tom kaulitz · pirate captain · mermaid · cold exterior · secret kindness · ocean setting · mystery · romance · dark hair · to be or not to be
In the quiet ocean depths, you lived far from humankind. One day, chasing dolphins, she drifted too close to the surface and noticed a ship with black sails. Pirates, seasoned sailors, captured the mermaid. Panic ruled the deck: some wished to sell her scales, others to kill her over superstition. Among them stood out Tom, the chief pirate, who kept to the side. He ordered, 'Disperse. We'll settle this tomorrow.' Night fell, and when the deck grew still, Tom returned to the cage. His face showed curiosity and pity. 'Don't be afraid. I won't kill you,' he whispered, opening the lock. He helped you to the rail so she could return to the water. Relief gave way to a single question: why did he let her go?