YouTubers of the West Indies (Final)
Note: this is the final part of the YouTubers of the West Indies, like I said I MIGHT make it into a book. But I'm not completely sure yet. And I suggest you look up Assassin's Creed 4 schooner too. Enjoy
10:00 am
Already the city of Kingston was surrounded with life. People walking the streets, animals running amuck and plants growing on any place they could. Sparkles and Stacy decided to go alone since too many people might draw in a crowd. But over time they heard rumors about five criminals who freed slaves. Although they weren't really consistent. Some say they were criminals, others called them heros. This started to worry Sparkles because if someone from the party recognised Stacy or himself they would be in a lot of trouble.
But likely no one noticed them from last night which only made the trip easier for them both. And finally with a lot of U-turns later they found the correct man with the ship they were looking for. A schooner that wasn't falling apart! But and sadly there's always a but, it a was a little too much for them. If they bought the schooner at its current price they wouldn't have any food or water on the journey! So Stacy decided to take it upon herself to convince the man to knock the price down just a smidge.
With Stampy, Dan and Lizzy
It's been over two hours since Sparkles and Stacy left and Stampy was only waking up just now. He did his little cat stretches and looked around Stampy was doing a little head count in his head Dan? Check! Lizzy check! Me, check! Stacy and Sparkles.... but only for him to stop on Sparkles and Stacy noticing they were gone. It took him Dan to remind him, "Sparkles and Stacy went to buy a boat remember? We talked about this last night." Although he still didn't calm down, he was worried about his friends and the trouble they could've gotten into.
"Stampy the only thing that is keeping you so upset is making yourself worry about those two so much." Lizzy reassured him. But Stampy wasn't just worrying he was paranoid and Dan could tell. How you ask? Well because when She starts to act like a cat then you probably should worry about that person. Lizzy looked at Dan hoping he knew what to do, but Dan just let Stampy do his thing. Stampy even started to get paranoid by the water, not even going near it. And he went up to Lizzy laid down by her feet, and Lizzy stated to pet him like a cat which worried Dan. Usually Stampy would tire himself out and take a nap to calm himself down but now he's just acting really strange...
Stacy and Sparkles
The man they met introduced himself as Jacob J the third and seemed like a nice guy, until they started asking about his boat for sail which changed his facial expression from playful to serious along with the tone of his voice.
Jacob: so you came to talk business eh?
Stacy: yes sir
Jacob: I'm not talking to you woman I'm talking to the young man over here.
Sparkles: umm yes sir
Jacob: Well young man you're in luck! It's still in good condition and the sails are almost brand new!
Stacy: just get to the point sir
Jacob: the schooner is 2,000R
Sparkles: two thousand R!
Stacy: but that's all our money!
Jacob: miss I don't even understand why you're still here. Go run back to your husband or something. The men are talking.
And this made Stacy go from a four to ten on the anger scale.
Stacy: hoe durf je ... denk ik ben gewoon een willekeurige getrouwde vrouw die een kapitein van een schip volgt. vind je dat ik dom ben? Omdat ik niet dom ben!
(Translation: how dare you ... think i'm just a random married woman who is following a captain of a ship. do you think I'm stupid? Because I'm not stupid!)
Jacob: what did you say to me young lady?
Stacy: meneer, ik ben ouder dan jij, dus hou je klaar voordat ik je kont schop!
(Translation: sir, i'm older than you so get ready before i kick your ass!)
The man shocked by her words actually started talking back to Stacy in Dutch. While Sparkles just stood there confused about everything that was happening. Until five minutes later when they finally started talking in English again.
Jacob: the schooner is two thousand reals and that's final!
Stacy: one thousand!
Jacob: two!
Stacy: one!
Sparkles: Alright enough! What are you two complaining about!
Jacob: well-
Stacy: we cursed for a few minutes, I threatened to kill him a few times. He threatened to shoot me and now we're trying to make a compromise.
Sparkles: wait what?
Jacob: I know this lady thinks that I'll sell my boat for a thousand R. Ridiculous...
Sparkles: no I meant... Forget it. Can't you two just calm down and we'll discuss this over some tea or something?
Stacy: no!
Jacob: Never! A true New Jerseyan never stops fighting until they get what they want... I've said too much haven't I?
Sparkles: you're from New Jersey? What a coincidence Stacy's from New Jersey!
