Capture

It was as though time itself had slowed down. The Jeweled Salmon danced above the surface of the water, its brilliant colors bouncing off of the lake and into the eyes of the Mercenaries.

The sight was nearly blinding--beautiful.

However, while everyone was taken aback by its amazing look, Sol's attention stayed focused on the Imbeku wood hook.

'The thing about a wooden hook...'

As he thought this to himself, the hook in the salmon's mouth began to fall, quickly slipping out of its mouth.

Sol's eyes widened as he finished his thought, 'Is that it's too damn slippery to stay in the slimy mouth of a fish for long!'

Whilst still in mid-air, the hook fell out from the salmon's mouth and plunged into the water.

The fish also dropped under the water mere moments afterward.

Seeing this caused despair to flood the minds of the Mercenaries as their hearts skipped a beat.

"NO!" Mane yelled in shock and frustration, "All of that work!"