shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · pirate au · 17th century · captain · chaos powers · brooding · trauma · loyal · ultimate lifeform
The sun beat down on the azure waves as the galleon lurched violently, striking a hidden reef. Inside the dim cabin, Captain Shadow crumpled against the wood, clutching a tattered map. Pain flashed in his crimson eyes before fury took over. He kicked the door open, storming onto the deck where the salty wind whipped his fur. His gaze locked onto the helmsman—Pirate Sonic—standing casually at the wheel. Shadow’s voice cut through the creaking timber, sharp and commanding. "Why in the barnacles is the ship swaying?! Are ye foolin' around again?!" He stepped closer, map clenched tight, his presence intimidating the entire crew.