The Raiders of the Scarlet Sails (IC)

[milkmaiden38]

Red had known Blade for years and her mind was telling her ... he had offered to bed Agasta just to help her. But her emotional side reacted differently. Her emotion turned Blade into lusty pirate stud that fucked everything that walked. Red emotions took over ... She gasped when Blade volunteered to bed Lady Agasta. She emotions doubted his love ... "clearly he did not love her as much as she loved him" her emotions thought. She was so hurt by his comments she was about to start crying. She would not cry in front of the crew. So she just got mad instead.

“ENOUGH” she said a bit too loud. “Meeting over … I want all officers to make the necessary preparations to enter the cove. I shall be in my cabin” Red ordered and got up and stormed out of the slightly shocked wardroom.

Amlugeth got up too and said “I can’t agree more!” and stormed out as well.

Jabnil looked over to Blade and Wulf, and shock her head “Smooth move, guys” she said sarcastically and walked out of the wardroom.

Nya giggled “This is more fun than studying you land creatures when you are drunk!” Then she turned to Blade “Don’t worry Blade … Red will figure out soon enough, you were volunteering to help her … not for any desire to have sex. But you might want to explain it to her in private …”

Nya looked at Wulf “You too ... with Amlugeth” she giggled and Nya left the wardroom.

Jura grunted with a confused look on his face. “I don’t understand … what just happened?”

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

"Quite easy to understand Jura. First you have to turn your thoughts to those of a female, in your case a cow. One who have grown to love just one male or in your case bull. Now females they have a very strong emotional side, it will at times overthrow their common sense and their intellect, so that is what just happened."

He got to his feet and gave Wulf a grin, "If I don't return, you will have to find a new look-out."

Under that brazen attitude, Blade was feeling rotten, but he dared not to let it show. He was a pirate, not some simpering yellow-bellied rich land lord. Even if he was, it would not have mattered, he would not have had Red. He strolled up the stairs and came to Red's cabin. In her haste to get to her private quarters, she didn't close the door properly. He pushed it open and slipped inside, closing the door behind him. He took three steps into the room and looked at Red, he knew that she had not seen nor heard him yet.

"Red."

He waited for her to look at him.

"You know why I had to offer. It's not like I want to go out there and bed some strange woman just because I want to. Who else on this ship do you know who can do this? If you can rationally tell me that person is better equipped than me for this mission, then I will gladly remain by your side where I belong."

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf headed off for his cabin and then walked over to Amlugeth's and knocked on the door. He heard a few mutterings inside and then the door was flung open and he was confronted by the woman and her eyes were blazing.

"And what would you be wanting? To talk more fancy words with me before you go off and try to bed some other woman?"

Wulf sighed. He had not really thought that this would be the result when he had mentioned lady Agasta's preferences. He had assumed that they would just get someone from the crew. However it seemed Red wanted to limit the amount of people who knew about this little venture and it seemed that it was between him and Blade and he already knew just how much time Blade and the Captain were spending together. They may try to hide it but for one that had known her as long as he had he knew it would kill her to send him.

"Look Amlugeth do you really think I want to go? No I don't. I meant every word I said to you and I would much rather be by your side until every one of the bastards that killed your dragon are dead. However who else is there to send? Jura who does not know the ways of humans? A member of the crew who could give the plan up in an instant? Blade who is so much in love with the Captain he would die for her and I believe she is beginning to feel the same way. Do you know what it would cost her to send him on this mission? Too much, far too much. No it must be me. Besides I am an oddity, a Northern Barbarian. She would not have bedded one of us before and I am sure she will be intrigued. I am sorry Amlugeth I do not wish to do this, but for the good of the ship and to safeguard everyone aboard, including you, I must."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red and Blade

As Red turned around and heard Blade calm voice explain what happened. She understood what he was saying and thinking but that did not quell her emotions.

“I … I love you” Red told Blade in response to his question about which person was best equipped to bed Lady Agasta. She stood up and walked over to Blade and gave him a big hug. After about a minute she pulled back enough to look into Blade’s eyes.

“I do not want to share you … you are more important to me than this mission … this ship. Do you love me the same way?” Red asked.

Blade whispered softy to her “I may love you even more … I grew up loving you … but I could not have you. So I became your friend so I could be with you and stay by your side, back you up in a fight … all under the cloak of friendship. Do you know how painful that is? I loved you so much I SHARED you.”

Red thought about what he had said … and tears flowed from her eyes. “Oh … Blade … I take back what I just said” and they both became locked in a kiss, a deep passionate kiss of true love.

Wulf and Amlugeth

Amlugeth replayed the last part of Wulf explanation in her head “… I do not wish to do this, but for the good of the ship and to safeguard everyone aboard, including you, I must." She was ready to reply.

“You are such a hero … for throwing yourself at Lady Agasta! Do you want a medal?” Amlugeth said with sarcasm and anger.

“No” Wulf replied softly as he understood she was just venting her anger.

Amlugeth had lost so much in her young life. She had only been 6 months old when evil pirates had killed her paired dragon and her whole family with the exception of her mother. She had gone into a depression when her paired dragon had been killed. She was familiar with people she loved … being taken away from her. She and Wulf were friends and that friendship had almost turned into something more … but that seemed to be ending. She would survive. She had before and she would again. It just hurt when she lost something. She took a deep breath and looked Wulf in his eyes.

