Ok so this story is really late but I am going to try my best to finish what I started. It has been a while since I posted a chapter on here so pardon me if I am a bit rusty. If this is your first time reading and you want to read the story from start to finish then tell me and I will make something with a link with all the chapters for you. My writing style isn't the normal format used so just a heads up. If you guys want it changed then I'll make some adjustments. Anyway with out any further delay here is chapter 4.


The Red Herron, Roger's Ship. Morning:

The journey for the first of two items needed to find Atlantis was approaching the end of its first leg. The Earth had just rotated the portion where they ship and crew were occupying and the period of civil twilight had just ended. The sky gave the waves a purplish blue hue that added to some tranquility being experienced by the crew. The serene cry of the waves that gracefully carried the ship towards its destination warmed the ears of those who were awake to hear it. Truly one of the wonders only sailors could experience. Those who experienced it were the ship's Capt. Roger; crew members Luke and John; and of course Zed along with his female acquaintance Amy.


Roger: "Mr. Luke how long till we hit Saint Domingueaaaahh (pronounced San Domengaaaah)?"
Luke: *Glances at the map he was given to read and uses a telescope to try and identify land* " We should dock by mid-day Capt."
zed : *Has arms around Amy* " Hey Roger. I think we should call him chart-man instead of Mr. don't you think?"
Roger: *Answers without even looking at Zed* " This be my ship Zedaaahh. I'll call whom I want what I wantah."
zed : "I swear it's like me captain's hat earns me less respect"
Amy: "You want too much respect Zed. Besides it is HIS ship."
Roger: "Also you took that hat from a ship we sank yesterday. Therefore you captain of a wrecked shipaah. I can throw ya ovaboard and you can go swim for the pieces if you'd like."
zed : "I think I'll pass."
John : "So Zed. How exactly will getting to Atlantis take Dedmond off your tail?"
zed : "Good question old chap." *Turns to John and lets go of Amy* "See. There is a way to make Dedmond mortal again. All I have to do is get two jewels from an ancient Atlantian treasure. These jewels are said to have been blessed a great deal and drive away any curse you want. All I have to do is revert Dedmond to his normal form by lifting the curse I 'accidentally' caused to befall him."
Roger: "And my pay Zed. This transport on your little quest isn't free ya knowaaah."
zed : "Roger Roger Roger. You should be a bit more jolly. Atlantis has so much gold it is said to have sunken because the weight was too much for the city to bear."
Luke: "That sounds like a lot of gold" *smiles*
zed : "It is. As far as the telescope can see"
Amy: "Don't you think Dedmond will be after you? After that rummage in England he must have gotten information on what you are up to. Don't you think he'll try to track us?"
zed : "Thought hadn't crossed me mind" *has a look of worry on his face but still an ironic smile*

Just then, the crew members who had just awoken gave a call of alert to the four who had been conversing on and around the stairs leading from the main deck. They gave word of a ship with red sails closing in fast off the stern. The ship had some unusual attachments on its sides. Two flippers, acting as oars for rowing on each side. A slight morning mist covered had the ship engulfed but not completely unclear to identify..... especially not by one of its former captains.

John : "Well I'll be.... Zed.. isn't tha-"
zed : *interrupts with great disbelief* "The Charm"


Zed wondered in aw as the ship he thought had been destroyed was now closing in on them. The members of the crew; those who were members of Zed's crew; were equally amazed as they rubbed their eyes in order to ensure they were not seeing an illusion. As the ship got closer and closer there minds got more and more secure in the fact that they were looking at their former ship.


Matthew: "Well I can't say I am surprised. With all that's been going on I think this considered to be the norm when sailing with Zed and Roger"

Zed gave a smirk and thought to himself that the statement he just heard was indeed true. He then asked for and received the telescope John was using as to identify who was wearing his old captain's hat. He was shocked to see an unfamiliar face. This one with an ovalish face shape complimented by a well groomed beard that didn't look too long. A nose not too point and a chest not too broad. He was attired in a pair of brown pants, a white shirt, brown vest and of course the Captain's Hat. This is what Zed noticed the most of course.

zed : "That little weasel."
Amy: "What? Is he aiming a gun at you?"
John : "Giving you a disrespectful glare?"
Matthew: "Drinking the old rum we stashed off?"
Mark: "Sticking out his tongue?"

Everyone paused at that comment and looked at Mark in a rather condescending manner.

Mark: "Well I'd hate it if someone did that to me :3"
zed : "No. He is wearing my hat. I'll have his head for this."

The ship continued until it was in docking distance of the Red Herron. At this point both vessels dropped anchor and Zed stormed over to his once gone ship in a rather hasty fashion with his sword drawn and gun ready to fire. He was greeted by a crew of about 10 undead men each with a drawn blade and gun in hand. Zed paused at this, put away his sword and gun then said to himself... "Of course. Another one of Dedmond's mind games. Clever old bugger."

??? : "This is no illusion or trick Captain... or former captain I should say." said Dedmond's latest resurrection of a pirate with a Puerto Rican Accent and steadfast tone.
zed : "Who said that?"

The sound of a squeaky door hinge being used was heard clearly as well as footsteps made by pirate boots. The undead crew then made a passage for Captain Ed to walkthrough.


Ed: "I did. Captain Ed."
zed : "Sounds like a bootlegged version of my name. You are short one letter."
Ed: "I don't need it to be a better captain than you....."
zed : "Now wasn't that uncalled for?" *draws sword and gun*




Ok guys so that was chapter 4 part. one. Tell me what you think, liked or didn't like.