Cleo was sat on the edge of the dock gazing down at the dark, hypnotic water, it's waves rippling intoxicatingly, drawing Cleo in without a fight.
The song was flooding her thoughts, carrying all others away with it in a swift tide.
The moon's aura cast itself over the water attractively, making the urge to plunge in almost irresistible.
Cleo slipped off the edge and plunged into the deep waters.
The song became louder but still it's silky, soft self, gentle caressing Cleo, she was firmly consumed with both the sight and sound of the full moon impairing her human instincts.
Her tail pushed her subtly forwards as she twirled in the water, letting in weave into her hair and peace indulge her into the night world of the sea.
Raising her head gently from the water, she looked around.
Her glowing green eyes, possessed by moonlight, scanned the area.
There was the faint sound of frantic footsteps and calling voices.
Voice that called her name…
The water is my home and I will not let you interrupt the song…Cleo thought stubbornly and she disappeared beneath the surface.
Two figures were peering down into the water and Cleo sunk into the shadows smiling and swimming away with a flick of her almighty tail.
"I'm sure I saw something…" Emma said firmly.
Watching under the water, Emma was sure she'd seen some kind of 'creature' looking up at them.
It had been dark, obviously, under the surface but the moonlight had illuminated the outline of whatever was down there.
"I'll go down and have a look" Rikki said nearing the edge of the dock.
"Rikki no…"
"I'll. Go. In." Rikki said fiercely.
Emma felt her spine chill.
There is something not right about her…
"Rikki look at me" Emma demanded.
Rikki's head snapped round.
Her eyes flashed with a white sheen and she turned back to the water.
"Rikki get away from the water"
"No."
"Rikki…"
"I said no, I want to swim Emma, Mako is failing"
"What"
"Mako is failing"
What does Rikki mean? Any ideas? J
