( Russell's POV)

                       * Hour and a half before fight, a little before dinner * 

                     I walk back and forth down the hall from the infirmary, pacing restlessly, while Christopher checks over Kris. He kicked me out, because I was getting in the way. I mean, I know doc is good at what he does, and he reassured me it was most likely just a sprain, but I couldn't help worrying about her just the same. I almost had a heart attack during the event watching her fall, and try as I might to pretend otherwise, she scared me. I wasn't used to this feeling, worrying about someone so much. I know it's because I fell for her. It's an amazing feeling, yet terrifying at the same time, especially because I don't know how she feels. 

                  I look up, and see Penelope and Eduardo coming my way. Penelope stops, meeting my gaze, and gives me a small smile. 

                  "Kris is tough Russ, she'll be alright. Don't worry so much. Doc said it's just a sprain, so you can go see her now I think." She says kindly, before walking off towards the dining room with Eduardo. 

                  I breath a sigh of relief, before sprinting off towards the infirmary. I stop just outside the doorway though, when I hear a voice that isn't Kris or Doc's. I quietly peek into the doorway, to of course, find Nero reached her first, once again. I stay where I am, not daring to move. Hell, he pisses me off to high hell, hanging around her all the time. I feel my fist clenching, as I try to calm myself, knowing it won't do me any good to go storming in there all pissed off, especially right after she got hurt. 

                 "I want ya to come with me Kris. When all this is over and you're healed, I want ya to come back with me, to run the Red Fang." Nero says meeting Kris's gaze. He looks at her fondly, and I can tell he likes her too. Damn bastard trying to take her away from all of  us... away from me. I can feel myself starting to get pissed off again, watching them, as he reaches a hand up, and cups her cheek. My heart sinks in my chest when she doesn't move his hand. She doesn't say anything for a moment.

                   "I...I don't know Nero."She starts, but is cut off, when Nero suddenly leans down, and kisses her, bringing his lips down on hers. 

                  My chest hurts watching, and I honestly don't know what to do anymore. Maybe I'm being selfish wanting her to stay. Ultimately, I want her happy, and if it would make her happy to go, then I can't be selfish. If it's what she wants, I shouldn't try and hold her back, that would be selfish of me. It would hurt like hell to let her go, but I don't even know if she cares about me the same way.

                 I want to walk away now, but for some reason I stay and watch, even though it's like torturing myself. She gently pushes him away from her, not too hard, but enough to get him to back off. I can't even tell if she kissed him back, she might not have. "I... thanks but...that's a lot to.." She starts once again, and Nero shakes his head, cutting her off. 

                 "Just think about it, is all I'm asking." he says. I quickly turn around and head for the dinning room, and sit down for dinner.

                  Everyone chats excitedly, about their events. I don't say much, and kinda don't pay attention, lost in my own thoughts, as I keep thinking about Kris, and wondering if she's gonna leave. Dinner finishes in a blur for me, and afterwards, I catch Nero in the hallway alone.

                 Before I even know what I'm doing myself, I grab his shoulder, whirling him around, making him face me. Next thing I know, I punch him square in the side of his face, my knuckles hitting his jaw bone. I know that's gonna hurt me later, but I kinda don't care. "You bastard!" I yell at him, as I grab the front of his shirt, pulling him up, as I get ready to hit him again. 

                  "Trying to take her away from us.. you fucking asshole!" I yell at him again, my anger overtaking me, as I hit him again. He gets up, and shoves me back, then pulls me up this time, and right before he can hit me, Eduardo grabs him from behind, pulling him away from me. I feel hands pulling me as well, and glance back to find Christopher pulling me back. 

                  "It's her choice you selfish prick!" Nero spits at me, glaring, as he tries to rush forward again, only to be held back by Eduardo. I hear more footsteps, and I think I hear Arabella telling Nate to go get Kris, but I'm not sure. 

                  Nathan brings Kris over on his back, with Arabella trailing behind them. Eduardo and Christopher let us go, but eye us both warily, before finally taking a few steps back. "What the fuck are you idiots doing?" Kris exclaims, glancing at me and Nero, glaring. 

               Nathan carefully lets Kris slide down, and helps her lean against a wall, where she continues to glare at us, shaking her head. 

               "I think we should let them sort this out privately okay guys?" Arabella says, looking at Eduardo, Christopher, and Nate. They look hesitant to leave, like we might start fighting the second they walk away. 

