Talk Like a Pirate Day

[Elfdaughter]

aye!! *ED opens a chest full of gold that she somehow managed to pilfer....*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will and Elizabeth look up at the pirates.

[Feebeefi]

The Gold we found!!

[Lady Melanie]

*LM looks at gold*
Arrrrghhhh, good fer yer!
So who is on the crew for yer ship ED?
And who is that?
*points to Elizabeth*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will looks at the gold and it is reflected in his deep blue eyes.

he then looks at Lm "This Is Elizabeth Swan!"

[Elfdaughter]

Ar, and pilfered from right under their noses!!

*ED steps aside.* Come on up, lad. *shouts back over to the White Shark* And this, *puts her hand on Will's shoulder* is my son!

You know, for having such a bleak outlook on pirates you’re well on your way to becoming one. Got a pirate from the gallows, helped sail a warship....and you’re completely obsessed with treasure.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will smiles "I am not obsessed with treasure"

[Lady Melanie]

*yer son!*
well, yer will have to tell me about that sometime Ethel!
*looks at Will*
Have yer found yer ship yet, matey?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

er there never was a ship, I'l let my mother tell you everything.

goes to the bow with Elizabeth.

[Lady Melanie]

*wonders about the ship*
But, Im sure it was a true story. Im sure the Blue Diamond is a real ship.

[Elfdaughter]

Will, not all treasure is silver and gold, mate. Aye, he's my son. And it's a long tale.... *tells them the story that can be found on the last couple of pages...*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will looks out to sea as he and Elizabeth get to used to their new home.

[Feebeefi]

aaaaaaw are you gonna get married??

You would make a great couple!!

[Lady Melanie]

*nods at story*
That be an interesting story matey!
So what be yer plans now?

[Elfdaughter]

Well, if it be all right wi' the cap, I plan on taking the Defiant, with will and Elizabeth as part o' my crew. Anyone else who wants to come is welcome.

[Lady Melanie]

Well, I want to find this mystery ship. I wonder if Vane would like to come with me. If yer could drop me at a port and I could rustle up some crew and go and search for it. It must be a mighty fine ship.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will smiles at Feebs comment "We are still adjusting to becomming Pirates I think marriege is at the bottom of the list at the moment"

[Feebeefi]

I've never heard of it

[Elfdaughter]

The Blue Diamond.... aye, it rings a faint bell.... maybe the Cap's heard of it.

[Lady Melanie]

never heard of what, precisely, matey?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"I have heard of it, apparently it went missing 2 years ago and there has been no trace of it since"

[Elfdaughter]

Aye? Like the Black Pearl? Now that's a legend, mate.

[Lady Melanie]

Wait, hang on, I thought yer said it didnt exist.
Maybe yer should get yer facts straight matey!

[Feebeefi]

The Blue Diamind. Nope don't know that one.I know some other ships from Port Royal that went missing but not the Blue Diamond.

[Lady Melanie]

The Black Pearl is a legend.
Has anyone ever seen it?
Speaking of seeing has anyone of yer seen the captain? We need her permission befer we set off.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Turns to Lm I was lying about being the master of the blue diamond, I was undercover, because I thought you were the ones with elizabeth, I was with the navy..Oh never mind!

[Elfdaughter]

Aye... Well, she be on yer ship!

[Feebeefi]

*looks around* oops I'm meant to be the secretary:blush:

I FOUND THE CAP'AN!! She's asleep.

[Wilwarin]

*Captain Wil comes out of her cabin, her arm in a sling. She glares at her crew. Mainly Bloody Ethel*

There ye be! What be the idea of takin' me ship all the way to Port Royal without permission? The "Defiant" still be me ship ye know, I haven't decided who will be her captin yet.

[Lady Melanie]

Captain, can I go and look fer the Blue Diamond?

[Elfdaughter]

*ED looks guilty.* well, it be my son, cap!

[Wilwarin]

Aye, I understand. But ye could have asked ye know.

[Elfdaughter]

Aye, sorry cap.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

will looks at the cap on the deck and remains quiet.

[Elfdaughter]

Cap, this is my son, Will.

