Hello everyone! I know, it's been a very long time since I've written something, but I was extremely busy with college! But now that it's summer, I want to get some writing it.

I'm currently on a pirate obsession so I figured I'd writing a pirate story!

I hope y'all love the story!

Prologue

"Not even the most ruthless pirate of the seven high seas could capture me if he dare try!" I exclaimed at the top of the hill, out of breath.

"That's only because I gave you a head start." Edward proclaimed as he reached the top. I stuck my tongue out at him.

He laughed as he fell into the grass. I collapsed into the spot next to him.

Edward had been one of my only friends growing up. He was a few years older than me and took on the role that was left vacant when my brother was killed several years ago.

Alec was much older than I was, by ten years, but the age gap did nothing to interfere with our bond as brother and sister. He looked out for me and protected me at all costs. That was all stolen from me when I was nine years old. My brother, a crewman on a merchant ship, was killed when pirates attacked the ship.

I had only known Edward a shore while when my brother's death occurred. Edward had stopped some boys who were trying to take my shillings while I was shopping in town one day. After that day, no one bothered me again, not with Edward around.

I never understood why he spent time with me. I was three years younger and did not have the looks that might attract him to stay.

Even at twelve years old, Edward had a look that even the older girls noticed; He had odd brown hair that was streaked with red, giving it a bronzed look. He had big, emerald-green eyes that were only rivaled by those of his mother. Now, at seventeen, his looks have only enhanced; He was tall, taller than most men his age. His once boyish features had smoothed out. His jaw was defined and his cheekbones were sharp and shapely. His physique was lean and toned, grown from years of hard labor at his father's blacksmith shop.

I, on the other hand, had a special trait for making boys look in the other direction when I passed by; my face wasn't smooth like most girls my age. There were little red bumps that refused to vanish no matter what remedies I tried. My brown eyes were disproportionate to my face, making everything else look smaller. My cheeks were full and round, not dainty and shapely like the other girls.

Despite our psychical differences, Edward and I had much in common. I was always one for adventure. The mundane tasks of womanhood did nothing to excite me. Edward and I would play in the woods, chasing one another through the forest, swinging and jumping from branches, climbing to the top of the highest trees. Sometimes, Edward would sneak some swords from his father's shop. Edward was a practiced swordsman and would teach me all he could. We would fight the trees, pretending the branches were disgusting pirates and we were the king's men. Edward and I shared things with one another that no one else would listen to. We were dreamers, wanting much more than fate held in store for us.

"Isabel, I must tell you something." Edward shifted onto his side, his elbow supporting his head so that he could look down at me.

My breath caught as I took in his beauty. It made me wish that he would look at me the way he did with the other girls in town. That he would run his finger down my cheek as he leaned in to whisper something in my ear. All the things I had seen him do with the pretty girls.

"I am leaving." He stated blankly.

I sat up, feeling as if someone had punched me in the stomach.

"What?" I all but yelled. He couldn't leave. We talked about leaving all the time, but that did not mean we were going to.

"There is a ship leaving tomorrow. It is a merchant ship. I secured a place in the crew." I felt my eyes tickle as tears began to pool.

"But, what about me? Are you just going to leave me here? Alone?" The tears began to pour down my cheeks as I looked away.

"Oh, Isabel!" He moved, placing himself in front of me. His thumb trailed my cheeks as he wiped away the tears.

"We talked about this. I cannot stay in this town. I want to travel the world, visit different countries, have adventures!"

"We talked about doing those things together," I whispered.

"I know, Isabel, I know. But this is my chance. Who knows how many I will get. I need you to be happy for me, Isabel," he whispered.

"I am," I sniffled. "I'll miss you, Edward."

"And I you, Isabel. And I you." He placed a soft kiss on my forehead.

"We should start back, it is beginning to get dark."

I nodded. Edward stood first then offered me his hand to help me up.

We walked through the summer night in silence.

When we approached the back of my house, I threw my arms around Edward, hugging him tighter then ever before.

"We leave at sunrise," he said as we pulled out of the embrace. "If you want to see me off, come to the docks before dawn."

"Of course I want to see you off!" He smiled.

"Good," he leaned in and kissed my forehead. "Good night, Isabel. I shall see you at dawn."

"Good night, Edward."

I watched him until his figure disappeared down the road.

I barely slept, terrified that I might miss my last chance to see Edward.

When the time was right, I donned my dress and travel cloak and slipped out of the house.

My house was far from the docks and my feet were beginning to sore as I approached my destination, but I did not care.

The dock was bustling and full of energy, a complete contrast to the sleeping town behind it. Men were everywhere, shouting, carrying things, trying to coax animals on board.

The twinkling stars were fading away as the soft sun began to poke its head over the horizon. The water was calm and reflecting the soft, dawning sky.

"Isabel!" I spotted Edward racing towards me. "I'm glad you made it!"

"Of course I made it," I giggled, half from exhaustion and half from my excitement to see Edward, but nonetheless was happy to be here.

"I have something for you." Edward reached into his breeches and pulled out a tiny package.

"Open it!" Excitement gleamed in his eyes as he handed me the gift.

I tore away the brown paper and revealed a small, silver circle, about the size of a coin. There was a small hole at the very top, which a chain ran through. In the middle of the coin, the letter I was etched.

"Turn it over," Edward ordered. I obliged.

On the opposite side, in the center of the circle, the letter E was etched.

"Oh, Edward!" I exclaimed as I threw my arms around him, tears once again staining my cheeks.

"Turn around," Edward ordered. I obliged again. He took the chain from my hand and placed it around my neck, clasping it at the back. He had put it so that the I was faced outward and the E was against my skin.

"I wanted to give you something to remember me by," he spoke quietly. As if I would forget you.

"It's beautiful," I played with the coin.

A shout came from behind us.

"I have to go. Thanks for the adventures, Isabel." He kissed my forehead before sprinting down the docks.

I watched him climb aboard the Guarded Stone. He waved to me once more before he disappeared onto the deck.

I stood on the dock until the ship vanished into the horizon.

It was the last time I saw Edward Masen.

How'd y'all like it? :) This was just the introduction, the adventure shall soon come!

Also, I had a little trouble trying to make a subtle page break (I'm not a fan of the horizontal line in the story). Any suggestions?

Reviews would be most welcomed! :D