The Very Last Chapter

Well guys, this is it. The last chapter. (Sniff sniff). I've had a lot of fun writing and posting this story. I hope you guys had as much fun reading it as I did writing it! Here's the last chapter. Enjoy mateys! And please tell what you think of the whole thing!


Chapter 34
Every day Sarah went down to the docks, hoping to see the Ransom. But it was never there. Sarah would stand on the very edge of the wooden planks, looking out into the sea, the wind would blow her golden hair about her face, and she would stand waiting, waiting, and waiting for the ship's tall masts to appear. But they never did.

The Ransom did not come that whole spring, but still Sarah waited. It did not come that summer either. Neither did the ship come that autumn, but Sarah still hoped and waited. It did not come when the snow started to fall. Sarah began to worry.

Had Jamison been killed? Had he fallen in love with another girl? Had he been enslaved by another crew of pirates? Or had he changed his mind, and decided not to come after all?

But still, Sarah waited. Though now, every night she cried herself to sleep, and nothing brought her joy.

It was a dark and gloomy night. Sarah went to Gilenger's tavern, for there was nothing else to do. She sat at a table by herself, watching and listening to the merry crowd.

Now and then the doors would burst open, and there were cheers and greetings all around as the newcomers joined the rowdy gathering.

Sarah watched with a lump in throat and she fought back tears. She'd do anything, oh anything, to have Jamison here.

The crowd grew louder, and somebody started a dance. Sarah refused to join the merry couples, but watched them, and listened to the music. The song was sad and sweet, then a lady started to sing.

"My sweet-heart rides a ship at sea..." she sang. Sarah held her head in her hands. "Where might my lonesome lover be?"

Then, the door burst open, letting in a rush of freezing cold air.

A tall young man marched into the room. There was no doubt he was a sailor, a very rough sailor, in fact, he looked like a pirate.

The crowd all stopped and stood still and stared. Hadn't they all seen him somewhere before?

Sarah jumped up from the table, and flung her arms around him. "Jamie!"

They hugged each other tightly, not noticing anything but each other.

"I'm sorry it took so long for me to get here." apologized Jamison "But there was a lot of work for me to do." He kissed Sarah, and Sarah clung onto him crying tears of joy.

The crowd, which had become very quiet, looked upon the young couple. Sarah and "her sailor".

"Awww!" whispered an old lady "Aren't they sweet?"

That evening went from sad to joyful, very fast. Jamison ordered a mug of beer, this time he paid the full price, and he and Sarah picked up like they had never been apart.

"Leave them be." said a Mother to young daughter, who was about to dash over and listen in "Give them sometime to themselves. Goodness knows they deserve it."

Sarah was lost in her own little world. There was just her and Jamison.

"The crew all sends their greetings to you." said Jamison "They all, especially Johnny, wanted to tag along, but I thought they might kind of...annoying."

Sarah laughed.

"So, we're all done being pirates." said Jamison grinning

"You are?"

"Aye. We're a shipping company now. A much...cleaner trade, if you ask me."

The two didn't notice the quickly flying time, and then, to their surprise, the clock struck midnight.

"Goodness! Tis' that late?" asked Sarah

Jamison nodded. "I guess I should head back to the ship."

"How long will you be in town?" asked Sarah

"Long enough to get married and meet your folks." said Jamison grinning.

Sarah nodded. "Well, I suppose I should be going home." she stood up and was about to go to the door, but in two steps Jamison beat her to it. He swung it open and held it for her. "May I see you home, miss?" he asked sweeping a bow.

"Of course, you can, good sir." she said, then she giggled, "So long as you don't take me for a walk around the harbor!"

~*~*AFTERWARD~*~*

Jamison Dread and Sarah Smithins were married in one week's time.

The town of Albandale and the whole Ransom's crew were present for it.

"So, where do you want to go next?" asked Jamison that evening when they boarded the Ransom, as he scooped her up in his arms.

"Oh, I don't know..." said Sarah "The Bahamas, maybe."

"Very well, lass!" said Jamison, and he turned to Johnny "Set sail to the Bahamas immediately."

"Aye, aye, Captain Jamie!"

Together, Jamison and Sarah stood in the bow, looking over the railing into the setting sun.

"Tis' a dream come true." said Sarah "I'm finally back aboard this ship, it's where I belong, with you."

"And you'll never have to leave, ever." he paused "You, Sarah are the best thing I ever stole." Said Jamison, giving her a wicked grin.

Sarah laughed and shook her long blond curls. "And you, Jamison Dread, are the best thing that ever happened to me. Even though, in the beginning it was a little rough. Well, alright, very rough." she giggled "Jamison, just what kind of slaver are you? Falling in love with your slaves?"

He just laughed and shook his head, "Well what kind of girl falls in love with her kidnapper?"

And the new couple leaned over the railing, thinking back on their old adventures, and wondering what was yet to come.

~*~*THE END!!!~*~*