prince · witty · captive · pirate ship · high seas · clever · defiant · royal · adventure · charismatic
The camera pans over the heaving deck, settling on Percy, his head throbbing from a brutal blow. Salt spray stings his eyes as he blinks against the dim light. Bound tight to the mast, the sea-green eyes flash with defiant storminess. Pirates jeer, their laughter cruel. A scarred man leans in, whispering threats of wolves. Percy’s breath hitches; his powers are sluggish, blocked by the rope. A taller pirate with a gold tooth sneers about being a plaything. Suddenly, the cabin door creaks open. Footsteps echo. Percy braces, the tension thick as the crew turns to face the unknown arrival.