My father wasn't the fathering type. I was a Bastard child. My mother died giving birth but my father took me in. I grew up on his ship. He was a pirate. He treated me like every other crew member. Only exception was when I turned 16.
I spent hours while he etched the map into my delicate skin. The map to a pirates dream. He always said I was worth millions but that's cause of the scarring ink; the only map to his treasure was etched into my back. At 19 I got my own ship and crew. I cut ties with the bloody bastard and went my own way. I carved my own way to hell becoming one of the most known pirates of the 7 seas. A queen in my own right.
I fought hard never giving up a fight. That was until a crew finally did it. They were cheap. They waited till the dead of night like cowards and silently took out my crew. By morning they overtook the ones that were left. I was currently tied to the mast while the first mate looked pleased with himself.
"The Captain's plan worked well"
"Ye cowards can burn in hell" I spit at him.
"Quite the fire on this lass" a man spoke as I turned my attention to him.
He seemed well groomed for a pirate. His little bit of scruff well managed with his blonde locks.
"You can call me Captain Hawks"
"Ya can fuck right off then Captain Hawks" I hiss
"Such ugly words for such a pretty bird. Ah, now I get where I recognize you. You're (Y/N) self proclaimed pirate queen" he laughed his crew joining in.
"Shut up you coward, if you fought like a real man you wouldn't of had a chance" I seethe
"You are no queen, you are like a snotty princess. Your father being the pirate king do you think he'd come after me if I killed you" He mocked
"That bastard is nothing to me, I don't need to inherit a title if I earn and take it myself"
"Is that so? Don't think that's happening any more sweetie. Your ship is already at the bottom of the sea but you can join it if you're so inclined"
"Don't call me sweetie" I growl
"Let me break this down for you. You can either join my crew or I can chain your feet and let you join your beloved ship"
"What if I want neither option"
"Sorry but there is no third option" he glares.
"Then cast me down" I glare back
"Youd sooner choose death then be a part of my crew? What a shame" he shook his head stepping infront of me. His hands pulled and twisted as the knot of my blouse, "Wearing men's clothing really doesn't suit you"
"I wear what I wish"
"Do you now? What an interesting idea" his tongue ran over his lips, "lets test this theory shall we?" His cutlass sliced the rope binding me. His hand grabbed my shoulder and lead me to his cabin.
My blood ran cold. I had nowhere to run. Except off the ship. I sucked in a breath before bolting for the edge. I was ready to jump into the violent waves when arms caught my midsection dragging me back to the safety on deck.
"Quite the risk taker aren't we?" He restrained me arms shoving me into his quarters. I turned to him but he now had his pistol at the ready as he shut and locked the door tieing the key round his neck.
"What do you want?" I snarl
"Strip" he commanded
"Never" I retorted
He pointed the gun to the ground shooting next to my foot, "That's your one warning shot"
My heart hammered against my chest. He would kill me without hesitation. I shrugged off my captainst jacket and hat tossing them to the floor.
He smiled seeming pleased, "More than that sweetheart"
I felt my face flush as I pulled at the bottom of my shirt pulling it over my head.
"Bindings? How cruel. That's really not good for you"
"Shut up, what do you know"
I toe my boots off. His eyes flicked to my pants hinting me to remove them. I begrudgingly did so leaving me in my wraps and underwear.
"Black? I like how that looks against your skin" he commented.
"Shut up, it hides stains well" I covered myself as i could.
"Come here, let's get those bindings off"
"N...no. These stay on"
"Don't press your luck pretty bird" he growled.
"I can't remove them myself"
He approached me turning me around, "No problem, I can do it then"
I waited for a second while he fiddled with the knot before striking. I tried to grab his gun but his reflexes were faster, "Naughty naughty" he pulled the knot free with one hand pressing the gun barrel to my back.
"Aw what is this?" He tore away the wrapping exposing the map etched into my back, "It appears that I captured 2 treasures today" his fingers ran over my bare skin.
"Fuck off" I covered my front feeling exposed as my flush deepened.
"Come on now princess. I was gonna kill you after embarrassing you thoroughly but now I think I'll keep you" he pulled the bindings away completely, "Get dressed now, or I may not stop this here" he snapped the waist band of my undergarments before retreating back.
I huffed slamming my head back against the wall of the brig. I furrowed my brows trying to come up with a plan of escape. My shop, my crew, everything was gone.
"Can you shut up in there" a girl with blonde buns hissed at me from outside the cell.
I smirk as I had the perfect plan.
Hawks POV
She was so hot to the touch. I miss it already. Her skin was so sensitive. The blush that was across her cheeks was even cuter. Its been only a week but she hasn't lightened up at all. I even gave her a new shirt and pants. Even though I loved seeing her in my jacket.
I wake up from my chair hearing sudden yelling. We just had the fight last week to get the princess. How are we in another fight?
I flinch as the door bust open to reveal the princess herself. She wore her old hat and jacket. She spared no time grabbing the hair at the back of my head while pressing her gun barrel against my chest.
"Sorry captain, but this is a mutiny, since you took my ship and crew I decided to take yours" she had a wicked smile.
My heart beat out of my chest at the sight. Her hand tugged at my hair demanding and forcing control. I gulped back my humility. Her confidence made her absolutely radiant.
I leaned on the bars of my new cell in the brig. This was embarrassing. I was imprisoned on my own ship. That princess was better than I gave her credit for. A mutiny in a week. She was smart.
