The Rise of Solo

[SEAKING23]

great as usual mate!

[scarlett_scorpio]

AWESOME!!! lol Eliza will be happy to know she is the girl you love :P

[Solomon O]

Chapter 5

The crew had lined up on deck. The full moon shone brightly upon the pirates. The smell of blood laced the air. Stella (As Estela had been nick named), walked down the line which consisted off; Solomon, Eliza, Hector, Anna, and Paula. The remaining pirates from the war sloop had also joined them, they were called; Li Brighazzard, Alice, Jack Sharkbane and Mike. The war sloop had been sold.

After the pirates had been inspected they all went to their respected stations aboard the Ship of the Line. Solo was scrubbing the deck since he was the newest member. “ALL HANDS!’ Stella yelled loudly that it made him jump. Solo glance over the railing and saw the rest of the navy men were returning. Solo also looked to his left and spotted a swivel cannon. They required only one man to be fire. Beneath the swivel cannon there was a box of ammo. Solo loaded the cannon and fired. The shot went stray and splashed in the water mere meters away from a rowboat. He again fired this time scoring a hit and sinking a boat. The men aboard swam to the next rowboat.

The other pirates had also joined on swivel cannons. But three had chosen to take a normal cannon and worked together as a team to fear the fearsome gun. Soon most of the ships had sunk. The remaining 7 rowboats had an battalion of navy firing muskets and bayonets. Solo was struck in the arm by a bullet. It didn’t do any harm since it caught on his luck gold coin that was kept in a secret pocket. Solomon looked in disbelieve as a navy man aligned his musket up, aiming for Eliza. Time slowed down as the musket fired, Solo jumped to the side, pushing Eliza away and and took a bulled to his chest. The world faded to black

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Solo woke up in the ship’s infirmary. The smell of various potions lingered in the cabin. His shirt had been removed; the only thing he wore on his chest was a bandage that had a red mark on it. Solo heard footsteps and the door creaked open. “Oh, you’re awake!” said Eliza who was trained to some degree in doctoring. She unwound the bandage on Solo’s chest and quickly applied some disinfectant. The wound had been cut open when Solo was asleep to remove the bullet. It had caught on a rib. He was lucky to be alive. Eliza applied a new bandage and whispered “Thank You Solomon, you might of saved my life” She then quickly kissed Solomon on the cheek and scurried away blushing.

The next morning Solo was up bright and early. He was feeling a lot better. The ship had left Cuba almost immediately after the confrontation with the navy. They were now sailing in the direction of Padres, where Solomon was governor. He had taken up the position after his father had been abducted. He was young but the towns folk hadn’t really cared. Later in life he left the town, leaving it to be commanded by a friend who was filling his duty for as long as he chose to leave.

Later the day, Solo looked up from the railing he was giving a new coat of paint to. The smoke from Padres could be seen on the horizon. The volcano was always spewing smoke it never stopped. “Solomon!” yelled Stella, “Leave the painting and climb the crows nest, ye know these waters and need to guide us on our way!”
Solomon abruptly left the painting and climbed the railings. At the top was Eliza who was keeping a lookout too. “Hello Solo,” She said enthusiastically.
“Ahoy Eliza” He said. Eliza blushed and looked away. Solomon then stared at the smoke. Eager to be home. There were no obstacles but Solo would much rather be up here than down on deck painting. It wasn’t until late that night when they reached the island. The docked a distance off since the ship could enter shallow waters.

Solo was sleeping when he woke up. He had a feeling, whether it was good or bad he didn’t know. He walked up to the deck, he glanced around, the pirate that was meant to be up and guarding it was nowhere to be seen. Solo walked to the helm and pu a hand on it. Nobody was above decks. Except him. The patter of footsteps made Solomon swing around, he sword had already been drawn and he was now ready for action. Eliza came out of the shadows. Solomon put his sword back in the sheath. “Eliza where were you?” Solo asked, “You were meant to be on patrol.”
“I know, I was sitting back there when I saw you came”
“Oh-“ Solomon was cut off as Eliza put a finger to his lips.
“Shh, you’ll wake the others.” Solomon gazed in to Eliza’s eyes, he had never been in love before. Eliza gazed back and leaned in, kissing Solomon on the lips. Solomon kissed Eliza back. BOOM! It was so sudden it made both them jump. It sent shudders through the ship.

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Seems like Solomon is developing some romance lol.

[titanic95594]

Keep it up Solo! It gets better and better!

~ Hector Blastspinner