[Lady Melanie]

So, can me and Vane go or not?

[Elfdaughter]

aye, and who's the captain of the Defiant goin te be?

[Wilwarin]

*Shakes Will's hand* I never really thought ye was me cousin ye know. Or are ye?

Anyway. As for goin' off by yerselves to look for some lost ship. Why? Why must ye leave the "White Shark" Why can't we all go? We have no mission at the moment.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will turns to his mother "i think you'd make a good cap'n!"

[Lady Melanie]

Sounds like a mission cap!!!
Hoist the sails!
Lets Go!

[Elfdaughter]

Thanks son. Aye, cap, Will's yer cousin - which makes me related te ye an all!

[Wilwarin]

Hold on! Hold on! We ain't goin' anywhere until I give the order! We've got a few things to settle first.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"how old is the captain?" Will looks arkwardly at her.

[Elfdaughter]

Er... I don't know.... never asked... why?

[Wilwarin]

How old am I? Much older than you, son. Why?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"how can my cousine be older than my mother?" will looks confused.

[Wilwarin]

I didn't say I was older than her. I said I was older than you.

[Elfdaughter]

Who said the cap was older than me?

[Lady Melanie]

*searches under the deck for Vane*
Vane, Vane Where are yer Vane?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

ok right..oh I'm sure it doesn't matter, I'm still getting use to this, yesterday I resented pirates and had no family, now I'm a pirate and have a family.

[Elfdaughter]

Aye lad, it takes some getting used to.

[Wilwarin]

Alright, here is what I be figurin'. Bloody Ethel would make a fine captain, no doubt about it. But would it be fair to promote her over me first mate?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"So whats happening now?"

[Cuiel Rilwen]

aarrrrr I've had pc troubble...what have ye been up to mateys?

[Lady Melanie]

Has anyone seen Vane?
Vane, VANE, VANE?

[Wilwarin]

It's a long story Red Morgan. We be tryin' to figure out crew promotions right now.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Sees pirate "Whose that?"

[Lady Melanie]

nd then we are hopefully going to look fer the mystery ship, The blue Diamond!

vane? Vane? VANE?

[Elfdaughter]

ther she be! lol *ED points under a table where Vane's collapsed* lol

[Wilwarin]

That be Red Morgan, the ship's cook.

[Lady Melanie]

*looks at Red Morgan sleeping*
*wonders where Vane is*
VANE? VANE? VANE?

[Elfdaughter]

VANE'S under the table!! She's had too much rum!!

[Lady Melanie]

Yer need to get yer eyes checked Ethel!
That be Red Morgan!

[Wilwarin]

Alright now, Ethel, did ye hear what I said about me first mate? Or sould I say it again?

[Elfdaughter]

No... *ED turns LM to face RM...* THAT be Red Morgan! lol

[Lady Melanie]

*looks in the brig fer Vane*
Vane, argh yer down here?

Hears Ethel and spots Vane collapsed from the rum
Ah, ye are right Ethel. Sorry!

[Wilwarin]

I said, would it be fair to promote you over me first mate. You bein' only a crewman an' all?

[Elfdaughter]

Aye, I see what ye mean, cap. But, have ye got a
Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, Master, Lieutenant, junior grade , Sub-lieutenant ,Mate, Ensign,,Passed Midshipman, and Midshipman?

[Wilwarin]

Ethel, this be a pirate ship, not the Royal Navy. Ye know we only have captains and first and second mates. Everyone else just be sailors.

Tell ye what. I think I will promote ye t' captain of the "Defiant", since ye show good command abilities and all. I want me captains to be able to command a ship! Besides. Me first mate spends more time drinkin' rum than commandin'. No offense Mel. Hope ye don't mind. If ye do mind speak up now, or forever hold yer peace.

