Absence
Clarity Scifiroots
Disclaimers apply
Content: very, very brief, dark, slash-y
AN: This is a weird thing, I thought with the first line I'd end up having it be a little pov from Will, but it turned out very, very different. o_O And still incredibly short. It's a weird AU Barbossa pov.
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There is something I hold that you want. 

Your eyes follow the pendulum movement as the rope swings back and forth, back and forth, the heavy weight at its end slowing the wide movements down at a creeping pace. Your eyes were wide as I allowed the rope to fall free with its burden, but the tightly wrapped gag around your mouth muffled your protests.

So you loved this precious object... Who would have thought you capable of love? Certainly there would be no other reason for your reaction. Love. How very interesting. I almost wish that noose didn't cut off the source of such a display from you. I'd rather like to see it again, over and over, replaying like some nightmare - except it would be a dream.

Your impassioned eyes refuse to leave the deadweight that has finally stilled the rope's swinging, even though I know you long to glare at me with furious hatred.

There was something you wanted, more than treasure and adventure, more than rum and freedom, more than even the return of the Pearl to your handling, and I have taken it from you. You will never, ever obtain it. Now you will feel hell.

~Fin~