Hey guys, it's me, MoonyGirl'04! Here is the pirate story as promised! I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to review. You know if everyone who hit my stories would review I would have a crap load of reviews! Pleasies!

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon but I do own this story plot and I will maim anyone who tries to steal it!

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The Pirate King

Pirates…rulers of the seven seas…lords of the ocean. Feared by many, revered by all, though they may not admit it.

And the most revered of all pirates is the Pirate King. He sets and enforces the ancient Pirate Code. He rules the pirate ships. It is the Pirate King that rules over all.

Chapter 1: Hostage

Princess Serenity stared across the vast ocean and sighed, propping her elbow on the balcony rail. The sun was just beginning to set and its rays glanced off the waves brightly.

She had just endured another boring day of princess lessons and was relieved to have a few moments to herself. Serenity pulled her book back to her and ran her fingers across the illustrations.

Pirate. The very word implied freedom, adventure, and fun! Everything she longed for but couldn't have. To be a pirate; that is what she wished for.

"Princess Serenity, what are you doing out here?" Lady Ami asked, stepping out onto the balcony.

"I just needed some fresh air!" she replied, quickly hiding her book beneath her jacket.

"It's a bit cold to sit out here for too much longer." Ami warned before returning into the room.

Serenity sighed again and glanced towards the sea one last time before following Ami inside, but not before slipping her book back beneath the loose tile beneath her bench.

The Pirate King crossed his long legs as he settled on his throne, sighing contentedly. He scratched the cat that lay sprawled on the arm of his throne, causing it to purr loudly.

"King Endymion, the raid on Port Ingel in France was a success!" Malachite exclaimed, racing into the throne room with a large sack. He turned it over and a mass of gold tumbled out.

"Well done, Lord Malachite. To be new at this you are doing very well indeed." Endymion joked. Malachite flushed with pleasure and bowed in gratitude, before turning to exit the throne room.

Endymion looked at the gold and grinned. "Our next destination, Port Usagi in Japan…"

Princess Serenity looked through the carriage windows at the hustle of Port Usagi. Vendors were shouting their wares and women were sweeping the streets. Small children ran down the sidewalks, shrieking laughter. Serenity smiled at the scene before her.

"What is so amusing as to make you smile my daughter?" King Artemis asked curiously.

She frowned back at him and did not reply. He chuckled in amusement.

"Still not talking to me, huh?" She made a growling noise in the back of her throat.

"Now, now…this wasn't my idea! Blame your mother."

Serenity sighed and turned back to the window. She was being sent to stay in the mountains near Osaka. Her mother believed the salty air of the ocean was ruining her complexion as well as her disposition. Little did she know the real reason she was pale and cross was the rigorous princess training she endured day after day. And now she would be stuck in a fortress with her instructors, without even the ocean to offer her reprieve.

That night Serenity was to stay at the Port Usagi Inn and then tomorrow she would begin her journey to the mountains.

Port Usagi came into view as the ship propelled through the ocean waves. Endymion stood at the nose of the ship, a rope grasped in his hands. He tilted his head back to allow the warm, salty wind to whip through his ebony hair. A deep laugh emerged from his lips as they neared the port, the stars just beginning to prick the sky.

Serenity sat at her dresser, pulling an ivory comb through her long, golden hair. Her ladies-in-waiting stood behind her, giggling with each other over some secret subject. It seemed so unfair that they could be so happy while her life was crashing around her.

In the distance Serenity heard a low grumble that sounded distinctly like thunder. "Oh great, rain for my journey…Like anything else can go wrong!" She sent her ladies away and blew out her candle, preparing for bed. That was when she heard the screams. She flew from her bed, startled. It seemed like they had come from the inn's lobby.

Serenity raced to the door and flung it open. The lobby was in mayhem. Women were running for the door, shrieking; the men not all that far behind them. Some brave few stayed behind, wielding swords at, what appeared to be…

"Pirates," Serenity whispered, a sudden excitement rising in her stomach. She had no time to react after that as she was seized from behind, a large hand wrapped tightly around her waist and a dagger poised dangerously close to her slim throat.

