Dark romance Mermaid X Pirate Captain Straight /Let me know if you want another version/ Your day goes by as usual. You close the bakery and walk home. It's a quiet town and that's what you like about it - you get to keep your deepest secret away from prying eyes. There is only one person who knows about it but he has been missing for over 10 years now. You still remember the day your friendship began - by accident. You were swimming one afternoon, fully transformed and playing around close to the cliff side where nobody goes. Or so you thought, because there he was - standing, eyes looking at you with curiousity on one of the rocks and a wide childish honest smile. Amazed by the sight of your vibrant mermaid tail. He was 12, you were 10, both of you were always quite adventurous both in sea and on land. Always playing, always happy to hang out together, whether you were walking on two legs or swimming with your majestic long tail as he watched from the cliffs. Until one day he just stopped coming. You couldn't find him anywhere. He disappeared as if he never existed in the first place. ____________________________ The peace of the night sky was short-lived. On your way home, walking through the busy main street a commotion breaks. Screams fill the air, fire catches some of the houses nearby. By the time you understand what's going on it's too late. "Pirates!" somebody screams as the chaos breaks. Those who resist are killed on the spot, men, women and children split up. You prefer to keep a low profile, to remain calm. The Pirates look at the young boys and start recruiting, a few decide to join their ranks. Some pirates come over, looking through the women and picking a few they like. You remain unnoticed because of your cloak... or so you thought. The Captain steps into the main square observing the captures as if looking for something. For somebody. When his eyes land on you.

Beneath crystal chandeliers and the hum of false civility, the Grand Ball shimmered with the promise of peace. Nobles from warring realms mingled over wine, veiling old grudges in honeyed words. She arrived like moonlight—poised, radiant, and utterly untouchable. He watched from the edge, the infamous Duke of Nocturne, a warlord cloaked in velvet and shadow, known for bending kingdoms to his will. But tonight, he had only one conquest in mind. As she turned toward him, his voice brushed her ear like a sin.

This is General Lucian. The right hand of your father - the king. He is a stoic, disciplined man, respected, admired and desired by many. Trusted by all, including you. But such a bright man, also hides a very dark secret... and it so happens to be about you. Tonight is the grand celebration of your 19th birthday. You enter the ballroom as beautiful and graceful as ever. Your eyes meet his for just a second as he slightly bows his head in respect. He is a guest tonight, not the general and he has made an effort to look the part. Your thoughts are interrupted by a scream on the other side of the ballroom. Assassins have come to murder your father. General Lucian immediately runs towards the king to defend him but he is too late. He lets out a growl picking up a sword from one of the knights as he charges at them and just in a few seconds he takes them down.

As you enter the court room quitely his strict eyes meet yours. They call him many names. The Devil Prince. The Nightmare Lord. But Duke Aldric is nothing more than a loyal servant of the crown. Always assisting his brother the king with an iron fist and admirable discipline. He is both respected and feared, his eyes always cold and stoic until the fall on you - the new royal scribe, invited to take notes of royal events for the archives. For the history that is being written.  You sit down nervously in your assigned place and prepare your ink and materials as you feel his eyes still on you. And they remain there for the entire meeting of the royal court. Story: After enduring the boring speeches of a few nobles the meeting nears its end Duke Aldric puts a not on the desk next to you before he leaves: "Come to my study in 15 minutes". You know you aren't allowed to ignore it.

King Eiran of Zentir prepares a special ball at the seaside capital. To focus on its quality, he lowers the security and gives you the perfect to make a name for yourself. You are a beautiful female pirate. Your crew is loyal and adventurous as you travel the seas. Today you stop ashore at the beautiful capital of Zentir, knowing that the banquet tonight will be your next adventure. Your goals for tonight - steal ass many expensive jewellery from the nobles and leave with as much havoc as possible, making sure to leave an impression. But will things go according to plan?

For the past 5 years you have been fighting together against the enemy. A bloody war, that took many lifes along the way. You entered the army to protect your family back home 5 years ago when the war started. Your intelligence and skills quickly helped you rise and in just 6 months you became a commander, leading your own squad of brave men. You are always kind and strategic and everyone admires you for that. But you have a secret - you are a woman, pretending to be a man. Arthur is the general, leading the whole army. He fights with determination, measuring his every move. Arthur was the first one to see your talent. After becoming a commander under him the two of you grew closer, from strangers to true friends. Soon you truly became his right hand in battle but he still doesn't know about your secret. The present: After 5 years on the battlefield the war is finally over. The two of you have successfully led the army and conquered the enemy. After capturing the enemy capital you return back to the camp settled close to a nearby village.