𝓓𝓻𝓸𝔀𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓒𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓪𝓲𝓷

1565 — Pacific Ocean

      Once upon a time, a large ship sailed on the vast and open sea in the vast Pacific Ocean, which overcame many adventures and dangers along the way. This ship was controlled by an anthropomorphic cat, Princess Blaze, who was also the captain of this very ship. The captain-princess, together with her brave crew, on this very ship overcame many dangerous sailing adventures. They visited the cursed black sea, defeated terrible and merciless pirates, captured a couple of uninhabited islands, which they named after themselves, the giant octopus Kraken, the white whale Dikimo, the ugly whale Monstro, the giant shark Megaladon and even the sea devil Devi Johnson himself with his army monsters. What else can they survive in the Pacific Ocean, which, as it turns out, is not quiet at all, but rather noisy, dangerous and widespread in rumors and adventures. Today, the most unexpected adventures took place, which will be the last for this very ship, as well as for its captain-princess.

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      The wind was still making a quiet noise, the waves were blowing weakly, and the large and legendary ship was boldly sailing on the sea, not looking around. Proudly sailing forward and standing exactly afloat, the observer on the crow's nest examined the sea around him. It was still quiet and calm. The rest of the crew, including the princess-captain herself, were inside the cabin minding their own business. Princess Blaze examined the map and traced the route across the ocean to the house. One of the soldiers was playing “Super Mario Bros.” at that time via Game Boy Advance. Another soldier asks him to let him play too, but the greedy refuses in every possible way. — Please let me play, I beg you! — No. — Sorry, I won’t get up on my knees, but damn it, please! — Mno-o-o The cleaner, as usual, was scrubbing the floors everywhere for the twentieth time without rest, because he looked suspiciously at even the cleanest and most washed floors, suspecting that they were still dirty, even despite the fact that he had already washed them properly. One of the soldiers somehow approaches the captain-princess and says: — Princess Blaze, allow me to address you! — I give permission! What's the matter? — Where are we going this time? — Probably nowhere. We have scoured all the oceans around the world and experienced everything. I think we've had enough adventures for today. — Okay. This means we will have to return home. — I think so too, but for some reason I have doubts on this topic. — Why? Don't you want to return to your native and beloved shore? - asked the soldier, not much worried. — That’s not the point, soldier. — the princess-captain was trying to figure out how to politely explain her reason to him. — You see... It seems to me that the sea is my real home... And there is no place for me on land... Besides, I have the feeling that everyone is afraid and hates me... But here in the sea I feel calmly, like at home and by myself... I like the sea and I’m even sorry to leave it when we have already experienced so much... I... I probably can’t explain this correctly so that you understand me correctly. The soldier, of course, did not understand the princess-captain a little, but decided to remain silent in response so as not to upset her.

