He struggles back into his ship to find it in worst shape then when he last saw it. Most of his men were gone. Evidence of this was all over the walls and floor as blood stains take over the scenery. How could he allow this to happen to him? He is the greatest pirate of them all and now he stands alone in his once great Iron Vulture. He tried to fool himself into believing that he is the greatest but his wounds clearly remind him of what he endured. How does he go back to his to his men and look at them in the eye. He wasn't the same pirate that they knew and they will see right through him. Flashbacks over take him. Being pinned down and helpless, his legs spread to prove how much of a whore he was. Claimed by Khan, anger sweeps over his body as the feeling of Khan inserting himself into his body returns.
"AHHHHHHH!"
Karnage punches the wall as tears overcome his face. The noise echoes through the ship which could have been confused for an explosion.
"Captain?"
His heart skips a beat. He slowly turns to confront his men, but instead there stood a familiar friend.
"Scotty?"
"Glad to have you back my friend."
Karnage wants to smile but is quick to leave.
"Captain?"
Karnage pauses as if his whole body has become numb.
"We have lost many men and need to recruit. Your remaining men are waiting for you in the cafeteria."
A sigh of relief takes over him as well as exhaustion.
"Yes, yes…I will be there in uno minuto."
While Karnage turns to leave he is again stopped.
"Captain, I have left a hot bath running for you and a med kit just in case."
"Scotty-"
"Nobody knows sir. Just me. I promise to keep it that way. Welcome back sir."
Karnage was both embarrassed and yet proud to have a friend like Scotty aboard his ship.
"Gracias."
As he arrives to his bedroom shivers go up and down his spine. The room still reeked of sex and blood. Karnage removes and discards anything that reminded him of Khan. That reminded him of Khan. First the silk sheets, then he finds his torn robe. He stares at the material to find both blood and semen absorbed into the fabric. It was his favorite robe, but it had to go. The room was set as he heads fully clothed to the shower.
Just as Scotty confirmed there is a hot bath waiting for him. He painfully removes his bloody clothes and sinks slowly and very painfully into the water. As he washes himself the tub water grows into a deep pink. He stands up glad that all the evidence of both him and Khan has been washed away. He returns to his now clean room to find and Iron pressed tuxedo lying in his bed.
"What is the meaning of this?"
From the shadows Scotty comes out holding a present.
"I couldn't help but hear Baloo invite you to his wedding."
Knowing where this was going the captain tries to leave.
"He did save us Captain and you. The least we could do is thank him and attend."
Karnage pauses and stares back at the tuxedo.