Yes I know I'm doing something really um not smart. I'm starting yet another story. This one is sort of special to me because some of the characters are of my own creation and are based on real people, including myself. Well, anyway I hope you enjoy. Oh, and the beginning doesn't have our favorite mermaids, it's an introduction with my characters, but Emma, Cleo, and Rikki will be in it soon. Hope you enjoy. Please read and review, I'd love to hear your opinion. –Chinaluv
Chapter 1: Sisterly Love
Sarah's point of view
Just another boring July day. The only upside was that my best friend's birthday party was later tonight. It was Friday July 6th and she asked me to com over for a sleepover. She lived next to the local pool and I knew we'd probably end up going swimming. A normal day would just be me hanging out in my room and reading, maybe even practicing my ability against my sister and her ability.
You see, I'm no ordinary girl. I am different, might be one of the reasons I've been bullied a lot. I'm not very sociable, but I'm pretty smart. I get good grades and follow the rules, I'm no bad girl, but I have my secrets.
So, anyway, my best friend, actually she's really my only friend, invited me to her sleepover party. I'm so excited, I already packed for it. The only problem was that tonight is a full moon. I hated them. My parents would be so mad at me if I told them that I wanted to go to the sleep over. Plus, if I told them I wouldn't get to go to the month long trip to the Gold Coast in Australia. I had been waiting for this trip for over a year.
My parents would freak if they knew what I was planning to do. I wasn't devious like my sister. I knew I had to talk to her and sadly enough ask her for advice. I left my room where I was just listening to my ipod and thinking, that's how bored I was. I knocked on her door, soft at first and then a bit harder. On the third knock the door opened and an annoyed Emily looked at me.
"What do you want Sarah?" she asked already mad at me for some reason.
"I need to ask a favor Em." I gave her my innocent look and I immediately saw a curious look cross her face.
"Alright, come in." She gave in after a few seconds of us just staring at each other because typically I would never go in her room and she'd stay out of mine. "Now what do you really want?" She asked wasting no time, and I was glad because I was starting to feel really uncomfortable.
"Tonight's the full moon," I paused seeing her smile. She had her way to state the obvious sis look on her face. The two of us were really into the lunar cycle. We each had our reasons to. I hated full moons and Emily knew it too. She loved them, which wasn't really good for me. She just looked at me until I finally figured out how I was going to explain it to her. "I'm going to There's birthday party and I need a way to hide it from mom and dad." I finally said
"Alright, I'll help. Just tell them we're in a fight and that you'll be in your room, then sneak out. I'll cover help as much as I can. Just follow my lead when we leave." Emily said as she got up from her chair.
"Wait," I paused thinking. "What's the catch Em?" I knew there would be something she'd want in return for helping me.
"You know me to well, sis" She paused, every second annoying me even more. "All I want is to be normal." I stare at her confused. She knows as much as I do that we will never be normal, no matter how much we wish it, we won't. "On the trip to the Gold Coast. I don't want anything weird to happen." I stare at her nodding. I could do that, try as much as I could to not cause trouble. "One more thing sis, or should I say Sarah. I don't want us to be sisters while we're there." That I really could do, I mean I was going to ignore her anyway.
"Alright then s… I mean Emily." I smiled at her and she just rolled her eyes.
"Get out of my room…" She yelled as she held the door open. "You're such a weakling Sarah." I knew what she was doing. She's good at being devious, I don't know if that's a good thing or not. Is it bad that I was happy that she was devious.
"You're such a jerk EM." I yelled loud enough for everyone to hear. Our younger sister Justyna came out.
"This is one of the things I won't be missing when you two are gone. The arguing between you to. I mean seriously you're twins, the least you could do is give each other some respect and get along." With that Justyna left. I knew she was right, but Em and I were just acting. Our parents came up and looked angry.
"You're so pathetic Sarah." Emily said and I knew she wasn't fully acting on that. I mean our arguments usually consisted of Emily insulting me just calling each other really stupid names. They usually never involved our abilities, unless it was a full moon, usually if it was our parents would send us to our rooms and not let us see each other. Well back to reality, as soon as I saw our parents staring at us I screamed,
"Ugh, you're driving me crazy EM. I'm staying in my room for the rest of the night." I walked into my room pretending to be annoyed. My mom followed me and shut the door. Luckily for me I left my back pack with sleepover stuff in my closet.
"Are you alright Sarah?" She asked me. I loved my mom, but I kind of wished she'd leave me alone.
"I'm fine mom. Like I said I'm going to stay in my room tonight, besides, it's a full moon." I replied hoping she wouldn't hear the fakeness in my voice.
"Are you sure that's why?" ugh, she figured it our. I knew she would.
"How do you always know?" I asked wanting answers but she just shook her head and laughed.
"I always do. I'm your mom, now explain." She looked at me. It took me a second to think about what I was going to say.
"well, Theresa asked me to come over for a sleepover, in celebration for her birthday. She's turning 15, anyway, tonight's a full moon and I know dad would object so I though Emily would have a good idea to get me there without you finding out. I'm sorry, please let me go" I pleaded. I really hoped she'd let me go. I knew that if my dad found out I'd be in so much trouble. I wasn't supposed to be outside of the house on a full moon.
"Alright, you can go. Don't let your father see you. Be careful. Goodnight, and have fun Sarah, you deserve some considering…" She trailed off. She left the room before I could thank her. I grabbed my stuff and snuck out of my room. I left the house unseen.
I ran through the shadows, it was one of my favorite things to do. The moon shone above me and I didn't dare look up. I knew the consequences would be drastic if I did. I already felt weak and I knew I had to be careful. Danger was attracted to me, kind of like a magnet. After all, I'm no ordinary girl.
