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Chapter 7: But Will My Heart Be Broken?

Not tagged, sharing for the lolz.

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“I’m actually surprised you’re still on the Revenge,” Ed said after a moment, taking a quick sip. “Thought for sure you were gonna go off with Bellamy after he said he saw you at the mask party.” “Why the fuck would I go off with that Twat?” Izzy asked, pulling his gaze away from Stede with a scowl. “Because you two always had an off and on thing,” Ed reasoned. “Thought maybe-“ “I stayed with you for nearly twenty fucking years, and our thing has been decidedly ‘off’ for the better part of a decade,” Izzy retorted. “So?” Ed frowned, glancing at Stede who didn’t seem to be at all bothered by whatever was happening, sipping his drink casually. Had Ed told him he and Izzy were a thing, once? He didn’t think so, but maybe he’d gotten really fucking drunk one night and told him. Or, fucking insane as it may be, maybe Izzy told him? “So," Izzy said, "maybe my loyalty has a little less to do with whether or not my Captain fucks me.” Stede spluttered, coughing as he sloshed his drink on his shirt.

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Chapter 6: I Really Should Be Holding You

Thanks @loki-is-my-kink-awakening for the tag!

--- Ed's eyes snapped open, catching Izzy draining his drink and setting the glass on the table. “I’m going to make rounds with the crew, make sure no one other than Olu and Archie have fucked off. When do we leave, Captain?” “I want to stay until at least noon tomorrow,” Stede said as they both got to their feet. “It should allow for Jim to come by, say hello, let Archie and Olu pass on any farewells that need to be made.” “Then I will ensure everything is ready for departure by then.” They stared at each other for a really long time, not saying anything. Literally just staring at one another, which was fucking puzzling as shit. Then Izzy turned, pausing at the sofa and looking over at Ed. “Are you actually back?” “Yeah,” Ed replied sincerely. Izzy nodded, glancing over his shoulder toward Stede before meeting Ed’s eyes sternly. “You are not a fucking co-Captain. You don’t have authority on this ship. You answer to him, you do as he says, and I will back him in every single instance. If you do not, if you do anything to undermine his authority, I will do what is in my right as First Mate to set you straight. Do we have an understanding?” Ed nodded, appreciation washing over him. He stood up, offering Izzy his hand. “Thank you for taking care of him while I was gone,” he said sincerely. Izzy took his hand and clasped it instead of shaking. When Ed went to pull away, Izzy held it fast, making Ed look him in the eye. “You shouldn’t, ‘cause I didn’t do it for you,” He said meaningfully.

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Chapter 5: We Just Like to Party

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Because I can!

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“Well, it’s not unreasonable, Babe,” Edward said. “Captain Bonnet,” Izzy snapped out. “Yes, Mr. Hands?” Stede immediately turned to him. “No, Sir, I was not addressing you. I was telling Blackbeard to show you the proper respect you deserve,” He turned slowly to Edward, who gave him a puzzled frown. He was turned, though, with one hand resting on the table, the other draped over the back of his chair, so at least his hands weren’t on Stede anymore. “His name is Bonnet, Captain Bonnet, or the Gentleman Pirate. Not these endearments you keep slipping in like you can’t remember his fucking name.”

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Chapter 3: I Want You, and That's So Terrifying

Summary: The Revenge is attacked, and someone gets hurt.

CW: Blood and injuries.