Captured by Pirates

A recurring theme in the fantasy, science fiction, and historical genres, getting captured by pirates is one of the most famous male damsel/damsel in distress moments in fiction.

Being captured by pirates usually happens when pirates (usually the villains) kidnap and/or capture the hero/heroine and or someone he/she loves for revenge, ransom, or to use as slaves, bait, or as a human sacrifice.

In some cases, becoming captives on the high seas can ironically result in the hero's alliance with the pirates. But the most common instance is when the hero/heroine gets kidnapped by the raiders, leading someone to come to their rescue.

The most famous example is when Wendy Darling, her brothers, and the Lost Boys are captured by Captain Hook and his crew to lure Peter Pan into their hands.

Noteworthy Examples

 * The Darling Children and the Lost Boys are captured by Captain Hook in a plan to bring down Peter Pan. Jane lands in a similar circumstance in Return to Never Land.
 * Pazu gets captured by Dola and her crew, ironically resulting in their alliance.
 * Captain Gutt kidnaps Peaches to lure Manny into his hands.
 * The Mane Six get captured by Captain Celaeno and her crew, leading to their alliance.
 * Doctor Doppler, Captain Amelia, and Jim Hawkins get captured by John Silver and his goons.
 * Captain Barbossa and his thugs kidnap Elizabeth Swann to get their hands on the cursed Aztec gold so they can lift their curse with her blood.

Quotes
"(Manny, Sid, Diego and Granny have finally arrived at the continent, but no one is there. Manny closes his eyes in despair) Dad! (Manny: Wait, did you hear that?) (Diego: Manny, I think--) (Manny: No, I heard something! I heard it!) (As they draw closer, a shadow is shown in the fog) (Diego: Is that--?) (Manny: Peaches? THERE SHE IS!) Dad! (Manny: We're coming, sweetie! Don't move!) (Peaches: Daddy!) (Manny: Peaches!) (Suddenly, without warning, Captain Gutt emerges from the fog with a sinister laugh and grabs Peaches, holding a dagger to her throat!) (Gutt: Welcome home, Daddy!) LET GO OF ME! (Manny gasps in horror.) (Gutt: What are the odds? We were just talking about you! You like the new ship? I call her Sweet Revenge!) (Silas: And look here! We've got the catch du jour!) (Ellie is tied up with vines to the mast of Gutt's ship.) (Manny: Ellie!) (Ellie: I'm alright! (glares at Gutt) Let my daughter go!) (Gutt laughs.) (Manny: It's OK. He wants me, and he's gonna get me.) (Diego: Huh?) (He notices a weak Shira struggling to her feet.) (Gutt: Sacrificing yourself for your daughter! How touching! How predictable. Now come and get her.) (Flynn & Raz lay down a plank bridge for Manny to cross to the next ship.) (Raz: G'day, mate!) (Flynn: Remember us? We're the bad guys!) (Manny: Alright, let them go!) (Gutt, with an evil chuckle: I don't think so. You destroyed everything I had! I'm just returning the favor.) (Manny: NO!) (Manny tries to charge at Gutt, but the crew rapidly lassoes him up.) (Gutt: I warned you...)"

- Peaches getting captured by Captain Gutt. "(Captain Hook's pirates slither across the roof, pulling out their weapons. One of the pirates' feet lands on a girder, snapping it. Inside her room, Jane moans and writhes. A sinister metal hook unlocks the window and its shadow looms over her like a ghost. The shadow - Hook himself - opens up the window; Jane wakes up and gasps! Her eyes scan the streets, trying to find out where the sound came from. Jane closes the windows, thinking it's just her imagination, until she hears a creak.) (Hook, slowly and evilly: Hello, Wendy.) (Jane gasps again, but before she can cry out, one of the pirates pulls a gag over her mouth!) (Smee, stuffing her in a sack: My apologies, miss.) (Hook twirls his mustache, but hears an air raid siren and rushes to the window.) Curses! Bring her down! (The rest of the pirates bring the ship down and lower the plank.) (Hook: Hurry, Smee!) (Jane struggles and kicks inside the sack.) (Smee: Oh come on, now, don't fuss.) (Jane squeals inside the sack as Hook's crew toss her onto the ship.) (Hook: Cast off, ya mangy dogs!)"

- Jane kidnapped by Captain Hook and his thugs.