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" we are going to need to skip the last part when we get back home and see your mother."
We were back on the sea after finding Edward's ship an dealing with the hive queen, I thought about killing her but seeing her become docile in front of me I had a better plan in mind for her
' im never trusting Edward's lookouts again.'
"Agreed." Emily and I were looking across the calm sea at a peculiar phenomenon, a gigantic whirlpool was rising into the air
all around ships from different areas of the world sailed their way to three canal like opening in the whirlpool which allowed access to a island city hidden inside
Following a line of ships that lead through the canal we found our rhythm with the others as we all slowly made our way forward one by one looking to get to the city
Inside the whirlpool was weirder and awe inspiring then I had expected, somehow there were birds inside hanging around the swirl of the whirlpool diving in occasionally reappearing with a fish
Along with that everyone was able to see giant sealife swimming in the swirl like whales and squids i think I even saw plesiosaurs
Having been captured by the sight of everything like the kids I watched pass by with wonder
Half way through the ship shuddered " what was that." I got a little nervous as I pulled the kids closer to me
Having used so much of my elements over the past week has left my body barely able to function properly although im able to regain what I've lost thanks to the syringes, they too have a cost when you use them as I due
Right now my body was having difficulty regulating mana so I've been feeling pretty weak since leaving the hive
" its nothing to worry about it's just how it works here they use mana to arrange the ships as they come in to keep thing orderly." I let the breath i didn't realize i was holding in out hearing him letting myself calm down
' i need to get it together.' Feeling Emily squeeze my hand i smiled at her deciding then I would enjoy the time i have here with her
Seeing their job done for now the crew finally let themselves relax after such a long journey
" I expect extra pay after what we've went through, I lost some good people my crew isn't expendable." Edward had left the wheel an moved to stand by me letting the ship be guided by the mana
" of course,you'll get whatever you want when you return for what you lost ."
" and that's why I enjoy working with you, such a generous employer." He put his arm on my shoulder
" huh, just dont over do it your men are free to ask for something too as a token of my appreciation for their hard work." Saying this i pushed his arm of me
Hearing me the crew loudly cheered amongst themselves deciding what they would ask for
" im going to ask for a ship."
" idiot we already have a ship ask for money or a title hells even asking for one of those dragon babes I hear there is a breeding program for them."
" both of you are fools we should get what ever helps the captain." They continued bickering until we had to brace due to the ship coming to a stop
On the marble dock awaiting our arrival soldiers similar to Aquinas's but with more armor covering them
The only one not armored in a fancy but revealing outfit surrounded by the soldiers was the first to speak " captain Edward veranteum of the jack daw come with us dont put up a fight or you'll regret it that goes for the rest of you too."
"What did you do damn it?" Edward looked genuinely confused until a lightbulb went off in his head
" I may have slept with the lord's daughter and stole some of his money...what dont look at me like that she came on to me and her father had more then enough to spare can you blame me."
I continued to stare at him not saying anything as a group of us were forced of the ship and through a white marble city
Those not in the group remained on the ship surrounded by guards
it reminded me of depictions of ancient Rome but more sophisticated with what looked like some kind of water magic running throughout connecting everything with giant water pillars that snaked around buildings and streets
Leading us to onr of these pillars the soldiers shoved Edward inside " what-." I was shoved inside myself before I could speak as guard was held my shoulder
I didn't panic because one I could still breathe and two they hadn't noticed zauto slip away on the ship nor were they aware of te'let, shadow and ajalentems existence
If the worst came i had faith in them, they already showed what they were capable of back in the hive
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It was odd watching the city flow past me as the current of the pillar took us to our destination, eventually I was unceremoniously tossed out of the pillar onto a open courtyard luckily Edward cushioned me
" oww, get off." Leaning my weight more on him i rolled around
" this is your fault asshole if something happens your not getting any extra payment!"
