Ch 3: Crew

Waking up, Tim can hear the hum of the boat engines. Knowing that he has arrived, Tim glances around the train to make sure he is not being followed then walks towards an abandoned ship yard he remembered that his grandfather brought him to years ago. Before arrivingat the ship yard, one of Tim's fears is realized 3 men follow him around the corner. Taking a long way around Tim finally reaches the shipyard. However, the shipyard is no longer abandoned, a giant 500m blue galleon is docked. Before turning around Tim feels something pressed to his back.

"Look who we have here" a raspy voice comes from behind causing Tim's stomach to fall, feeling his death is imminent as all skyfarers are ruthless people. After losing all hope Tim hears a familiar voice

"Shut up you dumb cook you're scaring the kid"

"It's not my fault he fell for the old finger pistol, oh wait it is hahaha" while speaking the voice got fainter and fainter as if the man was running. Figuring a man who can scare someone as scary as the 'cook' Tim slowly turns around getting ready to run and or apologize at the first sign of trouble. However, turning around Tim sees the last man he expected to see as well as the person he wanted to see the most. "Hey youngster glad to see you're still alive how about you come and have a talk with this old man".

Following along Tim feels both excited and fearful about talking with the old man who he knows nothing about. Following Tim is led to the ship captain's quarters. The quarters were quaint when compared to the magnitude of the ship however to Tim it seemed as if it had a homey feeling that he has only felt once before. While taking it all in, the old man directs Tim to a old blue couch while he sits behind a mahogany desk, with intricate designs topped with tons of maps, that seems out of place compared to the rest of the room. The second Tim sat down as if on cue, the old man starts talking.

"So Tim what do you think of my ship?"

Muttering Tim replies "it's nice"

Somehow hearing or not caring about Tim's reply the old man adopts the first serious look Tim has seen from him

"So old Franky is gone, I can't believe they caught up." Continuing "Sorry I was talking to myself, so now that you know everything what do you want to do now"

Responding coquettishly Tim replies "Umm I never finished reading the letters, I, I was interrupted so I put everything in my backpack and ran."

"What backpack"

"The one on my..." finally realizing something is off Tim turns around and drops; his back is bare except for the clothes he is wearing.

"Was the package in there as well" the old man asks worriedly

"No, but it should still be on the train. We can just go get..."

"Stop" hearing the voice Tim fearfully looks up

"There is no getting it back. As long as they don't get it back it will be fine."

Shakily Tim inquires "are you sure?"

"Yes now on to a happier note, how would you like to join my crew?"

Turning wide eyed due to his shock, Tim sits there blankly. Not hearing a reply the old man sighs with regret thinking that this was Tim's way of rejecting him however at that moment Tim meekly replies "yes please"

Showing the biggest smile yet the old man shouts "guys stop listening in, we've got some new blood" after the shout 4 people barge in all pushing and shoving to try to get a look at their new crew mate. When they were about to run over Tim the old man coughs lightly to get their attention. Fearfully all of them back off and line up astonishing Tim. "Now let's do introductions up first is our cook, Chuck, don't be fooled he's only in his early 20's" Tim looks to where the old man pointed and sees a bald burly man with a big smile, and the start of a beard. Tim replies "hello again"

"Next up is the bomber Nina don't let her beauty fool you she's probably the most dangerous one on this ship" hearing his introduction all the men on the ship visibly tremble not understanding Tim looks over to see a beautiful women with long black hair smirking triumphantly. Continuing on the old man introduces the pilot and engineer, Fred, and the navigator, Robby finally getting to himself.

"..and I am the captain you can call me cap" feeling the introduction was lackluster Tim didn't notice the curious gazes directed towards him. Finally seeing the expectant looks Tim replies

"Hi my name is Timmothy, but you can call me Tim ummm I am not really good at anything, but I'll try my best, ummmm.."

stopping Tim looks down embarrassed accompanied by the laughter of the others.

"Alright stop dilly dallying and get ready to fly"

Everyone: "Yes cap"