The beast of pirates bay

Chapter 9

" To my beautiful daughter!"

The crowd roared and raised their cups high in the air. Rosa couldn't help but a let a smile show on her lips. They were all safe, they were together and free. They were all happy and that's what mattered.

Food piled among the table and nearly over flowed. Mugs after mugs after mugs of beer and rum were downed right after another. Slowly all the men's cheeks began to get a rosy pink tint to them but they still had their wits. She glanced over at Russell and noticed he still wasn't tipsy. In fact his mug was still full to the brim and untouched. He had barely eaten his food and didn't even glance once in her direction, and if there was a moment when their eyes met he would instantly look away. Rosa wanted to enjoy her night but she couldn't help but worry that he was mad at her. Had she not taken her necklace off then he would have never even been challenged to a duel.

She lowered her gaze and bit her lip. She should be happy. She had just been reunited with her father, what more could she ask for?
" Rosa dear, dance with your old man."
She looked up and gave her father a smile.
" Of course."

Rosa stood and followed her father out to the side of the table. Men gathered and began to play a beat made of a violin, flute and other various instruments. She held her hand out and bent it, her forearm combining with his.

Instantly the words began to come back to her as they danced. The beat picked up and soon the other men joined her, including the Sirius.

And it's all for me grog, me jolly, jolly grog

All for me beer and tobacco

Well I spent all me tin with the lassies drinking gin

Across the western ocean I must wander!

Where are me boots, me noggin, noggin boots

They're all gone for beer and tobacco

For the heels they worn out and the toes are kicked about

and the soles are looking for better weather

It wasn't the most meaningful song but it definitely catchy. She began to sing along as well as the rest of the men. With a twirl she turned and was handed off to Morgan. During the sails he had known the whole time yet he did nothing. He had helped her from the beginning.

And it's all for me grog, me jolly, jolly grog

All for me beer and tobacco

Well I spent all me tin with the lassies drinking gin

Next Christopher stole her away. His voice was strong and filled with happiness. All the tiredness that once settled in the bags under his eyes was gone, the anger was swept away and lost in the forest. He was back to his normal self.

Across the western ocean I must wander!

Where is me shirt me noggin, noggin shirt

It's all gone for beer and tobacco

For the collar is all worn and the sleeves they are all torn

and the tail is looking for better weather

He turned and passed her off to Thomas. He gave her is famous kind hearted smile as he danced and stepped through the moves.

And it's all for me grog, me jolly, jolly grog

All for me beer and tobacco

Well I spent all me tin with the lassies and drinking gon

Across the western ocean I must wander!

With a spin she turned and stumbled into Nathan before gaining her poster. She couldn't help but let out a laugh as he spun her around before leading her away.

I'm sick in the head and I haven't gone to bed

Since I first came ashore from me slumber

For I spent all me dough on the lassies you don't know

Far across the western ocean I must wander

But Eduardo wasn't going to miss out on a chance to dance with her either. He reached in and snatched her away before Nathan even had a chance to oppose. To see this side of him was rare to Rosa and his smile seemed to make him more attractive than she had first found him. But he spotted Russell leaning against the table, his eyes following and watching who ever Rosa was with. Eduardo knew what was up with him, all the men did. He just had to push Russell to make him follow through. So he slowly began to step closer and closer to him and gave Rosa light kiss on the cheek before leading her into Russell. She faltered for a moment when she shook it off and pulled him out into the center, giving him no choice on if he danced or not. His jealousy bubbled inside him from Eduardo's kiss and he wanted to show she was his. So he danced with her.

And it's all for me grog, They stopped and stomped with a clap, Me jolly jolly grog, They clapped again before continuing on with the dance.

All for me beer and tobacco

Well I spent all me tin on the lassies drinking gin

Across the western ocean I must wander!

The song ended and they all roared. Rosa smiled with her chest raising and lowering while she caught her breath. It just felt right to be with everyone. She readied herself for another song when she felt the atmosphere change. She looked around and the music suddenly slowed. Suddenly her and Russell were the only two in the center with the rest of the men circling them.

" Now!"Russell growled.
" Yes, now." The entire Sirius crew snapped back. Rosa looked up at him and furred her brows in confusion.

" Russell, what's going on?"
He avoided her gaze and a blush drowned his face. Could he hear his heart pounding against his chest? No, he couldn't worry about that now. He had to do this now.

" Rosalinda-" He started. She felt her heart flutter at the sound of him saying her full name. He took her hands into his and finally locked his eyes onto hers.
" Your mother's eyes could steal the heart of any man and you have that same ability. One glance and you could have every man's heart falling for you, especially a pirate's . . . especially mine."
Rosa gasped to herself. What did he mean?

" Rosa I love you. I loved you since I first saw you in the tavern. I thought I could push it away but the more I was with you the harder I fell for you and when I almost lost you when you fell over board," He paused for a moment," I didn't know what to do. The thought of you gone and not in my arms terrified me. I knew I had failed to protect ya and it shattered my heart to see you nearly die. Just the thought of it alone makes me depressed."
" Russell what are you-" She was cut off as he knelt on one knee, pulled a ring out of his pocket and looked up at her.
" I promise I'll protect ya with my life. I'll do anything to make you happy, just please stay by my side. I can't protect ya if you aren't by my side, I can't make you happy and- God damn it! Rosa marry me! I need you next to me, I need you to be mine! Will you marry me?"

There was a moment of silence. Rosa's heart was suddenly in her throat and her vision blurred. Tears fell down her cheeks and she nodded excitedly.

" Y-yes!"

The men cheered and Russell smiled, truly smiled. He slipped the ring on her finger and wrapped his arms around her. Her arms snaked around his neck and she nuzzled her head into him as he picked her up and spun her around. Not a second later after she was on her feet, Rosa crashed her lips into his and kissed him. Russell pulled back and pushed her hair out of her face while resting his forehead on hers. He wasn't mad, he was just nervous. He had loved her, he truly loved her all this time just as she loved him and now she was finally his.