Seems like the crew have taken to referring to you and Izzy as their unofficial pirate parents.
Requested by @rustedachilles
{Masterlist}
Warnings: Fluff. Izzy doesn't know what to do with being a father figure to the entire crew.
Parenthood
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At first neither of you caught on. It wasn't very direct and no suspicion rose from anything they said. It just went over your heads. You assumed it was the crew just being the crew.
Then you caught on. The family dynamic, or as much as you can have one on a ship, really started to show. The crew were coming to you for advice. They were bringing questions your way. At first you thought it was because you were the first mate. Then the "thank you ma/da" started and that's when you knew.
You accepted it.
You allowed it.
It made you feel warm in your heart. They saw you as family, and you saw them the same. Before it was an unspoken dynamic. Now it was really happening out in the open.
You liked it.
Izzy was so fucking confused. You had caught on before he did, but when he realised what they were saying and doing, he was so fucking lost.
The crew would send you to him to ask for things because they didn't want to get yelled at. They knew he wouldn't yell at you. Dad loved his partner too much to ever get mad them for anything.
Then it really became obvious.
"Ma/Da said it was okay for us to have a lunch break."
"Ma/Da said we could have shore leave soon."
"Ma/Da brought us some treats for the night watch."
Izzy eventually cornered you in your shared quarters. You were sorting some maps when he entered. His eyes never left your form as he closed the door behind him and walked over to you. You were so focused on the maps that you didn't even realise he was there until his hands settled on your hips.
He chuckled at the way you jumped. You turn around in his arms and smile.
"Hey Izzy!"
He sighs softly as he looks at you. "What is happening to our crew?" He asks softly.
"What do you mean?"
He looks you in the eye. "I mean, why are suddenly parents?"
You chuckle when you realise what he is asking. "Oh. Yeah, I don't know, but I like it. It's cute."
"Cute?"
You nod. "You don't like being a dad?"
Izzy looks absolutely bewildered. "I didn't sign to be their dad. I'm their captain!"
You chuckle again. "They see you as a father figure. Is that really so bad?"
He sighs again.
"Izzy, it's sweet. They trust us. They love us."
"I love you."
You grin. "Love ya too, you silly fool."
"Never thought I'd ever be a dad," he says softly.
"No? Never saw yourself having a family one day?" You ask, caressing his cheek gently.
"Didn't think I'd live this long."
You frown. "Don't say that."
Izzy's expression softens and he leans into your touch. He felt bad for even saying that out loud, but it was true. That's how he felt.
"This is our family. Own it." You give him such a gentle smile. His heart feels like it could beat right out of his chest.
"You're my family." He says that in the most broken little voice you had ever heard from him.
"Oh Izzy..."
You wrap your arms around him and hold him close. He returns the gesture, desperately needing this hug. He clings to you like a lifeline. You press a gentle kiss to his head.
You both stay like that for a little while. Izzy finds comfort in your arms. You're his safe space. His safe person.
It will take him a bit of time, but he will grow to love the family dynamic. He will own the father title. One day he will hear them call him 'Dad' and he will smile.
The Revenge has a new captain, and with it a new first mate. Seems like you're both settling into your new roles.
{Masterlist}
Warnings: None. It's fluffy as heck.
Captain on deck
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Izzy wakes up with a soft groan. He's still getting used to sleeping in the captain's cabin. It really was the most comfortable bed onboard.
Even more so because he got to share it with you. As soon as he made you his first mate, he declared that your cabin was with him. His old cabin, where you both shared many nights, was given to Frenchie. He was excited to have his own room.
As far as Izzy was concerned, your place was beside him. Always.
He turns his head to see you asleep beside him. He smiles. A beautiful sight to wake up to. He looked forward to every morning that would follow.
You stir. His smile grows. He lays there quietly watching you wake. You're still tired, he can tell, but he also knows that within the hour you'll be up on deck starting your duties.
Perhaps he can keep you to himself for a little while longer.
"Morning, love."
You wipe your eyes gently, ridding them of the blur from just waking up. Your eyes find his and your heart flutters. He's a gorgeous sight to see.
"Good morning."
Izzy rolls onto his side, his smile softens. His face is inches from your own. "How did you sleep?"
You return his soft smile. "Like a baby."
He chuckles softly and reaches out, grasping your hand with his. You let your fingers tangle with his own.
Moments pass in peaceful silence as you both just lay there and admire one another. You do not take from granted the time to just look at this man, not when you had nearly lost him before.
Izzy Hands was all yours.
The faint sounds of the crew moving about indicate that it's time to get up. Izzy sighs softly, his eyes not once staying from your face. Carefully, you reach out and brush some his hair back.
"Up and at 'em, Captain."
He chuckles softly and watches you get up first. He remains in that exact position as she lean over to pluck your discarded clothes from the floor. You have no issue finding your shirt as you begin to dress.
Izzy would never tire of seeing you. All of you.
As you stand to pull up your pants to your waist, Izzy sits up. The blankets fall down to his lap, keeping his lower half covered, but displaying his chest and his scars.
You turn to glance at the handsome pilot, a smile tugging at your lips. You lean over and steal a kiss. Izzy is pleasantly surprised.
"Come on, you."
He smiles as guide him out of the bed with your gentle touch. It takes everything in him to not wrap you up in his arms and kiss you until the sun goes down. Yet, he knows he has responsibilities he cannot ignore. At least you'll be there beside him.
Once you're both up an dressed you both make your way through the ship. The crew are already fed and working.
Since Ed and Stede's departure, things have felt different, but also the same. The crew was still a family and they worked harder than ever to keep their home afloat. Figuratively and literally.
As you opened the door you looked up and smiled. The sun was already shining down on deck and the crew were bustling about. You looked across the ship.
"Captain on deck!"
The crew all turned to acknowledge Izzy stepping out from behind you. He sighs and waves them off, hating the fact you announce him like that every morning. You get such a kick out of it.
The crew return to their duties and you follow Izzy up the steps. He let's Frenchie continue sailing the ship as he looks out to see. You join his side.
"Another beautiful day."
He turns to gaze at you. "Always is when I have you beside me."
You smile and reach over for his hand. His fingers once again find their home entwined with yours. You give his hand a squeeze and smiles, your eyes turn back to the sea.
"Better enjoy it while we can. He's still out there," you say.
Izzy turns his eyes back to the horizon. "All in good time, love."
Your heart flutters.
The moment is broken by Lucious who coughs softly to get your attention. You smile as you turn around and looks at him. He's holding two cups of coffee. You thank him as you take them from him. He gives you a shit-eating grin as he wanders off again.
Izzy takes a cup from your hand. "Nothing is sacred on this ship."
You grin. "I was kind of loud, huh?"
Izzy chuckles as he sips his coffee. He no longer cares how much the crew know. He's definitely heard enough himself.
You lean against the bannister and look down at the crew, cradling the warm coffee in your hands. Izzy swears he couldn't fall more in love with you, and yet, the look in his eyes says it all.
You catch him looking and smile.
Yeah, this was what you wanted. This right here. You wouldn't change a damn thing.
A series of oneshots that will take place after the events of Spirit of the sea.
Izzy is captain of The Revenge. You're his first mate. Your intention is to take down the man that tried to take away your Izzy. In the meantime, you get up to all kinds of shenanigans along the way.
Fic playlist
Izzy's song - Ship in a bottle
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Captain on deck
Parenthood
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I will be taking requests for this if you have ideas!