"I wouldn't scream if I were you; it may be the last noise you'll ever make…" a deep voice rumbled through her. Serenity gulped and nodded her understanding.

The man led her through the door and down the road to the harbor where a large, pirate ship was docked. Serenity stared at it in awe. Its bow loomed over the dock majestically and its sails flapped gallantly in the wind, straining to be free from their ties. Crew members could be seen running around the ship, preparing it for departure.

He led her up the board that connected the ship to the dock. Many heads turned to stare curiously as she was led to the ship's quarters. The man opened the door to the cabin and roughly shoved her in.

"Wait here…" he barked before slamming the door closed.

Endymion slammed the door behind him before rushing to the steering wheel. "Zoicite! Release the sails! Malachite, tell them to set the rudders! We're outta here!"

Zoicite and Malachite relayed his orders to the other men. Endymion turned the wheel towards the vast, open ocean. The bow slowly turned around until they were finally speeding away into the darkness.

"Set the sails and tie up the ropes…Continue in a southeastern direction until we reach India, keep the coast in sight." Endymion instructed as Zoicite rushed up to take the wheel. Endymion stepped down and made his way back to his cabin.

'Finally…' he thought. 'A ransom actually worth something. The princess of Japan should fetch a nice sum.'

He opened the door and narrowly missed being smacked by a metal goblet.

"Whoa!" he exclaimed, turning around only to have to dodge another attack by a flying item. Before she could find something else to throw he raced into the room and grabbed her hands, pushing her up against the wall. "Would you kindly mind not throwing my things?"

"Why did you bring me here?" Serenity shouted, trying to break loose.

"Why does any pirate capture a princess? The ransom; of course!" he laughed.

Serenity stared at him as he chuckled to himself. "Why is that so funny? You're going to worry my parents and make them give you a small fortune!"

"Well ma'am, welcome to the Fool's Gold." Serenity snorted and began laughing.

"Now what do you think is so funny?" he asked, confused.

"Is that seriously the name of your ship? Couldn't you think of anything better?"

"Hmmm…" he mumbled, finally releasing her arms.

"So if I'm going to be a model prisoner, I'm gonna need some better quarters. These are much too dank for a princess."

"I'm sorry, I didn't realize…wait a minute…too dank? These quarters aren't dank. These are my quarters.

"It is far too dark; this light will ruin your eyesight."

"Follow me; your cabin has a window…" Serenity's face lit up. "With bars so don't think about escaping when we dock." Serenity glowered at his back.

Endymion led her down a flight of stairs and opened a door on the right. "These are our prisoner quarters." Serenity gasped. The walls were a rich oak and a large canopy bed stood erect in the center of the room. Its drapes were maroon and velvet. A large window shed a warm light on the thick, beige carpet.

"All of our prisoners are usually royalty or nobility and we tired of their constant complaints about the cellar."

"Lucky me…" she whispered. Endymion smiled. "I am going to need some clothes." She said, motioning to her night clothes.

"Oh well, we do have a very limited supply of woman's clothing…" Endymion scratched his head.

"A hostage can't be too picky sir." Serenity laughed.

"Very well then, I shall go find you some clothing…I believe Zoicite would be closest to your size." He pulled the door closed behind him only to hear knocking on it. He opened it again.

"I'm sorry but you never told me your name. I assume you already know mine…"

"I'm terribly sorry…I am Endymion, King of the pirates." He said proudly.

"Well…now we are acquainted. Best to be on good terms with your hostage, aye Endymion?" her voice held amusement and Endymion wondered when she stopped being afraid and became so comfortable around him.

"Aye…" he replied before he, once again, closed the door.

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Well…I had originally planned for this story to be a one shot but once I started writing I couldn't stop and the result was a story far too long for a one shot. It is all written and I should update fairly quickly and then I will begin work on Switched once more…scout's honor! Please read and review!