Till the world's end|| (pirate!au) -'๑'-Ateez

His Embrace

Barbossa maneuvered the black pearl to a desolate island, surrounded by the endless expanse of the unforgiving ocean. The evil crew forcibly led Hypaxia to the plank, their swords pointed menacingly at her back, Hongjoong, restrained by two relentless pirates, the next one to walk the plank seethed with anger, his voice cutting through the tension.

"You bastard, let the lady go! She has no involvement in this," Hongjoong bellowed, his frustration palpable.

Soren and San, held down by their captors, fought against the iron grip that restrained them. The struggle on the ship mirrored the internal turmoil as Barbossa reveled in his deceit, mocking their desperate pleas for mercy.

Soren's horrified scream pierced through the chaotic scene, a guttural sound that echoed the terror he had kept concealed until that moment. As Hypaxia stood on the plank, the abyss of the venomous sea below seemed like a cruel chasm, ready to engulf her whole. The deep blue waters, a forbidden territory for sea creatures, now struck terror in her heart, and the realization dawned with the horror mirrored in Soren's eyes.

The water would burn her skin.

The once enticing azure expanse transformed into a perilous trap, concealing a malevolence that posed a threat not only to her freedom but to her very existence. The ocean, once a symbol of vast mysteries and wonders, now became a daunting adversary, each wave carrying the potential to unleash a torment that would sear Hypaxia's delicate skin.

"Barbossa, you lying mugglehead! You swore you'd let the lady go!" San's defiant voice echoed, challenging the treacherous pirate captain.

"Don't dare impugn me honor, boy! I agreed she'd go free, but it was you who failed to specify when or where. Now your tiny captain is going offboard too so the lady won't feel alone,"

Barbossa retorted with a malevolent chuckle, reveling in the chaos he had orchestrated.

The struggle on the ship intensified, a cacophony of protests, defiance, and the crashing waves below. The tropical island, once a distant hope, now served as a stark reminder of the cruel game being played. The air was heavy with a sense of impending doom, as the merciless sea awaited its next victim.

"My lady please don't panic, I'm with you" Hongjoong whispered behind Hypaxia, his own hands shackled up with the chains

Hongjoong's whispered reassurance reached her ears, a balm of comfort in the face of impending doom. Despite the shackles binding his hands, his unwavering presence served as a pillar of support. The winds carried the scent of salt and uncertainty, mingling with the collective fear that hung thick in the air.

In the face of adversity, with the venomous sea waiting hungrily beneath, the unbroken spirit of defiance glinted in Hongjoong's eyes. Even shackled, he stood tall, a testament to the indomitable will that refused to be subdued.

The creaking plank beneath Hypaxia's feet echoed the solemn drumbeat of her hesitant steps. The cheers and jeers from the merciless crew swirled around her, an unsettling cacophony that heightened the tension in the air. As She approached the edge, the abyss of the venomous sea yawned below, its ominous depths hidden beneath the surface.

Every fiber of Hypaxia hesitated, caught in a silent struggle between the impending doom that awaited in the abyss and the instinct to survive. The pirates' taunts and encouragement became distant echoes as her gaze fixated on the unforgiving waters. The forbidden sea, with its venomous embrace, held the promise of a painful fate, challenging her resolve.

It wasn't just the fear of the fall; it was the dread of the searing pain that awaited beneath the surface. As Hypaxia stood on the edge of the plank, the realization struck hard - this might be the third time her own home was going to hurt her, her place of peace and happiness was going to hurt her yet again.