Anyway. I want some facts made very clear. The "Defiant" be still my ship, since she was captured under my command. I make you her captain, Ethel, but ye sail under my flag and give me 20 percent of yer plunder. We sail as a fleet, and that makes us stronger. We can take on larger ships and more ships at a time if we stick together. I don't want any of my crew runnin' off on their own quests without tellin' me. Ye got that? *stares at Ethel and Mel, her gaze is like a sharp blade*

[Elfdaughter]

ah, it was worth a try! lol Aye, aye, cap! I gotcha! *turns and swings back across to the Defiant, and hoists Wil's flag.*

[Lady Melanie]

Aye captain, I dont mind at all!
Congrats on your new captaincy Ethel!!!

[Cuiel Rilwen]

"What's with the yellin'? I'm right here, no need for such racket!"

*Crawls out form under the table, bottle of rum in one hand and a chicken in the other.*

"Sounds like a muteny brewin'. Now don't be hasty, mateys, ye'r all great gals. All can't be cap'ns."

*Takes a good sip of the bottle.*

"Awfully good this medicinal rum. I was thinkin' I might make some coque au vine...only we don't have any wine so it'll have to be coque au rum instead. Anyone hungry?"

[Elfdaughter]

Thanks LM!!

[Lady Melanie]

*looks at Calico*
Maybe yer should go back to sleep. Noone was yelling.

[Telumehtar]

Aye, Morgan, I be up for a bite if ye've got somethin worth gnawin on. **** Au rum....does it taste better'n normal rum?

*shouts to Bloody Ethel*

Congrats on yer new ship Ethel....where we be headin off to?!?
~Telu :flamer:

[Elfdaughter]

Calico? Jees, lass, ye de need yer eyes tested! That be Red Morgan!!

[Wilwarin]

Nay, there be no mutiny Red Morgan. It's just that we have a new ship under our flag, and she was needin' a captain. So a promotion was in order. By the way, meet me cousin, Will (we're goin' to get our names confused I think). He be Ethel's son.

Now that all that be settled. Captain Ethel. Choose some fer yer new crew. Though, ye can't have me first and second mates. And ye'll have t' ask first if ye want t' take me secretary.

Anyway, why don't we be settin' sail to look fer that missin' ship. What was she called?

By the way, do we even know where to start lookin'?

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Originally posted by Telumehtar
Aye, Morgan, I be up for a bite if ye've got somethin worth gnawin on. **** Au rum....does it taste better'n normal rum?

*shouts to Bloody Ethel*

Congrats on yer new ship Ethel....where we be headin off to?!?
~Telu :flamer:

*Laughs so hard she almost pee's her pants,*

"Sorry 'bout that mateys....I miss-spelt coque and got ***'ed...but I edited the thing now!"

[Elfdaughter]

roflmao! OK....

Right, well, I be takin' Will aboard, Vane, if she be free, and anyone else who wants te come.

[Wilwarin]

Now wait, Vane be me secretary. Ye can't have her unless I can replace her. Wasn't there someone who wanted the job? Keepin' track of all these new crew members is mind-bogglin'! lol

[Caligula]

Arr.... I'm passed out drunk for a couple of days, and now I'm incredibly confused.... I wasn't yelling....

Oh, by the way, does anyone know what day it is? It's seems that I have lost all concept of time.... that can't be good can it? And what's the year? Oh, my aching head!

[Shieldmaiden]

No worries, Calico. I was out with the scurvy for a while, so I'm confused too. All I know is we were fighting a ship, and Cap'n Wil threw their scummy toad of a captain overboard, at the mercy of that bone-crunching, Buick dismantling, butt biting, but very lovely, shark. Teddy, I think his name was.

[Wilwarin]

Aye, that's what we were planing on doing t' Captain Ironmann, but we haven't done it yet. First we have to find a tiny island to make 'im swim to. Until then he's waitin' in the brig.

To catch ye two up.....We captured Captain Ironmann's ship the "Avanger", which is now re-named the "Defiant". I have promoted Bloody Ethel and made her captain of it. Now the "Defiant" sails under my flag. We have a new crew member, which actually will be a member of our new ship. His name is Will Rackam (not, of course, to be confused with me, Captain Wil Rackam). He is Bloody Ethel's son and my cousin. Confused yet? That's ok.

Now we are all goin' to sail out together to look for a legendary lost ship called the "Blue Diamond" or something like that. If ye want any more information than that ye'll have t' read the last 10 pages or so.

