Calypso's Rage ~ 25

Calypso's Rage

Twenty-five

    "It happened just once. Annice introduced a girl to me who was stubborn and determined. Annice never told me the girl's back story but it was obvious from the suspicion in her eyes that the world had not treated her kindly. She loved the pirate life so Annice wanted me to take her on my ship." Estella said

    I was surprised, that was the most I had ever heard her say at once.

    "Then why did she turn you down?" Sophia asked

    Estella shrugged, "She never said, but there was fire in her eyes as she turned me down."

    Arabella looked angry and I chuckled silently.

    "What happened to her?" Sophia asked

    "She changed her name and became her own captain." Estella replied

    Sophia thought about this then turned to me, "Cass, I'm ready to return to Annice."

    I smiled "Then let us go. I'll see you around Estella."

    She nodded before returning to her ship with Arabella following.

    "So what did you decide?" I asked

    "As much as I love the pirate life. I think I will stay in this town. Are you angry?"

    I shook my head, "Not at all. It's good to know your self well enough to know what you want."

    I pulled out the box in my pocket and handed it to her. Curious she opened it to see a necklace covered in gems the colors of the sea. It suited her perfectly.

    "You can't say that I don't know how to dress a woman anymore."

    Tears filled her eyes and she hugged me. "Thank you."

    I laughed and wiped away the tears, "Careful Sophia, you'll soak my shirt."

    She nodded and let go.

    "The sun is about to set and I have other things to attend to." I pulled off a ring with a beautiful woman holding a C on it, "Take this and go back to Annice you should know the way from here. All pirates know anyone with allegiance to Caspian has this woman somewhere on them, it should prevent them form doing something stupid."

    "Alright, but what does the woman stand for?"

    I smiled, "My ship is call Calypso's Rage. The woman is the goddess Calypso and the C is for her name as well as mine. Now hurry and tell Annice about the clothing at the tailor. Annice will give me the ring back."

    She nodded again and ran off. Once Sophia was out of site I walked to my ship. It was time to talk to Alexander but I needed to change first.

 

 

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Calypso's Rage ~ 24

Calypso's Rage

Twenty-four

    Estella's ship hadn't moved since the last time I saw it. Women moved around the ship deck cleaning and doing other preparations. They glanced at us but didn't say anything.

    "This is Captain Estella's ship: The Night Maiden. You met Estella at Annice's house and as you can see Estella allows only female crew members."

    "They don't seem to like you."

    "You noticed." I smiled bitterly "The name Caspian has a lot of rumors attached to it. Several of them are about women so I am known as a player. This is the reason they don't like me, as well as they see me as shady, slippery, and mysterious. They tend to just ignore me but hate it if I'm on Estella's ship with out her accompanying me."

    "No man is allowed on Night Maiden with out accompaniment, even other Captains." A woman said joining us.

    The new woman had hard eyes and almost never smiled. She hated men especially me. Which was fine since the feeling was mutual.

    "Ah," I said with a flat tone, "It's Estella's right hand, Arabella."

    "Caspian, I see you haven't died yet."

    I kept my face impassive, "And you still despise half of our species."

    She snorted, "I'll never understand why Miss Estella is okay with you."

    I raised an eyebrow, "Does it bother you that much." There were two reasons Estella didn't hate me but I wouldn't tell Arabella them.

    "Um..." Sophia interjected, "How does Estella stop men from pretending to be women to come aboard."

    Arabella sighed, "Miss Estella has a good eye for seeing people that are hiding things. She can spot pretenders easily."

    I rolled my eyes, "Estella once caught a man that tried and almost killed him. No one has tried since. That being said there are a couple transgender girls in her crew."

    "As long as you don't consider yourself male you can become part of our crew." Estella said appearing behind Arabella. "Most of the girls on this ship have a reason not to trust the male population and they all jumped at the offer to join my crew"

    "Has there ever been anyone who denied becoming a part of your crew." Sophia asked

    "No" Arabella said at the same time Estella replied, "Yes."

    Arabella looked at Estella surprised, "I've never heard of this."

    "That's because it happened before you joined."

 

 

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Calypso's Rage ~ 23

Calypso's Rage

Twenty-three

    "So is there anything you would like to see first?" I asked

    She looked around the bustling town. Her eyes never staying on one thing for to long. "It's amazing."

    I smiled, "Then lets start with the shops."

