted waters, we would need to pass a few more cities. Which gave plenty opportunity to get caught. But the captain had a plan. I stood in the crow's nest with a spyglass. Keeping out watch for navy ships. There were 4 behind us and none ahead for now. I wouldn't've bet on that lasting long. I was right. In two days I caught sight of a ship in front of us, the distance closing fast. I put on my gloves and grabbed a robe and jumped, sliding down the rope at the speed of gravity. "captain! There is one ahead of us." "just one?" he asked "yep." He looked ahead thoughtfully before waving to get Shera's attention. he mouthed something and she nodded before shouting "MAN THE CANONS, PREPARE FOR BATTLE." There were no colorful sentence enhancing names this time, she was serious. "Try to stay back, if you have to retreat to the crow's nest and pick them off from there." Cyne said to me quietly. I gulped and ran to get my gun. This wasn't fun anymore. I'm not even ashamed of just how scared I was for the next hour. I nearly shat myself when the first canon fired. Logan was standing next to me with a poker face. he had been ordered to guard me. to only attack if I were in trouble. The deck of the ship shook violently every time we were struck with a canon. Then came the boarding. I was at the aft of the ship; they boarded in the middle, which was strategically a bad idea. Even so, they flooded the deck in a sea of royal colors. It was pandemonium. I completely forgot the gun in my hands, I just stared. I saw captain Cyne taking three soldiers at once. Shera had another couple on her. even Alur was fighting. I was yanked out of my daze by Logan's shout. "your majesty! Come with us!" one of the seamen shouted. Logan shook his head and slashed at him "Never!" he shouted with a mix of fear and triumph. I raised my gun as one rushed at me, everything seemed to be slowing down. He raised his arm to strike me and I squeezed the trigger. The bullet hit him in the throat. He fell to his knees and then lay face down. I felt sick. The gun made a click clack as I reloaded and fired again. Bang! 2. Click clack. Bang! 3. Click clack. Bang. 4. Click clack. I killed 10 men.
"okay everyone, move all the supplies to the navy ship." Cyne said "we're taking their ship and sinking ours. Also grab their uniforms." I understood. The navy was looking for a pirate ship. Not a navy ship. They still knew Shera and my face so we still needed to leave. and I think even if that weren't the case, the captain would still insist on going to the unknown waters. The transferring took a couple of hours, by then another navy ship had caught up. "sink our ship now." Cyne said "FIRE ALL!" Shera bellowed. Her voice really carried. the water rumbled with canon fire as our ship sank down. "message that ship that the pirates have been eliminated and unfortunately the prince was killed by them. tell them our carrier pigeons were killed in the fight, and to please message the royal city for us. that will buy us time. that ship is going to search the bodies that float up; when they find a naked naval man we'll be discovered." Cyne said. "Let's set sail now."