Raging against the hull, the ocean fought Pride. But both vessel and captain laughed, and battled their way to reap the bounty beyond the storm.

A violent wave sloshed a shoeless man into the cabin.

“Captain!” he yelled hoarsely. “It’s getting worse!”

“Relax! Enjoy it!” the captain nearly tore off the wheel. “We’ll be there before you know it!”

The man would have replied, but a violent lurch tumbled him out. The driver pushed the Pride into the path of a massive wave. Grinning madly, he put the engines at full.

Everyone on deck screamed when they saw the wave cresting over their heads. It seemed like the grim reaper had come, but then, the ship broke through its depths to the other side. Many were waterlogged, but the captain stepped into the sunshine. Staring across the still waters, he knew it was the end of their search.

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