Imagine it is the year 1912. The paths of two iconic figures, William James Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes, cross as they both board the famous Titanic. Amidst the luxury of the ship, an unexpected connection forms between them. As they interact, thei...
As the ship continued to sink, the crew members were distributing safety vests. Initially, they didn't want there to be panic, so they stated it was merely a safety precaution. Consequently, people didn't panic, but the tension steadily increased.
The staff did their best to reach other ships by sending SOS signals, but they were quite distant. According to calculations, the closest ship would only arrive at the Titanic after it had already sunk... the hope was faint.
The crew initiated the process of embarking passengers onto the lifeboats. As the tension intensified, some individuals tried to approach the captain, but it was impossible as he was preoccupied with his duties. Crew members advised passengers not to panic and to follow the staff's instructions while boarding the lifeboats.
There were only 20 lifeboats available, which meant that approximately only half of the passengers could be accommodated. Therefore, adhering to the previously established decision, women and children were given priority.
Finally, water started flooding in. People were rushing towards the safety boats. The cries of despair echoed as people screamed, "The ship is sinking! Abandon the ship!" No one wanted to accept that the ship could actually sink, but the reality was bitter.
Some men attempted to disguise themselves as women to sneak into the boats. A few were successful, but not all.
William and Sherlock assessed the situation. They realized that they needed to prioritize others over themselves.
Due to the extreme panic, they attempted to check as many rooms as possible to ensure no one was left behind. Some had been trampled in the chaos caused by people running in all directions. They endeavored to offer assistance whenever possible, even aiding women and children in boarding the lifeboats and intervening as guards if any unnecessary conflicts arose. They did whatever was within their capacity.
People were desperate, fearing the loss of their loved ones and their own lives. Some individuals were unwilling to part with their belongings, so they rushed back to their cabins. However, their efforts were in vain as the water continued to rush in at an increasing pace. Eventually, the electricity went out completely.
People realized that there weren't enough boats and time was running out. Tension escalated.
Suddenly, the ship began to crack.
Many people were already in the water, aware that they were staring into the eyes of death. Some of them felt despair and gave up, while others continued to fight for their lives.
Finally, all the lifeboats were filled with women and children, with some remaining empty for other passengers. As Moriarty and Holmes were near the boats, having assisted others in boarding, crew members instructed them to get on a lifeboat. However, they both declined, allowing other people to take their spots.
Both William and Sherlock remained on board, facing almost zero chances of survival. The two men had done all they could and now waited in silence for their moment to confront the ocean and its cold waters. Despite the dire circumstances, both men remained calm and didn't lose their composure.
"Well then, partner, I believe this is where we bid our farewells," said William.
"Liam, let's both survive and meet again," Sherlock said in a serious tone.
"Together to the depths of the ocean," said William, grinning at Sherlock.
"Together to the depths of the ocean!" repeated Holmes.
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These were their final words as the water ultimately flooded the entire ship.
It was precisely 2:40 am on April 14, 1912, when the ship met its tragic fate. While some individuals perished along with the Titanic, others clung to the hope of rescue as they drifted in the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Only the screams of people who were still in the ice-cold water were heard through the area gradually fading away... And eventually, silence prevailed, leaving behind only the haunting stillness as the sole remaining sound.