“Wulf … I’m sorry I said that. Please forgive me. Good luck this afternoon with Lady Agasta” Amlugeth said in a depressed and sad voice. She closed her cabin door not waiting for Wulf’s reply.

Late in the afternoon

As the sun approached the horizon the Scarlet Dragon's crew could see the Windward isle. The island had only small patches of jungle and was mainly covered with tall salt grasses, scrub trees, and a few boggy areas. The crew could also see a few cultivated areas where the Lady of the Rock grew grains and vegetables. They could also see some cattle, goats and a pretty large orange grove near the lagoon.

The harbor of the Windward Isle was a quarter mile wide channel that ran south of Tidewater Rock and ended in a lagoon. The lagoon was large enough and deep enough to safety hold three seagoing ships. The Keep of Tidewater Rock sat right on the edge of the lagoon.

The tower was made of solid blocks of rock. The pounding surf rolled around the base of the structure. The steps leading to the front gate partially covered in water. A few narrow arrow slits pierced the wall of the tower. High up there was a single shuttered window and the roof of the keep stood sentries and siege weapons at the ready.

Red had ordered all the Scarlet Dragon’s weapons stowed and secured. The white flag of “parlay” was flying from her mast. As the Scarlet Dragon sailed into the Lagoon, two new figures appeared on the top of the 70 foot battlements. An older but still beautiful blonde woman and an aged soldier dressed in armor with a handlebar moustache and salt and pepper hair.

“Hail … Lady Agasta … This ship is called the Scarlet Dragon, I, Captain Red, command her. I wish to invoke the right of Parlay. Safe passage … so a few of my crew may come ashore and discuss urgent matters with you?” Red yelled at the figures on top of the tower.

The aged soldier yelled back “Red … you cannot fool us … you work for Captain Barnabas Harrigan!”

Red smiled “I work for myself now. I took this ship from him. It is one of the things I wish to discuss with Lady Agasta. Along with trade and common business interests”

The two figures talked on the top of the tower for a while. Then Lady Agasta spoke “I invite you and few of your officers to come ashore. There is one condition. One member of your party will be selected as a hostage. That member will be treated well … but guarded and at the first sign of trouble will be killed. Do you agree to these terms?”

“I agree” Red yelled back. She then turned to her officers and said quietly “that went well. Thoughts on who should be in the shore party?”

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf glanced around, looking sadly at Amlugeth and then walked up to Blade and rested his hand on the little mans shoulder.

"Obviously as the hostage I will have to go Captain, and should Lady Agasta take a liking to me then so much the better. Of course I may do my best to encourage such feelings for the good of the mission and I just hope I may prove exotic enough for her tastes to be...shall we say whetted."

Looking again at Blade he grinned at the man. "Not that you are not an intruiging man of course my friend, but I am thinking she might not have seen someone like me before, and if the rumors we have all heard prove true then perhaps I may prove the better choice."

He then looked back to Red and gave her a knowing wink that only the two of them could see and a small smile. Then raising his voice he again addressed her. 'As for the rest of the party I would suggest taking just Blade, Myself, Jabnil and Yourself. Four members is quite enough for a ship our size and would not look like we are insulting her. I would love to add Jura to the list but just in case he should be on board to protect it. Nya should remain for the same reason. She is more than capable of getting the ship away if there is any trouble and with Amlugeth's fine mind they can work out some plan to save us."

He looked at Red and asked with his eyes if she approved of his plan.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

Of course his Latin blood started to boil at the remark that Wulf thought himself to be the best for the job just because he was a Northerner. Had Blade not seduce women so far beyond his own station that in some of the countries he was still sought by enraged fathers, husbands and sons? Had he not satisfy the needs, itches and wants of Port Peril's ladies of the night? Had he not...oh wait...why was he getting upset? Sure he had the skills and the methods to do exactly what was needed for the prisoner, but why would he want to do it? Here was another, clearly willing (if not extremely so) to take a blow (if only it had stopped there) for the team.

He grinned up at the larger man, "What rumor would that be? That she like big cocks or cocks she have not seen yet?" He chuckled and gave Wulf a rather ineffectual slap on the back. "I think he has a good plan cap'n, I am sure that Jabnil and I can cover your behind if things goes wrong and if they try to take the Dragon, they will burn their fingers."

 

[milkmaiden38]

"Lady Agasta and Dinner"

Red, Jabnil, Blade and Wulf rowed the long boat to shore. Once ashore they headed toward the main gate of the keep. A voice from one of the arrow slit called out to them.

“Only the women in the purple cloak may approach the gate.” The voice instructed them.

“I guess I’m the hostage.” Jabnil said with a big smile. “Wait until I spout wings again. That should shake them up!” She giggled. Jabnil had changed back into a human for the dinner with Lady Agasta. With luck, Lady Agasta and the forces inside Tidewater Rock keep had not heard about her true abilities.

Jabnil walk to the main gate. She took off her sword belt and placed both weapon on the ground before her feet. She had worn no armor as Lady Agasta had requested. There was one more order from the arrow slit above her.

“Remove the cloak” the voice ordered. Jabnil purple cloak covered most of her body and when she had removed her sword belt, the people in the keep had not seen much besides her waist. Jabnil was only too happy to remove her cloak. She slipped it off with a big smile on her face. There were gasps from the soldiers watching inside the keep. She had her original cloths on. The thin white, almost see-through, fabric covered her breasts and were held in place via thin metal wire, which hung around her neck. Her total mid-section was uncovered, displaying her prefect, smooth, soft skin. Low on her waist was another decorative thin set of wires, which held the white with a slight purple tint cloth that covered her crotch and butt.

