The Swimming Death Trap [A CH Murder Mystery]

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Hello guys, gals and non-binary pals! I'm sorry for the long break. I barely had time to write and my doggo wasn't feeling well.

But now I'll try my best to go back to my writing routine. I can't really promise if I can update regularly because it depends what results will the vet announce next week.

However back to the story!

Hungary ran up to me and grabbed Panama's leg. Together we pulled him up. Soon the captain was able to grab on the bars. He climbed with our help back to the ship. Shaken he sat on all four, heavily gasping from the shock he just got.

Panama looked up to me and with a smile he gasped, "Thank you. I really thought I'm going to die-"

A strong kick from Hungary landed on his face before he could finish his sentence. It caught us both by surprise and the captain falls helplessly to his side and stare at my brother in shock.

Hungary stood threatening close to Panama and he was about to kick the laying man again who whined in pain. I intervened in time and stood between my brother and the captain.

"Stop! What the hell are you doing?" I pushed him away from Panama. Hungary pointed aggressive to him and shouted, "Did he shot Slovakia and Poland!?"

Panama looked to us in horror. Standing protective in front of him I answered, "The situation is more complicated than you think."

For the first time Czechia respond with a cold distant voice, "What do you mean, more complicated?"

"This whole ship thing is planned and we can only make out alive, if he also stays alive." I pointed to Panama.

That's when the captain mumbled unbelievable to me, "You. You are the one who broke into my office."

I glance at him over my shoulder and snarled, "Yes and be happy that I didn't let you die."

The weather seems to get worse. A little rain drop hit on my face. It's only a matter of seconds until it starts raining.

Hungary didn't seem to notice the weather change. He looks clearly confused and aggravated. Waving his hands around he shouted, "Can you explain to me what the hell is going on!"

"It's a long story, but first we should all go inside. It's gonna rain soon." I explained as I helped Panama to stand up.

Unexpectedly Hungary shouted, "No! I don't care about the rain. Tell me NOW what's going on."

I looked up at him and saw his infuriated face staring daggers at me. Czechia stood there emotionless, but I could see how tensed she clenched on her arms with her nails burying into her skin.

My attention went back to Hungary as he shouted again, "Did he killed her!"

Panama stood silently behind me, but I could see how he slowly with small steps goes backwards to the metal door. He freezes as I stare at him.

"DID HE KILLED HER!"

"YES!" I shouted back at him. More rain drops started to fall. Hungary stood frozen. Unbelievable he looked at Panama and growled, "Why? WHY DID YOU DO THAT!"

The captain remained silent. Not because of fear, but because of not wanting to admit a crime. That enraged my brother more was about to get closer to the captain. I grab on his shoulder, preventing him from doing anything stupid.

Hungary glared at me and shouted, "Why are you protecting him!? He killed our friend!"

"Because we need him. He's the only one who knows how to steer this ship." I tried to reason with him.