A Pirate Savior

Castiel couldn’t help touching the necklace Dean gave him. A fond smile crept on his face and he spotted the elder Winchester walking around the ship chatting with the crew. He heard someone walk up to him and he kept silent, unsure of who was wanting to speak with him.

“Captain.” It was clearly said with an air of disdain.

“Yes, Zachariah?” Castiel didn’t turn to look at his Uncle, not knowing if he was going to get angry at seeing the man’s face.

Zachariah stepped forward so Castiel had to look at him. “I need to speak with you Captain. It’s about these Naval Officers you let come onto the ship.” Zachariah had a sneer on his face when he spoke of the Winchesters. “I don’t trust them Captain. They need to leave. We can just leave them on port here and ship off in the morning.” Zachariah seemed to think he was going to get his way, a confident smile growing on his face.

Castiel’s blue eyes sharpened on his Uncle and he hissed out, “They are not the enemy here. You will be clear to remember that Zachariah. I am the Captain of this ship and that will never change any time soon.” Zachariah seemed stunned to be spoken to like that but Castiel kept going. “I already have plans of the next Captain should something happen to me. I’m sorry Uncle, but you will never be Captain of this ship.

Zachariah almost turned purple in the face, filled with rage. “How dare you treat me this way nephew! I am your elder and you should respect me.”

Castiel looked almost bored, “I give respect to those who deserve it, not ones who threaten or think they are better than others.” Castiel narrowed his eyes at Zachariah and whispered harshly, “If I ever hear of you trying to overthrow me again, I will toss you overboard without a second thought. Either you leave this ship now, or you follow the rules I have made and do your job. You have until sunrise to decide.” With that, Castiel turned away from Zachariah and walked over to Dean and Alfie who were talking about the gifts they bought in port.

“Oh hey Cas! Show Alfie what I got you!” Dean was so happy and proud of the necklace he bought he wanted to show everyone.

Castiel couldn’t control the smile that popped up on his face, he pulled the necklace up and showed it to his crewmate. Alfie gasped and stared at it for a few moments. “It’s beautiful Dean. All I got was this for Adam.” Alfie pulled out a smooth blue and purple flat stone from his pocket. “It’s a soothing stone, when you feel stressed or overwhelmed you just hold it in your hand and rub your fingers on it.”

“That’s a great gift Alfie. I am sure Adam will love it.” Castiel smiled and patted his friend on the shoulder. “Why don’t you go spend time with your partner and give him the gift. Might help him get better faster. I’ll tell Benny to make you both a special meal for your anniversary.”

Alfie gaped, “You remembered… Of course you did. You have the best memory out of everyone on the ship. Thank you so much Castiel.” Alfie gave Castiel a hug and rushed off to his own cabin where Adam was holed up, being sick.

**

Dean leaned against the rail. “That was nice of you to give him the night off.”

“He needs it. Alfie is the main driver of the ship and doesn’t get that many nights or days off.” Castiel leaned beside Dean and looked at the elder Winchester with a somber look on his face. Dean saw the look instantly and became alert.

Castiel sighed, “I spoke to Zachariah. To say he wasn’t happy was an understatement. I made it clear he would never be captain no matter if something happened to me. But I just want you to be careful. The crew knows that you mean a lot to me, Zachariah is just out of the loop, but he will find out the hard way if he tries anything.”

“I don’t want you to cause strife with your crewmates.”

“Not crewmates, just Zachariah.”

Dean piped up, “But he said that he had people on his side.” Castiel sighed and blinked upwards at the sky.

“All will be well Dean Winchester. You just need to have faith.”

Dean reached a hand over and placed it on Castiel’s. “I have faith in you, but not in Zachariah.”