“Turn around” the voice said. Jabnil complied. Then the gate door opened, the swords were grabbed and Jabnil was quickly brought inside the keep. They took her to the third floor and locked her in a room; a guard was placed at the door. His orders were to kill her at the sign of any trouble.

Next Red, Wulf and Blade were called forward. This time the older soldier they had seen earlier on top of the keep met them at the gate.

“Sergeant at Arms Royster McCleagh … pleased to meet you Captain Red” He said as he and Red shook hands.

“Let me introduce some of my officers, this is my first mate Wulf” Red explained as McCleagh shook Wulf’s hand “and my ship’s intelligence officer, Blade” Red said as Blade and McCleagh shook hands.

“Your friend … will not be harmed as long as there is no trouble” McCleagh explained “Please follow me”

Everyone followed McCleagh up to the 6 floor of the keep where Lady Agasta was waiting. She was more beautiful than she had appeared earlier in the day. She had long blonde hair and a square and noble face. She was in fact from noble birth, the long exiled Galtan family. She was older, in her 40’s, and she filled out her big boned frame, but she remained a beautiful woman, if a little rough-edged. The dress she wore lay off her shoulders with to 2 wide spaghetti straps that wrapped around her upper arms. The back of her dress was held up with material that flowed around her neck. The dress was tight which was meant to draw attention to her big breasts, but in a graceful and elegant manner. The dress' waist was wrapped in a cloth ribbon and tied on one side. Her sword hilt could be seen coming up from her right side.

“Welcome to Tidewater Keep” Lady Agasta said as Red and her officer gathered around the table. There was a feast of boiled crabs, butter-simmered sturgeon, goat cheese and hard bread waiting for them. Each place setting also had copious amounts of ale and rum.

Everyone took their seats. Behind them were four guard with hands on their weapons in case of trouble. Everyone however made small talk as they enjoyed their meal. Wulf had suggested that he make the trade proposals during the dinner to see if Lady Agasta had any interest in him. If that failed, Blade would jump with news from Port Peril or Bloodcove. Red had already noticed that Lady Agasta seemed to be flirting with Wulf. She had her eyes on him and she had even winked at him during a naughty story she told. Red did not think Blade would need to jump in. However Red had noticed one other thing. She had noticed that Sergeant at Arms Royster McCleagh seemed to get slightly upset when Lady Agasta was flirting with anyone. Red suspected McCleagh might have feeling for the Lady of the Rock. Red hoped that would not cause any problems.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf was a bit surprised when Jabnil was taken as the prisoner, but then cursed himself for a fool. Of course she would have been. For one thing she was a female and Lady Agasta would not want another woman at her table competing with her for attention. She was likely only putting up with Red because she was the captain. Two it made sense as Males were less likely to risk a female as they were a male. A female needed to be rescued a male could rescue himself.

Of course she did not know what Jabnil was and that they had no doubts that she was more than capable of breaking out of any cell they put her in so she had lost that advantage. Still Wulf was angry at himself for not thinking of that possibility. Some strategist he had turned out to be. He would have to do better at the negotiation table.

Things looked better over dinner. She ignored Blade and instead flirted with him, telling naughty stories and making suggestive comments about everyday things. Wulf made sure to flirt back in a like manner and elicited several booming laughs from the Lady. he did notice that McCleagh grimaced at these and often looked at him with hate in his eyes. it took him a while to put it together, but he soon worked out the man loved the lady but she was oblivious to it.

She was very silly. The man was rather handsome and completely loyal to her. Maybe the way to the Crag wasn't just through the Lady, but also through it's Sargent at arms.
However he had a job to do right now and do it he would.

"Now I hate to bring this up while we are HARD in more pleasant discussion, my Lady, but if I don't my Captain will have my balls and I can certainly think of more pleasant people I would rather have them," he smirked at her.

"I have to ask you if you would like to Enter into a mutually beneficial partnership. Red would bring you food and drink from the mainland and Raid the ships in these waters. You would pay a decent price for the goods and get a percentage of any booty taken in the raids. All we would ask is somewhere we would be able to 'SLIDE IN' from time to time." He smiled suggestively at her while eating a leg of crab. "So what do you say, are you in shall we become 'partners' in crime."

 

[milkmaiden38]

“I would love t' have ye “cum” in and out o' me harbor … It be always wet and open.” Lady Agasta said in a sexy voice … but then her voice turned serious “But I shall not agree t' an alliance and I will not give up me sovereignty over tidewater rock, even too such a handsome man as yourself … Wulf!” Lady Agasta stated quite firmly

“Lady Agasta” Red said jumping into the conversation “You need ships to make this strategic location useful. We are willing to bring you goods, restock your supplies, trade with you … and help you conduct the piracy this place was built for. Captain Harrigan will be back … and without supplies you may not win. And how will you fair if the Clelish Navy shows up. We had a run in with the Dominator on our way here. She is back in these waters … and that pirate hunter could wreck this place.” Red reasoned with Lady Agasta.

At the mention of The Dominator, Lady Agasta eyes stared at Red “Ye must tell the tale … How ye escaped that ship?”

