Aurora's Child - ATEEZ Pirate AU

Chapter XII: Calm

A/N: I am baaaack!!! I'm feeling much better now so I'm getting back on my shit! Still got lots of doctors appointments pending but we're doing good. I thought I was gonna be back sooner but some other stuff showed up.

Some of this was written under the effects of my meds lmao. Enjoy!

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          The sun was already going down. The air at the sea grew cooler as the golden hour painted the horizon. Sails swayed with the strong winds as the ship rocked side to side. Cries of seagulls above announced how close they were to land. A man, with a hawk perched upon his shoulder, stood against the railing of the ship watching as the sun went down.

          Everything was calm but Kang Yeosang was on edge. Commander Song had summoned him to the Bahamas. Perhaps it was to discuss updates regarding the mission but based on how short of a notice, it was probably something else entirely.

          After reporting the failed ambush at Tortuga, they had to stop at Cuba to replenish in goods and heal the wounded. It was a pain in the ass to get another ship while the other one was beached thanks to a certain someone. He had shot the son of a bitch square in the chest. Hongjoong was probably dead by now but he couldn't be certain. Nothing has been going as he had planned and it was driving him insane.

          A sigh escaped his lips as the grip on the railing tightened. Yeosang's eyes felt dry due to the salty air and lack of sleep, but he couldn't rest. Not yet, at least.

          "Sir!"

          A quick set of footsteps reached where he stood. He didn't bother to turn around but gestured the man to speak up.

          "We'll reach the Bahamas in about an hour. In what island are we stopping?"

          Yeosang thought for a moment as he recalled the letter.

Dear friend,

I received your regards. My apologies for such an informal way of communication, but mice have been ruining the parchment. I wish to see you again, dear friend. There's so much we need to catch up on. How about we set up a date? I'm currently in Bahamas visiting some friends. It would be lovely if you could join us.

May the Holy Spirit guide you,

Mr. Song

          It was written in code.

          "Andros. Drop by the nearest port after my meeting with Commander Song. Tell the rest that they can enjoy tonight and tomorrow as a day off once that's done with."

          "Yes, sir!"

          Based on Commander Song's words, it seems as sending messages is not safe anymore. Perhaps something happened inside the Navy? Or maybe they're being tracked? Nevertheless, it seems quite sudden to just wanting to meet. Something must have come up. These "friends" he speaks of. He probably wants to introduce him to someone, for whatever reason. It must be important enough to pause his mission. 'May the Holy Spirit guide you'. Andros Island was previously named Espíritu Santo, Spanish for Holy Spirit, so it was a lucky guess.

          Rubbing the bridge of his nose, he could feel the building headache approaching. He really hated sailing.

          His hawk, Dracule, gently nudged Yeosang's cheek. The trained bird was asking Yeosang for food. Yeosang reached out to his shoulder and petted the hawk's head.

          "Let's get you some food, Dracule," he said in a low voice so only the bird could hear.

          Turning towards his quarters, Dracule simply stayed perched on Yeosang's shoulder as it cleaned its feathers.