Called by the Siren

Chapter 11: 10 Minutes of Fun!

“Daddy, I don’t know what has happened! We had them eating out of the palm of our hand!” Prescillia Marsh said pouting at the tablet computer lens. This was the call she had been dreading, one from her father wanting an update.  At 28, Prescillia was wise enough to know that her father was not someone to be trifled with.

“It is true Daddy, they were at our mercy but they are not talking to us now!” Camellia said agreeing with her sister. 

“Well something has clearly happened hasn’t it?” Elgar Marsh snapped.

“I know Daddy, but trust us we have a plan!” Priscilla said with a sweet smile.

Elgar sighed and then suddenly smiled “I know you do girls and you make your gang very proud. You know the importance of getting the Canadian Princes on side”

Camellia nodded dutifully and said “Of course we do Daddy. But Prescillia is right, we have a plan and we promise we won’t let you down!” 

“OK, but I want an update in two days. Understood?” Elgar said as he hung up. He growled in anger at the thought of his plan not working. At 55 he had lead the Marsh harriers to prosperity doing mainly one thing - people trafficking. Of course he knew that the other Gangs looked down on him for it. Matters were made worse when  Kurt Blackwood  had decreed it to never happen in his territory. It was a bitter blow, but it did not matter, Elgar took his business underground. 

The only thorn in his side were the Sea Gangs. Ah yes, the Sea Gangs! Elgar thought sitting back in his chair. Most of the syndicate thought the Sea Gangs were uneducated and slow, but Elgar knew better! The Sea Gangs had been intercepting his ships for years and stealing his cargo. They seem to take offensive that their territory was been used to moved people who were going to be sold around. 

“No matter, I have a plan for you all” Elgar thought with a evil smile. There was a sudden knock on the door and his second in command Denton popped his head through the door.

“The game is ready Sir” Denton reported 

“Good, I need some fun!” Elgar said licking his lips in excitement.

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“Row! Row! Row!” James shouted as he sat back in the boat and watched Bee get progressively more tired. 

“If.....you ....say ....row one ....more...time!” Bee warned as she continued to row. She liked rowing normally, but Jack was pushing her and she was beginning to hate his smug looking face!

“R..O..W!” Jack said slowly making sure he Annunciated each word.

“Right! That is it!” Bee said and Jack knew he was in trouble.

On the banks of the River there was a group of people watching them. 

“Wow she is quick!” Kurt said clearly impressed

Frank scoffed and said “ Not quick enough!”

“What is she doing now? Why have they stopped?” Alannah asked as they saw the boat stop suddenly.

“Do you think she needs help?” Ethan asked suddenly worried. Him and Ethan had spent the morning doing running and swimming training. They knew Bee was tired, but she had really shown her fitness levels.

“No Brother, I think...” Aiden said unsure as they all watched her move towards Jack and put him a chock hold. Bee seemed to be trying to put Jack’s head under the water. They heard some shouting.

“I give you bloody Row, Jack Collins! Remember who you are talking to! I whipped your arse at 13 and I still can do it now!” Bee roared as she shoved Jack’s head under the water.

Theo chuckled and said “That is actually true, I was there! Good times!”

Jack then did something unexpected. He pushed himself over the edge of the boat taking Bee with him, resulting in a large splash.

“Bee!” The Twins cried as they saw both Bee and Jack going underwater.  Suddenly both their heads popped up above the water.

“Jack Collins I am going to shove my foot so far up your arse you be tasting laces for weeks!” Bee roared.

Jack chuckled and shouted back “You have to catch me first Minnow!” Jack then started to swim at a fast pace. Bee wasted no time in swimming after him, she knew Jack was an incredible swimmer. 

Frank sighed before saying “come on we better follow them before they can get into trouble!”

Jack swam to the river bank and managed to get up on the grassy verge. He was just about to start running when he felt a hand on his ankle. Looking round he saw a soaked through Bee looking murderous at him.

“Caught you, you slippery Sea Snake!” Bee growled as she pulled his ankle making him fall flat on his face.

“Now Bee, let’s be reasonable!” Jack pleaded as he felt Bee pin him down.

“I will give you reasonable!” Bee said as she was about to make him eat dirt. That was untill she felt a strong force lift her off him.

“Uncle!” Bee snapped annoyed.

“Oh thank goodness Frank, you had no idea ....she and a turn of madness!” Jack said in a dramatic voice.

“I show you a turn of madness Jack Collins!” Bee snapped as she struggled against the hold of her Uncle.

“No you will not Bee! You are suppose to be the Siren and here you are acting like a kid! In front of the King and Queen as well! You should be ashamed!” Frank Roared clearly having had enough. Bee stopped and suddenly had a hurt look on her face.

“Frank...it was only a bit of fun!” Jack said suddenly seriously. He could see Bee starting to get upset.

“Yes Frank, they were just letting off a bit of steam. There was really no harm and the Nine Tails use to do it all the time!” Alannah said, giving Kurt a kick.

“Oh yes, no harm and we think Bee is doing a great job!” Kurt said genuinely.  He thought Frank was being too hard on his Nice, she had worked incredibly hard last few days.

“With all due respect, she is a Sea Gang member and a Kraken at that! Honour and Duty above all!” Frank growled and Bee looked down. She could feel tears in her eyes but she swore she would never cry in front of people. The Twins wanted to interfere, but the look that Alannah and Kurt gave them told them it would be unwise.

“Honour and Duty above all Uncle. I apologise for my behaviour” Bee mumbled as Frank let her go.

“Good! Now go! I don’t want to see you again today, as I am too disappointed to even look at you!” Frank said and Bee’s cheeks flushed red with embarrassment.

“Yes Uncle” she said before running back towards the cars, not looking at anyone. There was an awkward silence before Jack stood up.

“What more do you want her to do?” Jack growled.

“What?” Frank said surprised. Jack never spoke out of turn.

“What more do you want her to do? She has done everything you asked of her, including taking a Land Gang’s challenge! Do you have any idea how hard the last two years have been? She became Siren to save the older gangs!” Jack started to blurt out. Nothing made sense to the other members of the group.

“Look here...” Frank started to say

“No, you should start  listening to her. I humbly suggest that you stop  being her training master and start being her Uncle!” Jack snapped

“I taught her the skills to survive!” Frank roared at Jack.

“Aye, but maybe once in a blue moon remember she is your Nice too” Jack said as he walked off to find Bee.

“Wait up, we coming too!” Ethan said as the Twins quickly followed Jack.

Frank sighed and said “ I am sorry you had to see that....she should know better!”  There was another awkward silence.

“What?” Frank asked at Theo

“Mate, far be it for me to interfere....but you were a little hard on her” Theo said gently.

Alannah scoffed and said “A little? The poor girl is worked to death and she had 10 mins fun! Jack is right, she needs her uncle more then a training master” 

“Alannah..” Kurt said trying to signal to his wife that they should not interfere.

“What? She is family, she said so herself!” Alannah snapped

“Come on mate, let’s grab a beer!” Theo said and Frank nodded. He just hoped Bee was OK and not too upset.

When Jack and the Twins got to the carpark, there was no sign of Bee.

“Where is she?” Ethan asked suddenly worried.