Woman Long Lost

Ships Too Far 33

Ciel groaned in irritation as Lorna piled all of her children biological and adopted into a carriage. "Tell me again why we're bringing them along?" She scowled down at her brother. "Why are you bringing your servants?" He scowled at her. "You're riding with them." She nodded. "Fine with me." She climbed into the carriage after Snake since he was the last one in Myron walked around climbing onto the front to direct the carriage horses.

They rode out to a boat that was almost the size of a ship. Lorna looked at her brother confused. "What are we doing here for?" He looked up at her as she held Mariam ignoring Sebastian and Myron who were carrying their luggage onto the boat. "We are taking a trip out to Iceland." She looked at him confused. "What are we doing there?" He sighed. "It's a vacation Lorna." She nodded and walked onto the boat.

Lorna smiled down at Malakai as she set him on his bed pulling his coat off after having put Mariam in her crib next to Malakai's bed. "You watch after your sister for me alright?" He smiled brightly at her giving her a nod. She giggled and tapped his nose with her index finger. "That's my little kai." He giggled and reached up to her. She leaned down wrapping her arms around him pulling Malakai into a hug. She let him go before leaving the room heading to her room next to his. Taking her coat off and throwing it onto her bed she sighed looking out the window. "Why so upset my dear?" She turned towards Sebastian as he walked into the room shutting the door behind him. "Well. I just don't think it was very necessary to go out on a boating trip this close to winter. It isn't good for our children." He hummed in thought. "I suppose you're right. It isn't good for the young master either." She shook her head. "No. It isn't. How long is it going to take to get to Iceland?" He walked over to stand next to her looking out the window. "At least four days." She frowned. "Four days? What are we on? A sail boat?" He looked down at her. "We have to be extra careful in these waters. Don't want to end up hitting any icebergs." She nodded. "I suppose you're right."

Lorna sat on the deck with Joker drinking tea watching the water. "Are ya sure you're alright mother Lorna? You're aren't cold?" She gave him a soft smile. "I'm sure. What about you? You're wearing thinner clothing than I Joker." He gave her a soft smile looking down at his shirt and pants. "I'm fine. Thank you." She giggled softly. "You are aloud to ask me for things Joker." She looked up at the sky seeing a few clouds and frowned. "It looks like we may have a storm roll in." He frowned at her. "Mother Lorna. Are ya sure your alright?" She gave him a soft smile. "Yes. I'm sure." She stood up and went to place her cup down on the table beside her but the boat rocked causing her to fall over. Joker jumped to his feet quickly grabbing her letting the cup smash on the ground as he caught her. He looked out at the waters seeing the waters getting a bit rougher. "It looks like the waters gettin rougher by the minute. We should head inside." She nodded and he walked her into the bedding areas. As soon as they got close to her room she heard crying. She moved out of Joker's hold and ran to her children's room throwing the door open. Malakai was rocking the crib gently trying to calm his sister and Lorna sighed in relief. She walked over picking up Mariam reaching down and running her fingers through Malakai's hair. "Thank you Malakai. You can go see your father now if you'd like." He nodded running off, Joker jumping out of the way entering the doorway as Lorna rocked Mariam in her arms to calm her daughter. Joker looked over as Doll ran down the hall. "Joker! Sebastian sent me to get Mother Lorna and Mariam! He said it's too dangerous to stay in this area!" Joker scowled at her. "What ya mean? Where should I take her?" Doll frowned. "Sebastian wanted me to taker 'er to him in the cap'ins deck just to be safe." Joker nodded looking over at Lorna. "Did you hear her Mother Lorna?" Lorna nodded and walked over. "Is Malakai with him Doll?" Doll nodded causing Lorna to sigh in relief. "Good. Let's go." The three walked down to the captains deck having to stabilize themselves as the boat rocked harshly every once in a while from the harsh waves that would hit the boat.