CH.5: Farewell to the floating Island

Smee heaved a sigh as he looked out over the rail of the Jolly Roger. It seemed ages since Captain Izzy and crew set off looking for gold. Skully was his only companion and he only said something when he was hungry. Perhaps this time alone gave him time to reflect. Yes Captain Hook was mean and often took his plans for his own, but, he was his closest friend and friends forgave each other. "I think I will give Captain Hook another chance."

"Wrong move Mr. Smee," Skully said, "Hook is a lying snook who would betray you at the drop of a gold doubloon. You did right leaving his company, even if it was to my friend Izzy."

"She is still your friend though, even with her evil nature, the same could be said for the Captain. I will go find him right now and maybe we can settle this out-."

"Do you really want to go on that island? I've heard things in the middle of the night, things that would make your toes curl. Peter says there is a Groblin on this island, do you really want to go toe to toe with it?"

"Perhaps I will wait for the Captain to return to the ship," Smee jumped to the deck as he placed his hands in his pockets.

"That's what I thought," Skully smiled and then saw the underbrush move. "Uh...Mr. Smee...we got company-."

"The Groblin...oh dear...what shall we do?" Smee panicked as he looked around for any available weapon.

"Let me out of the cage Mr. Smee and I will see what it is." Looks like we both need each other in this worst case scenario.

"I don't know...Captain Izzy said-."

"Captain Izzy isn't onboard...so...let me out." Skully locked eyes with him and made sure his point got across.

Mr. Smee then hurried over and as he unlocked the cage he watched as Skully flew free. "Now...go and see what is making that noise..."

"Uh...right...I mean...who wouldn't want to investigate a scary mean Groblin?" Crackers, he thought, this is going to get my feathers in a mess. Flying off he hovered over the underbrush and cleared his throat. "Uh...sir...or ma'am...please show yourself...or there will be trouble..."

"Trouble...and by whose authority?" Izzy rose out of the underbrush startling Skully.

"Crackers, you gave me a fright Captain Izzy. Um, about me being free, you see-."

"Relax Skully...Izzy is back to her normal self," Cubby said as he joined Izzy.

"Oh what a relief, wait, if your not Captain-?"

"Oh I'm still Captain, just until we get back to Neverland. We'd better hurry though, not sure how much longer this island will keep us afloat. All hands to the ship and set sail, double time people." Izzy hurried up the board and saluted Mr. Smee.

"Captain Izzy...I can explain about Skully-."

"No need Mr. Smee, oh, and there is someone who wants to see you." Izzy nodded behind her as she took to the wheel.

Captain Hook pointed to the corner as Sharky and Bones placed the treasure chest on deck. Looking over at Mr. Smee he ran his hand behind his head as he joined the also reluctant first mate of his. "Mr. Smee...things look...tip top shape on the Jolly Roger."

"Why thank you Captain, er, sir. I just want to say...sorry for the way things happened. You are my closest friend..."

"Aye, and you are to me...the same. I will put more of an effort into being...nice once I get my ship back. You can quote me if you want in the future, but, for now we sail under Captain Izzy. You know, she isn't that bad for a puny pirate."

"Are you saying you'd give her the Jolly Roger when your old and retired?" Smee asked with a tilt of his head.

"Good heavens no, I'd never have another puny pirate commanding my vessel even if I was old and gray. However, perhaps when she does come of age I might make her Captain of another vessel. If anything has came of this adventure it is that Izzy has more potential locked up inside her that has yet to be seen, and from what I've seen, she has the fine markings of a Pirate Captain."

Izzy stood at the wheel as the mast went up and the colors flew. With the Jolly Roger all set she spun the wheel and they began to slowly take flight away from their adventure on the floating island. With the wind in her hair she looked out at her crew hard at work, a sight she would miss, though all the responsibility was a little over her head.

"So...uh Amber...you still mad at me?" Peter joined Amber at the rail looking out at the clouds.

"No...I can't stay mad at you Peter. Still...if you pull another stunt like that-."

"Oh I won't...promise on that. Your the best thing that ever happened to me Amber, don't want to lose that." He placed his arms around her and kissed her head.

"Better believe it," she said with a sly smirk. Coming to Neverland was a decision she knew she would never regret.

Cubby stood beside Izzy as they were leaving behind their previous adventure. "So, you going to miss any of this?"

"Well...I'd be lying if I didn't," Izzy said looking at her friend. "I mean, feeling the wheel between your hands, knowing that it is you who is in control and not Bucky. Of course you don't have to worry...I'm still me...when I do become Captain Someday it won't be evil at the helm."

"That's a relief," Cubby laughed. "Still...is this really where you see yourself...on the Jolly Roger?"

Izzy raised a brow and laughed her usual musical laugh. "Yay hey no way, this is not my vessel, it will always be Hook's vessel. I wouldn't mind a vessel of my own though, hand picked and a loyal crew to follow me into fun and adventure. Where do you see yourself Cubby?"

Cubby scratched his chin and placed his elbows on the rail. "I don't know Izzy. Is it bad to not know?"

"Knowing is half the adventure Cubby, but not knowing is half the fun. Right now we're just kids...so not much is expected of us. Someday we will rise to the challenge and be all we can be...and when that day comes...Neverland and Captain Hook better watch out."

"What about Jake?" Cubby regretted saying that as he clamped a hand over his mouth.

Izzy took no offense as she placed a hand on his shoulder. "Jake...wherever he goes...will always be our friend. I can't tell what the stars have in plan for him, but, happiness is where one truly is at home with. If mine is behind the wheel having fun...his will be out there somewhere. I get it now, me and Jake weren't meant to be...and I'm living with that. I am taking it day by day...that's all I can really do."

For the rest of the trip everyone was preoccupied with their own affairs, each one talking of the future and what it held in store for them. Neverland was fast approaching and it seemed like all would end well. That is until a huge tornado was heading their way. No wait...a twister. Its malignant force was coming awfully fast, so much so the crew didn't know till it was right on top of them.

"All hands...brace for impact!" Izzy yelled as the storm hit the Jolly Roger. The ship was tossed about and the last thing Izzy saw were Pirate Ships assembled below and a laughing manical man with black hair with white bangs. He had a pointy nose and purple robe. Holding his wand up he looks up with a smirk on his features.

"Cedric?" Amber stared in confusion before feeling herself lifted off into the air.

"Amber!" Peter tried to fly after her but knocked in the head and flung off in another direction.

"Oh dear...Captain what shall we do?" Smee clung to him.

"A Captain must go down with his ship...though in this case it is Izzy's ship so abandon ship!" Hook hurried off and Smee was not too far behind him.

"Wait...we're in Neverland so it is...oh forget it." Izzy sighed as she spun the wheel helplessly. Suddenly darkness took over and she slumped down, last thing she saw was the Neversea coming up fast at them.

TO BE CONTINUED

IN

UNNAMED SEQUEL

Authors note: Ultimate cliff hanger of them all, muwahaha. What did you think of Cedric being in there? A bumbling sorcerer with no knack for casting spells due to his disposition, however, suddenly he has all the power he could ever imagine. The Jolly Roger is heading for a major splash down and there are more pirate ships assembled then ever in Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Sadly you will have to wait to find out what is happening in Neverland as the next story will go to Enchancia and explain what has transpired there this entire time. You will get answers though as to Cedric's appearance in Neverland stirring up problems for Izzy and everyone. I hope you have enjoyed this little side adventure for another will be heading your way...when I get to it. If you wish you can revisit the previous adventures to keep busy, just a suggestion. Thanks again to the reviewers, viewers, and all alike, thanks for making my stories what they are.