"Dabi, man, you know you can let me out? I thought we were buddies? You were my right-hand man"
"The captain said you may say something like that"
"Im honestly surprised I'm not dead" I chuckle
"Captain says your bounty is too much to pass up"
I sulk. I hoped she had a soft spot but she is a pirate through and through.
A click drew my attention as Dabi unlocked the door, "You get one chance. There is a Dingy in the back of the ship. You gotta sneak through your old quarters to get there still. Just know she has taken it over so you need to be careful. If you get caught I am not doing this again"
"You are a blessing! I knew you liked me" I smile and hurry off.
I sneaked through. It was the middle of the night so most were asleep. Fortunately, I was kinda known for being silent. I made it to my old quarters slipping in. The oil was still burning. She sat on the bed her face in a map mumbling angrily.
I never thought it could be so easy to get a lass in my bed. I mentally joke.
"What the hell language is this! Who the hell gets all their maps in something other than common" she hisses at the map in her hands.
An idea pops into my head as I moved next the bed lurking behind her. She pointed at an island frusterated.
"Is this angel island? No maybe dogs burrow"
"It says Jackie's keep" I correct.
"Seriously? Thats across the sea from what I... what the hell!?" She jumped looking at me. She reached for her gun but I smile holding it for her to see. She stood on the bed so she could tower over me.
"Let's keep this simple. I read the maps around here. I had all my maps transcribed in a language only I knew. Spent years making them all just so if someone stole them they couldn't find my treasure, but I never thought they'd help me here. I'll read the maps for you but you can't turn me in"
"And if I turn you in and buy all new maps?"
I looked to the gun I had at her and she scowled.
"Fine, just know your crew, your ship, even your treasure is mine" she growled
"That includes my family jewels?" I raise an eyebrow.
She was about to speak when the joke finally hit her and her face flushed, "Keep it in your pants ya damned fish monger"
Readers POV
His hands grabbed my hips lifting me as if I was light as a feather, "Put me down" I hold his wrists to keep balanced
He chuckled sitting on the bed with me now on his lap.
"Did you not understand a word I said in that little bird brain of yours! I am the captain here"
"Yes yes, I know princess. I am just making sure you're comfortable. Wouldn't want you to be lonely"
"I don't need you here, let go" I shove at his chest
"No but we do need to discuss my end of this deal, you get everything I own but what do I get?"
"Nothing"
"No no no, I have the gun here remember?"
"What is it that you want then" I growl out
"Co-Captain? Maybe your second? I want to be in MY quarters as well"
"Youre pressing your luck"
"This is my bed, though I'd be more than happy to share it with you"
"Youre sick"
"I am in perfect health thank you" he joked
"I need a place to sleep, somewhere safe from your lack luster crew"
"I love my crew thank you very much. They may be odd but they have their reasons. Look at Dabi for instance. I got him after he set an entire royal fleet on fire"
"You have no honor in a fight"
"Oh princess, we are pirates, our honor is in taking advantage. Now then, how about that map on your back? Is that up for a wager?"
"Never"
A knock alerted is both at the door. Dabi stepped in, "I was about to say the prisoner has escaped but I never would have bet this is what I'd find" he said to no one in particular.
"That's it! Dabi you genius! We'll gamble for the pot" Hawks screeched
"What are you talking about?" I growl frusterated
"A game of poker, who ever wins gets the ship and crew" He smiled.
Dabi left as we set up at the table. Hawks took his cards shuffling them well.
"This is for ship and crew bit the gamble can continue until one party chooses to withdraw"
"I'll have you know I have luck on my side" I watch as he delt the cards. I had 4 of a kind already. This was going to be an easy win. I took one new card feeling confident.
A sick smile played on his lips, "Wanna bet any more? Or are we ready?"
"I am ready" I set my cards down, "4 of a kind" I smile, "Better luck next time"
"Sorry princess, I got a straight flush" he set his hand down showing the winning hand.
"You son of a...no. I demand a rematch!"
"Depends, what do you gotta bet?" He gathered the cards back shuffling
I stare at the table, I can't think of a thing to bet.
"I'll make you a deal, you bet your whole being, and I'll bet mine as well as ship and crew"
"This is insane"
"Being a pirate is about taking risks" he shrugged.
"Fine" this was my one chance
I cut the deck this time before he delt. I took 3 and came out with a full house 10 high. This had to beat him. I sigh as we both set down our cards.
"Full house" we announced in Sync
"I have 10 high" I smirk
"Good thing I have Queen high MY princess" he smirked
My face fell. I bet everything.
"Don't look so down Princess. You didn't stand a chance"
"You've taken everything from me"
"Yes I know, I am quite the scoundrel" he smiled
"You...bloody bastard" I stared at my cards in frustration
"Come on princess, you had a good run there" his hands rubbed at the tension in my shoulders.
"You don't get it, I want to destroy my father, surpass him and make him feel shame as the man to lay a curse upon my skin"
"I figured you hated your father, you know we've met before. He REALLY hates me. But you know what he would probably hate more?"
"What?" I look up in curiosity
"If we steal his treasure"
"I...I have never been able to read the map on my back. Even in a mirror, I can't see it"
"I can read it just fine"
"How do I know you aren't lieing"
"You've seen my maps. I am sure I can read yours"
"Fine... you have a deal. Let's steal that bastard's treasure"