With land growing ever closer, Makoto inhaled a long breath of anticipation.
"We're nearly there, prepare the anchor!" He didn't think to even look back to the ship as he gave his command. He wasn't any sort of real Captain, but Makoto had been on a ship long enough to know enough to get them home at least.
At his order, the men began acting, readying the anchor to be deployed into the murky depths.
He could see the castle clearly, the high shining sun giving him a perfect view of home, but Makoto wouldn't be able to stay for long.
He already knew the queen would be furious, Makoto would be lucky if he marched out of the castle with all his limbs.
The queen had a honeyed voice, and a gentle persona, but she was good at concealing her fury behind a serene smile.
He didn't know her past before he became a soldier under her ruling, but Makoto had heard stories from the ones that had been with the army longer.
The queen used to be a kind, gentle soul before the king passed. The king, of course, was loved by all, especially his queen. The day he passed had been the day Queen Sonia grew ruthless and hateful.
And... It was pirates that had done it.
As the ship reached the docks, the anchor dropped and almost immediately, civilians began to crowd before the men even began to unload.
"Did you kill him? We were awaiting your return!"
"You're alive, I always believed the Queen's men would protect us all!"
"They did it, we're safe now, the King of Pirates must be dead!"
Makoto forced a smile and a wave, but their words ached his heart more than he knew what to do with. They all believed in him, no Komaeda, to kill the Pirate King and save them all from their terror. What a cruel twist of fate!
"Sorry everyone, I must report to the queen first, I'll tell you all later!" He tried to wave them off but the people made no move to disperse.
As the soldiers started to unload, they attempted to move the people away from the ship, leaving room for Makoto to follow without being overwhelmed.
The boy made sure not to look anyone in the eyes, as he didn't think he could bear the guilt laid upon his shoulders at that moment. How could he tell all these hopeful people they had failed?
"Wait, where's the Captain?" One voice rang.
"I don't see him anywhere, wasn't he supposed to be the unbeatable assassin?"
"Do you think he died saving us? What a brave soul!"
If they knew the truth, their words wouldn't be filled with such pure hope.
As much as he attempted not to look to anyone, Makoto failed as a young child held her arms out with a stuffed toy towards Makoto.
He couldn't help but stop, looking upon her wide eyes, face twisted with worry.
"It's for you," She stepped closer, "Mommy said I can bring you one of my old toys to thank you. I hope it's enough."
His eyes turned to one of the women next to the child, who was giving an obviously forced smile.
"She wanted to show her appreciation for the queen's men." The woman explained, obviously tired with the way thick bags underlined her eyes.
Both civilians held the same, worried look that they were attempting to mask behind the happy expression. How long have they, everyone actually, been wrought with the fear of pirates attacking the city every day?
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Silver Infinity ((Kamukura X Komaeda))
Fanfiction{Pirate AU} His name was Izuru Kamukura, King of the Seas. His predecessor had something very precious that every pirate of the seven seas was after, and now the Queen wants it. Nagito Komaeda was sent to kill Izuru before the treasure was found, bu...
