Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Scurvy, Jolly Rogers and a Whole Lotta Booty ❯ Zombies. . . . Why Did it Have to be Zombies? ( Chapter 8 )

Zombies. Why Did it Have to be Zombies?


The four remaining pirates were trying to keep from throwing up as the countless zombies tied them each to stakes. Trowa watched in horror as the horrible voodoo priestess lead Quatre away. What did that hag want with him? What would she do to him in the privacy of her hut? The thought was too much to bear, and Trowa swallowed hard. Losing his dinner over zombies was one thing, but losing it to the thought of a dirty voodoo priestess on top of Quatre was another. Plus, he preferred to keep his dinner right were it was.

The ropes around their wrists were tight, and Captain Heero looked over at Duo. His braid was hanging over his chest, and his eyes were focused on the ground. He's probably sleeping, Captain Heero thought and shook his head. But no matter how much he complained about the braid boy he knew how important he was. Duo was the type of guy who could get things done no matter what. He was also good at getting himself out of sticky situations, and it doesn't get much stickier, or stinkier then zombies. The Captain only hoped Duo hadn't lost his touch.

If he worked harder he could probably get the ropes loosened, Duo thought with his head hanging. Better not let them catch on to what I'm up to, not that zombies are smart or anything, and he continued to work. He couldn't believe he hadn't figured it out sooner, but there was nothing he could do about that now. It was up to him to get out of this mess and prove to the high and mighty Captain Heero that he was worthy of the deceased Captain Hook's crew. Perhaps even his outfit.

Wu Fei had never felt like such a weakling before in his entire life. Nothing was going as planned and things just kept getting worse. He had to prove his worth to Captain Heero soon because he could already see his affection waning. It was that Duo character, Wu Fei told himself, but I'm way better than him and I'll prove it to the Captain. With that he began furiously trying to devise a plan of escape.


* * *

"Father," Quatre repeated and his voice caught in his throat. He shook the sleeping man violently, and fought to hold back the tears threatening to break through his eyes.

The man sat up with a start and he focused on Quatre. "Quatre? What are you doing here?" he asked, visibly shocked.

"Uhhh, it's a long story father. Why are you here?" Quatre wanted to avoid the truth of his situation as long as he possibly could. Plus, he was very curious as to why his own father was sleeping in a grass hut that belonged to an evil voodoo priestess.

"I was sleeping Quatre, the rest is none of your concern," the older man said.

Quatre nodded passively.

"I know why you're here, son," Mr. Winner said when he noticed his son's dismay. It was quite possible that he could be useful after all.

Quatre's eyes widened with fear. "You do?"

"Yes, you're here with Captain Heero Yuy's crew. I can't believe you became a pirate Quatre. I thought you were going to take over the family business, but now I don't know what to do with you." Mr. Winner smiled to himself.

"But father, I. . . . I'm sorry I disappointed you. I can still run the family business, and I won't be a pirate anymore either." Quatre begged in a desperate attempt to win back his father's trust. He hoped it worked, but then what about the other pirates. And what about Trowa?

Mr. Winner chuckled silently to himself. His plan was working wonderfully. Quatre was as gullible as he'd always been. "All right, Quatre. I'll forgive you, but don't slip again."

Quatre nodded and forced a smile. Funny, he thought, I don't feel as good as I should. He knew the reason for his dismay, it was tied up outside.

* * *

The morning rays of sun broke through the trees and roused the pirates from their exhausted sleep. Captain Heero looked at his rag tag crew. They were his responsibility, but this situation seemed so entirely hopeless he wasn't sure what to do.

Then his pondering was interrupted by a rustling in the main hut, and the emergence of the hag. She noticed Captain Heero was awake and gave her best toothless grin while attempting to remain coy.

"Good morning pirate Captain Heero Yuy. It is so nice to have you as a guest." She leaned close to him and her stench almost brought tears to Captain Heero's eyes.

"I can't say the same," he managed and turned his head away.

"I'm glad you're the only one awake because I have a proposition for you." She smiled again.

Captain Heero was very uncertain as of what to make of this situation so he nodded, "I'm listening."

Her smile widened showing the extent of her toothless gums and she continued: "I will let all of your crew except the blonde one go."

He looked at the hag suspiciously, "what's the catch?"

"You have to remain with me as a permeant love slave." The hag said and grabbed Captain Heero's unmentionable.

He gasped and gagged at the same time, which is not a healthy combination. "What!?!?! I'd rather die."

Then Duo looked up from his stake, "that's not fair Heero. You have a chance to save your crew and you throw it away, some captain you turned out to be." Duo noticed the change in Captain Heero's posture as he contemplated what Duo said. Now, Duo would never stay with this hag, but he loved messing around with Captain Heero. And even in times of immense crisis he couldn't help a crack or two.

Captain Heero was very seriously debating what Duo said. If I stay my crew is saved, he thought, but then I have to be with. . . . He gagged again as he glanced at the hag before him. This is going to take a lot of thought, and I sure wish I had some diet rum. With that he disappeared back into his contemplation.

While he was thinking the other pirates began to wake up, and Duo couldn't resist in filling them in on the hags little proposition. After they recovered from the initial shock and their nausea subsided they were understandably concerned.

"What?!?" Wu Fei started, "Captain Heero can't stay with that hag. Who will be our captain?"

Duo shrugged, "me, I guess."

"I would not serve you as my captain, Duo Maxwell. You aren't even worthy enough to wear Captain Heero's uniform," Wu Fei accused with great conviction.

"That's not even his uniform," Duo refuted, "it's Captain Hook's. I bet it still has his name sewed on the inside of it."

Trowa butted in, "what about Quatre?"

Both pirates looked at him for a moment and shrugged. This was not good, Trowa thought, and looked at the hut Quatre had gone in the night before. Be safe Quatre, he plead, and bit his bottom lip.

"Will everyone stop arguing!!" The hag shouted and poked the captain with a stick. "What is your answer? I haven't got all day, you know."

Captain Heero awoke from his thought's and gazed at the loyal faces of his crew members. "I will stay."

"Captain, no!!" Wu Fei shouted.

Trowa dropped his head and began to weep.

Duo stood in shock, his eyes locked with Captain Heero's. I can't believe he choose to stay, Duo thought.

Captain Heero finally looked away and turned his head toward the hag. "What is your name than, hag?"

She smiled and moved closer to him so her eyes burned into his. "I am the Voodoo Priestess Relena."