Red looked over to Wulf “Wulf was the hero … he can explained what happened”

Wulf smiled and nodded “I was no hero … just doing my job.” But then he continued “But it is a tale of daring and luck …” he started and retold their encounter with The Dominator. After the story Lady Agasta seemed to have a new level of respect for Captain Red and the crew of the Scarlet Dragon.

“That was some extraordinary piratin!” She exclaimed and even Royster McCleagh seemed to agree. Lady Agasta pause a moment … and then looked at Wulf and Red before speaking.

“I have a counteroffer t' your alliance idea. I might agree … under two conditions.” Lady Agasta proposed. Then she lowered her voice to a whisper “I know how t' find Captain Wolfe’s Treasure Trove!”

“What?” Red, Blade, and Wulf all gasped at once. Red continued “That lost treasure is worth millions of gold pieces. And rumored to be protected by a demonic fiend, the Captain Wolfe brought up from hell with his foul black magic!”

Lady Agasta smiled “I do not know about t' demon … but I can help ye find t' location o' t' treasure. I ask for a 50% split. With that … I will be able t' keep tidewater rock out o' t' hands o' Captain Harrigan."

Red looked over to Blade and Wulf, but she knew what both were thinking. “We might agree to those terms … half of that massive treasure is plenty for myself and my crew. What is your second condition?”

Lady Agasta leaned back and looked at Wulf, a great smile appeared on her face.

“Under Shackle’s Law, two parties can agree t’ a mutually beneficial marriage for a set period of time. I propose a 1 year marriage with Wulf. It will cement our alliance. After a year, we can part ways” Lady Agasta said.

Red did not wait for Wulf to say anything “that is an out dated tradition! No one does that anymore!” Red protested.

“Wulf will get all the benefits the marriage has t’ offer. He will be the lord over this keep. Its resources at his disposal and best of all … he can share my bed!” Lady Agasta replied.

Red did not know what to say … and neither did anyone else … everyone at the table just looked over to Wulf to see what he thought of this strange proposal.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf was not sure what was going on. He knew the Captain had just been offered a great deal with Lady Agasta offering her the chance to find Wolfe's treasure. The thing was the stuff of legends and was said to contain weapons and trinkets of magic and so much gold that even the most spendthrift of a crew could not spend it all in a lifetime.

Then she had thrown a shark into a barrel of minnows as the case was. She had made it a condition if he would marry her under something called 'Shackles Law'. He had no idea what that meant but it seemed that he would be married to her for one year and be the ruler of the keep and have all the benefits that meant. It would also mean that he would have access to the bed of the lady herself and by the look on her face she had no problems with that, and truth to tell Wulf was not adverse to it either. She was a very good looking woman and for the sake of the mission he would be more than happy to bed the woman.

The problem was that he had no idea what this Shackles Law was. She was saying they would part ways after a year with no strings attatched but what exactly that meant he needed to find out about. "You will have to excuse me my Lady but i have no idea what this law is you are talking about. While I have no problems with your proposal, in fact I do find certain parts of it very appealing," he smiled at her in a very lascivious way, "I need to know what the law means and how it works. Perhaps you and the captain could tell me exactly what it means."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red turned to Wulf. “Ah well … it is pretty simple actually. The Law of the Shackles … is kind of another name … for the pirate’s code. This marriage Lady Agasta is proposing is a political marriage. The marriage will allow the two parties the mutually beneficial relationship for a set period of time. During this time, each party enjoys the full benefits of marriage to his or her spouse and concomitant resources. Once the agreed-upon time period is up, however, either party can choose to divorce simply by stating as much, and each party returns amicably to his or her own holdings with no further strings attached.

It is pretty old fashioned, but still allowed by the pirate's code. It was useful in the old days of the more turbulent politics of the Shackles, when a Free Captain would marry a rival captain for a set period of time, thus ensuring that her rival’s fleet would not take action against her own. It is an alliance with the benefits of a marriage.

If love developed under such an arrangement, the marriage could continue indefinitely if both parties agreed to it.

The benefit to us, the crew of the Scarlet Dragon, is we'll be told a way to find Captain Wolfe' Treasure and you will become the lord of Tidewater Rock and have access to its resources and strategic position for 1 year.” Red explained.

Lady Smythee smiled “and besides my bed … it is traditional t' give my new spouse a dowry upon our marriage. I shall give ye my farglass and my late husband’s “iron shirt”. However should we get a divorce in one year, I expects them back.”

“Farglass and Iron Shirt?” Wulf asked.

The Farglass is a telescoping brass spyglass that functions as a normal spyglass. Once per day, the user of a farglass can activate a clairaudience/ clairvoyance effect upon any location seen through the farglass’s lens. As long as the location is kept in sight through the lens, the clairaudience/clairvoyance sensor can move with the location. This effect lasts for up to 5 minutes.

The Iron Shirt is a breastplate made of shining amber metal and decorated with faint motifs of the waves and water. It is magical armor … very light and strong, but also it allows the wearer to “water walk” when worn.” Lady Agasta said as she leaned forward and displayed her beautiful cleavage.

“Wulf this is a personal decision you must make” Red said. She wondered what decision he would make.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf considered all that he had been told. It seemed that he and the Captain were getting all the benefits out of this marriage. Oh sure the Lady was getting half the treasure if they were able to get it with no danger to herself from which she could build a fleet which the 'Rock' sorely needed. Still he was getting the rule of the place, the magical items she was gifting him with and indeed the lady herself.

