122 The Squad

Who the fuck just punched me in the chest?

I turned only to have my eyes widen so much I felt as if they were about to pop out of their sockets. I was facing my crew members and friends. All of them were sitting next to me with concern on their faces, except a certain individual who was smiling. 

"See? I told you that technique would wake this bitch awake!"

I then pulled my arm back then delivered a punch to Jacia's chest. She coughed and trembled slightly before giving me a thumbs up and saying. 

"Yup, this bitch is all right. But my dear, couldn't you pull back on that punch of yours a little?"

"No I couldn't. I'm sure as hell that you gave your punch to my gut all you've got, as I feel a couple of ribs out of place, Jacia."

Jacia chuckled as she tried to regain her breathing. I smiled then wrapped my arms around her. 

"I missed you, you dumb bitch."

Jacia quieted for the first time in her life before slowly wrapping her arms around me and saying. 

"I don't know what you're talking about but I missed you as well buddy."

At that moment I remembered that all of my crew members were asleep while I was busting my ass in all the trials. So how did they notice the fact that I wasn't next to them? 

I then turned to my crew and said. 

"What happened while I was off the ship?'

Lutious smiled before saying. 

"All of us were in a trance of some sorts. And we all shared the same dream. In that dream some sort of dragon creature took you and forced you into some sort of "trial" situation. In this dream all of us watched you solve riddles while not being able to do anything."

I nodded. How cruel of that dragon bastard. I turned to Clarabella and Daniella. 

"Stop crying you two, everything is going to be all right now."

Clarabella and Daniella embraced me as they said unanimously. 

"Do you know how terrible it was to watch you go through all of that alone?"

I smiled as I felt tears go down my cheeks. 

"It wasn't that bad so stop making me cry as well you two."

I opened my eyes to see a sniffing Wilhelm, Clark, and Zarfia. I smiled at them through my tears. A voice then sounded. 

"I'm not sure why all of you are crying but Captain Mila is pretty capable solving things on her own as you've all seen. So stop being little bitches and leave the woman alone. Someone like her doesn't need your tears."

A second later my sandal smacked the side of Josh's face with complete accuracy. He winced as a large red footprint formed on his cheek. 

"And I was reassuring you of the fact that I am still your captain. You don't have the right to tell people how to react, so stop acting all high and mighty."

Josh pouted while Ash laughed next to him. Josh then glared at Ash before taking off his shoe and smacking Ash's left cheek. A laughing Ash then glowered before taking off his shoe and doing the same. A couple of seconds later the two of them created a murder scene as their faces dripped with blood. No one could control those two so its not even worth my energy. My eyes then slid over to see Francisco and Francesca sit a little far away watching the crew. 

I sighed. They were still in the beginning steps of coming out of their shells and interacting with others. I truly do wonder what their past was like. I then motioned for them to come to me. Their eyes gleamed as they smiled and walked over to where I was sitting. I then took their hands and said. 

"Look guys, I understand that the energy of my crew members may be out of hands at times, but they are all good kids. I want you two to stop sticking to yourselves and truly act like a part of this crew. Talk with these hooligans and interact with them. Despite their aloof attitude, they're good on the inside, so don't worry about getting rejected by them. Is that clear?"

They nodded unanimously as I smiled and said. 

"Good."

I truly do feel as if this crew of mine is my family. Suddenly two familiar voices arguing filled the tension filled air. 

"YOU SON OF A BITCH! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT A PERFECT WOMAN HAS BIG BREASTS, A DAINTY WAIST, AND A LARGE BACKSIDE?"

"HUH? IMPOSSIBLE! C'EST UNE STUPIDE AVIS! (THAT IS A STUPID OPINION). A PERFECT FEMME CONSISTS OF A THIN FIGURE, AND REGULAR SIZED BREASTS AND DERRIERE! (BACKSIDE)"

I didn't feel anger at the conversation between Francois and Weston, instead I felt annoyance. If these two were to be executed and were given the opportunity to say a couple of words as their last, they would use them to assert their opinion on the ideal woman. I stood up and brushed off my pirate clothes before walking towards the two. Their voices continued to rise several decibels with every added sentence to the point that they sounded like two screaming women at a club. 

I smiled as I cracked my knuckles. I then said. 

"My dear fellow co-captains, would you mind quieting down?"

The two of them ignored me as their argument went on. 

