IF YOU HAD PREVIOUSLY READ THIS STORY, THIS IS THE NEW VERSION! I'M REWRITING THE FIRST FEW CHAPTERS DUE TO INCONCISTANCY WITH THE OVERALL PLOT AND SOME CONFUSING/BAD WRITING THINGS THAT WERE BUGGING ME ABOUT IT!

Okay, now that that's over, I hope you enjoy and (if you read the original first chapters) think it's better than the old ones. And, I know this is shorter than the original first chapter, but since then I've realized I write better and faster when I let the chapters break naturally instead of at a set length.

Yeah, I don't own Young Justice.

"My king, it seems an unidentifiable ship has sailed into our harbor," the squire reported, "It doesn't belong to any known kingdoms and bares no markings."

"Then why have you simply not spoken to the captain? I cannot be trifled with such trivial things."

"But, Sire, if it is an enemy ship…"

"Good lord, must I do everything myself? Ask the captain of his business in my kingdom and bring him before me if you see fit, squire," the king bellowed, putting emphasis on the last word to remind him of his place to serve him and his wishes. He ruled his kingdom and subjects with authority that was, ever so slightly, harsh. He dressed himself in the kingdoms color, black. He had several yellow gems embellishing his crown and clothing to represent that he was a Gothingham royal. Dressed in such dark clothing he looked quite sinister, hard to disobey.

"Yes, you're Majesty." He turned and started making his way out of the throne room when he turned back around to say, "My king, there have been rumors of the men believe them to be true about this ship. They believe it to be… the Flash."

"Ha! If the men believe in such tales as the Flash then let them be captured and join their ranks. That story is one told to children, a fairy tale, and I would expect my men, of all people, not to be crippled by such ridiculous fables as that," he growled back. The squire left to return to the docks. He thought to himself as he went.

The legend of the Flash, I remember being fascinated with it as a child. The tale tells of an indestructible ship that could navigate itself through the Seven Seas without a single finger ever touching the wheel. It can slice through the water as if it were nothing and sail at unimaginable speeds. Those who board the ship are thought to be taken prisoner and never heard from again. Some say they are made to be slaves for the captain. Others believe all the prisoners are immediately beheaded or made to walk the plank. As a child, my favorite version was always that where they joined the crew.

The crew of the Flash could supposedly live on forever in eternal youth due to the help of an exotic young sorceress whose magic is bound to the very wood of the ship itself. It also houses some of the most skilled fighters and ruthless pirates ever to walk the earth. There is little known about the captain himself, not of his looks, his intelligence, his combat skills, or anything else of the sort. The only thing told of him is that he is attempting to assemble the perfect crew. He searches every kingdom for suitable recruits and abducts those he deems worthy.

There had been talk recently throughout the kingdoms of a strange crew thought to be the crew of the Flash, because they were searching for recruits as well. They had turned almost everyone down, only accepting one new member since they set out. There was something more they were searching for, though. Supposedly, they were looking for a bride for the captain. If this ship does turn out to be the Flash, I do hope for the captain's sake that's not what they came to Gothingham for. I dare not think of what might happen when he discovers what has happened to our princess, the poor soul.

He reached the harbor to find the captain walking of his ship and down the pier with a hooded figure following close behind him. He was wearing an extravagant red jacket with brilliant gold trim. His hat was of a matching shade of gold with a single red feather. It all looked superb on him, complimenting his features and going hand in hand with the aura he gave off, mysterious, mischievous, aware, and in charge.

"I wish an audience with your king," he said to the squire, "I assume you will take me to him?"

"What is your business with the King of Gothingham?" he called back.

"I shall discuss that with him."

"I have my orders to ask." He replied.

"And ask you did," he chuckled, "Lest you have orders to achieve an answer I think my response was acceptable."

"You make a hobby out of cunning comments as such, correct?" he said as he started leading them to the castle.

"I like you. What's your name, Squire?"

"I am James Gordon of Gothingham, loyal squire to the king." He said slightly bowing his head as he said so. "May, I ask yours?"

"Kidd, Captain Kidd of the infamous Flash."

