Chapter: 82
Connor's POV:
Rosemary was in view still and she was helping along with the other crew members. Tighten the ropes while helping them get situated. She still looks frightened by the battle, but she wasn't letting her fear win. No, she was helping the others with her own determination. Her determination made me feel proud of her and trying to help out as much as she can. I would rather have her next to me on the ship, but I knew she wouldn't stand by me without trying to help or give me a pleading expression to let her go help. Another thing that I admire about her was the way that she helps people. I look around and notice that we were nearing the Captain's ship that I needed to execute.
We pulled up next to it after firing cannon shots from British reinforcements. My eyes on Rosemary every time that I told every to hit the deck. The crew members lock onto the Man-O-War and I was already telling Falkner to take over the ship. To watch over Rosemary while I took care of the captain on this ship. Rosemary was instantly next to me and gripping my hand while I turn to look at her. I had one hand on the rope while my foot was on the ship's railing. Her eyes held fear and it wasn't because of what was going on around. Before she was able to say anything, I crush my lips to hers and not caring who saw either.
She presses closer to me and I gripped her tightly as if she would fade away into absolutely nothing. My lips moving over hers in quick movements while pulling away and Rosemary gave me a sharp look, "You better come back to me."
A smirk spread across my lips as I lean in to place my lips against hers once more before murmuring, "Do have faith in me, my dear Rosemary."
I pulled away to see her cheeks were dusted with the color red. It made me smirk wider at her before pulling myself up onto the railing even though she was making me want to stay with her, but duty calls. I jump over onto the other ship while unsheathing my sword as I glance over at Rosemary to see that she was already going to the crew members that suffer minor blows from me ramming the ship into the man-o-war. If we did this all wrong, all of us would have suffered a terrible death at the hands of the British.
With a glance at Falkner, I disappeared into the war of ship and did my job. If you want to get something done. Then this was the only way that I thought would save us. I know it was reckless especially putting Rosemary into this situation and Falkner as well, but it was the only way for me to do this.
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Rosemary's POV:
I was helping the crew that had suffer minor blows from the blow that we took right into the ship. It made me worried for them and for Connor's life as well. Falkner was manning the ship while we were fighting off the crew from the other ship that had boarded our ship. It was almost like an exchange of crew members were going on, but I know that wasn't the case at all. It was only a few of them that thought they would get some glory, but how foolish they were. With a shake of my head, I managed to patch up our crew members while earning a 'thank you' gesture for my quick thinking of patching them up.
If Connor was fighting, I might as well be helpful on board. Being a woman came in handy when things like happened, but I am also a fighter. Right now, our men needed to be attended to and that was what I was doing. Now, I was going to help Connor. I climb onto the railing as I was ready to sprint myself on board the Man-o-war, but my wrist was caught by a man that was behind me. I turn my head to look to see Falkner there as he had grabbed my wrist, "Rosemary, don't go onto that ship. It is not safe. Wait until Connor comes back."
"Falkner. I am going." I insisted while snatching my wrist back and jumping over onto the other ship while whipping my sword out.
Falkner shouted behind me, "You foolish girl! This is different from when we were tracking Benjamin Church! This is a real war!"
I ignore him as I move further onto the ship. It was chaos on here and there was a lot of fighting as well. Shouts were coming from everywhere and one of the red coats spotted me while coming right at me. I froze for a moment before holding my sword up as the red coat swung at me. I met the sword halfway before pushing away from him. Metal against metal was clanging against each other. It ranged out across the ship as the other noises drown it out.
With a shove away from the man that was attacking me, he didn't let me breathe as he swung again. I block his hit before nailing him in the fist with my left hook. It wasn't as strong as my right, but it still impacts a punch. Somewhat. It made the guy curse up a storm before I took my foot and slammed it into his chest. He fell into the railing quite hard before sliding down the wall to the floor. With a growl of annoyance, I quickly walk away from him while looking around for Connor. It just didn't sit well with me especially with him facing the man on this ship. I was nervous and scared that something was going to happen to him.
I was frightened of what could be inevitable, but I wasn't going to let that stop me. No, I will be there by his side. I will not hide. I will not cower. I swung my sword a couple more times against the oncoming people that were heading my mind as I was trying to find where Connor was. I was having no such luck what-so-ever. It was making me mad. I was scared. I didn't know where he had run off to.
The ship was a complete wreck. There was fires and bodies on the deck while the water from the ocean slammed into the vessel. Rocking it back and forth and the sails whipping in the strong wind, but all I could smell was the metallic tang and the smoke from the fire. The man-o-war was getting hit and we have little time before it sunk. I have to find Connor. Where is he? I jump over the wreckage and fought off two more while avoiding shots that were fired at me by two of the red coats. Bloody bastards.