"A SHY WOMAN WHO IN REALITY IS EXPERIENCED IS THE BEST! DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO COME HOME TO A WOMAN WHO IS A BEAST IN BE-"

"SHUT THE FUCK UP! HOW MANY SECONDS DO I HAVE TO HEAR THE TWO OF YOU ARGUE LIKE FUCKING DUMBASSES? HOW COULD THE TWO OF YOU AREGUE ABOUT THE PERFECT WOMAN WHEN YOU TWO HAVE THE WORST QUALITIES POSSIBLE IN MEN?"

I heard the two of them sniffle as they rubbed the back of their heads. I sighed deeply before scratching the back of my head. I then snuck a glance to see the two of them full on cry like newborn babies. Their wails filling up the dark room which we had resided. I breathed out once more before saying. 

"Okay, I apologize. I might have been a little too hard on the two of you. You guys don't have the worst qualities in men. I'm sorry."

The two of them smiled as they wiped their snot on my pants. They then unanimously said.

"Are you serious Captain Mila? Men like us have a chance?"

I nodded and said.

"Yes you do. I'm sure that there are women out there who would find you desirable so stop wiping your snot on my pants."

I internally screamed at the fact that I was going to continue walking with these pants and can't change them. The crew members chuckled as I started to as well. I then turned to see a familiar person smile. That smile of his was probably the only one that could bring butterflies to my stomach and make my heartbeat quicken in such a way. 

I walked over to him. His golden hair still shone even though the room was dim. The emeralds of eyes were decorated with long eyelashes as the edges of his perfect lips turned upwards. He was dressed in a simple white blouse, black slacks, and knee-high boots. He then stood up and stretched out his arms in hopes of getting an embrace from me. I don't want to admit it, but I actually missed this motherfucker the most. 

Instead of jumping into his arms, I waked forward and pulled the collar of his blouse so that his face would come close to mine. I then placed my lips against his. A few seconds later I pulled back and smiled mischievously as I licked my lips. 

"Well, well Baron, it seems as if you have gotten better at kissing. Have you been practicing?"

Baron looked at me with widened eyes as his face, ears, and neck reddened. I chuckled. he was still as cute as ever. How does it feel to be on the other side of a dominant partner?

Baron then shook his head as he snapped out of it. He then walked over to me and smirked before bringing his face close to mine. He then whispered. 

"Well my dear wife, I truly do want to give you another night to remember on our wedding night. If I cant woo you with a single kiss, then the actions which will follow will not satisfy you my dear."

I felt my cheeks flush. This son of a bitch! He quickly took control of the situation and flipped my role! He smirked once more before whispering in my ear. 

"You're a hundred years too young to challenge me in seduction my dear. But you have managed to make my heart flutter so I commend you. How should i reward you?"

I wrapped my arms around his neck as I stood on my tip-toes and whispered. 

"Why don't you kiss me?"

Baron chuckled before saying. 

"Your wish is my command my dear."

Just as our lips were about to meet, a familiar voice boomed and filled the room. 

"Well, well my dear. That was quite the nice reunion with your friends. It must have been so good that you have forgotten the fact that you still have trials to complete."

I groaned before stepping away from Baron and facing the owner of the voice.

"Maldonius, are there truly only five levels in this ziggurat?"

Maldonius nodded before snapping his fingers. The room was then shrouded in light. My eyes widened as I gasped. The room was filled with tables and scrolls along with different mechanisms. On the walls were different posters of stars, planets, and universal studies. I turned to see Maldonius's eyes shine a crystal blue as he was dressed in a long priest-like robe. It resembled an outfit that an ancient astronomer would wear. He then smiled as he stroked his long beard. I couldn't stop myself from chuckling. 

"Oh dear, old geezer, your age must've finally affected your appearance. How did you manage to eradicate all the hair on your head?"

Maldonius glared at my comment before shaking his head and sighing. 

"What an annoying child. This is part of my outfit to match the theme of this floor. Which is you can tell deals with astronomy. Now, let us stop with the unnecessary conversations and begin this floor."

I smiled and nodded. 

"Yes, let's Maldonius."

He smiled before snapping his fingers. 

"Have fun my dear, as I surely will."

Later would I understand the fact that this man's definition of "fun" wasn't like mine at all. In fact "hell" would be a better word to describe what I would face in this otherwise beautiful floor.

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Thank you so much for reading my luvs! What do you think about the reunion of the crew? Stay safe and stay tuned for the third floor!