Chapter Text
*About half month later*
I woke up in the early morning. When I turned around to face Edward,I realized that he wasn't on the other side of bed. I slowly got up and took a look around our room. Kenway was no where to be found. I lazily went to the place where I usually leave my stuff and quickly dressed up. I took dagger and few smoke bombs with myself.
Outside House,I saw Anne talking with some Boys,probably Edward's crew-boys. I smirked to all of 'em and shouted to Anne:"Oy,lass". She quickly faced me and gave me smile. "Good Morning ms. Read."
I hesitated for second,but finally decided to ask her where Edward is. She was confused. "Ain't he with ya? I thought you were sleeping together." As She said that,I blushed a little bit. "We were,but When Ah woke up he was gone."
One of the Boys was suspicious. "You! Do ye know where capt'n Kenway is?" He shoke his head,but I was sure he knew. "Make sentence right this second,or I'll unman you.",I warned him. I heard someone laughing behind me. "Haven't You said that I'm only one Who You would unman?",asked person.
I smiled and turned around to face Edward. "And where 'ave ya been,ye bastard?",I asked...um...softly? "Oh,you know, usual pirate buisness." I shot him a glare. "Don't worry, I haven't been looking for whore. Why would I, When I have you?" I rolled my eyes,but smiled. "And,now would ya tell me what exactly were you doing?"
He looked at Anne,she nodded. "What the hell 'ave happen'd with ya two?",I asked with nervous smile on my face. The last thing I needed was Edward telling me that he and Anne hooked up while I was...dead. "Don't worry,it's not What you think Mary.",Edward laughed and took my hand. "Wait,where are we going? Edwaaaard,tell meh!"
He Just laughed and started free running. I followed him,from time to time shouting "Ye bastard,wait!" or "Ohh,Ah swear Ah'm gonna kill ya when Ah catch Ya!". In the end,I ended up laughing even more than Edward. Near the docks,I saw my chance,so I tried to tackle Edward. It seemed like he improved his skills,as he felt me and turned around,so my tackle wasn't successfull. Instead, I ended up hugging him as he was spinning me around.
"So,Will you now think about killing me again? I'm sure you wouldn't like to lose someone Who makes you happy.",said Edward when he put me back on ground. "Ah guess ye got a second chance. Ye are so lucky bastard y'know." He smiled and took my hand again.
We were approaching to one old couple. They were holding baby. Oh my Godness how beautiful that Child was. It's eyes were blue like an ocean,and it's hair Was... Like mine? The kid reminded me so much of our baby-girl. One tear brighted in my eye,but I quickly wiped it away,so no one could see it.
"Mary Read,meet Lawrence and Hope Church." I gave them nod as 'Hi'. "And meet Wilhelmina Read-Kenway." I was so confused. Was that...our Child? Yeah,it was. "H-How? Edward,how's this possible? Y-ye were with meh all the time.How could ya find our Child?"
He smiled and hugged me. "Have I ever told you that you are so beautiful when you sleep?" I shook my head. "How many nights 'ave Ah slept alone? Ah mean,ye sure wasn't able to find our little girl for jus' one night." Is it even important? Go on now. Hold your baby. I smirked. Our baby,Edward. Our.
I slowly approached to old woman. I hesitated. No I wasn't ready for this. Or was I? I can do this,I can. Baby was looking at me with smile on her face. I softly took her in my arms,and held her tightly. "Hey little girl.",I slowly whispered. Oh,mah God,how much Ah've missed ya mah little baby-girl. Ah 'aven't deserve this,Edward. But thank you. He kissed my forehead.
The old couple was gone. I guessed they were heading back to their home. "C'mon m'ladies. I'm sure Annie made breakfast for us.", said Edward with a big smile on his face. I smiled back and We went back to our house. When We approached courtyard,I could smell something nice. "Seems like Annie made something nice for breakfast." I laughed and asked:"Is Anne expecting Wilhelmina?" Kenway nodded.
"Aw,my Gosh. Is that sweet Lady yer baby?",Anne asked with pretty happy tone. I smiled. "Yeah. Anne,meet Wilhelmina Read-Kenway." Anne was smiling when I asked her to hold baby while Edward and I were having breakfast. We couldn't even finish our meal,before one of the crew-boys interrupted us. "Capt'n,miss Read,someone want to see you on the decks. He said he has something important to tell you."