The squire was suddenly incapable of speech, until they reached the throne room. "My king, may I present Captain Kidd of the Flash and his… acquaintance. They wish to speak with you," the squire announced. Upon the announcement, Kidd removed his hat, revealing his wonderfully red hair, and bowed. The figure bowed as well, but remained fully cloaked.

"Very well," he bellowed, not allowing his shock to show on his face. "What do you wish to discuss Sir Kidd?"

"It's Captain, and I am asking for your daughters hand in marriage," he said, much to the bewilderment of the room, "I have been told she is the fairest, most pure hearted maiden in the land and I wish to have her as my bride. I can assure you I am financially worthy for the hand of a princess and possess a worthy heart as well. I can promise your daughter will be happy with me and I will treat her with the highest respect."

"Are you not a bit young for marriage, let alone to captain a ship?" the king inquired.

"I can assure you, I am much older than I physically appear."

The king eyed Kidd suspiciously. "Why is it you want the hand of my daughter?"

"I have gone without a bride for too long and upon hearing the tales of your daughter's inner and outer beauty, how could I resist?" he said with a smile.

He sighed. "You seem determined, but I am sorry to say, but you may not have my daughter," the king pronounced.

"Don't tell me I'm too late! Has she been betrothed to another?" he asked.

The king sighed, "No. In fact, you are the first suitor to ask for her hand. Sadly, she is incredibly ill."

"That's no problem! I happen to have one of the best healers known to man aboard my ship at this very moment," he gladly pronounced.

"This isn't an earthly illness, I'm afraid."

"A curse, then?" he smiled, "I also happen to own an extremely powerful sorceress. I'm sure between the two of them we could heal her."

"I am sorry, but I will not allow it," the king sighed, "If her problem is ever solved, I will send for you. But, while she remains ill, no one can see her but myself and a select few."

"Very well. We'll be on our way then. Thank you for your time," Kidd said, slightly bowing before he turned to the door.

"Captain!" the hooded figure shouted, "You can't just leave without her!"

"It's okay," he said to the archer, "It wasn't my choice."

"Captain, if you want this girl as your bride, you shall get her!" she shouted as she strung a previously concealed bow and aimed it at the King.

"Now, now, Archer. Manners! He said when a cure can be found I can have her. You shall lower your weapon immediately, lest you wish to be punished for your actions." Kidd briefly turned to apologize on her behalf, winked at her, and then they left.

"My king, as your advisor, may I suggest further explaining the princesses condition to Sir Kidd before completely rejecting him. Perhaps he could be the one to find a cure for her."

"I will raise my daughter the way I choose, Pennyworth," he roared.

"She sits up in that tower crying all day and all night thinking about how she can never have friends, never be loved, and never go outside again all because her father is too embarrassed of her to even try to ask for help."

"It's not her I'm embarrassed of…" he sighed, "It's what that devil did to her!"

"Sir, if I may, it's not that bad-"

"You heard him! She's supposed to be the fairest and most pure hearted maiden in the land. How can I let her go out like this and tarnish that reputation?" he asked, "It would ruin her, and I won't do that."

"The princess!" a guard ran in shouting, "She's gone! The door to her tower was broken in and she is nowhere to be found!"

"Where is that Captain?" the king shouted angrily.

"He and his ship have vanished. We sent a search fleet after them but there's no sight of them in any direction," he announced and then hesitantly added, "Sire, If he was who he said he was then… if it's all true… she may not be coming back."

"I will find her!" he shouted as he stood up, "Assemble all remaining ships and men, alert the people, rally any other kingdoms willing to help! I will not allow my princess to be swept away by strangers, especially filthy pirates! I will put this Captain Kidd to death before he can lay a hand on my daughter!"

Sorry for the back –tracking and whatnot but I really wanted to rewrite the first few chapters. For those of you that read the original chapter will notice that this part only has some minor tweaks but the rest will be altered more than this chapter. Again, sorry for any confusion but I think it's better this way. The reason I haven't updated this in so long was because the way it was originally set up made it kind of hard, and it was more like something I had to work on instead of something I wanted to work on.

Anyways, more on this to come soon!

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