"Ahhhhh!" Looking up making sure to cause as much as possible i quickly stood catching the kids before they could hit us or the ground
" hey man be easy with them they are just children." My temple began to ring after I was struck in the head by one of the soldier's blunt weapons. Dropping to my knees as blood began falling from where I was struck
" be quiet filth you have no right to talk to him." It had been a while seen I've taken the full force of a strike usually i would be able to subconscious dampen it but with my mana acting up the hit stunned me
Lift me up the guards dragged me a few feet before tossing me on the ground like a piece of trash
around me the group was forced to kneel with Edward at the center, above un on a balcony overlooking the courtyard a tall male merman walked out of the building his regal attire sparking from the scattered rays of sunlight
" you have some nerve coming back here you lowlife after what you did to my daughter."
" geez man, I didn't kill daughter i had sex with her. and just so you know I wasn't the first one." He was struck before he finished
" shut your vile mouth." The man on the balcony stared down with sharp eyes
Wasting no time he gave them there command " kill the all and sink the ship to the bottom."
Drawing their weapons the soldiers didn't hesitate to carry out his will. I was about to give my signal to zauto when a loud feminine voice yelled across the courtyard and balcony
" Stop this immediately!- ill have the head of any who harms These people." On the balcony a female mermen walked out similarly dressed to the man making her ook elegant yet sexy with the amount of skin and scales she was showing
It also made it extremely easy to notice the large baby bump she had " father stop this now. i understand you dont like him but you cant just kill my baby's father and how dare you drag others into especially children."
She continued to chastise her father remaining him about her mom who he did the same thing too not to mention the many mistresses he has had
Finally he relented to her attacks " take them to the dungeon while I decide what to do with them."
Dragging us away to the end of the courtyard where a opening in the earth waiting with a set of stairs leading down to waist high water where a large cell was opened and we were shoved inside
" it's alright we will be ok I won't let anything happen to you guys." I comforted the kids mainly frida and Salem's brother they were having a tough time with this experience unlike the other two
Emily along with shane weren't nearly as scared by the situation Emily barley seemed to care use this as a opportunity to practice her water element and help the others
While shane just looked like it reminded him of something unpleasant Emily was trying to help,using her element to try an entertain and cheer up her little group but wasn't working to well
Leaving them to calm down i turned cover one of my nostrils an blew out the blood still trapped in there " man come on im sorry alright I didn't know."
" how long? Its not exactly easy to. Have a baby with a traveler." I stared down at him as was slumped against the wall for the first time looking defeated
" like you i didn't appear in the human kingdom, but unlike you I didn't appear with the elves. it was here and having been at a Cosplay convention you can imagine the kind of scene i caused this drew her attention to me Having been near by at the time."
Scratching the back of his head a faint smile played of his lips " after talking with her for a bit i told her to prove she wasn't a human wearing a costume and well...you should be able to tell what followed next. That basically continued until I left for a life of piracy and adventure a month before I came after you."
" damn it man why weren't you more careful."
" how could I know it was going to come back to bite me in my ass it was just suppose to be great casual sex until I left i never thought I would be back here nor that she would get pregnant from it." Suddenly the sound of water move and footsteps could be heard getting closer to the cell
" I guess we can count both ourselves surprised then." As he moved to the bar she looked down
" im sorry for the situation, if dont have much time I just needed to properly see you again and apologize I'll do everything I can to get my father to let you go." The guard at the stairs coughed signaling it was time to go or her father would find out
Grabbing his chest she pulled him into a kiss through the bars " I thought it was great too."
" larna wait." Stopping she looked back causing him to choke on his words looking from her to her stomach
" im seven months along now and it's a boy." She smiled brightly at him the joy of a new life infecting her and now Edward
Using this moment before she started moving again i held out a card towards her it was similar to the one I get from the guild except this one had my family crest on it
" this should help you free us of your father knows this." She looked at me confused but still took the card before rushing up the stairs