Siren's Call

Chapter One, Once Upon A Prison

Liam O'Donovan ran as fast as he could, he couldn't risk getting caught again. Mike and Gina had said that if either he or Frank were caught burger diving again they'd be grounded for two months. He quickly glanced over his shoulder to see if either the man that he'd tricked or the policeman who'd witnessed the scam were still chasing him. It was in that split second that his life changed forever, for that was the moment he met Siren.

Well... more like he crashed into Siren. Well... crashed into and head-butted Siren.

Liam sat up from where he was sprawled on the floor, still slightly dazed from head-butting a complete stranger. "What just happened?" he mumbled, rubbing his forehead.

"You ran into me dumbass!" groaned the stranger; she too was sprawled across the floor, massaging her temples. Her curly black hair fell to her shoulders and was streaked with indigo, her green eyes flared with annoyance as she glared at Liam.

Suddenly they heard a yell from across the plaza, "GET THAT KID!"

Both of the teenagers sprang to their feet, running away from the policeman who'd called out.

"What the hell are you running for?" the girl asked him as they hid behind a flight of stairs.

"I could ask you the same thing," Liam retorted.

The girl narrowed her eyes into a glare that could give the grim reaper nightmares.

"Burger diving," he admitted.

The girl snorted something that sounded a lot like the word 'Amateurs' but Liam couldn't really tell, so instead he asked,

"What's your name?"

"What's it to you?" she shot back.

"Well if we're gonna be roomies in prison I want to know your name," Liam joked.

"Siren," she growled, "You?"

"Liam. So why are they after you?"

"It's personal."

"I told you!" Liam pointed out, "That's hardly fair is it?"

"You wouldn't understand," Siren was starting to get annoyed with him. She looked around the corner to see if the coast was clear, unfortunately the officer was nearby. "If we keep quiet they won't find us."

Liam however, had other ideas. "What d'ya mean I wouldn't understand?" he exclaimed, "I'm not stupid you know!"

"Shut up!" she hissed, "Just shut up!"

"Don't tell me to shut up," he snapped, "I want an answer."

"I didn't want to do this buddy," Siren sighed, twisting his arm around and pinning him against the wall. "Now will you KEEP QUIET?"

Liam nodded silently; he couldn't speak since his face was smushed up against the wall.

"Miss, I can add assault to your list of offences," announced a voice nearby.

Siren loosened her grip and the two teenagers turned to see the policeman standing over them.

"Look Ted, you don't have to do this," Siren grinned, as the officer pushed the two of them into the police car, "We're mates right?"

"Siren I tell you every time I arrest you, I'm not your mate when I'm on duty," the officer shook his head but smiled all the same.

Siren blew a raspberry before slouching back into her seat and turning to Liam, "You look surprisingly calm, I take it this isn't new to you either?"

"Nope," Liam shrugged, popping the p.

"Nah, We see a lot of you don't we Mr O'Donovan?" Ted called from the front seat, "Too much if you ask me."

"O'Donovan?" Siren raised an eyebrow.

"That's my name, don't wear it out," Liam grinned, "And what's your surname then?"

"None of your business," Siren growled, crossing her arms.

Liam shook his head, he'd learnt from Sapphire that teenage girls did not like to be crossed. This girl was blowing hot one minute and cold the next, trying to figure her out would be pointless. Besides, he was too busy trying to work out how he'd explain this one to Mike.

As the trio entered the police station a loud clapping was heard, they turned to see a nearby policewoman applauding them. "I knew it," she grinned, "I knew it'd be one of those two, but both of them? That's an unstoppable team. Hey Siren what do your parents think about your little boyfriend?"

"Shut up Grace," Siren snapped, "Like I'd date that idiot."

"Hey!" Liam protested. All three turned to stare at him, a little surprised by his outburst. "I mean the idiot!" he exclaimed, "Not the dating! Definitely not the dating! She's way too violent!"

Siren scowled as she went up to the desk to give the receptionist her details, it wouldn't be long before her aunt would come to pick her up anyway. Liam on the other hand sat on the waiting seat as he waited for his turn. Mike was going to pretty much kill him when he heard. Then again... he could blame Siren but she'd hunt him down and kill him too. At least if Mike killed him it would be quick. He gulped as he stared up at the intimidating girl, yep; he pitied anyone that got on her bad side.

"We warned you Liam, no more burger diving!" exclaimed a man with an Irish accent as he stormed into the police station.

Siren raised an eyebrow.

"Care worker," Liam shrugged, answering her question before she asked it.

"Siren Marshall I am so disappointed in you!"

Liam laughed at Siren as she winced at the voice.

"Sorry Aunty Kay," Siren mumbled, picking up her bag and heading over to the woman who had just entered the room.

Kay turned Mike, "I am so sorry for any trouble my niece has gotten your boy into, she's a good girl really! She's just going through a phase. I blame the hormones really but-"

"KAY!" Siren yelped, cutting her aunt off, "Please let's leave before I die of embarrassment."

"No, I'm sure it was all Liam," Mike assured, hitting the sniggering boy's arm to tell him to shut up.

"Yep totally," Siren nodded, pushing Kay towards the door, "Anyway it's been really lovely, gotta meet up again sometime, you know with less... jails, but hey ho, I had fun, now let's LEAVE!"

"Who was that?" Mike asked once they'd disappeared.

"No idea," Liam shook his head, following Mike out to the car.

That night, Liam lay on his bed thinking about the mystery girl he had met that day. He'd never met anyone like her, she was sarcastic sure but so were Sapphire and Elektra but Siren was different, she was funny. And yeah she'd blamed him for everything but he took it in good humour, no one else could get away with that. If Liam knew one thing, it was that he was going to solve the mystery and find out just who Siren really was.

Meanwhile, not far away from Elm Tree house, a girl with curly black hair was taking out her indigo extensions. Her parents were still in Japan on a business conference so she hadn't got into too much trouble, her aunt didn't have enough influence. Siren smiled as she remembered the day she'd had, and as she sat alone in her room in her parent's mansion, she knew that for once she'd lived. She'd met someone who didn't care that she was rich or that she lived in a paradise, someone who treated her like a normal kid. That was all she wanted, a day where she could hang out with friends that didn't use her, a day where she didn't have to worry about appearance or reputation, a day where she could be herself and not get judged for it and no matter what the cost, she was going to get it.

Basically an introduction telling us who Siren is and how she met Liam.

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