Alright now, Set sails mateys! Lets start headin' west. We'll figure out exactly where we're goin' later. Since I don't think any of us really knows.

*Waves to Captain Ethel over on the bridge of the "Defiant". Calls loudly* We're settin' sail mate! Follow the "White Shark"!

*Looks around at her crew to make sure they are doin' their jobs before she goes back into her cabin* *mumbles to herself* what a day. We haven't seen this much excitment since Reflux was tryin' t' take over me ship. And it all happens on a day when I'm not feelin' so grand. Can hardly keep up with me own crew in my state. *Lays down on her bed and falls instantly to sleep*

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*Sleepily stumbles ondeck of the Defiant from below decks nursing a bottle of Grog*
Whatda I miss? Some strange dream I was havin! Thought I heard the voice of Bill Rackham.....known him since he was a lad. Weird dream.........Told me my name is Iron Bonney! *drinks more grog* Good thing I found this in the cellar.......*collapses ondeck*

[Diamond of Long Cleeve]

*wakes up* sheese how long have I been like this?

[Lady Melanie]

Vane, yer finally be awakenin!!! Ive been lookin all over fer yer!
(PS. please clean out your mailbox!)
We are still on the White Shark, although Ethel did try to get yer on the Defiant.
We are sailing to find the mystery ship, the Blue Diamond!

[Elfdaughter]

Originally posted by Wilwarin

*Waves to Captain Ethel over on the bridge of the "Defiant". Calls loudly* We're settin' sail mate! Follow the "White Shark"!


Aye aye! Alright, Wil, lad! Let down, and haul to run free! *Watches proudly as her ship's sails take the full wind* Set course te follow the White Shark!

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will goes and stands next to his Mother "Where are we going?"

[Feebeefi]

Let's go and find it!!!

*turns to the cap*
I thought I was your secretary:(

[Elfdaughter]

To find the Blue Diamond, lad, if it exists. And maybe have some adventures on the way.

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*wakes up groggily and looks around. Sees the White Shark closeby and peers closely* Blue Diamond?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will goes and stands at thre bow "So do we have any idea of where it is?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

So, let me get this straight......There are two Will Rackhams? I think I missed something......

[Feebeefi]

I think so.My brain is spinning at the mo

[Elfdaughter]

Nope. Ye be the one who lost it! Unless ye have been lying about that too? *ED looks at him out the corner of her eye...*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"yeah I was it was my cover story to get on board and sabotage your voyage but then that was before I knew you and the capn were my only family" watches elizabeth teach some of the pirates how to read.

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Ok...so who's who? I'z confuzzled!!! *Rubs forehead, as it's still spinning from drinking so much grog*

[Elfdaughter]

Ereb, meet my son, Will. He be yer cap'n's cousin. Mmm... Well, lad....

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Shakes hand with Ereb "Nice to meet you"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Nice meetin ya Will! Pirate family, huh? So, he's related to Captain Wil Rackham?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

yeah I'm her cousine, but ethel here is my mother.

[Elfdaughter]

Aye, he be related! Ereb, are you on board the White Shark, or the Defiant?

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Good question *Looks at the Captain's wheel to see if anything is carved in it....sees what she's looking for.*
Defiant. You?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

will looks down at his clothes, he is still wearing the formal clothes from Ethels near hanging "say do you have any less formal clothes that i could chage into?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Near hanging? Wow! I did miss a lot!!!! Didn't think Grog could put you down for that long!!!!

[Elfdaughter]

lol Aye, and I'm now the captain of the Defiant.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

will looks down at his clothes, he is still wearing the formal clothes from Ethels near hanging "say do you have any less formal clothes that i could chage into?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

What're my orders, Captain?

[Elfdaughter]

*ED nods to will.* I reckon ye'll find sommat in the hold.

Ereb, fer now, we be followin the White Shark. Jus keep her steady, an hold our course.

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Hold course, Aye, Captain!!!!

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will goes into hold and tries to find suitable clothes.

