Hi, another one from me which is a horror story. Welcome to Midnight Mermaid! This is about a rumor about a private beachside inn the group of friends visited for a celebration. They are college students so they were aged around their supposed human ages which are around 19-24. This is an AU and will have jumping POVs!
Alfred Jones is a college student who is friends with someone from a group who won a regional music competition. They decided to celebrate through going out to the beachside and staying in a private inn. There, they heard about a rumored mermaid, and met this peculiar nephew of the innkeeper. Since Alfred's acquaintance with Arthur, their days in the inn were never the same. It's indeed a weekend get-away gone wrong.
Disclaimer: I do not own Hetalia and anything related to its copyright. I had some sources, but those did not include any story published in Fanfiction.
Warnings: Homoerotica, homophobes (the hypocrisy), strong language, gore, jumping POVs and some more.
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Midnight Mermaid
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Summary: All they wanted was to celebrate in a private beachside inn until they discovered the rumor about the mermaid and that peculiar guy in the inn, but all they got was a weekend get-away gone wrong. Who escaped from the inn, and who were served dinner to the midnight mermaid?
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Midnight Mermaid
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It was three in the morning, and we were all on the road already. We were on our way to this private beachside inn Gil rented for this little celebration. It was miles away from the city so we had to be out here this early. Honestly, I was still sleepy, and my body was leaned against the seat. I looked to my side, seeing my brother sleeping at his boyfriend-slash-papa's cozy lap.
Matthew is my brother; well, not much would know since we don't share the same family name. Yes, our parents were not just divorced; it's more complicated than that. He's a big wimp unlike me; he's very soft compared to me, too. However, he's not actually effeminate because he could kick one's ass easily if he wants to.
"What's wrong, Alfred? Looks like you woke up from the wrong side of the bed."
"Nah, I'm just sleepy. My head hurts, too." I massaged my temples. He then just reached out and caressed my head. I then just worked a smile and looked away to see the pitch-black surroundings. It was fucking three, and what do I expect to see out here?
By the way, that was Matthew's papa, Francis. I had no idea why he was calling Francis that, but it kind of sounded a bit lewd to me. Setting that aside, Francis is a cool person: very much of a boyfriend material, say the girls at school. He is a second violinist, and his string quartet just won the regionals. The whole school is proud of them, but they're out here celebrating elsewhere rather than the school party for all the winners from the regional competitions on music.
The rest of the quartet was Gilbert, Roderich and Ludwig. They're all nice people (if Roderich's in the mood, at least). Gilbert is their violist, and he's also like the leader of the pack. He's the one currently driving, and arguing with his boyfriend who's in the navigator's seat. Roderich is the first violinist, and he's like the lady in their group. He should probably act and think more like a guy before everyone gets convinced he's a woman. But then again, Gilbert would not probably like that since he's so gay over Roderich, but he kept on denying that.
Finally, Ludwig is their cellist, and he's less scary than what people see. He's actually funny despite being beefier than me. Like his brother Gilbert, he also had something for his closest friend, Feli. Feliciano is that guy in the backmost seat with Ludwig. He's a bigger wimp than Matthew, but he's quite the ladies' man. That is also why he is always in trouble and has to be saved by the gang.
A sigh came from me as I waited to see any pointers saying we could be anywhere near the inn. Soon, I was able to see the sea from where the car was. The moon was still way above the water, but it could easily shine on the calm waters. From here, I could see rocks in the middle of the sea− and someone sitting on the top of them. I had to squint to make sure it was a person, actually. Then, they moved as if jumping into the water−
Is that a fucking tail? Did I just see a fucking mermaid!?
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Midnight Mermaid
Rei Haruno− Sakura no Imooto
Chapter 1: Grand Mermaid Inn
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Before I could ask them with what I saw, the whole van shook as Gil stomped on the brakes. Needless to say, Matthew and Feli got thrown off their seats. I actually hit my head against the seat before me so I yelled at Gil who was in front me, "What the fuck, Gil!?"
"S-Sorry. There's a fucking drunkard who suddenly fell on the road." I saw Gil frown through the rearview mirror. He then unfastened his seatbelt and got out of the car. Roderich, who was on the navigator's seat, also got out of the car. Francis and Ludwig were consoling the two sleeping wimps who got thrown off their seats. If only I could get out in an instant, I would get out as well.
Roderich and Gil got back inside, and fastened their seatbelts, and then Gil started the engine. He then made the car move to the next lane and sped again. I could ask them about the mermaid I saw, but looking at their reactions, they could be paying attention to something else.
Now, I'm stuck thinking if what I saw was real.
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"Alfred, wake up."
I heard a familiar voice, and my eyes started opening. I groaned softly as I squinted to see Matthew's face looming before me. My head pulled back slowly in reflex as the image got cleared. I asked, "Are we here?"
"Yep! The sun hasn't risen yet. If we hurry, we could see sunrise from the beach!"
"We can't see it from there if the sun sets there." I protested as I sleepily got out of the car. He helped me out, and I saw everyone was already outside the car. Gil, who usually had his baggy eyes, smiled at me, "Good morning, sunshine! Let's go inside!"