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      At the bottom of the ocean, over which they were sailing at that time, there lived a beautiful little mermaid. It was half pink urchin, half red fish. Besides, she was a princess. One day, that same princess of mermaids swam for a walk on the ocean and explored the area a little in the Bermuda Triangle. Unexpectedly for her, the same ship sailed over the waters of the Bermuda Triangle. The little mermaid drew attention to the ship and, because of her curiosity, she decided to emerge to see what kind of ship it was, which of the people or Mobians was controlling it, and most importantly: why did they sail to the Bermuda Triangle? The little mermaid emerged and, with the help of her sticky, starfish-like suction cups on her hands, like a spider-man, she climbed along the wooden walls of the ship to the very top to the railing. She grabbed the railings with her hands and began to examine the passengers of the ship itself. People and Mobians have always been very interesting and curious to her. The little mermaid examined each passenger of the ship and suddenly noticed the captain himself among them. The princess herself, a purple cat, came out of the cabin. The mermaid really liked the Mobian and really liked her appearance. The latter went outside to examine the sea herself and admire it at least for the last time. — The ocean!... It’s so beautiful!... Here I feel like a fish in water that swims freely where it wants, and not where it’s told... What a pity that I can’t forever to stay here... How I really don’t want to return to land, where no one really loves or appreciates me, but only pretends... Except my team. — she said out loud to herself. Of course, the mermaid heard her words and felt a little sorry for her. The observer from the crow's nest at this time noticed an enemy pirate ship that was sailing straight towards them and shouted to his entire ship: — PIRATES FOR FOUR HOURS!!! COMING!!! The princess-captain looked through the telescope and noticed that pirates were indeed approaching them. Having removed the telescope, she shouts to the whole ship: — TO ARM!!! The pirate ship had just approached the princess's ship when the last ship took out its cannons and began to try to fight back. The little mermaid preferred to jump down and dive under the water so as not to get hit by a cannonball, a sharp saber or a bullet from a medieval gunpowder revolver. While in the water, she continued to watch the duel between the two ships from there. The pirate ship kept getting closer and rammed the princess's ship from the side with its long, wooden bow. Having pierced the railing and formed a kind of bridge to the neighboring ship, the captain of the pirates, the green hedgehog Scourge, took out his saber and commanded: — ABOA-A-ARD!!! The pirates jumped off their ship and rushed to the princess's ship. A sword fight began, but no one used the cannons. Princess Blaze took out her sword and accepted the challenge from the pirate captain. They clashed swords and began chatting before the battle: — You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this day to meet you in person, Captain Blaze. Your head will be the perfect trophy on my desk in my cabin. — My head will remain on my shoulders. It's just that yours, unlike mine, doesn't have a brain. Scourge pulled the sword towards himself and swung it, trying to cut the cat in the torso area. However, she managed to jump back, then she herself rushed to the attack, trying to pierce the pirate with the sharp end of her sword, like a balloon. He also manages to dodge. He swings his saber again and the princess jumps and lands her high heels right on the saber as the pirate captain tried to swing a third time. The princess jumped back, doing a backflip. The princess again tried to stab him in the chest with her sword, but he jumped back, picked up the apple and threw it at the princess, which she dodged without difficulty. Both captains then stand on the ship's railing, continuing to fight with swords there, sometimes attacking each other, sometimes defending themselves with their swords from the enemy attack. The little mermaid watched this battle from the sea and was more worried about the princess herself. At this time, the princess's team fought against pirates loyal to Scourge the Hawk. The pirates were cruel and furious, but the brave guards fought desperately and as best they could. They were able to lure one of the pirates and a couple of guards directly into the cannon and then they, along with the cannonball, were shot. — I AM THE CO-O-ORE!!! — he shouted, flying into the sea and drowning along with the cannonball. During the battle, Scourge himself tried to stab Blaze, but she intercepted his sword with her sword. Then they began to twist their weapons sharply until Scourge knocked the sword out of the princess's hands. The sword flew up and stuck its sharp end into the floor, and Sokrge pointed the sharp end of the saber near Blaze’s throat. She also thought to bend down and hit Scourge’s foot with the sharp heel of the shoe on her right foot. While the pirate captain was scratching his bruised knee, the cat stood up, swung her left leg and knocked the saber out of the pirate's hands. The saber flew into the sea and drowned. The princess then clenched her hands into fists, hinting to Scourge that they would now fight with their fists. Scourge noticed the princess's sword on the ship and decided to run to the sword to pick it up. However, the princess attacked him, grabbing him by the legs and throwing him to the floor. The pirate tried to fight her off with his feet, but the cat was stronger and held him as best she could. Using her tail and legs, she stood up, also holding Scourge's legs and lifting him above her and throwing him over her. She then ran to the sword first, took it and aimed it at the pirate captain. The same one took out his gunpowder pistol. — You can’t defeat me, princess. I am Captain Scourge the Hawk, the great and invincible pirate, the leader and terror of all pirates in all oceans. — You're nobody, bandit. A pathetic braggart and a villain who only thinks that killing and robbing everyone is good, without even regretting the lives of others. — answered the princess. The pirate captain fired his pistol in response. Blaze swung her sword and deflected the revolver bullet. The bullet knocked off by the sword flew into Scourge's right eye and he grabbed his wounded eye, moving back and almost crying in pain. Then he stopped crying, removing his hands from the place where he no longer had an eye. — I will destroy you. — he hissed through his teeth and, throwing the revolver to the side, rushed to the attack. He attacked the cat, knocked it to the floor and grabbed it by the throat, trying to strangle it. He didn’t even pay attention to the fact that she pierced him with her sword right through his chest, between his heart and lungs. Of course it hurt, but he tried not to pay attention to it. His main goal was to kill Princess Blaze. The princess, in theory, should have somehow pushed him away or grabbed his hands and tried to free her breathing hole. But she came up with something smarter. She grabbed his face with her hands and began to press on the captain's eyes with her thumbs, trying to push the eyeballs inside the sockets or burst them. The captain, of course, did not see anything and screamed in pain. Unable to bear it, he let go of her and grabbed both his eyes, almost crying. The cat managed to catch her breath and get to her feet, taking out the sword from Scourge’s chest in one go. He was already clutching his chest and almost moaning. Falling to his knees, he looked with his whole eye at how the proud cat stood over him and leaned the sharp end of the sword against his only eye. — You lost, Scourge the Hawk. Surrender and I will bring you alive to be brought before the great court where you will be personally executed by hanging. — Doum it you! — he was rude to her in response and took out a bomb, which he set on fire with his personal match, grinning villainously and throwing it towards the door, after which it rolled into a warehouse with powder barrels. Blaze didn’t notice this and didn’t understand why he didn’t give up and laughed like he was crazy? By that time, Blaze's team had defeated all the pirates and killed them. At that moment, the warehouse on the ship exploded and began to slowly sink, sinking to the bottom. The whole crew decided to move to the pirate ship, since it was safe and sound, and most importantly, all the pirates were killed. The princess also chose to flee with her comrades to a strange ship, but the evil captain grabbed her by the tail and did not let go. — You won’t run anywhere! If I die, then you will die with me. — he told her through clenched teeth. She tried to fight back, but the pirate held her tightly and did not let go. The Little Mermaid saw this battle from the other side of the ship, which was slowly sinking to the bottom. — CAPTAIN BLAZE!!! — the crew shouted from the pirate ship and could not do anything to save her. The royal ship itself sank under the water, and with them both captains. The evil captain again began to strangle the princess, causing her to choke and swallow water. Before choking, she managed to plunge her sword straight into the heart and finally killed the villain. He was mortally wounded and began to fall. The cat chose to swim to the surface, but did not have time to swim up. There was not enough air, Blaze lost consciousness and began to dive down after the dying captain. Instead, several bubbles floated to the surface. From them, the team determined that the princess drowned along with that evil captain. The grieving crew takes off their hats to the heroically killed princess-captain and almost cries. After grief, they take control of the pirate and empty ship, change the Jolly Roger's pirate flag with a shard to the flag of their kingdom and decide to sail back to their home to report the terrible news about the death of the princess in a battle against the pirates and their captain Scourge the Hawk.