[Elfdaughter]

*ED smiles at that!*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"What should I wear that I am not going to catch some disease off?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*Snickers loudly and opens a new bottle of grog, while still managing to keep the wheel steady*

[Elfdaughter]

Hmm... *ED goes down to have a look...* ah... now then... these'll fit ye, lad... *ED finds him a long jacket, a pair of boots, baggy trousers and baggy-sleeved shirt.*

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*Ereb throws a pirate hat into the hatch* Let 'im wear that! :Pirate:
lol

[Elfdaughter]

aye! And a fine pirate ye look too, lad!

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will smeels the jacket and looks kinda ugish, then looks in the mirror and puts on the cool hat.

[Feebeefi]

So which ship am I on??

[Elfdaughter]

Er, I think ye be on the White Shark....

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Oooo! Will's starting to look like a real fine pirate!!!! So, ya joinin our crew for good, or you gettin off at the next port? Where did that girl go?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Nope i'm staying here for good, and so is my girl, she's down beloew slipping into somthing more comfortable.

[Glorfindel]

*gets out of the box he was hiding in*

heya wassup... what's going on here?

[Elfdaughter]

Oh, aye? Pirate clothes, I hope!

Well, what's this? A Stow-away? What be yer name, lad?

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Oh, I see.....;) Well, glad to have you aboard!!!
*Gulps grog*

[Elfdaughter]

Speak up! I be yer cap'n.

[Glorfindel]

Aye cap'n Me name's ... jeez... what's me name again?... can't remember, ma'am....

[Elfdaughter]

Well, lad, that won't de! We'll have te get ye one. Will! What name de ye think would suit this lad?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

will walks up behind his mum "I don't know this one yet do I?"

[Elfdaughter]

No, lad, he be new. Mm... I think Black Jake suits you, lad... come into me cabin, and have a chat. And some rum.

[Erebwen Cristaer]

How 'bout "Elfie?" *Leans heavily on the wheel, still holding tightly to the now almost empty grog bottle....* :guzzle:

[Glorfindel]

*looks scared at Ereb*

[Elfdaughter]

Right, as for you, I'm relieving you of duty. I don't want the ship going in circle on her maiden voyage under MY command! Will, take the wheel.

Black Jake, come with me. *ED leads Glofindel into her cabin.*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

walks up to ereb "you alright there, need a hand standing up?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*gives an innocent, if not drunken grin, back*

I'm fine!!!!

*falls over*

[Glorfindel]

euh... yes ma'am.... *follows ED*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will looks at the inconcious ereb and sighs, then takes the wheel and brings it back on course.

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*hiccup*

[Elfdaughter]

Right *ED pours some rum for herself and BJ.* What can ye do? We're in need of a ship's cook, if ye have skills there...

[Glorfindel]

Eum... I know how to cook... I've been cooksmate for a couple of years....

[Elfdaughter]

Aye? Well, welcome aboard, Black Jake! I be captain, but we still be under the orders of the White Shark. Now, er... I think the crew be startin to get hungry....

[Glorfindel]

Okay... Where is the kitchen?....

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will turns ship to the left otherwise it would hit some rocks and sink.

[Glorfindel]

*falls against ED and falls on the floor because of the moves of the ship... he isn't used to it yet...*

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*mumble in her sleep* not the clone......it doesn't look like 'im at all! Arrest that fish.........Ah! *sits up suddenly, awake, but not really "there"*

It bit me!!! *looks around* Huh?

[Glorfindel]

*tries to find the kitchen when he notices the drunk Ereb*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will looks down at ereb who crawling around his legs "What are you doing?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

*looks up, finally seeming to realize where she is* Uh.....sorry, Will. I was looking for that evil fish that bit me........uh, I guess that was a dream?
*gets up quickly, forgetting drunken state, and falls against the rail as the world continues to spin in front of her eyes*

You know how to drive this thing?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will laughs "drive?.......er...yeah I guess so, I haven't crashed into anything yet so thats a good sign"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Neither have I!!! Yet....

Hey, do I smell food??? :p

[Elfdaughter]

:rolleyes: What have I got meself into?

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will keeps course but is shocked to see that it is blocked by another ship "Ship ahoy!"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

I think I'm ok now......*walks toward kitchen, then turns to see ship*

What ship is that?

