High Seas, High Treason ~ by SaralynArati

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Finally, however, it is over, and Galad and Rian are locked in a cabin denuded of sharps and breakables on the Firebrand. Once again, Shooting Star's worst casualty consists of one slash that needs rough and ready stitches and to be kept clean for the next several days. All other wounds are minor. They spend a long time fleeing, throwing off pursuit both ordinary and magical, before they get around to heading for their destination. Shooting Star and Silver Fox will take the rulers ashore.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Silver Fox personally has done very little fighting. He has defended himself expertly, of course, and opened a couple of corridors his crew needed access to, but mostly he has been sticking to his self-appointed post, guarding Shooting Star's back. Because she is clearly the captain, obviously the one in charge, and often promotions are given in the Navy if a sailor can take the opposing leader out of the battle. No fewer than four men, wounded or surrendered, have tried to stab her so far.

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SaralynArati

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Soon there is only a small contingent of protectors gathered around the royal pair. Queen Rian is shrieking orders at the top of her lungs, which are being totally ignored. King Galad is trying to figure out how to draw his ceremonial sword and join the fray himself. Irayo knocks a few heads together. The commander disarms a couple. The scruffy boatswain's mate tangles several together in a net and tosses them overboard. A female warrior incapacitates quite a number who underestimate her.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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This, ironically, is the tamest sea combat that Silver Fox has ever participated in. When fighting pirates, real pirates, you are struggling for your life and you know it. There is no guarantee that even those who surrender will be spared, although it is good policy for the pirates themselves not to make it a battle to the death. In this assault, the first combatants lined up against the side of the Swan get weighted nets thrown over them, and this sets the tenor of the rest of the fight.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Unfortunately, there is a lovely freshening breeze, and he can't quite alter his sails in time. The Swan floats majestically out of the chaos, slowing as it goes... until the captain gets an inkling of what might be up, and lays on all possible speed. It is too late. The Firebrand is already swooping down upon the royal transport. Shooting Star is in her element, climbing here and there over the ship, giving orders, giving encouragement, giving inspiration. Her plan doesn't seem crazy now.

10 years ago