                Kris snorts, seeing their hesitation."Don't worry, I got this. If I don't I'm sure you'll hear it." She adds, nodding towards us. The guys all nod, and turn to leave. Arabella stays back for a minute. 

                 "If you need me, I'll be right down the hall." she says, before turning around, and running to catch up with Nate. Once everyone is out of sight, Kris turns back to us. 

                  "Alright, so what are you idiots fighting about?" She asks, looking us both up and down. I sigh, not really wanting to admit it, but knowing I probably don't have a choice right now. 

                   "I heard you and Nero earlier...I was afraid you were leaving." I answer quietly, as I stare at the floor.

                   I hear muffled laughter, making me glance up at her. She's covering her mouth, stifling a laugh, as she tries to look serious. "Well, you shouldn't fight over that, especially if I haven't given an answer yet." She says, with mischief in her eyes, as she tries not to smile. 

                   "Well then what's your answer?" Nero asks suddenly, putting her on the spot. 

                    She meets his gaze, before answering."You're a good guy Nero, and it's an interesting offer....but I can't. You'll find someone to run the Red Fang with you, but that someone isn't me. I can't leave them. I'm a Sirius pirate now, and they are my family. I won't leave the crew...I won't leave Russ." She says, meeting his gaze, but glancing towards me. 

                   I feel my heart start hammering at her words...does that mean she feels the same way? I don't know, but I won't ask right in front of Nero. Nero nods, looking at her."I understand." he answers quietly, before walking away. 

                   "I'll help ya back to the room." I offer, scooping her up bridal style, as she rolls her eyes at me.

                   "Fighting over me eh?" she teases, smirking at me. I feel my face heat up, and if it wasn't obvious that I liked her before, it probably is now. 

                   "Yea well." I answer shrugging, not quite meeting her gaze.

                    "Hey, did ya really think I'd leave you ya idiot?" She asks, her hazel eyes meeting my green ones.

                     "I didn't know actually. I...I don't want ya to go. But if that's what you wanted. Honestly, the thought of ya leaving terrifies me." I admit quietly, not really sure why I'm admitting this to her. 

                      Her eyes widen in surprise, then her gaze softens."I....I'm not going anywhere Russ. You're not getting rid of me that easily." She says, giving me a kind smile.

                      We finally reach our room, and I carefully put her down on the bed, as I take a seat on the end of it. "So what about the treasure hunt?" She asks.

                      "We're goin' I promised ya we would. I'm waiting for Chris and them to leave, so I don't get yelled at for takin' ya." I say, glancing over at her. 

                      "Ah. Then who will stay and guard our treasure?" She asked, and before I can answer, there's a knock on the door. Nathan, and Arabella come in, smiling at us. 

                       "They are all gone, so if you guys want to go." Arabella says, giving us a playful wink. 

                       We both look at her in shock. "How'd ya know?" I ask, curious, earning me a laugh from her. 

                       She shakes her head. "Just kinda figured. I won't say anything, just be careful. Chris will be pissed at all of us, if she comes back with more injuries." She adds.

                        "Don't worry, we'll stand guard tonight, and we'll cover for ya. You guys go ahead and go okay?" Nathan adds, smiling at us.

                          I glance over at Kris who shrugs. "Hell, you don't have to tell me twice, lets go!" she exclaims happily, smiling at our friends. 

                          I crouch down, letting Kris climb onto my back. Christopher put a splint on her, but she's not supposed to walk much. "Here, take my extra pistol. I don't know how much sword fighting you'll do on that foot. I know ya have one, but this way you can shoot with two." Nathan adds, handing Kris his extra pistol on our way out. She takes it, and we leave the ship quietly. 

                          We head for Captain Alan's ship, the Rika, figuring that one might be a quick trip, knowing Alan. We walk up the ramp quietly, and sneak past a few crew members before heading towards the rooms. "Where do you think it's hidden?" Kris whispers quietly, as we creep down the hallways looking around.

                        "Knowing Alan, somewhere stupidly obvious. Probably the Captains room." I answer, as we quietly make our way upstairs. We reach Alan's room, and I carefully let Kris down, and we start digging through the stuff.

                         "Damn. Do all Captains have a ridiculous collection of booze?" Kris asks, digging through a nearby shelf, careful not to make noise as she moves the bottles. 

                          "Probably."I answer, looking through some boxes near Alan's bed. 

                           "Found it!" Kris exclaims, holding up a necklace with multiple red jewels glittering on it. It has a red string tied to it multiple times, signaling it's the treasure for the event.

