Capture the Heart: Part-14

Aether responded just in the nick of time, narrowly avoiding a fatal injury as the bullet that had been aimed at his heart merely grazed his underarm, leaving a burning sensation but no significant harm.

"Oi, oi, oi... Let me in on the fun, man, J2," came a haughty and confident voice from behind.

Hearing the voice, Aether turned, his eyes widening in surprise, and saw... another Jack Sparrow, identical to the first.

"???" Aether was momentarily stunned, a wave of confusion washing over him. This brief lapse was enough for the Jack Sparrow he had been holding to escape his grip.

Aether frowned deeply, rubbing his eyes in disbelief to ensure he wasn't seeing things. But there they were, two Jack Sparrows standing before him.

"Took you long enough, J1," said the Jack Sparrow who had just escaped from Aether, wiping the blood from his face with a smirk.