The Black Sail Of The Storm Hawks (Pirate AU)

Chapter Nineteen - Zartacla

After a day long voyage, both the Condor and the Rex Guardian made their way to Zartacla. They stayed far enough away to not be spotted. Harrier soon boarded the Condor and met with Aerrow.

Aerrow: Welcome aboard, Captain Harrier. Shall we get started?

Harrier: Let's see what we're dealing with.

Radarr hands Aerrow a spyglass and he begins surveying the plantation. He saw slaves working the fields under wretched conditions. Aerrow soon spotted Warden Moss exiting a warehouse alongside his right hand man Hamish. He watches as Moss locks the warehouse. Upon seeing this, Aerrow puts away the spyglass and turns to Harrier.

Aerrow: That warehouse might have the supplies we need. If we send a small group of able bodied lads, then that warehouse should be easy pickings.

Piper: What about the Colonel?

Aerrow: I didn't seek any ship docked at Zartacla's harbor.

Harrier: You might want to check again, Mr. Edwards.

Aerrow then looks through his spyglass and sees a large frigate heading to the harbor. The flag was that of the Cyclonian Armada. The flag also had the symbol of a spider draped over the Cyclonian banner. Piper saw that flag and her heart stopped.

Piper: The Colonel.....

Harrier: I hope you have a plan.

Aerrow: That I do. I'll take a couple of my best people and we'll swim ashore. Once we reach land, we'll pick the key off of Moss and get to the warehouse. 

Harrier: And the slaves?

Aerrow: Leave that to me. If things get heated, I'm sure these men and women wouldn't mind living a free live aboard our...respectable ships. 

Harrier smirked at Aerrow's plan. Despite the risky nature of the plan, there was no other choice. Radarr then chirped to Aerrow to which he chuckled. 

Aerrow: Don't worry, mate. I wasn't about to leave you on the Condor. Anyone else wish to partake on this mad quest with me?

Without hesitation, Piper stepped forward. Aerrow wasn't surprised that Piper was the first to volunteer considering her desire for vengeance against the Colonel. 

Aerrow: Remember what we're here for, Ms Escuella. We're here for the medicine. 

Piper: And you know why I joined your crew. 

Aerrow: If we see an opportunity, then we'll get your your vengeance. But for now, we go for the medicine and play it quiet. 

Piper looked over to Aerrow and simply stared at him. She wanted her revenge on the Colonel and this may be her best opportunity. She also knew that the Pirates on Atmosia were in dire need of medicine. 

Piper: Very well, Captain Edwards. But if I see an opportunity to kill the Colonel, I'm taking it. 

Aerrow: Understood, Ms Escuella. What about you, Mr. Kenway? 

Finn: I never liked people who owned slaves. Sure it might bring in big money, but men have no need being locked in chains. I've spent a few good years of my life locked in chains. Any chance I get to stick it to those who keep men in chains is a good opportunity!

Aerrow smiled at Finn's words as Finnstood next to Piper. He then turned his attention to Junko. 

Aerrow: What about you, Mr. St. Pierre?

Junko: Aye, Captain Edwards. 

Aerrow: Anyone else wish to follow me to Zartacla? 

As Aerrow asked that, Starling stepped up. 

Starling: I know my way around a plantation. I've raided enough plantations to know the finer details about going in an out without raising suspicion. We just need to navigate our way around the guards. The amount of people we have for this raid should suffice. 

Aerrow: Very well. Captain Harrier, I'm leaving you in charge of the Condor. Treat her well.

Harrier: I'll treat her as if she were my daughter. 

Aerrow: Stork, I'll leave the Condor in your care. I know how much you love that ship. 

Stork: Just try not to die. I'd rather not be the Condor's Captain.

Aerrow: Then let's get going! We have a warehouse to raid!

With that, Aerrow along with the rest of his close allies jumped off from the Condor and began swimming towards Zartacla's shore. Meanwhile, Warden Moss met with the Colonel who was exiting his ship.

Warden Moss: A pleasure to make your acquaintance once more, Colonel! It is always a pleasure to have you visit my humble island!

Colonel: I trust you have my usual cargo?

Warden Moss: As per your usual standards. Sugar, tobacco as well as a group of my finest slaves. 

Colonel: I hope they live up to your standards, Warden Moss. The last batch you sent me were...fragile. Only a third of the batch you sent me survived the voyage back to my compound. The rest proved unsuitable for the tasks I desired for them.

Warden Moss: I do apologize for that, Colonel. Had I know that batch was bad, I would've sent you a better batch. 

Colonel: I think before we complete this transaction, I believe a demonstration is in order. I do not want to waste my money on defective slaves.

Warden Moss: I am inclined to agree, Colonel. Let us discuss our transaction in my manor. I can assure you that you will get your money's worth. That I can promise.

Colonel: I hope so, Warden. 

With that, Warden Moss and the Colonel began making their way to Moss's manor to discuss the business transaction. What they didn't know was the Aerrow and the Storm Hawks had begun infiltrating the plantation in order to raid the warehouse.