Somewhere in a far off part of the ocean...
"Apology accepted... First mate Needa..." The tall darkly clothed figure walked past the dangling body held upright only by a hangman's noose, tipping the long brim of his hat at it then turning so suddenly the rest of the crew around him snapped to attention without hesitation. As his eyes looked over the crew none of them dared look directly at his gaze, fear keeping their eyes downcast all except for one. "Mr. Grieger... step forward..."
Standing a good seven feet tall the lumbering, tall dark skinned man stepped forward, his eyes alert and full of a fierce cunning like those of a predator constantly looking for prey. Short cut dark brown hair peaked out from around the edges of the bandanna he wore, a white skull and cross bones adorning its gray coloring and the man looked down at his captain with a slight grin. Imposing as he was powerful, Grieger saluted and bowed his head to the captain, the only person on the ship he considered worthy of his respect. "Aye my captain... What do you wish of me sir?"
"She has escaped us and I want her back... All of my plans will be ruined if she is not returned to my side within the week. Go now First mate Grieger, take as many men as you need, but bring Aliha back to me alive and unharmed in three days..." The Captain suddenly turned around and Grieger did not flinch as he heard the sound of a sword being drawn and saw the flash of silvery metal streak just past him. The rest of the crew took a step back out of fearful reflex and watched as the sword cut cleanly through the thick rope of the hangman's noose, sending Needa's body plummeting into the ocean from where it had been hanging over the side of the ship. "Do not fail me or you shall follow his lead... First mate Grieger..."
"Yes captain Morgan, I shall not fail you." Captain Morgan simply nodded then turned walking to his quarters and Grieger grinned as his eyes were filled with even more wild deadly energy. It had been so long since the last time the Captain had given him orders to hunt and he intended to enjoy every moment of the chase. He hoped that someone would stand in the way of his prey for it had been a long time since he tasted the blood of his enemy, savoring it as they screamed in agony.
Captain Morgan slammed the door shut to his private quarters, taking off his hat and revealing a face so beautiful and elegant it almost seemed more like that of a woman's than a man's. At a passing glance he could easily have been mistaken for a woman, but those who knew him would dare not say such unless they wished to welcome death. Golden tinged fiery red hair flowed into a long ponytail reaching the middle of his back and ice cold steel blue feminine eyes examined all the precious treasures within. He had acquired them through hundreds of pirating raids upon ships, but at the moment none of them were worth anything compared to the value of Aliha.
Walking over to a table he picked up a simple looking choker, elegant black lace with silvery pieces of metal curved into rune like letters placed along it shimmering in the low candle light along with the large sea blue gem in the center of it. The gem began to glow a little, weakly illuminating the cabin in blue for a moment before fading back to the dull navy like color, leaving Morgan glaring at it wickedly. Soon it would be ready, just a few more days until it finished its cycle then he could use it, use it to bring him everything he could desire. But it still lacked one key element, one that had now eluded him thanks to the inept foolishness of the late Needa.
"Aliha... You are mine and I will have you back regardless of what you do or how far you try to run. Our daughter is waiting for you darling, she is so sad you left her behind..." The smile emerging upon Morgan's face was colder than the northern most seas and then he started to laugh, a low chuckle at first that grew until it became a roaring wicked laugh which echoed through the ship. It sent shivers down the spines of most of the crew, they knew when the Captain laughed like that he was truly mad with anger at someone or something, and they all hoped none of them were the one he was upset with. Even the creatures swimming the waters around the boat darted away as the wicked evil laugh sounded through the depths of the ocean like a tide of ill will streaming through the waves.
"Hey... Are you ok Aliha?" Marc lowered the cooked fish on the stick he was eating for a moment seeing Aliha suddenly stiffen then look out over the waves, her tentacles loosening from around Marc's waist for a moment. There was a haunted look of fear in her eyes for only a second before she snapped out of it then smiled softly towards Marc and shaking her head she leaned herself back up against him, human arms wrapping around his.
"Sorry I just thought I heard something strange for a moment... but I must have been imagining things." Aliha giggled happily, her tentacles once again stroking their way along Marc's body, softly touching all over Marc with such loving sweet tenderness. Taking the stick from his hand, she playfully placed it to the side before moving herself into his lap, her naked body pressing to his own, firm full breasts warm and heavy upon Marc's chest she leaned into him. Marc smiled down at her, but still something felt off in his heart, something was worrying her and he felt Aliha nuzzle her face sweetly into his neck the warmth of her entire being upon his making his heart throb.
"Aliha... This feels wonderful sitting here with you, but there is somewhere I would like to take you. " Marc smiled as he spoke, but then he noticed that look came across Aliha's face and she looked away from him to try to hide it. Even her tentacles seemed to be fidgeting with anxiety at his words and Marc knew something about what he said had upset her somehow. Thinking for a moment, Marc smiled softly before moving, shifting Aliha off his lap surprising her as he did then standing up over her reaching out with his hand. "Let's go for a swim in the ocean, I wish to visit your home first before we go to mine."