Cry Of The Carniave

Water's Whirlpool

I woke up to a beautiful day, underneath a warm dry shelter. Freckles happily grazed beside me as Jay snored loudly. Jay still hasn't woken up! He rolled over sluggishly, revealing his new, neatly sewn emerald cloak. What a sleeper! It was now midday and everything was freshly covered in the snow. I yawned. After all those adventures, I deserved a nice hot bath! But where to find one? All I could find was a frozen lake. Hardly any warmth in that lake, that's for sure.

Just then, I saw a hot spring nearby; steam was rising from the natural bath as the water was heated up. Bubbles were rapidly popping on the surface of the water. That hot spring is perfect for my bath! But, a hot spring in winter? I frowned, surely that wasn't right? My doubts were shoved away. I started to head towards the springs, unaware of the dangers...

The steaming water felt warm against my skin as I undressed, taking off the frock I was accustomed to wearing. After I unbuttoned my green frock, I stepped into the bubbling water. There was a tree with hanging branches over me. Aaah... This is so relaxing. I thought as I leaned against the rocks.

Two hours later I was still relaxing when something terrifying happened! At first I didn't notice it because I was bathing, but then the water began to swirl in tighter circles as if it was being sucked down the plughole. There was the sound of water gurgling down the drain. I was terrified. What on Earth was happening? I panicked as I started to climb out of the spring hurriedly. But before I could get out, a huge hole had appeared in the spring and water rushed into it! I fought against the current, but it was too strong, pushing me into the hole...

The jagged hole became a slippery chute. Absolute darkness surrounded me, causing me to be claustrophobic as I slid. I felt fear of what awaited me at the bottom. What if there were rats in there? Suddenly I landed in freezing cold water! "Wo-aah!" I screamed as I hit the water with a gigantic splash. Gasping for air, I headed for the nearest rock. "Sssss..." As I clambered onto the stone grey rock, something hissed behind me. What was that? I turned around to face it. Was it a dangerous animal? Was it a fish? What I didn't expect to find behind me was a ten metre long greenish-blue Sea Serpent!

"AAAHHH!" I screamed with fright when I saw the slimy scales and razor sharp fangs. Cold merciless eyes stared at me as I noticed that the snake like creature had fish fins. A fish tail trashed the water powerfully as I trembled. I was certain the snake was going to devour me whole, unless Jay rescued me from that terrifying thing!

"Jay, HELP!" I screamed. The Sea Serpent moved closer, opened its fanged filled mouth- and a pleasant melodic voice flowed out like music.

"Don't be afraid," hissed the Sea Serpent, "I am Aquaria, the Water Guardian. I mistook you for a thief and I am sorry for scaring you. I guard the Whirlpool of Waetyn and anyone who touches it faces immediate death. But seeing as you are an innocent girl, I shall spare your life."

"YAAAAAAAHHHHH!" shouted a fierce familiar voice.

"Who made that sound?" Aquaria wondered, as the noise grew louder.

Much to our surprise, Jay appeared! He shot out of the chute.

Water was spewing behind him like the tail of a comet. He landed on his bum; his green cloak was wet and drooped.

"Ouch!" he yelled as he rubbed his bum. "Sliding sure hurts!"

"Jay!" I yelled, "How did you know I was here all along? I was taking a bath and then I was in this place with this Sea Serpent!"

"I heard you calling for help when I passed by the Springs of Syearin. I was looking for you and I found your clothes. I noticed that there was a hole in the middle of the stream, so I slid down the chute!"

"That's a relief, I was wondering when you will come!" I laughed.

Jay stared in horror at Aquaria's monstrous form.

"Stay back, Laura! This is a dangerous Sea Serpent!" he cried.

"No, Jay! You don't understand! This is the Water-" But before I could say anything, he leapt at Aquaria and electricity hit the Sea Serpent. Electricity hit the Sea Serpent as it lashed out in pain. The water level rose alarmingly as the snake's eyes burned a bright blue. I was shocked as the water formed waves of destruction. I was an immortal, but even I could not escape drowning in water!

"How dare you attack a Guardian! For this, you will be swept away! Witness the power of the Water Guardian!"

"Now look what you have done, Jay! We are going to drown!" yelled Laura angrily at me. I cringed. But all I did was rescue her from the Sea Serpent! Now we are in hot water! I knew that to defeat Aquaria, there was a certain Sea Serpent scale I needed... But what sort of scale? Master Glen didn't say! Just then I saw a gleam of green on Aquaria's belly as she reared up to her full height. Laura was very panicked as she clutched the rock.

"JAY!" Laura yelled as Aquaria released tidal torrents from her fanged mouth. We dived underwater before Aquaria could launch another attack.

In the black silent water, everything was calm. Clear bubbles danced across our eyes as we swam side by side. Jay started to swim upwards towards Aquaria's form. I did too, curious about what he was going to do. A single emerald scale shone. Jay grabbed the scale and tried to tug it. He couldn't, so I helped too. After about five minutes, we almost got it out when... Aquaria's entire form turned into solid ice! I let go of the scale, but Jay, to my horror, turned into an ice statue! NO! This can't be! Aquaria turned him into ice! I struggled to get the now frozen Jay up to the surface.

I spluttered some of the water out as Aquaria hissed a warning.