    I lead her towards the street where permanent shops and little stalls were selling their wares. We looked at everything from food to trinkets. Once we were about ready to move on I saw her gazing at a necklace next to a tailor shop.

    "Alright before we leave lets get you some clothing." I said

    She looked confused as we walked into the tailor shop. "But.."

    I raised an eyebrow, "You are going to need some of your own clothes you know."

    I left her with a tailor and went back to the necklace she was looking at. It was an elegant green necklace but wouldn't be something that would suit her. I looked around at the jewelry in the shop and finally saw the one that I wanted.

    The woman working in the shop was more than happy to help me with the necklace I wanted. Though I suspect it had less to do with me buying something and more to do with the affect Caspian had on women.

     When I went back to the tailors they were already done taking her measurements and told us to come back later to pick up the clothes.

    "How was the tailor?" I asked

    She gave me a small glare
    I smiled, "That terrible." she didn't respond so I continued talking, "You'll see a lot of pirates here since Annice is much more accepting of us. But we still have to be careful there are somethings Annice can't do even though this is her town."
    She nodded, "Do you come here often."
    "Yes, this is the best place to go if I'm bringing my crew with me. The people on land don't mind the pirates as long as they don't do anything."
    She looked at a people around us. A pirate was bargaining with a vendor, a couple was quarreling in front of a bar. "It's amazing."
    "But everyone has to work, even the pirates. Come on I'll show you."
    We left the town behind and walked towards the dock. 

 

 

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Calypso's Rage ~ 22

Things have not slowed down but I believe I'm becoming use to it. Enjoy.

Rose B.

Calypso's Rage

Twenty-two

    Annice sighed, "Anyway it seems our discussion is over. Good day gentlemen."
    She left the room and I followed, "You haven't said what you need from me."
    "True. I need you to show the girl around let her see the life she could have on land and on the sea. It's only fair seeing as you brought her here."
    I nodded and Annice stopped in front of a door. She knocked and someone told us to come in. Inside the room was the maid from before standing off to the side and Sophia dressed in a better dress then the one I had lent her. She was to busy staring in a mirror to notice our arrival.
    I raised an eyebrow, "That dress suits you, Sophia."
    She jumped and her face turned red. Annice rolled her eyes, "I'm glad we could find you something proper to wear."
    "Hay," I growled.
    "Don't blame Cass," Sophia said, "It's not his fault he doesn't know how to dress a woman."
    Annice looked at me and I glared at her. She chuckled and turned back to Sophia, "Anyway, Caspian is going to show you how my town works. As well as introduce you to a band of female pirates."
    Sophia's eyes glittered, "Really."
    I nodded, "I'll be waiting by the front door so hurry and finish getting ready."
    Annice shut the door and we walked to the front door.
    "You are going to return my clothing, right." I said
    Annice nodded, "Even if it isn't very proper, you barely have any girl clothes as it is."
    I snorted, "Thanks for the kind works."
    She laughed, "Alexander was asking about you while you were gone."
    "Oh, and what did he say."
    "He just wanted more information. I believe it was for your bet."
    I smiled, "Maybe I should pay him a visit."
    "Cas-" Annice started but was stopped by Sophia coming into ear shot.
    "Do I look alright?" She asked
    I nodded, "Of course, shall we go."
    Her head bobbed quick enough to almost dislodge her hat. We walked out the door leaving Annice behind.

 

 

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Rambling

    So sorry i was unable to post this week. I have been busy trying to get things prepared for the next year of school. It was really quite hectic. But things should return to normal soon. Well not for Caspian I doubt his life is ever normal and I think he likes it that way. It's interesting having a character like Cass since I never know whether to say "him" or "her". In some ways I see them as to different people but I also see them carrying aspects of each other showing that they are the same person......
    Anyway enough of my musings. If I talked to much I might slip and accidentally give away something. Of course I wouldn't know it at the time since I more of a spontaneous writer. Though I do outlines when the story dictates it. But for those of you who are like me in answer to the theory starting in your brain: Yes, Caspian and Cassidy are the same person. Yes, Cass's gender is female. If Caspian had been a real person, the situation probably would have been something like Mary Read's (if you can't read that text because of the font go here) with Caspian some how causing Cassidy to become a pirate. But I can promise that didn't happen because I already know Cass' past.
    Shoot I rambled again. Sorry. I should probably end this post soon so...I hope you are enjoying Calypso's Rage. Feel free to comment I'm ok with talking about my work or even take suggestions as to how to improve my writing.

Rose B.