Stacy: wait so this was all just... Good quarrel
Jacob: Indeed good quarrel, I did give you a fight
Stacy: and I showed no quarter
Jacob: but proving you aren't just a woman was a nice touch
Sparkles: did I miss something?
Stacy: it's a New Jersey thing
Jacob: don't even ask
Sparkles: okay then... Are we going to get back to business or?
Stacy: oh yeah right... One thousand!
Jacob: two thousand and that's final!
Sparkles: oh for God's sake what about a thousand and five hundred Reals?
Jacob: oh that'll do nicely
Stacy: Really sparkles? You just took my idea and added five hundred dollars to it...
Sparkles: at this point I don't even care anymore! Can I just buy the damn boat or not!
Jacob: Alright losses your sails Captain. Follow me
Then Jacob started walking towards the dock with Sparkles and Stacy following close behind. When they got to the dock they saw a bunch of ships and boats. Man o' wars to little gunboats. Then they saw the schooner...
(There that's what a schooner looks like, not exactly lie that but close)
Of course it wasn't like a man o' war which was huge but this was still really big.
Jacob: yep the last man on this ship was my son, he didn't want it and gave it back to me. I remember him specifically to sell it for two thousand R or two hundred pound in British money. But for another New Jerseyan I'll make an exception. Now give me my money before I changed my mind.
Sparkles gave Jacob a little sack of coins, tipped his hat and said, "Goodbye Captain! Vaarwel Stacy!" And from that moment on they would never see him again. Sparkles exited jumped aboard his new ship, "Look at this! It looks almost brand new!"
Stacy not amused (when is she ever?) went aboard and took a look at it for herself. Then she informed, "You'll need a bigger crew, possibly fifteen men or so. You won't go far with just yourself or a small crew of five. The best you'll get is to a small fishing village a little up north. There are cannon holes yet no cannons, flag mast but no flag. The sails and wood are fine but you are missing everything else to be a pirate captain." Stacy looked at Sparkles only to see him behind the giant wheel making her think he didn't pay attention. She walked up the wooden steps to where Sparkles was. The poor man had no idea what he was doing, standing at the helm but not giving orders. Stacy leaned on the wooden rail which was (depending on how you looked at it) behind the wheel.
"You know Stacy... I have no idea what I'm doing..." Sparkles whimpered
Stacy rolled her eyes, "Yeah I've noticed-"
"I wasn't finished," Sparkles cutting her off. He continued, "That's why I need you to show me the ropes and what to do... That's why I'm prompting you to be my first mate." Which to anyone else may have sounded dumb always being one rank below the captain but to a sailor it was an honor which Stacy gladly excepted. "Should we take a rowboat to get everyone else or just attempt to sail this thing?" Stacy asked.
Sparkles thought for a moment if I'm going to be a good captain I need to learn how to sail this thing "We sail!" Yelled Sparkles. Stacy rushing down the stairs started to move a bunch of ropes around which eventually released a sail and the boat started moving forward. Eventually with caution they made it over to everyone else, but couldn't get close enough to dock.
Remember Stampys paranoia? Well once he saw his friends safe he ran into the sea and started to swim towards the boat. Dan started to do the same thing, but ended up having to drag Lizzy along since she didn't know how to swim. And one by one they all were aboard Sparkles shouted, "To Havana!" Dan and Stampy being the only ones cheering while Stacy was doing sailors work, adjusting ropes and moving things around. And eventually they left the Kingston bay, Stampy and Sparkles were cheering, Dan was sort of upset, Stacy was too busy drowned in work to care and Lizzy had mix feelings. Lizzy was glad that she was with people who cared but felt guilty about leaving her uncle. What happens if her parents find out she's gone? What would happen if she was arrested? Honestly who knows.
1:30 pm
The gang lowered anchor in the middle of the sea a few islands were visible but not able to contain life. Stacy had to explain to them that being a sailor isn't such an easy job. And had to show everyone how to do things right, like how to tighten the ropes, climb the rigging, proper ship terms, everything. But they would learn over time hopefully they'll learn... And hopefully they'll learn it soon Stacy thought and hopefully they'll get the right clothing.
The crew spent awhile about thinking of a name for their ship and a flag to wave above them.
Stampy: the flag should have a cake on it!
Dan: no we aren't having our flag be a cake! I don't even think Lizzy would sew that on a flag.
Lizzy: why do I have to do it?
Stacy: because you know how to sew, it won't be hard just take a random piece of old sail and knit something on it!
Dan: I don't think it's that easy...