[Elfdaughter]

*ED jumps onto the bridge, and looks through the telescope.* WEIGH ANCHOR!

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"What is it? is it the blue Diamond?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Weigh anchor, Aye!!! *begins to lower away*

Ok, really stupid question: what's the spinny thingy called that's used to lower the anchor?

[Elfdaughter]

I can't see her name. Here... see if ye recognise it. *Hands will the spyglass.* Err... a crank?

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Ok, a crank......I'll have to look to see if it has another name.....next time we're in port....

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will looks through the spyglass "Ok your not going to beleive this but its the black pearl!"

[Elfdaughter]

You what?? *ED grabs the spy glass back, and looks through it, as the ship draws closer.*

Well, blow me! So it is! Ye got keen eyes, on ye lad. Alright, get a message to the White Shark.

[Erebwen Cristaer]

I've heard stories...I heard they've been plundering ships and settlements for nigh on ten years, never leave any survivors....*shivers*

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"then were do the stories come from?"

[Elfdaughter]

Don't pay attention te stories like that, lass. Yer a pirate, not some blockhead from Britain.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"Hey we're English remember, Even though I've never been there!"

[Nibinaraniel]

*comes charging in.* Wat be that talk o' the Black Pearl? It be no good luck ter mention it's name at sea, ye know

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Oh, yeah....If we follow them to their stash, we would be the richest pirates in the world!!! *grabs sword hilt* Bring it on!

[Elfdaughter]

aye, but I meant a sailor from brit. We be pirates. the sea be our home.

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"The black pearl is crewed by the damned isn't it?"

[Erebwen Cristaer]

Crewed by the damned, and captained by a man so evil, Hell itself spat him back out!!!!

[Nibinaraniel]

*Bess growls at the Black Pearl and finger a piece of Aztec gold. She pockets it quickly, hoping no one noticed it.* Are ye goin' ter go af'er h'er or no?

[Elfdaughter]

Oh, and no ship that’s not crewed by the damned and captained by a man so evil that Hell itself spat him back out could possibly have black sails therefore couldn’t possibly be any other ship than the Black Pearl. Is that what you’re saying?

Bess... that be Aztec gold...

[Nibinaraniel]

huh? *mentally hits herself.* Er.... I know....

[Elfdaughter]

Like I said, there’s no real ship as can match the Defiant, or the White Shark…

[Nibinaraniel]

The Black Pearl be real..... And, wat be wrong wit Aztec gold? *looks at the setting sun.* I best be off ter bed. It be late ye know.....

[Elfdaughter]

So, has anyone sent that message I ordered? Bess, get up there, and get the message out on the flags!

[Erebwen Cristaer]

I'm retiring to my at-sea cabin as well. Will, you got the watch, right? Goodnight everybody......!

[Nibinaraniel]

*looks around nervously.* Wat?

[Elfdaughter]

That's an order, Pirate! Get up there!

[Nibinaraniel]

*bows her head and does as she was asked, then rushes off to the shadows, out of the moonlight.* Anythin' else, lass? Ye tol' me somethin' 'bout Aztec gold? And wat be wrong wit it?

[Elfdaughter]

That be 'Anythin' else CAP'N' te ye. That gold aint fer ye. Now... we wait... *ED turns nib to face the White Shark. The flags run up 'Understood. All Clear'. *

Alright, lass. Take the flags down. *The moonlight is shining on fully on the mast.*

[Nibinaraniel]

*slinks away cautiously.*

[Elfdaughter]

:Pirate: You get up there, ye scurvy dog! up, or I'll have ye flogged!

[Nibinaraniel]

Tha' migh' not be the bes' of plans, Cap.... *she stressed Cap sarcastically.* I won' go up there til ye tell me wat be wrong wit Aztec gold.

[Elfdaughter]

Ye think I don't know the curse of the Aztec gold? One of 882 identical pieces they delivered in a stone chest to Cortés himself. Blood money paid to stem the slaughter he wreaked upon them with his armies. But the greed of Cortés was insatiable. So the heathen gods placed upon the gold…a terrible curse. Any mortal that removes but a single piece from that stone chest shall be punished for eternity.

