I looked out at all the people in the boat, tonight we had been successful in getting treasure.

Everyone was dancing and celebrating, the horrors of this world were almost drowned completely out for me.
I preferred the corner, I was awful at dancing and I certainly knew it despite my enjoyment in dancing alone.

But I was still asked several times, I simply denied all requests. Once it got too stuffy, I walked up onto the deck and took in the ocean breeze.
Maybe this place wasnt so bad... I'd always dreamed of sailing the seas as a child... why not now?

I smiled as I stared out at the beautiful water before me, every moment I looked onwards I was simply amazed by the sheer beauty that was this wast ocean.

I was startled however as a little hand pinched my leg while trying to tug on my pants.
I knew who it was as I looked down at little Janice who was rubbing her eyes in a sleepy manner.
"It would certainly appear someone is in need of a bedtime story." I mused as she gave a drowsy smile in agreement.

I sighed then picked her up, carrying her to her room.
But after the story she refused to sleep, she wanted to dance and play more...

So I offered to sing to her and she challenged me by asking me to sing something scary.
I hesitated but after quite alot of begging I admit that I caved.

I had sung the entire song, acting along with the story as Janice watched.
I took several moments to break character and make her laugh.

Finally getting the poor thing to ease into a deep sleep as I gently whistled the final tune and stroked her hair.

I left the room quite winded from all the whistling but was happy to have entertained her nonetheless... that was until...

I realised everything was... a bit too quiet minus a storm brewing overhead.

I walked forward, looking around. "Hello?" I called out to recieve.... no answer.

I went to go into the boat but I saw a shadow cascade me in darkness. I yelped and spun around...
To see the brit laughing at me again.

"UGH- Stop that you ass! You nearly gave me a heartattack!!" I yelled, embarassed as Milo cackled at me.
I went to go below deck but Milo grabbed my hand.
"Lucy..." He began as I snapped at him.
"Dont call me that- you know I could get in shit if someone heard you-"

Milo just grinned. "Alright Alright... just come on. I've got something I wanna show you."

I raised a brow at this. "Oh? And what pray tell would that be?"

Milo rolled his eyes. "Just trust me-"

I sighed, shrugging...
It couldnt hurt to go with Milo, I thought; So I followed him.

Milo had his hands stuffed in his pockets as he led me away to show me whatever it was he wanted to show me.

He led me to his room and I stopped at the door, hesitating.
"What? Cmon you're fiiiiine."

I looked at him, distrust in my heart.
I knew Milo but not THAT well.
"Why is it in your room?" I questioned.
"Oh COME ON... is that all? Lucy I aint gunna grab you by the tits or whatever the fuck yer worried about. Jus trust me~" He held out his hand to me.
I couldnt see his room too well but I took a chance and trusted him.

I took his hand and we went in.
The door shut behind us, it was pitch black in his room as he released my hand.
I immediately knew something was up.
"Milo..." I growled nervously as I traversed the dark room.

I felt a hand clasp around my mouth and immediately screamed while trying to get away from the assailant.

I stepped on their foot then elbowed them in the face.
I heard a yelp as I reached for my sword.

Only to stop dead in my tracks as the flame of a match illuminated the room and lit a candle....
Revealing that skeleton guy again.
I just stared, unsure of what to say or do.

"So, miss Lucy~. I have heard many a tale about you. May I hear More~?" He asked me in a raspy tone... his jaw scraping his teeth as it moved... like it was grinding something.
And I simply stared on in horror.