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Jade Wildfury
Story told by Captian Fear and Jade Wildfury... How it all began
Page 1
It was a dark stormy night, and Jade Wildfury was getting ready for battle. Ravens Cove was being invaded by Jolly once again. The battle was fierce; Jolly’s minions were ruthless killing pirates relentlessly. The battle went on for days, sadly Jade looked around the only hope of survival was to abandon everything and flee. She and a handful of survivors fled the island and set sail to find a new home. Days and weeks went by until they found Tortuga.
Page 2
On the shores of Tortuga, a carnival was setting up. Joshua, one of the performers, readied for his juggling act."Oi! Marco," said Joshua to his close mate, "Why are we having this carnival for these mangy pirates?"
Marco, the knife thrower, shrugged and said, "Well our master is a profitable man. When our ship blew us here instead of Kingston, he thought we could gain extra coin."
"I'm a gentleman and an entertainer," Joshua said with mocking dramatics, "If I was back at England, I would never stand for such an appealing crowd."
Joshua cringed at the sight of several toothless men and a gaggle of bawdy women following them with seductive grins.
"What about that lass," said Marco as he fiddled with his dagger, "She ain't so bad."
Joshua looked over and was transfixed. A young maiden walked along the docks. Her slender frame had the perfect curves. Her long, sun-bleached hair, glowed like a goddess. She was the perfect woman.
Page 3
Exhausted from the long voyage Jade made her way down the docks of Tortuga. As Jade tries to bargain with a peddler she hears “Ladies-s-s-s-s-s-s and Gentleman-n-n-n-n-n-n!” Jade turns around and see’s a man dressed in a red coat, big black boots standing on a platform; he continues to speak
“Five minutes! Five minutes to the big show. More than enough time to avail yourself of the amazing the unbelievable, the ma-a-a-a-a-arvelous wonders we gathered from all four corners of the earth. Come one; come all to see the oddities, the freaks of nature, the spectacles! The most dazzling collection in the world, ladies and gentleman! In the world.”
Jade’s curiosity peeked as she walked over to the big tent. The tent is enormous. Jade looks around as sees animal dens along the tent, painted gold and red propped open to reveal lions, tigers, bears, chimps and horses. Jade looks continues to look around when her eye stop abruptly on a man. He was all bulky strength, long bone; dark blonde hair lay in disarray. He was speaking to a man tossing a dagger. When their eyes met, Jade flushed. There was a loud crash and she spun around to leave. After a few seconds she steals another glance but continues walking.
Page 4
"Bloody heck!" swore Joshua as his juggler's balls fell from his grasp.
Marco hid a small snicker.
"You think this is funny?" Joshua was now fuming, "Tell me, do all Italians have a horrid sense of humor?"
"We have great humor but poor judgment in friends," he said smartly.
"Enough of your cheek!" Joshua snapped, "When we reach Kingston and I get my pay, I'm making my way back to jolly England!"
Marco, a former blacksmiths apprentice and stowaway, knew Joshua Dowling better than Joshua did.
"Listen friend," he said calmly and began picking up the colorful balls, "We both know why your upset. It's that pretty signora, no?"
Joshua could feel his sun burnt cheeks reddened but said nothing.
"I understand," Marco continued, "After your betrothed left you back and England, your father disinherited you and then ending up in this pirate port, it's all bad. Yet perhaps this girl can make you happy again? Go, we have hours before the show. Go and see her."
"Thanks Marco-me-mate, I owe you one!" said Joshua as cheer newly flowed through his veins.
"You owe me more than that my amigo! Now go lover-boy, go!"
And so, Joshua went off to meet this new girl.
Page 5
“Omg!!! Omg!! Omg!!!” Jade muttered to herself. Hoping she didn’t make a fool of herself. Jade looked around for somewhere to hide. She spots the Faithful Bride and heads inside. She asks for some rum and nurses it while gathering her wits. She smiles when she sees a spot open up at the poker table. She carries her drink and sits down.
“Ah this ain't no place for a lady, miss you best be on ur way” says a man sitting to her left.
Jade just smiles “Afraid I’ll win?” she asks. The man huffs clearly not happy at woman’s presence. The cards are dealt; Jade wins a few hands.
“Cheater” the man bellows. “Aye I am a pirate after all” she winks. The men at the table grow furious and raise their swords. Jade smiles “Finally a good fight” she raises her sword and charges the men. Jade slashes swings and jabs at the men. She cuts off their belts and laughs when their pants off. When they try to get them back up Jade kicks them over. She smiles and takes their loot, she bows and says “It’s been fun boys, but I must be on my way” she turns to leave and she sees him the man from the tent staring at her. She gasps and runs out of the tavern.
Page 6
A pirate? thought Joshua, that certainly is strange.
Growing up in Bristol, Joshua was accustomed to seeing the outcome of piracy.
A hanging.