[Nibinaraniel]

Oh? That be so?

[Elfdaughter]

The moonlight shows them for what they really are. They are not among the living, and so they cannot die, but neither are they dead. So what are ye waiting for, scurvy hound!! Get up there!!

[Nibinaraniel]

Well.... Interestin' story, bu' I mus be off ter bed...:mmmm:

[Elfdaughter]

*Draws sword.* Ye be under my command, lass, and my command on this ship is law. Even if I have te drag ye, ye ARE goin' up that mast! *ED grabs her, and throws to the deck. the sails sway slightly, letting a shaft of moonlight onto the deck.* Let's see ye fer what ye really are!

Ye better start belivin' in ghost stories, pirate.... you're in one!

[Nibinaraniel]

*growls as she slinks up the mast and takes down the message.* Ye happy?!?

[Elfdaughter]

See? Than't weren't se hard, now, were it? OK - you're on watch duty. Go and relieve Will.

[Nibinaraniel]

Can I jest git me an umbrella? None but ye know wat I am....

[Elfdaughter]

Nay, lass. Anyhow, Will's my son.

[Glorfindel]

*comes on deck*

Eh... cap'n... I still can't find the kitchen... can ye show me the way?

[Nibinaraniel]

*hides in the shadows before Glor sees her.*

[Elfdaughter]

Aye! Below deck, then turn starboard. The galley's in there.

[Nibinaraniel]

*comes out, think Glor is gone* Tha' be close.

[Wilwarin]

*Over on the "White Shark" Captain Wil runs up some flags to signal to the "Defiant" to heave to so we can talk face to face*

[Nibinaraniel]

*Bess goes to relieve the watch and stands where the moonlight can't hit her.*

[Glorfindel]

*goes below deck and finds the kitchen*

what the... what's this....
*the kitchen is one giant mess*

[Elfdaughter]

Heave anchor! Hard a starboard! Heave to!

The Defiant comes to rest alongside the White Shark.

Aye, Cap'n?

[Nibinaraniel]

*Bess waves to Wil, captain of the White Shark in acknowledgement.* Cap! The White Shark wants us ter heave!

[Wilwarin]

Ahoy there Ethel. We need to make official who is a member of who's crew. I'm gettin' a little confused.

[Nibinaraniel]

*wants to talk to Wil, but is afraid she will be rejected if she finds out what she is.*

[Elfdaughter]

So am I! lol Well, on the Defiant, I have Will, Black Jake, and Bess. I think that be it.

[Nibinaraniel]

*speaks from the shadows.* I be changing between the two o yer ships...

[Elfdaughter]

Come out Bess. The cap needs to know.

[Wilwarin]

*Sees Bess hiding in the shadows* Bess? What are you doin'? Come out here.

[Nibinaraniel]

NO! I will not do such a thing

[Wilwarin]

What's wrong Bess? I ain't goin' to do anythin' to ye.

[Nibinaraniel]

I know. I jest can' let ye see me....

[Elfdaughter]

Come out, Bess. Or de ye want me te tell the captain myself?

[Wilwarin]

Tell me what?

[Glorfindel]

wait.. that's the way ye've to do it....

**pokes Bess with a large kitchen knife**

[Nibinaraniel]

Fine. I be comin' *steps out from the shadows, facing Wil while finger a piece of Aztec gold.*

[Elfdaughter]

She's taken a piece of Aztec gold - one of the 880 pieces.

[Glorfindel]

*looks confused*
Aztec gold?... Not the Aztec gold, huh?

[Nibinaraniel]

Aye, THE Aztec gold. Now ye see me fer wat I really be...

[Elfdaughter]

Aye, one of THE Aztec pieces.

[Wilwarin]

Why'd ye do a thing like that Bess? It can't be good fer ye.

[Nibinaraniel]

I was one o the crew o' the Black Pearl... Lon' ago.....

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will Glances to see what the Black pearl is doing "Er!!! The black pearl..is kinda getting ready to fire at us!"

