Ephemeral

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Peace or war:

Tommy was panicking. Really panicking. What happens when another ship comes? Am I going to have to kill someone already? I don't even know how to use a sword! I'm not ready for this. I want to go home, wherever the hell that is.. Techno turned towards him, meeting his eyes.

"Tommy, keep the ship on track. I'm only going to be gone for a second. Secret and all the others are coming but just drive until then." Tommy nodded, trying to hide the shake going throughout his whole entire body.

Without hesitation, Technoblade jumped from the crows nest onto the ground. Even though Tommy knew by then that he wouldn't get hurt when he did so, he flinched as Techno's feet hit the deck with a loud boom. Not even looking up at Tommy to see how he was doing, or reassure him that whatever was going on would be fine, Techno ran inside and slammed the door.

Tommy looked up at the other ship, which was slowly approaching, as if trying not to be spotted. Maybe they're friendly! They could be good allies. Techno's probably just excited that he is getting to see his good pals again, right? I hope so..

Tommy's hands started sweating as he could start to make out the shape of the ship. Where are they?! I can't face a full crew of people alone.. I don't even know how to dock the ship!

Right on cue, Secret burst out of the door, speed walking furiously followed by Technoblade, Philza, Niki, Wilbur, Tubbo and Ranboo. She was wearing a large pirate hat with a long feather plucked into the side that Tommy had never seen before, but other than that she seemed as confident and angry as usual.

"Techno, get behind the wheel, Tommy, go stand over by Ranboo and do not speak unless I tell you that you can." She glared up at him.

"Hey! I want to know what's-" Tommy started complaining, but Secret turned her body to his completely.

"Go. Now." She ordered. Though it had only been a week, this was the first time since the first time they met that he was genuinely scared of Secret. She seemed even angrier than the day he met her, and he didn't even know that that could be possible. Tommy nodded his chin down and shuffled over to stand next to Ranboo.

Tommy's heart raced as he stood there, soon being able to see figures moving on the ship, then so close that he could see their faces clearly.

"Wilbur, Philza, go to the anchor. I'll tell you when to release it." They both complied, quietly rushing to the side of the ship. A man in a green coat seemed to be giving similar orders on the opposite ship.

The ships were now crossing each other, Tommy could see seven people aboard.

Standing front and center was a tall, lean, man. He wore a striking emerald green jacket over a dyed black blouse and a hat similar to the one Secret had put on. His hair was cut short, and was a dirty blonde color. His eyes were a bright green, so bright they almost matched the color of his jacket, though they were a bit lighter. He held a golden sword at his side and his posture was that of a soldier, serious and strong. His expression was stern and cold as well, making him look more intimidating than Tommy bet he did in his everyday life.

Next to him, was a shorter man, with dark brown hair that covered his eyes. He wore a blue coat and a pair of dark glasses. Tommy could tell he was nervous, as he was obviously shaking, but he had definitely had a similar experience before by his perfected fighting stance. His sword had a curved blade and was a dull silver, it obviously needed polishing, but it looked like it had been used quite often.