                            "Great. Let's get the hell out of here." I tell her, crouching down, so she can climb on me once more. 

                              We get back to the deck, before we're spotted by five crew members. "Hey come back here!" We hear a female voice ring out, and I break out into a run. They surround us quickly though, and Kris slides off my back, drawing her sword. I draw mine as well, facing them. 

                             "Give it back. Sirius." Fuzzy says, glaring at us. 

                              "No way Fuzzy." I answer, and Kris moves to stand next to me, pointing her sword at Fuzzy. 

                                "Fuzzy?" Kris asks, glancing at me. I shrug.

                                  "The woman on the Rika. I use the term woman loosely." I add, earning me a glare from Fuzzy. 

                                  "Damn little monkey."Fuzzy spits glaring at us, before coming at us with her sword. Kris steps up, her sword meeting Fuzzy's as I fight one of the other crew members. She fights pretty well for someone on a bad foot, an even match with Fuzzy, as their swords clang. 

                                I take out one,as Kris finally knocks Fuzzy's sword away from her, much to the blonde's disbelief. We quickly take the other three out, and I have Kris climb on my back once more. Unfortunately, we run into the rest of the Rika coming back onto the ship, immediately drawing their swords upon seeing us. I keep running, and they follow us. "Shit." I yell, knowing there's too many.

                            "Carry me from the front, like over one shoulder." Kris exclaims suddenly, as she slides off of my back, making me stop,

                              "The hell woman? We don't have time." I yell, as the Rika crew gets closer.

                              "Just shut up, and do it Russ." She yells back, and I shrug, picking her up, as she hangs over one of my shoulders. Her stomach rest on my shoulder, her feet dangling in front of me, as she leans over my shoulder, facing behind us. I try to keep a firm grip on her as I run, trying not to touch her ass, figuring if I did she would kick my ass for it later. She draws the two pistols, shooting behind us as I run. I catch a glimpse of Thomas, who spots us. He seems to be heading towards the ship as well, with a slim figure following him close behind. The figure is wearing a hooded cloak, and wielding a bow and arrow. The figure starts shooting arrows at the Rika, much to my surprise. Who is that with Thomas?

                         The Rika finally backs off, and we all reach the Sirius. I gently put Kris down, stopping in the hallway so we have a few minutes alone. "About what ya said earlier...do ya.. well?" i trip over my words, meeting her gaze, kinda nervous. 

                    She gives me a sly smile, meeting my gaze, but not saying anything. She motions for me to lean closer, and I oblige. She pulls me to her, her lips crashing against mine in a slightly heated kiss. I kiss her back, and all to quickly, she pulls away, meeting my gaze after, a smile tugging at her lips. "Does that answer your question?" She asks, mischief in her eyes, as she teases me."We should head in there." She adds, nodding towards the dining room. I feel my face heat up, as I nod, picking her up, and head to the dinning room.  Once we reach the dinning room, I set her down carefully on one of the seats in there. The rest of the crew gathers in there as well, and we all look to Thomas, waiting for him to introduce whoever was following him. 

                        The figure drops the hood, revealing that it is indeed a woman. She has a small slim figure,and is almost as innocent looking as Thomas, with lavender hair, that reaches below her shoulders, hitting her mid chest, with silvery grey eyes, that appear to have specks of blue when the light catches them. "So who's the girl Thomas?" Kris asks, glancing from Thomas to the new girl and back again. 

                        "This is Allison." he says , gesturing to the new girl. 

A/N: Hi everyone!!! So now we know what the fight was all about. lol Anyway... that was the first treasure hunt chapter. Thomas has a friend now!!! lol. You'll find out more about her, and how her and Thomas met coming up soon. Though if you're wondering why someone for him now, that I will explain. So... when I took volunteers, sadly guys, no one volunteered for our innocent Thomas. No one wanted him!! Now, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with him, and though I didn't want him to be the odd man out with no one, I was unsure. I contemplated bringing Sara back for him, but... idk... Is it weird if I admit I didn't see her as a pirate? lol I didn't see her giving up her normal life, and I wasn't sure what I was doing yet. Now, Penelope messaged me and was like hey did no one pick Thomas? She felt bad, and I felt bad, and Penelope offered to make someone real quick for him, since he had no one. Thus, we have Allison. Also, please don't kill me if you weren't in the chapter, I'm doing the long chapters where everyone gets their own again, from the guys point of view okay? >_< lol. You will all have your own chapters again. I'm working on it.!! ^_^.

-Jinx