We walked along the rocky path in a forest-like place. The path was getting covered with small grass, making it look like a very unused one. Soon, we get to see a beautiful rest house− could this be the inn? It's really amazing!
It looked ancestral yet well-maintained. It looked like we're going to stay at someone's grandma's house. I can't wait to go inside!
However, my excitement dropped when I turned to the beachfront. The sea was vast from here− and the distant rock formation was utterly visible from here: the rocks from where the mermaid I saw jumped from. I don't know what to feel about it exactly; I would be usually excited to see a mermaid for real, but I could not help but to feel terrified. Books say mermaids were beautiful women which turn into monsters.
Would I be able to punch a mermaid before it could eat me? Well, if it decided to eat me, that is.
Enough spacing out. I then turned back to them to watch Gil lead the gang towards the reception of the old house. He opened the clear sliding door and went to the reception where there was a bell. He sounded it, and someone called from the other room.
"Coming!" She spoke in a nice-sounding voice.
Soon, a beautiful lady came from the other room, smiling at us, "Oh, welcome, Gilbert, Roderich! I've been expecting you." She then walked to give hugs to both Gil and Roderich. She then greeted us, "Hi! My name is Elizabeta! I'm the innkeeper in the Grand Mermaid Inn! Welcome!"
"Grand Mermaid−?" I softly gasped.
"Oh, yes. I'll explain later at breakfast. Why don't you put down your bags in your rooms first? Be quick though. You wouldn't want to miss the sunrise." She smiled at us and gestured at us to follow her. She was chattering with Gil and Roderich along the way, as well as how everyone else was with one another. I would join the chat, but I was feeling really uneasy in this place.
Yeah, I'm comfortable, but there's something calling me from somewhere.
We arrived in the West Wing, and she showed us the five available rooms in the wing. She said the one in the furthermost left is under renovation. The ceiling collapsed because of one previous visitor who punched a hole in it. Then we went to the East Wing where there were six available rooms. Seeing that we had the inn for ourselves, we just took three rooms (me, Matthew, and Francis) in the West Wing and four rooms (Gil, Roderich, Ludwig and Feli) in the East Wing. With that decided, we walked to put our bags down in our chosen rooms.
The next we did was to watch the sunrise from the side of the beach. The sun was not actually seen, but the slow transition of dark to light created a beautiful image with the mirage on the vast sea. Gil, Matthew and Feli had their cameras out, taking photos of the scenery. I just had my smartphone take at least one photo.
Then, we went to the dining room where Ms. Elizabeta was preparing the breakfast. There were pancakes, three different kinds of sausages, spaghetti, fruits, milk, juice, and a lot of breakfast foods. Thing is there was a tray with plates in it, and it seemed Ms. Elizabeta was taking portions of the food to put in it.
"Who's not dining with us?" Gil asked her, noticing the same thing, as we sat down for breakfast. She just smiled at him bitterly, "Someone who always does not. I'll be back in a jiffy. You can start eating now. Bon appétit!" She took a cup of tea to put in the tray, and walked fast out of the room. We only looked at one another before Gil started eating, taking a large serving of pancakes, making it a cue to proceed.
The food was so delicious, Gil even crying because he wanted to deny it. I was stuffing my mouth with pancake-bacon sandwich when Ms. Elizabeta walked back in. She looked really delighted with our reaction to her cooking. She sat down the vacant seat and started eating with us, "Looks like I don't have to ask how the food is."
"My, Ms. Eli, you truly are a great chef!" Francis smiled with all his charms, "Gil and Roderich mentioned about your cooking during our trip. It is beyond my expectations."
"Oh, my. Thank you very much." She chuckled, and then I chewed my food and gulped it all down first before asking, "Uhh, Ms. Eli, uhh, Grand Mermaid?" They all looked at me, and then she giggled, "You seemed to be very curious about it. Okay, I'll tell you a little story."
Everyone stopped eating and listened to her as she spoke, "Long before this inn was built, this place was said to be a mermaid cove. Through time and human presence, the mermaids left the cove but one. Up until this day, the lone mermaid continues to reside in the cove− somewhere humans would not see her."
"Whoa, you believe that?" Gil laughed out before eating a whole sausage. He sounded mocking the story, but he looked really interested in it. Ms. Eli then waved her finger at him and smiled smugly, "No, no. That's not just a story, Gilbert. There really is a mermaid somewhere in this place. Stay awake on midnight, and you'll hear her singing from the beach."
"Huh? Wouldn't it just be you singing?" Gil pouted, "You know attracting visitors."
"What? No! I can't sing that well!" Ms. Eli puffed before smiling again− bitterly this time, "Be careful though. She's still a mermaid. Mermaids sing to lure men into the sea."
Everyone in the table grew silent; I was the only one making noises with my chewing. Matthew looked at me, and I returned a look like saying 'what?' before he whimpered. Ms. Eli then laughed before she continued to talk, "Anyway, you'll be staying here for only two days. You don't have to worry much about the mermaid. Just don't look for her in the middle of the night."
