Eighteen:

                                    

                                          
(Louis' POV) 
                          
"Sir!"
                          
Louis turned his body to see one of his crew members running toward him on the street.
                          
"Sir! It's an emergency!"
                          
"What is it, pirate!?" The Captain snapped at him. 
                          
"T-There's a guard on board the ship! He heard banging in the brig and he wants to investigate! What do we do!?" 
                          
Louis snarled at the ground. He turned toward Niall and Liam. 
                          
"You two go wait by the London bridge in case the King shows up.." The Captain starting storming down street, making his way back toward the ship. "I have some things I need to take care of.." 
                          
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Louis walked up to his ship to see one of his pirates talking to a guard on the upper deck of the ship. 
                          
"Is there a problem, Sir?" Louis asked, walking up to the guard. 
                          
"And who might you be?" The guard turned toward Louis.
                          
"I'm the Captain of this ship.." Louis tried to sound as nice as possible. "Is there something I can help you with?" 
                          
"Some people were complaining about loud banging at the bottom of your ship." The guard raised a brow. "Do you know anything about that?" 
                          
"Oh, that.." Louis had to think of an excuse quick. "That was just some of the animals we're transporting to Africa. They can get real rowdy sometimes.."  
                          
"I see.." The guard paused. "Is it alright if I check it out?" 
                          
"I'm sorry sir.." Louis shook his head. "That's not possible.. The animals definitely don't take kindly to strangers. It's for your own safety." 
                          
"Right.." The guard raised a brow. "Well I suppose you better get those animals under control.. I don't want to hear about anymore complaints."
                          
"Don't worry, Sir.." Louis nodded his head. "You won't." 
                          
"Alright then.." The guard started making his way off the ship. "You fellows have a good day."
                          
"Phew.." The pirate beside him let out a large sigh. "That was close.."
                          
"Yeah.." The Pirate King snarled. "Too close.." 
                          
Louis shoved the Pirate violently. 
                          
"What the fuck happened!? I told you to watch him!"
                          
"I'm sorry sir!" The Pirate shouted. "He started banging on the walls! It was too late once I got down there.."
                          
Louis balled his hands into a fist. "That little-" 
                          
"Do you want me to go kill him?" The pirate chuckled. "I've always wanted to kill a royal."
                          
"No.." Louis shook his head, reaching for some nearby rope on the deck. "I'll take care of it.." 
                          
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(Harry's POV) 
                          
Harry heard voices from up above him. He recognized one of them.. It was definitely Louis. 
                          
'What was he doing back on the ship?' Harry pondered.
                          
Suddenly Harry heard the door slam open. He pulled his legs closer to his chest, waiting for the person to reveal themselves. 
                          
"You're gonna get it now!" Louis finally revealed himself, opening up the cell door.
                          
Harry recoiled in fear, whimpering as Louis lifted him up off the ground and slammed him into the wall. 
                          
"You like slamming walls, Princess!" Louis yelled, slamming him against it once more. "You like making noise!" 
                          
The Prince frantically shook his head, tears brimming around his eyes.
                          
The Pirate dropped him to the ground, watching as he moaned in pain. 
                          
"You know I don't like doing this!" Louis yelled. "I was actually starting to feel bad for you! Maybe even like you! But then you go and do something like this and ruin everything!" 
                          
The Prince just laid on the ground, looking up at the angry pirate above him. 
                          
A muffled groan left Harry's lips as he tried to speak.
                          
"You wanna talk, huh?" 
                          
Harry nodded, tears leaking from his eyes.
                          
Louis leaned down, yanking the cloth from his mouth. 
                          
The Prince let out a large breath. "I'm sorry! It won't happen again I-"
                          
"Shut up!" Louis shoved him up against the wall once more, kneeling down to where he was sat. "Now listen.. I've just given your father the ransom note."
                          
Harry eyes widened as he spoke. "Y-You have?"
                          
"Now if you behave.. I might let you go once we get the money." Louis pointed his finger at him. "But if you ever pull something like that again.. I'll send one of my men down here to handle the situation.. and trust me, they are not as nice as I am.. Got it?"
                          
The frightened Prince nodded. 
                          
"I said.." Louis leaned in closer. "Do you got it!" 
                          
"Y-Yes Loui- I mean Sir.." 
                          
"Good." Louis pulled some rope from his pocket. 
                          
"W-What are you doing.." 
                          
Harry watched as Louis began to tie the rope tightly around his ankles. 
                          
"Just making sure we don't have anymore incidents, Princess." Louis roughly pulled at the ends, tying his ankles tightly together.
                          
"Ow." Harry yelped.
                          
The Pirate looked back up, staring deeply in Harry's teary emerald eyes. He trailed his eyes down to the Prince's wet and swollen lips.
                          
"I'm sorry I have to do this, your majesty." Louis lifted the cloth up once again, tying it tightly across his mouth. "But I just can't have you making any noise.." 
                          
Harry let out a sigh. 
                          
"Promise me you'll behave?" Louis glared. 
                          
Harry nodded. 
                          
"Good." Louis patted his head. "Well.. it's time for me to take care of some business."
                          
The Prince sat quietly, looking down at his feet.
                          
"I'll be back once I have the money.." 
                          
Harry watched as the Pirate King left the room.