I looked at Edward. He was as cofused as I was. Ah Tabai? He shook his head. Adé,I guess. "We'll see.",said I as I rose eyebrow. "Edward,Kidd. There you are. Ah Tabai se-..." Adéwale (Kenway was right,ugh) was speaking very fast,so expression on Edward's face was like he didn't get a Word. "Slower Adé,Eddie has less brain skills then you think." Well,what could be better then making fun of Edward early in the morning. "Very funny,Mary.",hissed Edward.
"You two are like children.", said Adé and smiled, "But I wanted to tell you that Ah Tabai has a job for you." We didn't even have time to think about it,as Adéwalé quickly continued:"He want you to take down one Templar dog. His name is James Lee and you can't refuse." I was shocked when I heard name James Lee. "A-Are ye sure his name is James Lee?",I asked,my voice shaking. Are you Ok,Mary? You know this Lee guy?
No,Ah've been missled. Ah thought he said his surname in a different way. Nevermind it.
Edward didn't trust me,but he let me go. "I'm sure ms. Read. Our Best contracts told us that Lee will be on Pinos Isle,before next week,so you need to hurry and get there." There was sad smile on my face. "As much as I love being assassin,I can't Just leave Mina alone." Edward wrapped his arms around me and kissed me on the cheek. "Don't worry,my Lady. Anne and Adé will be looking after her. She'll be safer than any other Child in whole West Indies.",whispered his soft voice.
I looked at him. Edward,can ya even Imagine how much Ah've missed her? Ah want to be with mah Child. He sighed and shook his head. Then He pressed my head to his chest and cautiously whispered:"And what if I die there because you weren't with me to support me?"
I looked away. He had a Good point. Baby will be safe with Anne and Adé,but Edward...he could lost his life,alone. "Ok,ye got meh. We're going to the Pinos Isle as soon as possible. Edward,go get yer crew ready for sailing. I'll get our equipment." Edward nodded and we parted our ways.
I first went to our maison, and packed few smoke bombs as Well as sleep,berserk and rope darts. I took my double pirate schmitars and Edward's double French cutlasses,and then I went to General store looking for pair of pistols for myself. I was about to buy common flintlocks,but man Who worked there said that he had something special for me. "You are an assassin,aren't You Lady? I've got those Golden Russian pistols few weeks ago and sir Kenway said that they are only for master assassins, Just like you.",he said. I smiled and thanked him,then went to docks.
I gave Edward five smoke bombs and 10 of each kind of darts. He looked at me like he expected more, and I laughed. "Ye don't need anything else,Kenway. Yer accuracy is high,ain't it?" He grinned,but nodded. I smiled and gave him five more of each. "Mary Read,you are real bastard.",Edward laughed and wrapped arm around my waist. Don't touch meh like tha' in front of crew,Kenway. Ah'll lose mah authority. He Just laughed and let me go.
I took Captain's place,and shouted to Edward and crew:"Lads, we need to sail off. Everyone on their places!" Boys quckly took their positions,but Edward stood on decks grinning on me. "What's wrong now Kenway?",I said with annoyed smirk,but I was pretty amused inside. "Well,you are standing on wrong place,Kidd." he said as he jumped over on the ship. "Am I now? And where should I stand then?",I teased him.
He rolled his eyes. "You ain't funny Mary. I'm captain here." I laughed and approached to him,wrapping my arms around his neck. I thought You said no touching,Mary. "And Ah thought Ah said that Ah've been capt'n few years longer than ya. Ye should be happy that Ah've let ya be mah First mate.",I said and gave him teasing smile. He smiled,shook his head,and gave me one Quick Kiss. Alright lass,you'll be captain. I laughed and whispered "Thank ya",then went back to whelm.
***
Silent trip it was. All the time Edward was thinking about something. He wasn't even looking at me. Even though it helped me concentrate,it was very strange. Honestly,I missed his voice and his staring at me. Is everythin' alright,Kenway? He winced and gave me surprised look. "Of course M'Lady. I'm Just thinking,are we going to visit Ah tabai in Tulum?"