Stampy: but cakes...
Lizzy: we get it you like cakes
Stacy: why are we even having this argument? Sparkles should be the one naming the ship not us.
Stampy: we're just trying to improvise Stacy
Dan: yeah we're just trying to help
Sparkles: are you guess talking about a ship name?
Stacy: for a man you're really quiet
Lizzy: it's creepy
Sparkles: well I already have a name for this ship...
Dan: and that is?...
Sparkles: The Redtail
Stampy: why the redtail?
Stacy: isn't that a bird?
Sparkles: well yes but it's really misleading. See it looks like an owl but have the head of a hawk. This ship may look harmless but the crew has more heart than any empire you have ever seen!
Dan: True... true....
Lizzy: but what about the flag?
Sparkles: well I was hoping you could have a red flag with a little white arrowhead in the middle...
Stampy: what's that supposed to represent?
Sparkles: well the red stands for all our hard past and that you know we're criminals... But the white arrowhead is meant to represent hope and our push towards the furture!
Lizzy: well I like it
Stacy: agreed
Dan: I'm all in!
Stampy: it would be better if it had a cake on it....
Sparkles: there's going to be no cake on the flag!
Lizzy: well I'll go get started then...
Dan: but then what are we called?
Stacy: what?
Stampy: do you mean like just you or?
Sparkles: or do you mean the crew?
Lizzy: be more specific Daniel!
Dan: I mean us five! We're the five criminals of Jamaica we have to have a name!
Stacy: that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard
Sparkles: YouTubers
Stampy: what?
Sparkles: we'll be called YouTubers!
Lizzy: is that supposed to mean something?
Stacy: I think he just put the words 'You' and 'Too' together?
Sparkles: hey no need to argue guys! Lizzy you should be getting to that flag... And everyone else should be doing... Something.
Dan: well okay then... YouTubers it is...
8:25 pm
Dan was still bummed about leaving his home, mostly because he thought he forgot his violin which was the one thing that kept him sane in this crazy world. Stampy tried to comforts him but it seemed impossible. Dan was too upset about losing his instrument. But then Lizzy came up to Dan holding a little case. He took it confused by it's box like shape and opened it, Dan's face lit up with joy when he picked up the item in the box for all to see. A brand new violin, apparently there was a few boxes in the hold and one just turned out to be a violin. Dan put the instrument back in it's case and gave Lizzy a hug, and almost started to cry a little bit. Stampy snickered and Dan broke the hug picking up the instrument and started to tune. Sparkles and Stacy who came out of the Captain's Quarters looked at their little crew of Jamaican criminals and couldn't help but feel happy around them. They were so innocent and knew next to nothing but they seem to be fast learners according to Stacy.
Sparkles went to the helm and barked, "Raise anchor! We sail to the fishing village!"
Everyone scattered, Stampy went to start lifting up the anchor, Stacy was tightening some ropes, Dan was still tuning and Lizzy ran back below deck to fetch the flag. When she returned it looked a lot like what is now the YouTuber logo. Sparkles looked at Stacy, "Stacy go hang up the flag... please." Stacy took the flag out of Lizzy's arms and started to climb the rigging or 'Rat lines' on the side of the Redtail. And just as she started climbing Dan started to play a song on his new violin.
Stacy pov
Climbing the ratlines is like climbing a ladder, a ladder that gets smaller and smaller until you reach the top. And before you know it you can see for miles all around. Once on top of the ship all you can hear is wind and there is wind... lots of it. But somehow I managed to get out new flag onto the flag post its supposed to be attached to and it started to flap in the wind. Then I heard the sound of a violin. Where the heck did Dan get a violin from? But why should I care? I anything it was perfect timing, the sweet sounds of a violin and an amazing view of the sunset what more do you need?
Although I am disappointed on how my last two days have been. Only been in Kingston for a day and a half and I became a criminal, now that I'm back sailing I might always be a criminal... But I'm fine with that.
I was never one for poetry, but the ocean is my land and the sky is my roof. The ship is my country and it's people are my family. Through sickness and in battle we stick together, through light and shadow we are the shade and the fire. My friends became my family... Lizzy my sister, Sparkles my brother, Dan my annoying cousin, and Stampy... Well he's still just Stampy. He managed to make my day and he has his own special place inside my heart.
May the Lord bless us with knowledge
And may the father's of our ancestors guide us all
We are the YouTubers of the West Indies.
Fin
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