I threw two daggers their way and hit their chests as they tumble over the railing and into the waters. A smirk spread across my lips as I heard the splash. One of the crew members of the British ship came at with him with it's their own dagger. I avoided him but hissed when the sharp object got me on my arm and with a sharp glare that I sent his way. I use my own blade to end his life before throwing him into the other guy that was charging at me. I left them there to defend themselves while I went to go look for Connor.
My feet skidded to a stop while my eyes saw Connor engage with the Captain of the ship. My eyes landed on the crew member that was making his way over to Connor. I watch as my eyes flicker between my lover and the crew member that was advancing on him. Why isn't Connor turning around? The Captain was putting up a fight against Connor and since the guy was advancing on him. I shouted his name, "Connor!"
The crew member looks at me while I burst into a sprint and charge right at him while knocking his knife out of his hand. Hitting his gut before going upwards to knock his arse out which I did just that and was mesmerized by the instinct that took over me. Connor got shoved to the ground, but before I could get over to him in time. Connor was able to stick his sword into him and to deliver the final blow. He took his blade out while scrambling to his feet while rushing over to me, "Rosemary! What the hell are you doing on this ship? It's dangerous!" He shouted at me over the battle that was roaring around us.
He brought me closer to him by wrapping his arm around my waist as we stare down at the other crew members that were swinging their swords around. My heart was beating faster in my chest as I realized how badly outnumber we were. "I am not leaving your side, Connor."
Connor gave me a surprised look, but reassured me, "We aren't dying today, Rose."
He took his flintlock pistol out and aim it out a bunch of barrels that he saw. I realized those barrels holds gunpower in them and I realized what he was going to do. I sheathe my sword as he already did. His gripped on me tighten as the explosion was loud and it made us tumble to the deck. He uses his body to shield me while I let out a scream as the ship rock violently under us. The creaks and groans scare the crap out of me as I grabbed onto Connor. Afraid to let go and expecting the worst out of this, but the worst scenario didn't happen.
I was shaking as Connor stood up shakily on his own feet while helping me get up onto my own feet. There was a ringing in my ears from the loud explosion and I felt stunned from the impact that had taken its toll on me. Connor snapped his fingers in front of me as I had closed my eyes momentarily to get a hold on my surroundings. "Rose, we have to run for it."
With a nod of my head, we were already racing off and my surroundings suddenly came into focus again. I ended up stumbling over some wood that was in my way from the explosion that shook the boat. My handheld Connor's hand quite tightly as we race up a board before both of took a leap and made it onto our ship in a roll. I ended up sprawl out on my stomach as the ship fell to pieces and began to sink. We made it. Just in the nick of time.
Connor gather me in his arms as he spoke, "Rosemary, what the hell were you thinking?"
Everyone was cheering now as we had won this part of the fight and Falkner came over to us, "Have you both gone mad?" He threw up his hands as Connor got up while bringing me up onto my feet as well.
We both share a look with each other, but I answered, "We do this together, Falkner."
He shook his head as all three of us walk over to the wheel of the ship. Connor took a hold of it, but he dare not let me go. Not yet. There was a sound of retreat or it sounds like it as we began to sail out of there. We head back to the other ship where that french guy was waiting for us again.
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I didn't go with Connor as I was still shaken up from the fight that had happened and the barely close escape that nearly got us both killed. We were lucky to be alive right now. Connor was aboard the other ship talking to the guy that Lafayette had arranged for us to meet. I didn't care if I remember his name or not. I was freaking glad to be alive right now. Falkner was drinking to calm his nerves and even offer some of it to me, but I made a face at it. He only chuckles while muttering something about women not handling the male's drink.
With a roll of my eyes, his bait didn't make me get up to take a swig. I wouldn't touch that stuff if I was the last person on earth. No way! Connor was talking to the captain about breaching the walls of Fort George. I wasn't going to look forward to that at all. It was hell getting through this, but this war had only gotten brutal. It will get worst before anything will get better. Connor's fight wasn't over and neither was my journey with him. I don't want to think about the events that will unfold in Fort George.
Connor came back to the ship and made eye contact with me. Noticing that I haven't moved from my spot at all. With quick steps, he was in front of me, crouching down on one knee while cupping my cheeks in his hands. He asked in a soft loving voice of his, "Are you all right, Rose?"
I nodded my head, "I am tired, Connor. It has been a long day."
He nodded his head in understanding, "Unfortunately, we are not done yet. Try to get some sleep. I will have Falkner go down to the crew members hold and get you a pillow along with a blanket. We have to travel to New York now."
With a nod of understanding, I lean forward while catching his eyes with my own. In a soft whisper, "I love you, Connor."
His entire expression softens as there were adoration and love in his eyes, "I love you too, Rosemary. More than anything in this world." He came closer to me and lock his lips with mine as we share a passionate one. He let go before getting up from the floor of the ship and giving me that same smile that I love to see from him. Connor walks over to Falkner to speak with him and I look out to the sea.
We are definitely getting closer to the end which means...
I will be leaving soon...
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