Black Widow...
Legend of the Pirate "Black Widow"
Sold into a loveless marriage at the age of 14 by her father, she
thought maybe that would be an improvement from his constant
abuse and her slave like duties. Little did she know what awaited her
with her new husband Lord Shay.
She had heard town folk refer to him as the "face of evil" before, but
she never imagined it was for his villainous morals and hatred of
women. He had bought her on a whim, he told her, to be a slave for
his home and his perverse life style, the only reason he had married
her was to keep up social appearances and she should be grateful to
him for offering her that much, "what goes on behind closed doors is
another matter" he scoffed. And before long she discovered exactly
what he had in mind, she was to be passed around to his "guests" like
an animal, to be used as they desired, the limit of their perversions
was only determined by the amount of compensation offered to him,
and if she dared not comply it would be all the worse for her he
warned. After a while his nightly beatings were the highlight of her
day for it meant he was done with her till the morrow, and soon she
realized if she were to survive this life she must figure out a way to
escape it.
Literally beaten to the ground one night, and unable to move, she
swore this would never happen again, she would escape Lord Shay
or die trying! But how? She had no money, she was a women without
many options, could she possibly survive on her own? How would she
get away from this evil place and man? She could see no escape from
her bleak situation, desperation set in as there seemed to be no hope,
no chance, maybe her death would be the best way out! Then her
eyes caught site of movement...what was that small creature?...Her
eyes open wider, its a spider, a Black Widow spider, she had been
warned to stay clear of them for they were...............and suddenly she
knew what she must do!
AND THE LEGEND BEGINS.........
After disposing of her husband, (some secrets must remain untold)
she needed to head for a place where she would be able to blend in,
where if need be she could and would sell herself to survive, the
unsavory Port of Orchard would do just fine she thought, she had
heard tales of the little port and its reputation wasn't good, just what
she was looking for, a place where no one would notice her nor care
to. Little did she know that A chance meeting with the Captain of A
pirate ship would change her life forever! They met in the ale house
by the docks, she thought he was looking for female company and she
would have no problem taking his purse and then his life if need be,
but she soon found out what he was looking for was crew! He
instantly admired her spirit and knew that even though she was of
small stature she was as mean and crafty as any of the male
Scallywags he had ever come across, with that in mind he told her of
his ship the Black Diamond, of his many adventures aboard her, with
many more to come, he needed more crew to go on account and if she
could pull her own then she was welcome to sign on! It didn't take her
long to realize that piracy at sea would offer her everything that she
had been denied on land, freedom to do what she wished, treasure
enough to keep her independent and buy herself all the luxury's she
would ever need or want, no more beatings, no more chamber pots to
empty, no more arranged marriages! She chose the name of "Black
Widow", the one thing that had helped her escape an unbearable life.
And she adopted the behavior of the little spider. Unpredictable
and dangerous she vowed never again to be used or at a mans mercy.
And soon enough her loyalty was to be put to the test......late one
night when the crew was away to a local pub she had decided to not
go along , why at the time she wasn't sure, she was on deck in the
shadows enjoying the star filled sky and salt air when she heard
voices, one of which sounded all to familiar to her, it was that of the
current First Mate Bonney Blackheart, curiosity was one thing that
got her in hot water many a time but then again it had also been and
invaluable tool just as many times and she just couldn't help getting a
little closer to hear what was going on. To her horror she overheard
the villainous plot being planned by the one who was supposedly the
Captains right hand, Bonney was planning the death of the
Captain! "I will pay you very well lass to help me make sure our
beloved Captain never returns from the pub to run this ship tonight
nor ever." "aye," replied the shadowy figure "and then upon the
disappearance of your Captain you will be made the new Captain of
the "Black Diamond" and the crew will be none the wiser, oh mother,
it is a perfect plan." Verbana! Bonney's horrible daughter, I should
have known it was that scurrilous sea hag, thought Black Widow, and
that won't be happening while I am in this crew! she vowed as she went
below to get her weapons.
Black Widow was very good at not being seen if that is what she
wanted as she had been sent out many a time to spy for the Captain
and had no problem slipping by the 2 treacherous wenches and
beating them to the pub to wait for them to make their move on him.
As she approached the pub the Captain was out for a smoke and
was alone, she could see the 2 traitors approaching, Verbana was
sneaking around the side of the Captain and Bonney was headed
straight for him, Widow drew her weapons in ready...."Captain" said
Bonney, "just who I was looking for" As the Captain turned to face
Bonney Verbana started in from the side, that was until she felt the
cold knife in her chest, "very well aimed" thought Black Widow as she
jumped out of the shadows, cutlass drawn to face Bonney. Shocked,
the Captain jumped back as the Widow stepped in between the 2 to
face the traitor. "Widow!" Bonney exclaimed " you have been a pain
in my side since your first stepped foot on my ship and now you have
killed my daughter" she scowled, "You mean the Captain's ship don't
you me luv? and I think getting rid of the bilge stench is a better term
to be used as far as your daughter goes" said Black Widow "Stand
down to face the Captain, or step up to face yer maker you
traitorous dog" Knowing that she was found out Bonney turned and
fled for even if she could have bettered the Widow she knew she
would never survive what the crew would do to her when they caught
wind of such treachery. "Black Widow" said the Captain, "you have
once again proven to be a loyal and valued crew member to me, in fact
it would be a welcome change if you would agree to be the new First
Mate, it seems I be in need of one as of now" he chuckled. "Aye, if it
be agreeable to the crew, I accept" she smiled as she thought back to
the time when she was looking for a place to blend in.......no one will
notice and no one will care...... but they will learn to care....... they will
learn to care and fear the bite of the "Black Widow"
AND THE LEGEND CONTINUES.......
