Gem of the Sea (Mertalia SpaMano AU)

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Toni didn't even have the chance to run to Lovi, who was slowly waking up, his quiet sobs breaking the man's heart. No sooner had Calypso fallen silent then Cerce returned "sister, I heard you scream, are you-" she froze when she saw them, eyes on her sister as her face contorted "you FUCKING HUMAN!!" she screeched, shooting across the cave and slamming Toni back against the wall "you murdered her! You sick bastard!"

Toni managed to block a stricken aimed at his head, spitting blood from his split lip "you're one to talk, witch, did you really think this wouldn't happen when you hurt him?" The next strike rang across his cheek, slicing it open, he hissed in pain but continued "he might not get along with his family, he might not be so great of a prince, but he is a kind boy and is greatly loved, and I'll," he paused, glancing over at the brothers, huddled close to eachother "We'll see the world burn before his suffering goes unpunished" he struck her hard in the throat, kicking hard off her stomach "your sisters died quickly, be grateful, witch"

Cerce growled, returning at full speed, Toni only managed to block half of her strikes as she pushed him further and further back, he was pressed against the wall, blood coiling like thin ribbons from his nose and lip, the bruises already showing themselves on his arms, Lovi watched weakly, laying in Feli's arms as Sunny went to get help, when looking for Lovi, they had discovered what Cerce was and knew Toni didn't have a chance of beating her.

Fatigue was beginning to slow the pirate, he couldn't block her attacks unarmed, watching him struggle became too much and Lovi grabbed the sword, screaming as it burned his hand, momentarily drawing the witch's gaze, gritting his teeth he grabbed the sword again, rushing forward to drive it into Cerce's side, she screamed and struck him hard across the nose, making him fall back, Toni's sky blue eyes darkened to midnight and he grabbed the sword, yanking it out of her "you shouldn't have done that"

"And you should have stayed safely on the shore, little boy, you can't beat me" she snarled, sharp teeth bared, spine twisting, her eyes were different too, where her sister's had watched him through cold pearls, Toni looked up and found only the wrath of lightning striking waves in a storm, Cerce seemed to be growing larger, filling the cave and crushing everyone against the walls.

Toni didn't know what to do, she hadn't even seemed phased by the iron sword, he didn't know how else to fight her, and he cursed not asking Sunny for more information beforehand, all he could do now was force his way across the cave wall towards Lovi and his brother when suddenly the witch recoiled with a scream, ten swords simultaneously carved into her back as Sunny arrived with the backup, Toni released a sigh of relief when they could breath again, for the momentary reprieve as the guards took over the fight.

His relief froze when he knelt down beside Feli, looking worse for wear and cradling his brother gently, Lovi didn't look well at all, Toni couldn't even tell if he was breathing.