Oh he had no doubts that he was getting sole access to her. Once the left on their search for the treasure he was sure she would once again be bringing someone else into her bed, but he had an idea about that. Of course he would be able to take another woman to his bed as well but he doubted that would be happening anytime soon. However the deal did sound good.

"Very well my Lady. I believe I will take you up on your offer. I would have yourself and the Captain draw up the agreement if that is okay with you as I am not all that familiar with the law and then we will wed." He smiled at her and then turned to Red. "I am sorry Captain but I will have to request a few days of shore leave. It would hardly be polite of me to rush off and leave my new bride right away now would it," he chuckled.

He turned back to Lady Agasta. "If the Captain and crew would be allowed to purchase what they need and perhaps stretch their legs a little. Maybe Sergeant McCleagh can show them around and our companion can be freed from her prison. I don't think she is going to be needed anymore do you?" he said grinning at her cheekily. "Besides I do believe we are going to be a little bit busy for awhile are we not?"

 

[milkmaiden38]

Captain Cyrus Wolfe

Wulf and Lady Agasta both claimed they were tired and left the dining room. Shortly thereafter Jabnil was brought up from the lower floor and joined everyone else. People took turns and filled her in on what had happened.

“Lady Agasta and Wulf … Sounds like a good match” Jabnil observed. “But tell me more about this treasure we have been offered”

Red leaned in and whispered “It is a true cursed pirate story … some 50 years ago a black hearted magic using pirate named Captain Cyrus Wolfe sailed these waters. He was daring … I will say that about him. He even attacked the fortified Thruvian port of Aspenthar. Sank 12 of their Navy’s warships and sailed off with 100 nobles for ransom. For this single act of audacity, he was offered the Hurricane Crown by his fellow free captains. He laughed in their faces and never accepted the honor.

After three decades of success, Captain Wolfe made his biggest haul ever when he surprised a convoy of treasure ships returning from a mining holding. It is believed he divided up this treasure, but one location, Mancatcher Cove, is always mentioned in the tales.

The uncharted island is somewhere in the Shackles and it has steep cliffs and dense jungles. However it also has one cove, deep enough for sailing ships. So deep is the cove that some stories claim in leads to hell itself. It is in this spot where Wolfe reputedly used his sorcerer's powers to reach down into the heart of hell to summon forth a guardian beast to crush any ship that dares to anchor in the cove.

Captain Wolfe made a map as to the location of this island, however less than a year later he was caught by the Thruvian Navy. Even under torture, he did not reveal the location of the treasure and was finally hung to death in Aspenthar. Several maps have shown up throughout the years, but any ship that has gone searching for the island is never heard from again. Eaten by the beast from hell” Red explained.

“Wow … just what a former Angel wants to hear. We are off to battle demons from hell!” Jabnil concluded.

The next few days went by quickly as Wulf and Lady Agasta planned their wedding, when they were not fucking like rabbits in Lady Agasta's room. Most of the crew and members of Tidewater rock assisted in preparations for the event. Even Sergeant at Arms Royster McCleagh helped. He was reluctantly at first, but still loyal to Lady Agasta, however one night Jabnil ended up in his room for the night. The next day, he seemed more willing to help Wulf and Agasta get married.

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf and Lady Agasta had indeed been busy, both in and out of the bed. It seemed the stories of her lusts were indeed true and although he was a stout and powerful man with the endurance of a man that had been at sea for most of his life, even he was beginning to tire. Still he had to admit it was not an onerous task. She may have huge appetites but she also had a wide variety of skills that she put to great effect, some of which he had never experienced before.

Outside of the bed they planned their wedding. It was to be a festive occasion but they would have to make do with what they had on hand for decorations and the wedding feast. With no time to send out invitations the guest list was also going to be very small but he was determined to make it as grand an affair as he could.

They had found some good linen to line the tables and even now the hills and woods were being scoured for wildflowers. The village priest would perform the ceremony and all the important people would be there. Of course she had her ladies in waiting and had chosen captain Red as a bridesmaid as well, so Wulf had returned the Honor naming Royster McCleagh as his best man. It was also a calculated decision. he wanted to get on the man's good side before he left as he had a surprise for him.

the big day arrived and it was indeed a lavish ceremony. Agasta wore a beautiful gown and although it was not the traditional white it was more than stunning and much to Wulf's delight very revealing. He had worn his best furs, the better to prove he was a big barbarian just for her, and the smile on her face was worth it. he knew this was a marriage of convenience but he had grown to like this woman.

The party lasted well into the night and some were going in the morning, but he and Agasta had left early and it was said that their cries of passion could be heard all night long as well and well into the morning.

 

[milkmaiden38]

It had been a very nice wedding and the event had brightened everyone mood at the keep. Clean up started the next morning and Sergeant at Arms McCleagh Royster had organized the effort. This left the officers of the Scarlet Dragon with little to do. Blade, Jabnil, and Red ended up in the dining area playing a game called “Ship, Captain, and Crew” also referred to as “Ship of Fools”.

Red had been the winner, but just barely ahead of Blade. They had not been playing for money this round, but drinks. Red victory forced everyone at the table to drink another round. As it was well past midday and Jabnil was not a very good dice player, the formal angel had been drinking a lot. She should have been very drunk. But for some reason, she showed almost no signs of over drinking. Red was going to ask why, when Lady Agasta and Wulf walked into the main dining area. Lady Agasta had her arm wrapped around the Wulf, using him to support her as they entered.

