The Pirate King and the Augmented Frogman:
The Curse of the Dying Sea (Final Part) The wind howled, and the storm intensified as The Leviathan closed the distance between the two ships. Waves rose like towering walls of water, crashing down with a thunderous roar, but Captain Neon Corsair stood firm at the helm of the Lagoon Star, his eyes burning with defiance. The Heart of Nereus pulsed in his grip, its energy surging through him like a living entity, almost too powerful to contain.
Frogish, the augmented frogman, adjusted the gears in his metallic limbs, the faint glow from his eyes intensifying as the battle drew near. “Captain,” he croaked, his voice barely audible over the storm, “we won’t survive a direct assault. We need to disable The Leviathan, or it’s all over.” Neon Corsair nodded grimly. “I know, but we can’t let Dargor get his hands on the Heart. If he does, he’ll destroy the bush tribe and anyone else who stands in his way.” The mention of the bush tribe weighed heavy on Neon Corsair’s mind. Their underwater forest had once been vibrant, full of life and wonder, but now, under Emperor Dargor’s relentless war, the tribe was on the brink of extinction. The Heart of Nereus was their only hope—a legendary artifact that could restore their land and heal their people. If Dargor claimed it first, however, he would use its immense power to annihilate them.
Above them, a bolt of lightning split the sky, briefly illuminating The Leviathan in all its terrible glory. Dargor stood at the prow, his dark armor shimmering with unholy energy, his cold eyes locked onto Neon Corsair with murderous intent. “Fire the cannons!” Neon Corsair shouted. The crew obeyed, their fear swallowed by the adrenaline of the moment. Cannonballs erupted from the Lagoon Star, thundering across the storm-tossed waters toward The Leviathan. Some hit their mark, shattering sections of the massive warship’s hull, but it wasn’t enough to slow the enemy vessel. The Leviathan returned fire, and the Lagoon Star rocked violently under the impact, wooden splinters flying from the deck. The smaller ship was outmatched in size and firepower, but its crew fought with the desperation of men who knew there was no retreat.
Frogish leapt into action, his augmented legs propelling him with inhuman speed as he scaled the rigging. His enhanced limbs clanged against the mast as he prepared for his next move. “Captain, I’ve got an idea,” he called down. “If we can get close enough, I’ll board The Leviathan and sabotage its engine core. It’s the only way to disable that beast.” Neon Corsair’s eyes flashed with determination. “Do it, Frogish. But be quick about it. The bush tribe is counting on us. With a nod, Frogish swung down from the rigging and bounded toward the edge of the ship. Timing his jump with the next wave, he launched himself into the air, his metallic limbs glinting in the storm’s light as he soared toward The Leviathan. He landed with a heavy thud on the enemy ship’s deck, immediately drawing the attention of Dargor’s elite soldiers. Unfazed, Frogish tore through them, his mechanical arms crushing the life from his foes with brutal efficiency. His glowing eyes scanned the ship for his target—the massive engine core that powered The Leviathan’s deadly firepower.
Meanwhile, on the Lagoon Star, the battle raged. Neon Corsair fought alongside his crew, his sword flashing as he cut down Dargor’s soldiers who had swung across the ropes to board his ship. The Heart of Nereus pulsed in his hand, its power both a weapon and a burden, the temptation to unleash its full potential gnawing at the edges of his mind. But he knew the price. The Heart could save the world, heal the bush tribe’s dying forest, and restore balance to the seas. Yet, in the wrong hands, it would spell doom. Neon Corsair was not willing to sacrifice everything, even to defeat Dargor.
On The Leviathan, Frogish finally reached the engine room, a massive chamber filled with the hum of dark machinery. At its center stood a glowing core, pulsing with energy drawn from the sea itself. Frogish wasted no time. He reached into his toolkit, pulling out a series of explosive devices, each carefully crafted by the finest engineers in Froglandia. He worked quickly, attaching the explosives to the core’s most critical points. But as he turned to leave, he found himself face-to-face with Dargor. “Did you really think I wouldn’t notice, creature?” Dargor’s voice was a low growl, his eyes blazing with fury. “You may have your tricks, but you are nothing compared to my power. Frogish narrowed his glowing eyes, his metallic limbs whirring as he prepared for battle. “I don’t need to be stronger than you, Dargor. I just need to be smarter.” With a swift movement, Frogish activated the explosives remotely, and the engine core began to hum dangerously, overloading with energy. Dargor’s face twisted in rage. “You’ll die for this!” Frogish didn’t wait for the emperor’s next move. With lightning reflexes, he leapt through the air, dodging Dargor’s strike and making his way back to the deck. The Lagoon Star was already pulling away, and with a final burst of strength, Frogish launched himself back onto his ship, just as The Leviathan’s core erupted in a massive explosion. The shockwave from the blast rocked both ships. The Leviathan, its core shattered, began to sink into the depths, its once-mighty hull breaking apart as the sea claimed it. Dargor’s scream of fury echoed across the water, but his power was broken, and the storm began to dissipate.
On the Lagoon Star, the crew let out a ragged cheer, but there was little time to celebrate. Neon Corsair, the Heart of Nereus still glowing in his hand, turned to Frogish, who lay on the deck, exhausted but alive. “We did it,” Neon Corsair said, his voice heavy with relief. Frogish nodded, his metallic limbs sparking slightly from the strain. “Aye, but it’s not over yet. The Heart is still dangerous, Captain. The bush tribe depends on us to protect it. We can’t let anyone else find it.”
Story written by me polished in chat gpt and this is a collab with the user @Aweezy https://app.t2.world/article/cm4097dkl334516tnmcfdlxr5go link to part 1
