Shiver Me Timbers

by Lisa S.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Buck and Inez

AUTHOR'S NOTES: This ficlet is in response to a challenge issued on the Mag7/Las Vegas yahoo group to write a story involving a pirate convention at the Montecito. Thank you to Mal for reading over my draft/providing advice and to Antoinette/RiverOtter for betaing the story. Also a special thanks to Sarah for creating this wonderful AU for us to play in. Pick up lines are from http://www.talklikeapirate.com.

DISCLAIMER: Mag7/Las Vegas alternate universe was created by Sarah (aka Midnight Profit) and is based on the "Las Vegas" TV series. This AU is not related to the Mag7/Las Vegas RPG created by Lisa O. and Ruby. Trilogy, MGM, and the Mirisch Corporation own "The Magnificent Seven" characters. NBC Studios, NBC Universal Television, DreamWorks Television, and Gary Scott Thompson Productions own "Las Vegas." They are not mine. The only purpose of this story is for entertainment. No money is being made. 


    		
  

  

    
  

  

    
	

      

	 After a couple days off on leave Buck Wilmington returned
	to the Montecito with a smile on his face and a bounce in his step. He was
	in a good mood . . . looking forward to coming back to work as well as seeing
	his friends. Passing a few guests who were dressed as pirates, he paused
	in his step to take in their appearance and then shook his head. Things
	definitely did not change at the Montecito, he thought, there was always
	something going on and today it looked like a pirate convention was in full
	swing at the resort. 

	

	Deciding he would pay his favorite lady a visit before heading to the Security
	office to check in with the guys, he headed for Mystique. When he reached
	the club he found it filled with pirate convention-goers who were definitely
	having a good time. Spotting the club manager, Inez Recillos, he weaved his
	way through rowdy pirates and made his way to her.
	

	
	

	 Inez had a forced smile on her face as she dealt with
	the pirate conventioneers who were starting to get obnoxious and were enjoying
	themselves way too much. As she delivered a couple beers to the newest pirate
	arrivals, one of them decided to try his luck with the pretty Latino lady.
	

	

	"Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?" said the pirate
	as he tried his best pick-up line on the pretty bartender. 

	

	"No, Senor," replied Inez as she forced a smile on her face. "It's best you
	kept your 'Roger' to yourself or I'll have to call security." 

	

	"Oh come on, I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon. . ." continued the very
	persistent pirate while he grabbed her wrist to keep her there. The pirate
	had already had a few drinks before arriving at the club and wasn't gonna
	take no for an answer. "Cause you're the finest booty I've ever laid eyes
	on. . ." 

	

	It was at this time Buck arrived on the scene. He was none to pleased at
	what he saw. Jealousy filled him as he noticed the pirate grabbing Inez.
	Moving to position himself between them, he removed the pirate's hand from
	Inez's wrist as he said, "The lady is no one's 'booty'. And you'd best keep
	that in mind or you might just find yourself keelhauled if I have anything
	to do with it, you blaggard." 

	

	"Whoa thar, mate," said the pirate as he held up both hands. "Didn't mean
	to move in on your lass. How about if you join us for some grog?" 

	

	"Sorry, mate, but I'm on duty," replied Buck. He turned and followed Inez
	back behind the bar. 

	

	"You know I didn't need your help, he was harmless . . . I could've handled
	him myself," declared Inez as she headed into the kitchen area to get more
	glasses. 

	

	"Yep, I know, and you're welcome," said Buck as he tried not to smile. "So,
	did you miss me while I was gone?" 

	

	"You were gone?" replied Inez pretending she didn't even realize he was away.
	In truth she did miss the tall handsome man but she definitely wasn't going
	to admit it to him. 

	

	Buck smiled as if he knew she was lying. "Here, let me help," said Buck as
	he grabbed the case of glasses she was going to lift. 

	

	Inez was about to object but Buck said, "I know . . . I know . . . you don't
	need my help but I'm here and I'm going to so just deal with it. . ." He
	lifted the case effortlessly and turned and carried them through the doorway
	to the bar area, depositing them on the back counter. 

	

	Buck turned and said, "Ok, me beauty, I've got to head off to work so don't
	miss me too much, ok?" Buck was enjoying the tight quarters behind the bar
	especially now that she was in close proximity to him. 

	

	"I'll try not to," replied Inez as she smiled at his attempt of pirate-speak.
	She took a step closer to him and said in a low voice, "Is that a horn pipe
	in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" 

	

	"Oh, I'm definitely happy to see you," said Buck as he smiled, enjoying her
	sudden playful manner. "So . . . join me for coffee later?" 

	

	"Maybe," said Inez coyly. 

	

	"Well, blow me down," replied Buck as a big grin spread across his face.
	Giving her a wink, he turned and headed out of the club. 

	

	Inez laughed softly as she watched him leave Mystique suddenly looking forward
	to their coffee 'date'. 
	

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