“Well … Well, My Lord and Lady are you finally done celebrating! Oh and Congratulation again” Red laughed as both of them nodded in agreement.

Lady Agasta sat down at the head of the table, but seemed to place most of her body weight on her left buttock, a clear sign Lord Wulf had fucked her so good her pussy was sore.

“My Lord and Lady” Red said in a formal but joking way “The Scarlet Dragon is ready for our first assignment as part of this alliance. What shall it be? Restock your supplies? Trade with another port? Piracy?” Red asked.

Lady Agasta lean forward and motioned everyone else to get closer to her. Everyone did.

“Ye first assignment is to get the treasure of Captain Cyrus Wolfe. With the doubloons, I can reinforce t' keep and buy all t' needed ships and supplies for a successful defense" Lady Agasta looked over to Wulf, who seemed to agree with his bride and gave her a nod.

“The location o' t' treasure map be … kind of tricky to get.” Lady Agasta stated “There be a map tattoo’ed on the back of Leta “Inkskin” Locke. Captain Inkskin be a free captain whose body be covered in tattoos. One o' them be t' map t' Captain Cyrus Wolfe’s treasure.” She explained. “Someone will need t' sleep with her … t' see t' map.”

“Captain Inkskin?” Red repeated in shock and surprise. Red made a quick glance over Blade. They seemed to be exchanging some knowledge they had on the other captain as they looked in each other eyes.

Jabnil noticed the silent exchange. “Out with it you two … what do you know about this Captain Inkskin?”

Red smiled “I think Blade knows her history best. He can answer your question.”

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

Blade leaned back, a dagger appearing in his hand and he started playing absent-mindedly with it, "Leta “Inkskin” Locke"

He grinned, "We met a couple of years back and I can tell you that she is a hard woman. With reason, life has been filled with cruel hardship and misery. Leta was born in Varisia, and her talents as a sorcerer had already emerged and her mystical tattooing begun when she was taken at the age of 12 in a raid by the Tian pirate Soshimira."

He whirled the dagger in dangerous arcs over his hand, " When Soshimira came into possession of a copy of Cyrus Wolfe’s map to Mancatcher Cove, still not sure how he managed that, he tattooed the map on Isabella’s back to ensure he never lost it."

Blade chuckled, "Didn't help him much, he met his match as the Sea Devils and Sharkmen scuttled his ship and slaughtered his crew. Leta’s life was spared thanks to her timely use of a charm monster spell upon a shark-human named Kreel, who took her as concubine and advisor. Eventually, Isabella manipulated Kreel into helping her capture and outfit a pirate ship of her own, which she christened The Thresher."

The dagger slipped away and he leaned back to place his arms on the table, "Leta is a dangerous woman. So far she could not use the map, because every person she ever came across would betray her for the treasure. She's become highly adept with her magic and her weapon skills are the stuff of legends, much like Red's. Combine those and you can guess why she is so formidable."

He scratched his cheek, "She has a very powerful truth spell, it shows her the intentions of anybody, no matter how deep those intentions are buried, it may even be intentions not even dreamed up by the person. It even penetrates magical barriers, so there is no way to fool her."

He glanced at Red then, "Except one way. And unfortunately I am the only man still alive who knows how to do it."

Blade suddenly produced a box and got to his feet, "My wedding present!" He moved over to the happy (or is it undercover lusty) couple and opened the box, presenting them with matching daggers. The blades polished to a high sheen, the carvings on the blades matching each other in every detail, the guards and pommels of pure gold and the handles bound with black leather.

"The Daggers of Snith. They will always return to their owners no matter how they are lost. They will never grow dull, never tarnish, never break and can even penetrate some magical armor."

He snapped closed the lid and grinned, "Will cost you a copper piece master Wulf, don't want to cut our friendship bonds now would we?"

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf laughed at Blade and happily flipped him a copper piece and took the box from his hands. He then opened it back up and gazed in wonder at the daggers. He had placed them before both him and his now wife, and she tentatively reached out and ran her finger down the side of the blade of one.

Wulf saw her almost shudder in delight and he drew it out of the box and finding the sheath beneath it, he handed both items to her. "Take that one my dear and I shall have the other. If all is as Master Blade says then not only will the blades not be lost to ourselves, but they will be wanting to join themselves together again so I will be drawn back to you."

He leaned over and kissed her soundly, a kiss she readily returned, to the cheers and catcalls of those present. "Right then, enough of that," he shut up those present when the kiss ended. "What I want to know is why this Inkskin has never gone after the treasure herself? She has the map and it now sounds like an honest crew or one she trusts anyway. What is to stop her from claiming the riches for herself, that would seem the logical thing to do."

 

[milkmaiden38]

“Aye …T’ map on Captain Inkskin back be not complete” Lady Agasta said with a smile and pulled out a rolled up piece of parchment from her cleavage. She handed it over to Red. Red unrolled the parchment only to find a large hole in the middle of it.

“Soshimira was no fool. He only tattooed the middle part of the map on Leta’s back. Leta can’t go after the treasure herself … because she does not know where to start.” Red concluded. Red quickly rolled up the map and stuck in her own cleavage. “Crew of the Scarlet Dragon … get a good night’s sleep, we set sail tomorrow morning.” Red ordered.

The next morning the Scarlet Dragon sails were unfurled and she was underway. Red had told Wulf that Captain Inkskin and the Thresher normally operated in the more northern waters of the Shackles. Stillsquall, was the pirate port in that area and was the most likely spot they would find her ship. Wulf laid out a course to the port.

