The communication crystal sitting on the desk so lovely and silent almost made the Captain jump out of her seat when it glimmered and hissed into action. The news it carried was no less disturbing than the broken silence. Port Baldmore is under attack by the Pirates and the treaty is broken. The discomfort at being in the Navy as a former Pirate now has taken a new degree of danger. A deep and heavy sigh as once again a decision must be made. Too many changes for the old captain, the decision and resolve to remain is made. The added information added to the resolve and forced immediate and fierce action.

"Come About! Immediately!! We go to Guardian's Gate NOW!!" her fervency and anger caused the crew to jump into action.

As Greyylene strode down the gangplank without hiding or any show of timidity she looked for the greenhorns that fought and obeyed their leader in the face of a greater foe. The eyes that greeted her were not belonging to those who see her as a former Pirate, but that of a Fleet Captain in the United Sosarian Navy. One hurdle over come, now to face her greater fear.

Mustering all her control against the growing anger at the treachery portrayed by her former Crew, Greyy strode into the healers cabins to find her new deckhands. Pulling papers from an inner pocket she informed the three recovering recruits of their new stations. Examining the extent of injuries she also quietly took note of each one and their own take on the incident. Their cool heads in the face of battle spoke well of their future in not only the USN but in more battles they will no doubt face soon enough.

"Soon as you can walk on your own report to the Caroline. We begin patrols at first light." Greyylene stated as mater of fact as possible putting their young minds at ease and strengthening their purpose to heal and return to duty.

As she strode out the door she could hear the low mutterings of her new crew as they exchanged their own sense of discomfort at serving under a former pirate. Ignoring the comments she chose to let them find out themselves what manner of captain she is. Turning back a moment to show them she not only heard their voice, but would allow this one moment of insubordination to stand. They all grew silent and prepared themselves to report to her ship for orders.

Allowing the new crew to settle into their posts while the Captain attended to other matters would let them ease into the new command and get to know the others of the crew. Things were so much different since Bullseye left to rejoin the Pirate Clan. She knew if any information would be found out of this it would be from him. She knew it would most likely get them both into trouble but at this point she really didn't care. Slinking into the night she quickly made way to her former stomping grounds. Her discoveries of the ruthless plot lead her exactly where she wanted to be. Waiting for a door to open she listened at the window while Budswoman explained to Bullseye what was required. Bullseye was meant to find out how the USN discovered the treasure and where it was taken.

Startled at this new revelation and piqued at a new noise approaching from behind, Greyy notched a bolt and readied the bow to impale the sneak following her. Breaking a small twig behind her Dalin Blackglove revealed long enough to find a crossbow squarely aimed at his nose. Quickly they both recognized each other and hid again so as not to be discovered by their new old enemy. Hearing the Pirates beginning to move again the two Navy Officers quietly inched their way to the front in time to find a pink gate open. Quickly they both jumped the gate and hid again without being noticed, and they were also just in time to hear a password to another location.

A slight movement in the corner of this hidden cave stalled both Greyy and Dalin. The flash of metal brought both to arms only to discover a very drunk Roland Martin laying incoherent at the mouth of this secret cave. Quiet and now waiting for the return of Bullseye and Budswoman the silent pair sat with Roland watching for any further surprises. A storm brewing outside the cave made the wait take on an air of urgency. Greyy knew she needed to return to her new deckhands soon or again be found out of line and not following orders.

A short time passed and the Pirates resurfaced to disappear leaving the cave empty once again. The whispered word carried Greyy and Dalin to an underground passage of ice and frozen walls. This is where they discovered Soul Reaver's new home. With no time to exact a rescue the information was marked to carry back to Tiberius. Sneaking in quietly Dalin examined Soul Reaver for permanent injuries and to inquire of his treatment as well as his condition. The pirates had resuscitated him but left him with nothing more than his death robe. His pale skin showed blue hints of early frost bite. As Dalin listened to Reaver's story, giving him his robe for added warmth, the truth was beginning to make sense as to the cause of the DAGR onslaught. The interrogation from Buds and Bullseye revealed a vast sore of Pirate treasures that had mysteriously vanished along with a rather notorious thief within the ranks of the Navy, Ten Fingers Joe.

Promising a speedy return the two officers quickly returned to their respective posts at Guardian's Gate. Greyylene sullen at the helm of the Caroline, and Dalin immediately reporting to the Commodore with his findings. The patrol of the North end of Guardian's Gate harbor was quiet yet full of fitful images for Capt'n Greyy. She could not help but remember her own time incarcerated in the Navy brig. The treatment of her was much more humane than what she had just witnessed. New determination settled deep within her to make this right!

~The End~