I shook my head. "No. We don't have time for it. Opià Apito Will be waitin' for us at the dawn." He laughed and finally gave me real look. "Always predictable,huh?",He joked. I smirked and lightly punched him. "Yeah. Now,Kenway tell meh wha' Is botherin' ya?" Mary. ,I heard in my head. But it...wasn't Edward's voice. No it can't be. No,no,no,no. James? Suddenly,My vision got blured. I only managed to shout "Edward!!!" before everything went black.
***
I was awaken by someone's soft touch. "Edward.",I whispered,without even opening my eyes. "Shhh,Mary. You need rest,sleep." I smiled and opened my eyes. "Don't Ya worry m'soft rat. Ah'm fine." He hesitates for second before asking:"Mary. Who's James Lee?"
"Ah don-...",I tried to say,But He stopped me. "I ain't fool,Mary. You know him. You shouted his name before You lost your sence." I shook my head.
"Ye are talkin' about Ghost,Edward. James Lee died 10 years ago.",I sighed. "Well,he surely ain't dead,nor he's ghost. I mean,m'lass we ain't Ghost-hunters.",said Edward sarcastly. "Edward,I know what happened to mah-...",I couldn't finish. There were a lot of tears in my eyes,and I needed to hold 'em,what meant *no talking-no crying*.
"Your what?",asked Kenway, suspicious look on his face. "Mah nothing,Edward. Mah nothing.", I lied. "Mary.",he whispered, "I won't tell anyone Who this Lee guy is. You can trust me. If You want,we can let him live." I turned away,hoping he couldn't see my tears. And no,he couldn't,but he could hear me crying as I was gasping for air.
Edward hugged me and rubbed my back trying to comfort me. "Shh,don't cry M'pretty lass.", he whispered. "Edward. Do ya know how much hurts when ye realize that someone Who you loved the most was lying to you whole Your life?",I asked,my voice shaking. "B-But Mary...I know. But Who was lying to you?",confused Edward questioned.
"James. James Lee was...is mah husband,Edward.",I whispered my voice still shaking a littke bit,but I was trying to hold/stop tears. Kenway was slightly shocked,but then he hugged me again. "Well,we are both married in God's eyes. The fact that James is alive doesn't change anything,right?" I heard...fear in Edward's voice. "Don't you worry,Ah won't leave either,you or Wilhelmina.",I whispered,bright smile on my face.
Edward smiled back,then softly made me lay down again. "I'm glad you ain't planning to leave this old dog anytime soon. Take rest now." Nodding was everything that I did. Soon,he left.
***
Edward's pov
I was sitting on the barrel behind whelm. Maybe it sounds strange,but I let one young boy be captain. I didn't have energy,nor desire to control a ship,and I need time to think.
I looked at the sky. There was nothing special,but I felt something in clouds seeking for me. I rubbed my eyes and looked up again. Some female figure was approaching to me...coming from heaven. "Caroline....", I mumbled. She looked at me...emotionless. "Hello Edward." Caroline took a Quick look around Jackdaw. "So this is that precious ship that you always wanted? I knew I wouldn't like it. Don't you have Some female to clean it a little bit?",She asked and frowned. Mary..., I thought than looked back at Caroline, Rolling eyes. "It's a ship,Caro. Women mustn't be on the ship. It brings bad luck."
I felt Some strange wind hitting my body. "Kenway...",said Mary's weak voice. "Mary!? What are you doing here lass? I told you to take rest.",I offfered her hand,then decided to lift her up and take her back to cabin. "But she's a woman,Edward. Why she's allowed to be here?",I heard Caroline saying annoyed. "Shut the hell up,woman. You see that she's weak and needs rest,not Your bullshit. Now tell me what you have quickly so I can take Mary back to bed."
"I Just wanted to warn you Edward. This Lady,she's dangerous. She'll bring you death. Be....care-..." Her voice started to fade. Suddenly,I didn't feel Mary's body in my arms anymore. Panic started to run through my body.
I winced as I woke up. There were nither,Mary nor Caroline. One Quick look around,and I realised that I was sitting infront of the captain's cabin. Everything seemed normal. Crew Boys were singing,Jackdaw was moving steadily,sky was clear and there was no sight of the Ghost. I slowly got up and walked into cabin.
It was very dark inside,so I didn't see Mary. "Lass? Are you there?" No answer. I thought that she's sleeping so I slwoly and silently approachedto the bed.
No one could imagine my reaction when I realised that Mary isn't there.