The Scarlet Dragon made good time that first day as the winds blew them away from Tidewater Keep.

That evening Red and Blade made wild passionate love in the Captain Cabin. It had been so passionate that both of them had fallen sound asleep. Red awoke an hour later smiling to herself. She could hear Blade sleeping next to her and she began to think about him and how wonderful he was. How he spoiled her and made her feel so special!

Her hands slowly moved toward his cock. She gently held it and stroked it. She could feel it start to twitch and grow, as he looks back over his shoulder and smiled at her. His gaze was passionate as his cock twitched more. Red stroked his cock up and down as she pressed her hard nipples against his back. Then she whispered in his ear “Blade, I love you. I can trust you ... sleeping with Leta ... right?” she asked him

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

"You can always trust me Red. I am yours."

He wanted to add always, but he knew it would be a lie. Though in his heart and mind he would always be hers, he knew that times would maybe take his body to other beds...

Speaking of beds...he turned over with a little grin of his own, feeling his rapidly growing member push up against her, "Seems like you have plans for me cap'n"

 

[milkmaiden38]

Red and Blade did not get much sleep that night as they made love for a second and third time. The two caught up on their sleep over the next few days as it took a week for the ship sailed into the small bustling port of Stillsquall. The frontier town was wedged between the civilization of Andoran and the pure wilderness of the Shackles. The town was on a remove island three days sail from the border of Andoran. The town had three main industries, salt mining, fishing, and a resupply point for ships, some of which were pirate vessels.

Nya sailed the Scarlet Dragon into a mooring spot in the large deep harbor of Stillsquall.

“Why are we anchoring out and not using one of the main piers of the town?” Jura asked Red as the two stared at the small but friendly looking town.

“I did not want anyone taking too close a look at the Scarlet Dragon. They might discover the original nature of this ship. The Orchid of the Sea use to sail in these waters” Red answered.

Jabnil walked over and joined the other two. “A pretty town, beautiful how it is nestled in between those jungle hills. What is that structure up in the hills to the west?” She asked.

“That is the town’s prosperous salt mine.” Red replied.

“And the mansion looking place on the southern bluff?” Jabnil asked.

“The magistrate’s house, he runs the town” Red answered. She tried to head off more questions, as she pointed to the more war-like ship in the harbor. “And that is the Thresher with Captain Inkskin aboard, I would assume.” She said and then pointed to a large merchant ship in the harbor “that is the Angelina, a large merchant ship, probably picking up salt, to preserve their cargo.” Red explained.

“So Blade is going to seduce Captain Inkskin and you are ok with that?”

Red nodded, but there was some doubt in her face. Jura and Jabnil figured they should change the subject.

Jura asked “what is everyone going to do … once they are ashore?”

“I’m going to a bar … and pick up some stud for the night” Jabnil said.

Jura looked over to her and grunted.

“What?” Jabnil asked

“Why?” Jura answered.

“You’re wonderful in bed Jura, please take no offense but a change is nice sometimes!” Jabnil explained. Then both of them realized their conversation was too close to what Red was worried about with Blade! Lucky for the two Wulf joined them.

“Hey Wulf … what are you going to do when we go ashore?” Jabnil asked.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

Blade at that time was busy getting ready to go ashore and to "accidentally" bump into his old lover Leta Inkskin. After his bath, he got dressed into a fresh pair of soft leather pants, the usual sash around his waist and just for the occasion he donned a leather vest, it was embroidered with black dragon outlines and he took out a box with the knives that went with the vest.

They glittered like silver, but it was just the way they were polished, each blade had a skull for a pommel and this was what gave them enough heft and the perfect balance. Blade was particularly fond of these blades, that is why he almost never wore or used them. With these he could kill kings, queens, wizards even gods if the situation was right. The fact was that these blades were the only magic he knew and trusted.

He never missed and they never failed to kill. They could kill anything and with all twenty four of them on display on the vest, Blade knew that he would receive a wide berth from trouble and even get Leta much more interested. He knew that she liked danger, much like Red did, but unlike Red, she loved danger so much, that it made her as hot as a one copper whore seeing a golden coin. He lastly slipped on his trusty bandana and fastened it.

He exited his cabin and came on to deck just as Jabnil asked her question

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf looked around then towards the town.

"I have never been here before so I might do some wandering and get to know it a little. Besides I have to do my duty to my Wife," he smiled faintly, "So I should find out if there are any Captains willing to trade with the 'Rock' if we could make the conditions more favorable."

He looked towards the salt mine and smiled. "That might be a good place to start. I have a list of things to find and salt was one of those things, and I have another list of things to offer in trade. I think I will find out what they have a need of round here before I make an offer though. I do not wish to look like a fool." He smiled. Not many people tried to take advantage of him because of his size and strength, but some still thought he was a big dumb brute. Sometimes it was to his advantage to let them think so, but mostly he 'persuaded' them that it was not a good idea for them to continue to think that way.

"Other than that I think I will do the usual. Explore the taverns, get drunk, have a few fights and maybe find a woman or two." He laughed at the looks on his friends faces. "I may be married but that does not prevent me from having a good time."

He turned to Red and knew he should not let her out on her own at all. He had seen how close she and Blade were getting and with what the man had to now do she should not be left to fret about anything. "You should come with me Cap'n. It would be good to get out and have some fun again like in our early days. Perhaps we could show these young ones a thing or two."