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      At this time, the pink hedgehog mermaid herself managed to pick up the choking cat and pull her out of the water. Holding her on her shoulders, she took her to the nearest rocks and laid her there. She began to press her hands on her chest and perform artificial respiration in her mouth in order to get all the water out of her lungs and to get air into her lungs. At one point, the princess woke up and cleared her throat, spitting out the remaining water. — Phew, thank Neptune, you're alive! — the mermaid wiped the sweat from her forehead. — How are you? In order? — Yes. Thank you. — Blaze thanked her savior. Getting into a sitting position, she examined it. It was clearly not a Mobian, but not a human either. Instead of legs, she had a fish tail. Of course, she had heard legends and myths about mermaids, but she could not think that such things really existed. The cat didn’t even know what to say: — U-u-uh... Real? — Are you talking about my tail? — the hedgehog asked, looking at him. — Of course it’s real. I'm a mermaid. By the way, your legs are beautiful too. — she drew attention to the princess’s legs, although they were covered with white pants and shoes. — O! Thanks. — the cat smiled at such a compliment. — What are you doing here? — the mermaid asked her and the princess explained to her who she was, where she came from, about the fact that everyone on land hated her, but pretended to love and respect her, which she had figured out for a long time. She really liked the sea and would like to stay here forever, because here she feels at home. - Do you really want to stay at sea? Blaze nodded silently. — I think I can help you with this. Do you want me to take you to the palace? I will introduce you to my father, tell you everything I learned from you, as well as from this battle on the ships, and he will welcome you to us. You will live with us among other mermaids. We will value and respect you. — Thank you, of course, but I don’t need it. I just wish everyone would be honest with me and tell me only the truth, what they really think of me. — Well, I believe that you are the strongest, bravest and most beautiful sushi princess. By the way, I'm also a princess. — the mermaid explained and showed her crown, which she almost never wears. — My name is Amy Rose, by the way, but to my friends I’m just Amy. — Blaze. — the princess introduced herself and shook her hand. When the little mermaid was about to dive into the water, the cat stopped her: — Wait! I can’t breathe under water and I can’t talk either. — No problem! I'll be right back! — she said and for now swam alone into the sea. Princess Blaze remained on the rock completely alone for now and waited. About half an hour later, Amy returned to her, and not alone, but accompanied by four seahorses. She brought a starfish, only in fact it was not a living starfish, but a special one that provides oxygen. She puts it on the cat's nose, takes her hand and slowly plunges into the water with her. The cat breathed a little air into her cheeks just in case. When it turned out to be underwater, she noticed that she was breathing calmly. That starfish on her nose actually allowed her to breathe at the bottom of the sea. Even when she opened her mouth, water, although it got inside, flowed slowly through the hole, flowing to the nose and falling into the starfish, released into oxygen. The water itself did not enter the lungs at all. — Wow! — she was even able to say it underwater. To her surprise there was no aisle. — See! And it’s not scary at all! — the hedgehog assured the cat. She hugged the mermaid in response, smiling. The little mermaid at first widened her eyes, but then smiled and also hugged her back. Afterwards they released each other. — Let's swim! The cat swam after the mermaid along with the seahorses to her underwater kingdom. There she introduced Blaze to her father, King Triton. He was glad to have a new guest. He even felt a little sorry for her when he learned the story about her and her life, and also about how she loved the sea and would like to stay and live here forever. The king took pity on the cat and allowed it to stay and live with them. In addition, with the help of a magic trident, he turned her from a Mobian into a little mermaid, so that she not only had a fish tail instead of legs, but also so that she would not constantly wear this star on her nose. After all, all mermaids could breathe, both in air and underwater. This is how a princess, previously born on land, began to live with another princess, among mermaids, learned to live like a little mermaid, eat delicious algae with corals and, in addition, many other mermaids, and fish, honestly saw a beauty in the cat, which some even fell in love with — for real. After a couple of years, the friendship between both princesses then grew into love and they got married, becoming the new queens of the underwater kingdom.

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      And on land at this time, not even knowing that Princess Blaze was actually alive, having decided that she had died by drowning along with the pirate captain, they erected a monument to her and honored her memory as the strongest and bravest princess-captain, who overcame many adventures and dangers at sea, and also gave her life for the sake of her crew.