[Elfdaughter]

Nope, it ain't! And there be the Black Pearl off our port bow!

[Wilwarin]

Oh great. Yer not betrayin' us are ye Bess?

[Nibinaraniel]

*growls at the Pearl.* I'll go away if ye want me ter. I think they be wantin' me piece o' gold. *looks at Wil in disgust.* Nay, Cap! Like I said, it be long ago....

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"Shall I sail her closer to the pearl?"

[Wilwarin]

No, we don't want ye t' go away. Why don't ye jist give them the gold back? Then ye won't be cursed anymore.

[Elfdaughter]

Aye, but they want the gold. Give it back lass, be free o' the curse!

[Nibinaraniel]

No! I stole it meself! I will ne'er give it back! They not be wantin' ter take it back ter the chest! *looks at the Pearl.* An they don' have the Turner lad yet.

[Elfdaughter]

aye? What de they want, then, lass?

[Wilwarin]

Bess, don't ye want t' be free of the curse?

[Nibinaraniel]

Me! I be the one ter betray them! They be wantin me treasure and me life! I wan' ter be free o the curse, aye, bu' this be the 881 piece. I took it before they knew there be that many.

[Elfdaughter]

ooof. That be tough.

[Wilwarin]

(Sorry, got to run guys. I'll be back in a few hours. Don't do too much while I'm gone! lol) (By the way, that wasn't captain Wil talking, that was just me Wilwarin. Captain Wil is still here)

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"see this is what happens when you steal from the undead!"

[Nibinaraniel]

Aye. Bu' they don know what I be.;)

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

"why steal it in the first place?"

[Nibinaraniel]

So they be cursed ferever!

[Elfdaughter]

Aye, but You are cursed also!

(I've got to run as well. I'll see you guys later.)

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

That would make you cursed then, and that probably annoyed them.

(why wasn't elizabeth and will cursed?)

[Nibinaraniel]

(they didn't steal it, ye know. They jest recieved it....)

[Legolas of Mirkwood]

Will goes to hims mum "So what are your orders?"

[Nibinaraniel]

*Bess goes back into the shadows before Barbossa sees her.*

[Glorfindel]

*Black Jack brings all the dust from the kitchen on the deck and looks for things he can use. The rest he throws in the sea*

[Nibinaraniel]

*smiles as she offers to help him, but tells him to bring the stuff out of the moonlight.*

[Glorfindel]

"Why? what's wrong with ye?... uhw... I think I know.. that's not very tasty...
*looks to the ribs*

[Telumehtar]

(okay, what's goin on now? i was here yesterday and i don't have time to read five pages of backlog!!!! last i heard was bloody ethel got the defiant.)
~Telu :flamer:

[Wilwarin]

Aye, she did. Now we're lookin' fer a lost ship called the "Blue Diamond". But we're being paid a visit by the "Black Pearl" right now.

By the way Kate, are ye still on the "White Shark"? Or have ye joined Ethel's crew. Because I could really use ye here. I don't want ALL of my crew to go over to the other ship. Then I wouldn't have anyone to run THIS ship! lol

Alright. I'd rather not get into a fight with cursed pirates, since there's not really any way we could win against them, seein' as how they can't die and we can. So I say we run.

So weigh anchor mateys! Full sails! But let's keep them cannon ready jist in case.

Bess, if ye don't mind stayin' cursed that's fine with me. Just so you know what yer doin' an' all.

(Hey, guys? How about we put in our sigs what ship we belong to. That way it won't be so confusing!)

[Nessa the Dancer]

A rather wild looking person with long hair that's rapidly comming undone from a braid suddenly pulls herself over the rail of the White Shark and drops with dance type agility to the deck. She looks back over the rail to watch her little raft being borne away on the waves. Then crouches by the rail and silently watches the activity going on around her

[Glorfindel]

Ey mates, look they've a visiter there
*points to the stranger*

[Lady Melanie]

Welcome aboard The White Shark stranger!
Where did yer come from?
I be Luckless Mel, 2nd mate of the White Shark!
And what be yer pirate name?
(ps.NTD, if you go back a few pages there is a link to a site where you find out yer pirate name)