 

[milkmaiden38]

Nya sailed the ship into its assigned anchoring location. Once anchored, Red went over to give her last minute orders.

“Nya … you have the deck and the conn. I want only 50% of the crew on shore leave at any one time. This is in case the ship is attacked while at anchored.” Red ordered firmly. There were groans behind her as the crew heard her command. She turned to look at them.

“This will take a few days. Everyone will get shore leave” She told them all.

She joined Wulf and Blade in the first long boat to go ashore.

“Remember Captain Inkskin can be tricky. She has magic, love spells” She warned Blade.

“Don’t worry … I know what I’m doing. Just remember I love you” Blade replied.

“Fine … just don’t get yourself killed!” Red answered back. Wulf placed his hand on Red’s shoulder and said “He’ll be ok”.

They pulled up to the first pier and got off the boat. They were met by the town’s guards and questioned who they were and why they were here. Red did all the answering, making sure they knew she was Isabelle “Red” Lentel. That seemed to help, as soon they were allowed to enter the town.

“Inkskin likes to hang out at The Chumhouse” Red reminded Blade. They made their way along the wharf area to the pub. "Remember your lines" Red reminded both of them. She went into the bar first, one of the roughest bars in town. The structure was very dilapidated. The name of the place was from the large hole in the middle of the bar floor … where food is thrown. A pack of sharks swam below the hole, waiting for more food. When the fights broke out in the bar sometimes the loser was thrown into the hole and the sharks got a meal.

As Red entered the dark bar, a group of the patrons saw her right away. Her ample cleavage swayed and bounced in a lovely fashion drawing their attention. The leader named “Hyena” got up. He was 6.5 feet tall, weighing around 250 pounds, he wore an assortment of armor made from different pieces like horn, metal, and leather, a large dagger hung from his belt.

“Hey big tits …come over here … and suck on my cock … or I’ll KILL YOU” he said, all his friends laughed at his rude talk.

Then Wulf and Blade entered behind Red and Hyena sat back down. All his friends suddenly quiet again as well. No one wanted to take on Blade and Wulf.

Blade noticed Inkskin sitting in the corner and nudged Red. The three of them walked over to her table.

“Captain Inkskin … we meet again” Red said when they got to her table. Leta “Inkskin” Locke was wearing as little in the way of clothing as possible. It allowed her to show off her many tattoos, including a large stylized sea snake tattoo on her left hip and abdomen. She had dark hair and dark lustful eyes. A blue bandanna and blue tattered skirt with long boots completed her outfit. She was beautiful if you did not mind tattoos.

“Red … I heard you are a captain now. Congratulation.” Inkskin applauded her, but it was said with cattiness in her voice. Then her eyes drifted over to Wulf.

“No longer with Captain Merrill Pegworthy?” she asked Wulf.

Wulf smiled “on loan to Red … officer exchange program”

Leta seem unimpressed her eyes fell on Blade next.

“Blade … you look well. Still as handsome as ever.” She said. Blade’s eyes stared at her with lust and passion. It was as if he was under some kind of love spell.

“Stay away from him, Leta” Red warned the rival captain “He’s mine!”

“His eyes are looking at me … not you … big tits” Inkskin goaded Red.

Red grabbed for her blade, but wulf stayed her hand. “Red … there are plenty of bars … let’s leave this one. It smells bad.” Wulf said.

Red took a deep breath and seemed to calm down “Aye … I agree with you.”

Wulf and Red turned around and started to leave. But Blade did not.

“Blade … let’s go” Red called after him

“I’ll catch up to you in a while” He said back to her, but his eyes stayed on Captain Inkskin.

Red turned and stared at Blade. But Blade did not turn around to look at her. His eyes were on Leta’s only. Wulf grabbed Red arm and said “let’s go … he’ll be back soon”. Red and Wulf left the bar as Leta Inkskin Locke laughed in victory!

 

[Aussie_Wolf]

Wulf walked out behind Red and followed her several streets over before he dared to touch her on the shoulder lightly and whisper to her.

"I don't think we are being followed Captain. Looks like they bought our little performance." He fell silent for a few seconds then stopped her by gently holding onto her shoulder. "You know he was just acting Red. He loves you with all his heart and is only doing this to help all of us, but mostly you. He will not succumb to her and run off so put all of that out of your mind."

He smiled at her and pulled her in for a hug. "C'mon Red, I know what will get your mind off this. Let's go get drunk and tell tales of our past victories. You can catch me up on your life and I can catch you up on mine, and if we're lucky we can get in a fight and work out our frustrations."

Laughing he pulled her into a one armed embrace then began to walk with her like that to the better side of the town to a more respectable, well not by much, bar.

 

[TertiusHuman]

Blade

It was not very difficult to stare at Leta and since he had a history with her, it was not very difficult to coat his mind, to infuse it and to think of how bad he wanted to just push her up against a wall, desk or window and fuck her senseless...perhaps add a hidden fantasy of having both Leta and Red worshiping his cock and letting him cum on their tits...yes that would do.

"Leta...still as sexy as always. Is that new ink I see?"

Without being asked or even given permission he sat down at her table, his eyes traveling from her eyes to her chest and then over her bared skin.

"Yes indeed a few more pictures there. Been a long time, what have you been up to? Bewitching merchants?"

He chuckled at his own joke