The wind blew my blood-red hair from my face as I excitedly leaned over the front of the giant ship. Laughter bubbled from my mouth as I hopped up on the giant figurehead of the ship, kneeling as the ship sped through the ocean. "Hey! Shade!" A voice said from behind me. "Shady! Get down from there! You're gonna fall!" I looked behind me. My best mate, Simon, was looking at me worriedly. "Simon, you're such a bore! Get up here!" I laughed, and then stood up as the ship began to slow. I spread my arms wide and let my head fall back, the wind flowing past me as I laughed again. "Shady, I'm serious--" "So am I, Simon! Get up here! This is great!" I could practically hear him hesitate. I waited. Then I smiled, for I could hear his footsteps as he came up next to me. "Shady... I'm not as lithe as you... I'm gonna fall." he said, and gulped. I just chuckled and closed my eyes, feeling the wind pass me, whispering unknown words of adventure and treasure. My eyes flew open with glee. "I feel like a hero, Simon! This is fantastic!" The ship hit a bumpy wave, and Simon faltered. My hand gripped him steady in a flash. I smiled at him. "Simon, if you're gonna live the life of a pirate, you have to become a little bit more balanced. You'll gain your sea legs soon enough." I chuckled and slid down to the ship, hopping onto the main deck. "Come on, Simon! Before you fall off!" I smiled at him and then walked off to find Captain.
~A little piece from a pirate book i've been working on for a while. Got inspiration for this scene from the song Hero/Heroine by Boys Like Girls.
~Mason
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