The Terrible Demise of Tortuga

Chapter fourteen.

“Mmm, tis iz vewy good mommy.” Jaquin told Arianna as they ate dinner. (Spaghetti and garlic bread with some sweet tea as a drink.) Arianna smiled at him. “Thank you darling, now don’t talk with your mouth full. You could choke.” She said. Jaquin nodded careful not to say anything else since he still had a forkful of spaghetti in his mouth. “So what new jobs do y’all have?” Jack asked their parents. “I work at the docks and your mother is working at the bakery which is owned by Mr. Buckleshoot’s daughter and his daughter’s husband.” Aragorn said. “Really? Those are Elizabeth’s parents.” Emma said. Arianna nodded. “Yes, they allowed me to have Jaquin and Josephina there while I worked. They played with their son Justin, since their too young to go to school yet.” She said. “I doubt they would stake awake there anyway.” Jay murmured to Jack. Jack smirked.

The Petersons awoke the next morning to a loud bell ringing. They all gathered in the living room/dining room. “Ugh what is that sound?” Jay groaned sleepily. “It’s the death toll. Emilia told me about it. It’s whenever someone had passed away, the bell will ring.” Emma replied. “I wonder who died.” Jack pondered. *Ding dong!* the door bell rang. Aragorn opened it. He stiffened at the sight of the executioner. “What do you want?” He asked coldly. “You all are to attend to the funeral of the FORMER mayors who have…sadly passed away. Everyone in town has to be there unless you are sick or…dead.” The executioner said, chuckling at his joke. Aragorn took a deep breath. “Fine…we’ll be there.” Aragorn said. “Good. Be there at nine o clock sharp.” The executioner said.

After they had eaten breakfast and gotten ready, the Petersons headed to the funeral which was held in the graveyard of the town. Everyone was dressed in black except Aaron who was wearing black clothes. Michael, Mike, and Mickie (the new mayors)each took turns speaking in honor of their parents. “Never has there ever been better mayors of this… lovely city.” Mickie said. “They were wonderful mayors, wonderful parents, and wonderful friends of all the citizens in this city.” Mike said. Aaron snorted but covered it up by fake coughing. “My mother’s last words to me last night were: “find a very beautiful woman and marry her” and THAT is exactly what I plan to do to honor her last wish. Not that I wasn’t going to do that anyway.” Michael said. “Why his he bringing marriage up at a FUNERAL?” Jack whispered to Jay. Jay shrugged. “No idea, but if he comes anywhere near Emma I will bust his nose open Mayor or not.” Jay whispered back. “Hush! We’re at a funeral!” Arianna whispered at them. Luckily nobody heard them talking.

-SunnyFox57.