Addison Rogers slumped over the wooden railing of her newly freed Spanish Warship the Ceville. Still recovering from her near fatal clash with her Djinn possessed Captain. Its demonic powers nearly killing her entire crew over the time they were prisoners.
Sapping life energy like a Vampire yet not feeding on their flesh and bones itself. Those on occasion went to the Djinn's pet a baby Pterodactyl. Fatigue ordinarily unlike her due to her body's enhanced cells. Her gift by the U.S. Military in their quest for perfect soldiers. She was a fighter. A trait her Aunt inspired her to be.
Between her battle and very close encounter with a broken neck, Combined with a tiny bit of Fer-de-Lance venom she exposed herself too in having forced upon sex with Jack Ramse her body was out of kilter. Still, she owed her life to Jack. All of her crew did. Even though they were not worthy. The things they allowed themselves to do to he and his friends were unforgivable. She had given the permission to rape poor Bianca TeLeone. Not in her right mind at the time after spending so long under the Djinn's influence. Time at sea on a strange world messes with a persons mind. Compile that to finding out Jack knew her Aunt Ruby Goddard only made this whole charade that much harder. Her pirating days were over. Most likely her life as well.
Addison swears under her breath as she peers toward the island a good mile distant, "I promise you Jack. I'll make it up to you and Bianca. Even if I die trying." Bianca might just accept that promise of dying. No such thing as trying to. If she only knew the fury brewing in a poor young beauty from Crete. In time Addison Goddard-Rogers would know her mistakes. Ten fold.
Feeling something rubbing up against her leg Addison looks down to see a lithe black cat purring and watching her distress. Tempted to nudge it aside she recalls the fact that in battle this cat was not only a stunning Nubian Goddess but a massive black Sabretooth tiger. Pissing it, her off might not be smart. Instead she chooses to sigh, "I don't know what you are Kitty cat but I do appreciate your help in liberating my crew. I'm trying to decide our best move. Jack is in danger out there. That ship hovering over the island cannot bode well."
Pacing about the cat chooses to finally leap up to the railing beside her elbow. Rolling its cheek on her bicep it finally sits up and stares toward the island. For some reason Addison felt compelled to stroke the cats fur.
"I hope petting you like this doesn't offend you. We being girls after all. It just felt right."
Choosing to turn away and leap back down to the deck the cat changes form. This time into her natural humanoid body. A stunning black Goddess with a Mohawk over a hairless scalp. At a height of roughly 5'7 the Goddess joins Addison in leaning beside her on the rail. Without a word they stare at the island. The cat returning the favor of petting Addison's red mane.
"No offense taken." The woman whispers, "I worried that ship was sent by my Father. However it is not Osirian made. I believe it to be Hordakian. Nasty pigs. If they are here they were sent by somebody. Certainly not my Father. They would be drained of life by now."
"Drained?" Addison swallows dryly, "Like our Captain Mordecai was doing? Leeching off of our life forces?"
"Yes. My Father has survived millions of years. Taking lives as needed to keep himself youthful. Keeping all of our family young."
"You don't sound like you care for him much."
"He was a cruel Father. Forcing his children to pursue a similar cruelty. I could not live like that. It took me a very long time to escape him. When our people imprisoned us here at the beginning of this worlds life I knew I had my chance. I woke up early. My life given new reason to live. My family will revive soon. I can feel my Father's life force. It is still weak but he is searching for me. This is why I stay in the catlike form. Of smaller mind it makes it difficult to track."
"Are...you a Leech too?"
"I have that ability yes. However, I was born with a gift far more precious. I cannot die. I cannot age as my Father does. He has often tried to take my life energy but he does not succeed. Choosing to love me regardless. As a Sire I must love him in return. Yet, I do not wish to see him ever again. I fear that might not be foretold. He will come for me. All of my brothers and sisters shall. Even my Grandfather should he escape his bonds. Let us hope he does not. Not even Father could survive my Grandfather."
"Bad boy Gramps?" Addison winces.
"A conqueror. A man of unlimited power. A creator as he so chooses."
"Sounds delightful. Not really. I'm sorry your family is...difficult."
"Whatever my future holds I will side with good people. Jack Ramse is one of those. I wish I could say that you were. That I am afraid is presumptuous."
"I know. I've made my bed with demons. I'm prepared to go out swinging. Just so you know? The decisions I've made this past week is very unlike me. I really never expected us to survive the Djinn. We lived for the moment. I do regret everything but I know that there is no forgiveness for what I allowed. My Aunt would be really disappointed in me. She's trapped in this world too. Came here with Jack. I think they're lovers. Which really upsets me now that I suckered Jack into having sex with me. Like I said unforgivable. I know Jack said to stay here but I feel compelled to go to that island and rescue him. Who knows what he might be facing."
Bastia eyes the coast and nods, "I can see a great distance. He is deep inland. The Hordakians will not give up until he is found. If that is indeed their mission. When I first met Jack on the cliffs that Helena resided upon we were attacked by a force I have not witnessed in many lifetimes. A mere Man...a human named Lucas Dorsey as Jack calls him destroyed the cliffs with a mere thought. As if he could see Jack's every move. Perhaps even into his future. Not even Wretch...Helena could foretell his attack."
"I've never officially met Dorsey but I have heard of him. He lives way up North. Arctic circle if it were in my time of 2036. All ice. Now? I think it might be paradise. Once the Captain got possessed by the Djinn we never got the chance to step on to land again. So making any journey that far North was impossible. If even the waterways might allow a ship this size to reach him. All I know is he obtained something of great power and convinced other alien civilizations to fall under his rule. If he does have that much power it might be safer to avoid him."
"Jack will go after him." Bastia shares insight.
"Then, if I live long enough I'll fight right beside him. I owe this not just to Jack. But, to my Aunt. Seeing her again would be awesome. But, not as the evil person I have become. Pretty ashamed of myself."
"As you should be. I do however sense your heart. Perhaps you can be saved."
"Thanks...Bastia right?"
The ebony beauty shivers, "A name I wish to leave behind. I would rather be unknown than go by that namesake."
"That bad? Okay, so what do I call you? Kitty just doesn't fit you. You're a warrior. I can tell."
"What do you suggest?"
Pondering a moment Addison smirks, "My dad was a Detroit Tigers fan. Not that they won much. Still they fought hard. Warriors in my mind. What do you think of Detroit? That city does make cars that purr like a kitten." A wink makes Bastia tilt her head.
"Detroit. It does have a warrior tone. Yes, call me Detroit."
"Detroit it is. I hope to prove myself worthy to be a friend."