"Sure, sure. I don't like getting fed to a sea creature anyway." Gil only smirked, and everyone else continued eating. Soon, multiple subjects were brought up in the breakfast table. It was a fun time, but the image of the mermaid I saw still distracted me.
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Midnight Mermaid
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I was in my room, digging my beach shorts from my bag. We should be changing in our rooms so we could finally go and swim in the beach. I finally got what I needed and changed into it− before noticing a pair of eyes were on me. I looked behind me, seeing my door was open with a crack.
Fuck. My face turned red as I walked towards the door to hold the knob. I'm really sure I closed it. I was about to close it when I noticed the door of the room across my room was open with a crack as well. It was the one under renovation because of the fallen ceiling. Leaving my room to check it out, I somewhat prepared myself. Shit started feeling eerie of all a sudden.
I pushed the door open to see what was inside. The ceiling was not broken, but there was indeed a hole in there. I then walked inside to look around the dark room. The light switch was useless since the hole was where the bulb should be. I slowly walked around, feeling someone was inside there with me. It could be a ghost− shit, what am I thinking? Walking in a place like this−
Inspecting the suspicious-looking walls, I kept myself busy. Then I remembered I had to be with them by six-ten so I raised my wrist to see the time. Miraculously, I was able to see the reflection of the door from my watch− and a silhouette of someone who was trying to escape the room.
"Hey!" I flung to his direction, making him shriek loudly. He then ran off, but of course, I went to catch him. I ran at my top speed and tackled him to the ground. He groaned loudly and began to struggle while babbling loudly. I then yelled at him, "Come on! No use trying to get away!"
But he was feral− soon getting away from me.
We then chased each other again, and I was able to catch him again. This time, I was able to pin him down effectively− I had to make sure he would not be running off easily again. I got his legs off the floor and his wrists pinned with my hands. Let me just ignore the fact I looked like raping him at some point.
"HEY! STOP MOVING!"
He just kept on moving, whining but not saying anything.
"No! Calm down! I'm not letting you go if you don't calm down!"
His forceful movements soon mellowed down until he stopped moving. It was the first time I got a good look at him− at his face. He was flushing red with his lips shut. His eyes were really green and shiny− but he got worse eye bags than Gil. His golden locks were really messy, and his eyebrows were uncomfortably thick. He was wearing clothes for another season, and he looked incredibly small for those clothes.
Should I mention we were just staring at each other without moving for quite a while?
"Alfred?" I heard Ms. Eli from straight ahead so I just lifted my face to see her with a basket of, I guess, laundry. She then looked so terrified all of a sudden. She dropped the basket and came running to us, "OH MY GOD! ARTHUR!" I just had to release him, and he crawled away from underneath me.
I was expecting him to go to her, but he just sped by her with Ms. Eli just yelling for him to come back. I got up from the floor and listened to Ms. Eli protest about this Arthur ignoring her. She then walked to pick up her laundry and smiled at me nervously.
"I hope he did not cause you any trouble." She chuckled as she walked towards me, "Did he hurt you?"
"Who was that? He looked like a caged animal."
"O-Oh. Well, he's− uhh− no one. Anyway, Gilbert and the others must be waiting. You should go now."
She then excused herself to get to a room in the wing. I then walked back to my room to get something else, only for me to see him back inside the 'ceiling hole' room. How the fuck did he get in there? I frowned at him, and he slowly closed the door. He would only leave it open with a crack, his real green eyes pinned at me.
"H-Hey. Do you need something from me?" I slowly walked towards the room, but he kept on closing it slowly as well. I arrived before the door and slowly pushed it open, but he kept it steady− his hands must be preventing the door from opening further.
"My name is Alfred. You're Arthur, right? You know, if you only talked normally, I wouldn't have to chase you down the hall. Is there something I can help you with?" I tried to smile at him, but his somewhat glowing eye was frightening me. The room was really dark, my shadow was covering his image, and his green eye was the only thing I see.
"N-Nothing."
His voice was quite peculiar. There was this accent which made me want to hear him out more. This time, I actually smiled at him and leaned at the door frame, "So you can talk. Alright, let's talk. How old are you?"
"I don't need to tell you."
"Now that's rude. I'm nineteen, but don't underestimate me. I'm in college, and I'm a quarterback. I like a lot of things− stalkers are not actually part of the list."
He was completely silent at this point. He then slowly closed the door, the lock clicking. I frowned at his action, and then I heard Ms. Eli call on me again. I turned to her, and she gave me an awkward smile, "Hey, you're still here?"
"Who's that dude Arthur? What is he doing inside this room?"
"He's inside there?" She twitched and hurried to me, her movements suggesting caution and alarm. She then burst the door open and furiously looked around. She then looked at me as she walked out the room, "No one's in there, Alfred. You must be mistaken."
"Nope. He just hides well."
"Anyway, just forget you saw him. Gilbert must be really crossed at you right now. Go on." I just shrugged and left her side. However, I looked over my shoulder and saw her lock the room from the outside.
Forget him, huh.
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End of Chapter 1
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