Joshua tried picturing her looting Spanish ships and raiding settlements in the Spanish Main. Yet a face like that? Holding a dagger at an innocent sailor? Joshua tried to push the dark thought to the back of his mine.
Joshua flipped the bartender a coin and grab his mug of ale. When he turned he faced a wall of huge weather-beaten muscle.
"That lady stole me loot and you’re going to pay it back..." the pirate said in a ominous voice.
Joshua looked at the huge blackguard and involuntarily yelled, "Holy hell!"
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Jade smiled, "maybe I should go back" she thought to herself.
She turned around and walked back to the tavern. She sighed when she saw the man cornered by the pirates she stole from.
She whistled "hey boys, looking for something" she said while dangling their loot from her hands. The pirates charged at her, but Jade was quick she kicked the table toward them, pinning them to the bar.
She grabbed the man by his arm and yelled "RUN!" They ran out of the Faithful Bride and into the woods. Panting she looked up at him and smiled " well that's one way to meet, I'm Jade " she looked him over and started to laugh "guess I better get u back to the tent, wouldn't want u to miss ur show" she said as she smiled.
Page 8
Joshua couldn't speak. Having face down a burly pirate and his mates and now speaking to the pretty Jade. He kept himself quite.
She guides him quietly down to the Smuggler's Beach. The ringmaster, O'Crooks, stood there as he got the dancers onto the driftwood stage.
He tried to leave without making a scene but she then grabbed his arm and said, "Will you not tell me your name?"
"Uh-sure..." he said as he tried to remember it. Suddenly down the street he saw the burly pirate stomped down the beach.
Not wanting to be left alone to deal with him he blurted out to Jade, "Come to my performance," and rushed her into the tent.
Page 9
Jade sighed but agreed. He led her to the tent and sat her down in front.
Then he left her to get ready, she assumed since he didn't speak to her.
She sat quietly, waiting for the act to start; when the pirate from the tavern approached her she looked up at him and smiled. He sat beside her and said he had a proposition for her.
A quest he said "it’s worth more than your weight in gold."Jade stared at him wondering if he was telling the truth. "Join my crew mate, u won't regret it" he smiled. Jade noticed he was missing a few teeth. Jade smiled and nodded. "Were in agreement then, we set sail four days from now.”said the pirate. From the corner of her she noticed the performer stare at her talking with the pirate. Jade wondered what he was thinking. The brooding pirate out up tipped his hat and wandered off leaving Jade to her thoughts.
TO BE CONTINUED.....
Page 1
It was a dark stormy night, and Jade Wildfury was getting ready for battle. Ravens Cove was being invaded by Jolly once again. The battle was fierce; Jolly’s minions were ruthless killing pirates relentlessly. The battle went on for days, sadly Jade looked around the only hope of survival was to abandon everything and flee. She and a handful of survivors fled the island and set sail to find a new home. Days and weeks went by until they found Tortuga.
Page 2
On the shores of Tortuga, a carnival was setting up. Joshua, one of the performers, readied for his juggling act."Oi! Marco," said Joshua to his close mate, "Why are we having this carnival for these mangy pirates?"
Marco, the knife thrower, shrugged and said, "Well our master is a profitable man. When our ship blew us here instead of Kingston, he thought we could gain extra coin."
"I'm a gentleman and an entertainer," Joshua said with mocking dramatics, "If I was back at England, I would never stand for such an appealing crowd."
Joshua cringed at the sight of several toothless men and a gaggle of bawdy women following them with seductive grins.
"What about that lass," said Marco as he fiddled with his dagger, "She ain't so bad."
Joshua looked over and was transfixed. A young maiden walked along the docks. Her slender frame had the perfect curves. Her long, sun-bleached hair, glowed like a goddess. She was the perfect woman.
Page 3
Exhausted from the long voyage Jade made her way down the docks of Tortuga. As Jade tries to bargain with a peddler she hears “Ladies-s-s-s-s-s-s and Gentleman-n-n-n-n-n-n!” Jade turns around and see’s a man dressed in a red coat, big black boots standing on a platform; he continues to speak
“Five minutes! Five minutes to the big show. More than enough time to avail yourself of the amazing the unbelievable, the ma-a-a-a-a-arvelous wonders we gathered from all four corners of the earth. Come one; come all to see the oddities, the freaks of nature, the spectacles! The most dazzling collection in the world, ladies and gentleman! In the world.”
Jade’s curiosity peeked as she walked over to the big tent. The tent is enormous. Jade looks around as sees animal dens along the tent, painted gold and red propped open to reveal lions, tigers, bears, chimps and horses. Jade looks continues to look around when her eye stop abruptly on a man. He was all bulky strength, long bone; dark blonde hair lay in disarray. He was speaking to a man tossing a dagger. When their eyes met, Jade flushed. There was a loud crash and she spun around to leave. After a few seconds she steals another glance but continues walking.
