BlackBonnet

BlackStede is the slash ship between Edward Teach and Stede Bonnet from the Our Flag Means Death fandom.

A Gentleman Pirate
Just as Stede is about to die from the hanging he is cut down. As he lies, bleeding out on the floor of the Spanish ship, a man, Blackbeard, steps out of smoke. He presumes that Stede is the Gentleman Pirate, and Stede asks if he's heard of him. The man gets close and says that he's heard of him alright.

Discomfort in a Married State
As Stede sleeps, Blackbeard places his hand on Stede's when he suddenly wakes up. Blackbeard comments on Stede's state, when Stede suddenly remembers his crew and tries to get up. Blackbeard pushes him back to the bed, and tells him that they're fine. But he needs to relax or his stitches will pop. Stede asks if he works for Blackbeard, which gives Blackbeard pause. He'd never thought of it before, but in a way he does work for Blackbeard. He holds his hand out to Stede and introduces himself as Ed, and Stede takes it, introducing himself.

Stede sits up and says that Blackbeard must believe he's a terrible pirate, but Ed says that he's doing better than most of the pirate's he knows, who are dead. Stede asks how long Ed has been a part of Blackbeard's crew, and Ed say's he's been on it long enough. Maybe too long, and is considering packing things in. He looks over some of the fabric in Stede's quarters, and Stede asks if likes fine fabrics. Ed thinks he might and Stede asks if he can keep a secret. Stede then reveals a secret passage and take him inside, showing off his outfits behind it. Ed asks if all of it is Stede's, and Stede says he's bit of a clothes hoarder. Izzy then walks into the Captain's quarters and calls for Ed, and Stede asks if that's Blackbeard. Ed tells him that Izzy isn't, but he is, much to Stede's shock. Ed gives him a smirk and shushes him to keep him quiet.

Stede then shows him the library, and Ed asks if he's read them all. Stede says he's done so multiple times, impressing Ed. He then shows him a book that has a depiction of Ed, which upsets Ed. Stede didn't mean to do so and Ed says that it's not his fault. It's just hard sometimes. He asks if Stede ever feels stuck, and Stede says that he has. Ed says that he doesn't actually serve a point anymore, since his reputation does all the work. Stede asks if he's considered retirement, and Ed asks what that is. Stede explains that it's when you choose to stop working and Ed says that Stede's got it all worked out. He asks if he knows how hard it is to find a pirate doing anything original, and everything Stede does makes Ed think of him as a lunatic. And he likes it. Stede says he would give it all away to be like Ed for a moment, and Ed asks if he wants to do something weird.

Ed walks out onto the deck wearing Stede's clothes, when he tells the crew to welcome their Captain Blackbeard. Stede then comes out wearing Ed's clothes and they roleplay each other for a few moments. Ed then has The Revenge's crew great him, while Izzy pulls Ed aside. Izzy then grabs Stede and pulls him down into the cargo hold, and tells him that they're going to fire on the incoming Spanish ships. Ed comes down and asks if Stede approves, confusing Stede. Ed says that he's the one that wanted to be Blackbeard, and this is what it's like. Stede suggests talking to them, and Ed asks if he speaks Spanish. Stede doesn't and suggests that maybe they know latin, when Lucius comes in counting down. Ed says that times almost up, and Stede panics before shouting that he has no idea what to do. Black Pete then runs in and calls Ed a genius who saved them, much to everyone else's confusion.

They head up to the deck where the area is covered in fog. Stede asks if Ed knew this would happen, and Ed explains how he knew it from the weather patterns. Izzy asks about the ships, and Ed explains that the full moon will effect the current and drift them from them, but Lucius says that the full moon is tomorrow. Ed then realizes that they're doomed and goes to go down with the ship, but Stede follows him.

Ed starts drinking and wishing he had a cooler death than the one he'll have. Stede sits beside him, staring at the painting Mary gave him, and Ed asks what it is. Stede says that it's a lighthouse, which he should have been one for his family to guide them. Ed says that you're actually supposed to avoid lighthouses, so you don't crack on the rocks. Stede had never thought of it that way, and Ed says that no one does. The two of them then simultaneously get the idea that the boat needs to be a lighthouse.

The next morning, after diverting the Spanish ships, Stede wakes up Ed in the crows nest and gives him some bread and marmalade for breakfast. Ed says it's good and Stede says that their stores are loaded with it. He had to get rid of some gun powder for the room, but he thinks it was the right move. Ed thinks he should take a leaf out of Stede's book and learn to live the high life. Stede says he could take one out of Ed's and maybe he'll live a little longer. Ed says that can be arranged, and says that Stede can teach him something about being an aristocrat and Ed can teach Stede something about being a bloodthirsty pirate. Stede says that would be something before realizing that Ed is serious. Ed says that he's had more fun at sea with Stede than he has in ages, and Stede agrees to their deal. They shake on it and laugh.

The Best Revenge is Dressing Well
Ed is looking out the window, lost in thought, when Stede comes in. He comments on how the captain of the last vesell they were on seemed to get under Ed's skin. Ed brushes it off, but Ed points out how the man's words sounded polite but actually stung. Stede says that it's called passive aggression, and that it's how the upper crust fight. Ed thinks it's diabolical, and Stede agree. Frenchie then comes in and says that he found an invitation to a upper crust party tonight. Both Stede and Ed play as having no interest in the event, but Ed says it's a possible way for him to practice his passive aggression. Stede says that he probably won't like it, and starts describing it, before Ed decides that they're going.

A Damned Man

 * Stede eagerly listens to Pete's story about Blackbeard.

A Gentelman Pirate

 * Edward has his crew pursue The Revenge.

Dicomfort in a Married State

 * Edward watches Stede while he sleeps.
 * Edward goes through Stede's knickknacks.
 * Edward watches over Stede and asks who the Mary he mentions in his sleep is.
 * Stede asks if Ed know Izzy.
 * Ed tells Stede to be careful of his face when blowing alcohol onto the lantern.
 * Ed hugs Stede when they get rid of the Spanish ships.

The Best Revenge is Dressing Well

 * Stede asks Ed how violent things are expected to get.
 * Ed tells Stede that he's doing looting wrong.
 * Ed shows Stede how to properly interrogate someone.
 * Stede shows Ed how to use the cutlery of aristocratic dining.

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BlackStede is the most popular ship in the Our Flag Means Death fandom.

On AO3, BlackStede is the most written ship for both Stede and Ed. It is also the most written ship in the Our Flag Means Death (TV) tag.

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