Chapter Twelve: Pirate King

Don't start the music until I tell you too. Love ya peeps! Or you can go ahead and play it either way works.


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After that he just kinda left the room and didn't come back until after I was asleep. The next morning I woke up to him with his back to me instead of in his warm arms.


To be honest, I missed his warm arms around. I knew why too. I liked him. A lot. I've known that since our dance during the party.


I was worried though. Had I done something wrong? Was I too clumsy yesterday with all the falling. What if he thought that I was doing it on purpose?!


I most definitely wasn't doing it on purpose. I mean I didn't mind it mostly, but I'm really, really stupid and I can fall down even with multiple warnings before hand.


NO ONE'S P.O.V (THIRD PERSON)


Leonardo had several thoughts going through his head at the moment. He thought that she was going to hate him once she finds out.


Then again, he was in a lose lose situation. Though, poor Anastasia was more worried about him hating her. She had no idea about the upcoming event that would change her life.


Both people wide awake, even though it was only 7 in the morning, neither wanted to move, afraid that they might crack. Each liked each other, but at the same time was afraid of one another.


ANASTASIA P.O.V


I was wide awake but didn't attempt to move. Not because I wanted to, but because I was afraid to get up with eyes glaring at me evilly.


Sighing I gave in to temptation and stood up. I could tell that he was awake, but me not caring (I actually do care) got up and put my boots on and washed my face.


Walking out the room I went over to Sam and did my normal chores. "Sorry about yesterday..." he said quietly not looking up from the deck.


"It's fine. You did nothing wrong. I had just fallen from the rocking of the ship, and, well, he followed." I replied as I too continued working.


"Oh..." he laughed nervously. "Sorry though." After that we worked in complete silence.


LATER THAT NIGHT


I was in the room silently looking over maps when Leo entered. He walked in and left something on the bed. "Put it on." He said as he exited the room.


Looking on the bed I saw a beautiful dark red dress with a lovely print on the outsides. (Up top or to side.) It also had a choker and a flower made from the same red print.


I quickly changed and let my curls cascade down my back as I put half of it up in a ponytail that laid flat on my back and the rest left down.


Checking myself in a mirror I nodded in approval and turned to the door. Coincidentally someone knocked on the door at the same time.


As soon as I was going to answer Leo entered the room. He looked me up and down before nodding his head and heading to a dresser. He pulled out a red jacket like his blue one and put it on.


"Ready?" He asked impatiently opening the door. "For what?" I asked walking torwards him. "You'll see." He replied closing the door behind us.


As we walked out on deck I noticed that all the boys had cleaned up well and were in there best vest and coats. I smiled still a little confused at what was going on.


"Oh... princess." Chris acknowledged me in his usual way bowing his head. I did a curtsy as the other guys followed suit.


We continued joking around acting all posh until someone cleared their throat from behind me. We all turned to see Leo standing by the ramp to the port.


I nodded my head to him and began to walk over. Looking out at the town the smell of alcohol and smoke invaded my nostrils and made me blink a few times before I walked away.


"Th-this is pirate island! Oh hell no!" I said as I continued backing away. Tom grabbed my shoulders and glared at me. Shrinking back I took a step forward.


"I'm a woman though! I'm the easiest target for men out there!" Tom rolled his eyes and pushed me over to Leo. "Take it from here cap'n." He said.


Looking back out I realized how dark it was outside. It had to be at least 8:30, these people are crazy. Leo sighed and wrapped an arm around my waist and began walking.


Blushing like crazy I tried to get out of his grasp. "What do you think you're doing?" I asked annoyed with his attitude today.


"You're right. You're an easy target. So, if your with a man already then they'll leave you alone." He said tugging me along into the streets. I nodded tryingto get the wandering thoughts out of my head.


Eventually we stopped in front of a bar that was filled with men and women of all ages. The women were showing a lot leaving little to imagination while men were, "imaging."


Looking down I realized that I myself was showing some clevage and suddenly felt uncomfortable. Without another moments hesitation we entered the bar, causing it to go silent.


"Well, looky, looky who's here."


"Well, if it ain't Leo."


Multiple men in their middle ages came up to us and started shaking hands with Leo, well his open hand at least.


"Phil, John, where's the ole cap'n?" He asked after a short chat. "I don't know Leo, he's gotta be somewhere around here." One of the men replied.


The other had noticed me  and seemed to be a tad bit confused. "Lilith? Is that you?" I widened my eyes at that. "No. Lilith was my mother, I'm Anastasia." I replied bowing my head.


"Anyway, it seems like you guys can't help me so... I'll be elsewhere." Leo broke into the conversation turning us the opposite direcrion.


We continued talking to some men Leo knew. Every now and then I'd spot a mysterious  pirate mixed in with the crowd somewhere.


Suddenly the entire room went silent and loud footsteps came from the staicase. Everyone turned to see a man in his middle ages. A man I knew all to well.


I almost lost my balance when Leo wrapped an arm around my shoulders. "Now, who here claims tos be the daughter of Lilith?" After a few moments of silence he continued.


"Come on speak up. I won't hurt up if your an honest fellow." I looked up at Leo. "Daddy?" I whispered only so he could hear. He nodded his head and let me go.


I stepped a little further up in the crowd and saw the others. Chris gave me a 'go already' gesture with his head so, I did.


"Daddy?" I asked once I was close enough. "Anastasia?" He looked at me confused, but happy.


After a big hug I hit his arm. "Where the hell have you been?! You left me alone with those idiots for years leaving me no information whatsoever! Mother would've slapped if she was here!" I yelled angry at him for leaving me.


He looked hurt for a moment but recovered quickly. "I know you're right I just, didn't want you to get killed out on the seas." I sighed and hugged him again.


He let me go and looked at mom's necklace around my neck and smiled. "I bet you have her dagger too." He said smiling. I nooded my head and grabbed the dagger from my ankle.


He laughed and hugged me all over again. After he finally let me go I put the dagger back in its place. He smiled and gestered for me to spin around and I did.


My eyes caught Leo's  and he smiled at me for the first time today. I smiled back and finished turning right in front of my father. He smiled and patted my head before walking over to Leo.


Father whispersd something in his ear and I could've sworn that I saw the slightest pink tint in his cheeks. He recovered and whispered something back before my father let out a hearty laugh.


The entire room was still silent and, well, confused at the turn of events when my father exclaimed, rather proudly, "Tonight, we celebrate!" Th crowd cheered as music started playing (start music).


Dad grabbed Leo and pulled him over to me. "Dance the night away my child!" He exclaimed pushing him to me. With a sigh he pulled me close by the waist and we started dancing.


Sorry for the late update but wih all this school stuff, highschool choices, ect. I've been busy. I'm planning for a few more chapters, and possibly a different route, like having the prince win her love or whatever.


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