Destined and Fated

Chapter 6

It was so awkward. They fell silent and they are actually staring at me like I’m an alien with just one hair and three eyes. I can almost hear a crow sound in my head as an effect. I just shut my phone off and put it inside my bag again. I just mumbled an apology for what I said.

“What year are we right now?” I asked hesitantly but I am quiet curious about how many years did I travel back. It will be helpful if I can adapt in the ways in here since there is no assurance that I can go back to the 21st century.

“Now is June 3rd 1622.” What?! Does that mean I travelled more than 300 years backward? How am I supposed to know the ways in this era? I think I’m a puppy lost in the jungle.

“I... I time traveled sirs. Believe it or not but my date now is June 11, 2020. And I came face to face with my idol captain.” I stuttered as I tried to explain to them my unbelievable situation right now.

“What do you mean 2020? It’s still 1622. Are you hallucinating kid?” asked Garett. But I am not hallucinating. This ‘is the truth. Well, in my part. I started to explain my situation and my background.

“I’m not sir. Cars exist in our time now. I mean 21st century. And I have a photo of it. Look! That’s my car and this is the Black Eagle.” I have shown to them my pictures and maybe they will believe me.

“And this is a cellphone. We use this to communicate throughout the rest of the world. Take pictures, keep notes, record, and update our social media. It may sound so alien but it is really happening. And I am here trapped in an old time where my phone cannot contact someone since there is no signal in the area because this technology is not yet present here so to speak. Now is that enough?” I asked them and this time they nod.

“So you said, you came from the future time. And now, how will you go back? And by the way, your ship looks good Captain Carter.” I smiled to what Garett said. He called me Captain. I now miss Bill and the whole crew of the Black Eagle.

“I really don’t know too. So, you’ll let me drive Raven? Trust me. She’ll be in good hands.” I know Raven is the name of this legendary ship and every boat is a she. Because it is considered as a mother or a lady. A lady that is finesse, fine and elegant. And a mother that protects, cares and is strong to handle all tough situations for her children.

“No. I will not let you hold the wheel. It is mine.” Captain Rodriguez spoke. Possessive as ever. I will not just butt-in in his business. He can even swallow his oh so famous steering wheel. Goodness! I never thought that my quest is an air head.

“Ok. As you say so Mr. Oh-so-possessive Captain. Just let me go when we reach the nearest land.” I said and sarcasm coated my voice. I need to live too. I am not someone’s cargo for the rest of my life. And I know, no one will rescue me in this out of date place.

“Not going to happen. You are my slave now.” He said arrogantly while intently staring at me. My mouth figuratively reached the floor of the ship. Is he insane? Me? A slave? My whole body heated up because of my blood boiling inside. You can actually visualize smokes coming out of my ears.

“What the hell! Are you insane? You totally lost your mind! Who are you to command me? I have my freedom…” but he cut me in the mid-sentence.

“Ok then. Enjoy your freedom in the waters. And be a food to the sharks. I’ll let you out of here since I own this ship.” He is really a pain in the ass. I need him right now but I promise myself to find a way to get out of this hell. That’s a quest. I just shut my mouth because I know that I will not win this time. And I don’t want to make a move that will be my end. William just drive the ship.

As time pass by, I can see that the sun went up higher too. No clouds are formed in the sky and therefore we can speed up since wind will pick up the sails. Captain Rodriguez commanded some of his men to open the sails, but one of his men was afraid of heights I guess. He is still a teen and he slightly trembled in fear. The Captain shouted at him but he was so scared.

“I never had someone in my ship so weak and frail. You are one of my men. Act like one!” his veins will seem to pop out when he continues to do that. And the boy is just afraid of heights. Is he not thinking that the boy’s phobia might cause death? And hello! Every person has strengths and weaknesses that make them unique. I hope he knows that.

“Stop scolding him will you? He is just a teen age boy who is afraid of heights. As a captain of this ship you need to know their strengths and weaknesses.” I couldn’t stay still at all. He is so unreasonable. The whole crew stopped from whatever they are doing and stared at me wide eyed with disbelief. They never expected that I will talk back and command the famous captain. But the captain just glared.

“This is my ship woman. Don’t you dare command me! My sails will not open on its own. And I have the full control of my men.” He said with gritted teeth. He seemed so angry at what I have just said. But I just can’t help it.

“Well, spare this boy this once Captain. I’ll be his hero for now okay? So don’t let him go up ever again. Phobia is lethal, mind you.” I started to look at the poor boy who was as scared as a mouse. I asked for his knife. He gave it to me with a trembling hand. I gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder and smiled at him. I hope he felt at ease. And I began my way up. Just as I was in the topmost part, my sweat started dripping. I never did this for a long time. My ship doesn’t have sails. I felt the wind blowing my hair. And I remembered why I am here and the fact that I am trapped and I can’t go back.

Fate really is playful. I guess I’ll just get a life after we dock. Try to adapt to the old ways and continue my life in here. After all, I have made my mission possible. I took a hold of the rope as if it were reins. I need to make this work. It has to work like what I wanted it to. I am in full control of my life. I closed my eyes and jumped off. I felt the wind brushing my skin as I plummeted down.