About this AU: This is a Pirate AU inspired by Cater's Halloween card quote that mentions HLB having pirate costumes the previous year! It will be a series of reader inserts that are very loosely connected. The HLB members are part of a pirate crew lead by the 'Red Tyrant' (Riddle) and the others have codenames based on their card suits! (Very original I know <3)
They fics do not have to be read in order, and reader is NOT the same in every fic. The only thing that stays consistent is the background of being on a ship together and being an infamous pirate crew!
It started with one random brainrot and became a series, but I hope you enjoy!
Pirate AU: Cater Diamond; Deuce Spade; Riddle Rosehearts; Trey Clover
He let out a sigh as he settled down on the rock looking over the shore. The others had taken up camp not too far away, this seemingly deserted Island their refuge of the day.
As fun as it was being one Cards, living under Riddle's rules was more stressful than he had expected.
"Seriously, how many pirates have this many rules?"
He runs a hand through his ginger locks, scarlet gaze fixed on the way the moonlight was illuminated upon the ocean. It was relaxing to find time alone.
Except, he wasn't actually alone.
"I've never seen pirates as organized as you guys."
The melodic voice jarred him out of his thoughts, his gaze scanning the area as his hand rested on the hilt of his sword.
Ace scowled into the darkness, a quiet swoosh heard as he he pulled his silver sword out of the scabbard.
"Don't worry, I'm not here to hurt you."
He blinked in confusion, searching for the voice until he realized where it was coming from.
His grip on the sword loosened slightly as he looked into the water. Where there had been nothing but the sky's reflection before, there was now someone looking back up at him.
Despite their words, he tensed up, everything clicking into place at the sight of a tail.
You let out a giggle at the look of surprise on his expression, your tail splashing some water as you lean against the rock.
"Don't worry, we're not all bad. You know how people love twisting the stories."
He hesitated briefly, gaze searching yours as he slowly set down his sword.
"I never expected to see a siren in my lifetime..."
"Life's full of surprises."
"You're not what I expected."
He pouts slightly at the way you easily respond to him, hiding how he felt at ease in your presence. You merely giggle in response, hoisting yourself up to sit beside him on the rock, your fins staying dipped within the water.
"So what's on your mind, sailor?"
As the moon rises higher into the sky, you continue talking. The conversations ranges from the silliest of topics, such as the last time he went swimming, to the deepest of topics, such as the way he struggled on the ship.
And with each moment, he found himself relaxing more and more. You were like a breath of fresh air.
Someone he could talk to without worrying about the rules. Someone he could laugh with without wondering what comes next.
Someone he could be himself with.
"This Riddle person sounds difficult."
He lets out a quiet chuckle, eyes fluttering shut as he lays down on the rock.
"He can be. But I know it's all because he cares. That's why I stay on the ship."
"Do you want to keep staying there?"
Your question catches his attention, and he looks up at you, noticing the way you were looking at him intently.
He laughed lightly, shaking his head at your sudden offer.
"I appreciate the offer, but I can't breath down there."
"What if I told you I could make it possible?"
He blinks in surprise, slowly pushing himself back into a sitting position. You can see the questions in his expression, and the slight temptation that swims in his gaze.
His apology is barely a whisper, regret filling his scarlet eyes as he leans forward to press a kiss to your forehead.
"I can't leave my crew behind."
You wilt slightly, resting your head on his shoulder. You couldn't argue with him. You would struggle just as much to leave your life behind.
"But I'm sure we'll see each other again."
You weren't expecting that.
He chuckles as he looks up at the sky, his fingers lacing through yours as he gave your hand a slight squeeze.
"Think of all the stories we'll be able to tell each other!"
His excitement lightens your spirits, and you let out a giggle, your tail slapping against the water.
"You're right. We will see each other again."
You shake your head in exasperated affection, giving him a smile as you kiss his cheek.
You shift, preparing to slip back into the water when you feel his hands on your shoulders.
Your eyes widen in shock as presses his lips against yours. As you melt into the kiss, you close your eyes, leaning into his embrace.
When he finally pulls away, your fingers slowly slip out of his as you slide into the water.
"Something to remember me by."
"As if I could have forget you, Ace."
With that, you're gone, the only sign of your presence quickly fading with the waves.