Page 4
"Bloody heck!" swore Joshua as his juggler's balls fell from his grasp.
Marco hid a small snicker.
"You think this is funny?" Joshua was now fuming, "Tell me, do all Italians have a horrid sense of humor?"
"We have great humor but poor judgment in friends," he said smartly.
"Enough of your cheek!" Joshua snapped, "When we reach Kingston and I get my pay, I'm making my way back to jolly England!"
Marco, a former blacksmiths apprentice and stowaway, knew Joshua Dowling better than Joshua did.
"Listen friend," he said calmly and began picking up the colorful balls, "We both know why your upset. It's that pretty signora, no?"
Joshua could feel his sun burnt cheeks reddened but said nothing.
"I understand," Marco continued, "After your betrothed left you back and England, your father disinherited you and then ending up in this pirate port, it's all bad. Yet perhaps this girl can make you happy again? Go, we have hours before the show. Go and see her."
"Thanks Marco-me-mate, I owe you one!" said Joshua as cheer newly flowed through his veins.
"You owe me more than that my amigo! Now go lover-boy, go!"
And so, Joshua went off to meet this new girl.
Page 5
“Omg!!! Omg!! Omg!!!” Jade muttered to herself. Hoping she didn’t make a fool of herself. Jade looked around for somewhere to hide. She spots the Faithful Bride and heads inside. She asks for some rum and nurses it while gathering her wits. She smiles when she sees a spot open up at the poker table. She carries her drink and sits down.
“Ah this ain't no place for a lady, miss you best be on ur way” says a man sitting to her left.
Jade just smiles “Afraid I’ll win?” she asks. The man huffs clearly not happy at woman’s presence. The cards are dealt; Jade wins a few hands.
“Cheater” the man bellows. “Aye I am a pirate after all” she winks. The men at the table grow furious and raise their swords. Jade smiles “Finally a good fight” she raises her sword and charges the men. Jade slashes swings and jabs at the men. She cuts off their belts and laughs when their pants off. When they try to get them back up Jade kicks them over. She smiles and takes their loot, she bows and says “It’s been fun boys, but I must be on my way” she turns to leave and she sees him the man from the tent staring at her. She gasps and runs out of the tavern.
Page 6
A pirate? thought Joshua, that certainly is strange.
Growing up in Bristol, Joshua was accustomed to seeing the outcome of piracy.
A hanging.
Joshua tried picturing her looting Spanish ships and raiding settlements in the Spanish Main. Yet a face like that? Holding a dagger at an innocent sailor? Joshua tried to push the dark thought to the back of his mine.
Joshua flipped the bartender a coin and grab his mug of ale. When he turned he faced a wall of huge weather-beaten muscle.
"That lady stole me loot and you’re going to pay it back..." the pirate said in a ominous voice.
Joshua looked at the huge blackguard and involuntarily yelled, "Holy hell!"
Page 7
Jade smiled, "maybe I should go back" she thought to herself.
She turned around and walked back to the tavern. She sighed when she saw the man cornered by the pirates she stole from.
She whistled "hey boys, looking for something" she said while dangling their loot from her hands. The pirates charged at her, but Jade was quick she kicked the table toward them, pinning them to the bar.
She grabbed the man by his arm and yelled "RUN!" They ran out of the Faithful Bride and into the woods. Panting she looked up at him and smiled " well that's one way to meet, I'm Jade " she looked him over and started to laugh "guess I better get u back to the tent, wouldn't want u to miss ur show" she said as she smiled.
Page 8
Joshua couldn't speak. Having face down a burly pirate and his mates and now speaking to the pretty Jade. He kept himself quite.
She guides him quietly down to the Smuggler's Beach. The ringmaster, O'Crooks, stood there as he got the dancers onto the driftwood stage.
He tried to leave without making a scene but she then grabbed his arm and said, "Will you not tell me your name?"
"Uh-sure..." he said as he tried to remember it. Suddenly down the street he saw the burly pirate stomped down the beach.
Not wanting to be left alone to deal with him he blurted out to Jade, "Come to my performance," and rushed her into the tent.
Page 9
Jade sighed but agreed. He led her to the tent and sat her down in front.
Then he left her to get ready, she assumed since he didn't speak to her.
She sat quietly, waiting for the act to start; when the pirate from the tavern approached her she looked up at him and smiled. He sat beside her and said he had a proposition for her.
A quest he said "it’s worth more than your weight in gold."Jade stared at him wondering if he was telling the truth. "Join my crew mate, u won't regret it" he smiled. Jade noticed he was missing a few teeth. Jade smiled and nodded. "Were in agreement then, we set sail four days from now.”said the pirate. From the corner of her she noticed the performer stare at her talking with the pirate. Jade wondered what he was thinking. The brooding pirate out up tipped his hat and wandered off leaving Jade to her thoughts.
TO BE CONTINUED.....