They say that lightning never strikes twice, but that’s just a myth. Lightning can, and often does, strike the same object more than once. It’s a mistake a lot of people make, which makes them an easy target for the worst kind of lightning to strike them. That being the crew of The Thunderstroke pirate ship. Most pirates attack, evade, and vanish, but not the pirates of The Thunderstroke. They tend to circle back in order to leave a lasting impression.
Legend has it that their ship can survive any storm. Whether the waves are over two-hundred feet high, or lightning is striking fast and hard, The Thunderstroke makes it out without peril. It has a lot do with the fearless captain of the ship, Harry Styles. He’s rarely seen. If you see him, you’re already dead. The rumor is that he’s been struck by lightning, which is why he has a large lightning bolt tattoo that starts from the back of his neck, wraps around to the front and down his chest. How low does it go exactly? One could only be so lucky to find out.
Captain Harry Styles has wanted posters at just about every port in British owned territories in the Caribbean. He’s constantly defying the crown. He does what a lot of people talk about wanting to do. But he’s not Robin Hood. He’s not stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. He’s stealing from the rich, and keeping it for himself and his crew. There are a few places the ship can dock without harm. Harry will usually cover up enough to hide his tattoo. He put his long locks into a low bun and blends in with the crowd. To the untrained eye, he looks like a working man.
Even though it’s nice to dock for a bit, get some supplies, and get their rocks off, the crew prefers to be at sea. There’s nothing quite like it. Everyone pitches in to keep the ship up and running. Sometimes they cast anchor near another ship and board for fun. Many ships are out at sea for a party of some kind. A little makeup and some different attire can help them blend in when needed. But other times, when they come across a ship of the crown’s…well…the men that live to tell the king what occurred are the lucky ones.
At least, they think they’re the lucky ones. Lightning can and does strike twice, remember? Harry usually lets a few people go to spread the word, then he finds them again and finishes the job. It’s sick, but he gets off on seeing how pathetic and scared the proud people of the British crown look right before they die. They never show mercy to the common people, so why should Harry?
He’s a ruthless fuck who women often swoon over when they see his wanted posters around town. Elodie understood it. Harry’s long, curly locks and chiseled features can leave a girl imagining all sorts of things for hours. Most girls her age fantasize about being a stowaway on a pirate ship. No rules, no overly tight clothes, and all the open air you can breathe. Elodie longs for it.
[THUNDERSTROKE COMING TO PATREON ON FRIDAY, 5/13 @ 8AM EST]
