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Chapter 3
After coming to the bridge that led to Pantano Swamp, Stealthy and Hector crossed the bridge, and came across the person they were looking for.
“Stealthy and Hector, glad to see Macomo managed to find you during your warpath on the seas.” Tia said without looking up from petting a croc.
“Stealthy, I wish to show you something of vital importance, Hector, please wait outside.”
Stealthy followed Tia into the hut. It was cluttered with stuff and it was remarkable that a person could move through the stuff at all.
“So Stealthy, or Richard, as you were once called.” Stealthy flinched at the sound of his name, and checked behind him to see in fact that Hector was not listening in.
“First things first, you’re movements as a pirate are no longer being ignored. The navy and the EITC now have a 10,000 pound reward on your head.” said Tia calmly.
Stealthy raised an eyebrow sarcastically. “As if they were ignored in the first place.”
Tia smiled faintly. “You may remember, when you left the Navy, your father begged his soldiers not to come after you. But, after sinking their Newcastle, they killed your father, and your son, Stealth, was named Governor. “
Stealthy looked aghast. “Father- Dead? Stealth- turned on me… now he’s Governor?!” he muttered to himself.
Tia continued. “Since your son, who goes by the name John now, became Governor, he has turned Port Royal into a complete war base. Soldiers must go under interrogation if suspected of piracy. There is a curfew at 6:00, and all those above 10 years of age must see the pirates caught being branded.” Stealthy rubbed his own brand unconsciously. Tia continued with a voice layered in distaste; “Stealth has turned all the weapons and soldiers from Kingshead into Fort Charles, turning it into a miniature Kingshead its self. It is near impossible to get out onto the sea now, because it takes about 5 hours for all the soldiers to search your ship. Stealth has used his full extent of his power to reach into the caves of Port Royal to use some of the caught pirates to dig for money. The only good thing about this current situation is that any skeleton living on Port Royal has been killed. Now, since you’re movements are now not currently ignored, you must change your look.” She pointed a finger at him. Suddenly, Stealthy was wearing a yellow jacket, a light purple “shop” vest, a brown hat with both ends folded up high, gray paints, and a pair of boots that looked like the maker had a crude sense of humor. Suddenly, he felt his ponytail loosen, and his hair became jet black. His mustache was shaved off, and he felt most of his beard fall off, leaving only a goatee.
“Hey! I liked my mustache!” said Stealthy indignantly.
“Ah, but your mustache is the very thing that identifies you as Stealthy Cannoneer! I am sorry, but it had to go.”
“Very well, thank you for your information.” said Stealthy said slightly angrily. He stood, and turned to leave.
“Wait. I have one last thing.” Tia said.
Stealthy turned, but did not sit back down. “I have left you a War Sloop on the docks of Cuba. Now go!”
Stealthy grinned slightly, and departed. Hector was waiting slightly anxiously at the edge of the bridge.
“What took you so long? The navy is at the jail, and they seem to be coming this way.”
“Very well, but we may leave the Fish here. Tia has acquired a ship for us. But first, let’s head to the bar here. They have good rum.” Stealthy replied.
Hector smile faintly. “Who doesn’t?”
Stealthy nodded, grinning.
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When they reached the bar, they saw two men sitting at a table. When seeing Hector and Stealthy, they stood up.
“A many greetings gentleman, my name is Stealthy, and this is Hector, my first mate.” Stealthy said.
“Greetings.” said the first man who was wearing a gray hat with a feather of the same color and it, and a dark blue coat. The second man was wearing a red gaucho, and black-and-white pants.
The first man said, “I am Ivan Hood, and this is Jason Lockbane. We would wish to join your crew.”
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Dundundundun!!!!! Thank you WeirdBeard, HammyTheSquirrel, and Mr. Skiperdoo for letting me use their characters.
Comments and Criticism are welcome.
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