Me: Hello readers! I do not own H2o just add water! and neither does my beta...
Chapter 16:
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Samantha sat on her bed, looking at her new salt Fish. She was missing something. she had the red coral , and lots of different sea plants , and salt water fish. All of this she had hand picked form the waters of Mako Island. But she was still missing that something was she was not sure.
Samantha let out a long sighed, it was time to call in the sisters!
"Now should I go to them? or should I yell? or should I text them ?" Samantha wondered out loud. "CLEO! KIM! COME HERE PLEASE!" She chose to yell.
Kim and Cleo came into her room.
"Why did you have to yell? You could have sent a text message." Cleo asked she was kinda of mad she was talking to Lewis.
"And how long would that have taken? Cleo I bet the only reason you are here right now instead of talking to your friends or even Lewis, is because Kim got you here." Samantha said
"Yup your right, as always." Kim answered.
"Now I need your help. Both of you." Samantha said "I want to know what is missing. I know that there is but I can't tell what, and it's driving me crazy!" Samantha said as she pointed to her new fish tank.
Samantha's sister's looked like she was nuts. But at this very second she didn't care! She wanted to know what was missing, and she wanted to know it now!
Kim looked at the Tank, and then turned to Cleo and asked "Cleo any clue? Your the one who like's salt water fish."
This time Cleo stepped forward and looked at it. She saw Coral, she saw some crystal's, she saw plants and fish...but she didn't see anything on the bottom of the tank, no pebbles, seashells or sand to cover the bottom like it does in the ocean. "You need something like sand, seashell's or pebbles to cover the bottom like on the sea floor." Cleo told her.
As of right now , Samantha, felt very stupid. "That was all?" She asked her left eye twitched Cleo just nodded her head yes that was it. "Okay...thank you both." and both Cleo and Kim took this time to flee.
They didn't inherit their mother's temper like Samantha did and their father has told them at least a thousand time that he was very happy they didn't and told them it's best to keep their mother and sister happy. It was better that way.
The next day (read: 2:30 am) Samantha had put nice cream colored sand and small-but-shinny seashell's in her tank. The Sand and seashell's were form the same part that she had caught the fish, plants and coral from and The fish seemed more happy.
How could she tell? well they seamed to swim more... hyper.
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Samantha's P.O.V :
I looked at my (Read: finished ) fish tank and then to my digital clock it was 3:00 o'clock I think I still have some time for some sleep before I have to go food shopping, for dinner. There is no way I am going to eat fish again! We have had fish in just about every way, shape and form! except raw.
anyway I got into my bed and fell asleep.
I was awoken to the sound of my alarm clock and growled, while I threw my blankets off my body and then glared daggers at the blasted thing that woke me from my slumber.
as you can see I am not a morning person. and am a grouchy bitch until I have had my homemade caramel-vanilla ice-coffee.
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I sleepily left my room to get some ice-coffee when I heard sniffling. Stopping on my tracks I realized it came from Cleo's room. Worry over my twin actually calmed down some of my infamous temper. NO ONE messes with my family and gets away unharmed.
"Cleo? You okay? I knocked, but only got more sniffles as an answer. "Cleo?" I opened the door and peered inside only to see Cleo craddle something on her lap. "Cleo?" I asked again.
Cleo jumped at hearing my voice, she looked up with red puffy eyes tears still streaming down her face. "H-hey I didn't hear you." She choked out quietly. When she turned to look at me properly I noticed a small box on her lap. I wanted to slap myself for not seeing it sooner.
"It's Pluto isn't it? I mean you told me he was your oldest fish." I said as gently as I could in my half awake state.
"Yes." Cleo sniffled and moved to let me sit beside her which I did without hesitation. "I had feeling that something wasn't right and when I looked at the tank Pluto was already-" She suddenly hugged me tightly, surprising me little.
"Shhh, it will be okay Cleo. Pluto wouldn't like to see you upset." I hugged her back. "Sorry if I'm not the best comforter right now. I'm not fully awake yet." Yawn escaped me and my head fell on Cleo's shoulder.
This actually made her giggle little so I stuck my tongue out, feeling the sleep still lingering at the back of my mind.
"Thanks Sam." Cleo whispered. "For being here."
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My eye twitched as I stared at Miriam causing a scene as usual. That b*** pretends that she can't afford her purchases, but luckily the cashier doesn't buy it. God I don't have time for this! I'm glad that I texted Emma and Rikki so they can be there for Cleo and comfort her. Whoa that sounds so wrong... Rikki and comfort in a same sentence? It's like Zane dancing ballet in a pink tutu. Ewww! Mental image! Ewewewew!
"Miss Kent I have to ask you to leave. There are other customers that are waiting for their turn." The cashier said as calmly as she could.
Finally! Good riddance B***!
Ugh, hopefully I can get home before the meat starts to cook itself.
What I mean by that is I need to get home before my mum decides on how to cook the fish.
I was so deep in thought that I didn't know that the lady had already scanned, and bagged my stuff but she also put them in my cart .
Her voice is what brought me out of my thoughts. "...dit?"
"Sorry what did you say? I got a little lost in my thoughts." I asked her.
"It's alright dear." She said in her bubbly voice. "Now the total is 238 dollars and 54 cents. " She was way to happy for my liking, it was only 9:00 am! Damn morning people!
While I was ranting mentally about morning people and their stupid happy and hyper attitude . I payed the lady the right amount of cash, and then got the hell out of there.
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Once I got home I put the cold food into the fridge, and the frozen food into the freezer. and the other food into the pantry.
I then left a note saying that I refuse to have fish again and that I want something different! The only way I will have fish again-is if I will be able to cook one or two times a week.
I went up to see how Cleo was doing . I got to her door and was ready to knock only to have The door opened by Emma who was holding a black box it was bigger then the other one enough to fit two of her fish.
"She lost more then one.. didn't she." I said. I was not asking because I remembered Tom-Tom acting just like Pluto and he was the second oldest out of her fish.
Emma nodded her head sadly and let me in Cleo's room. Rikki sat in the chair texting to someone, probably Zane.
My attention however was on Cleo, she was crying more than before I left. I understand that after becoming a mermaid had made Cleo more close to her fish than before.
"Hey." I sat down beside her. "How about we make a small memorial for Pluto and Tom-Tom? That way they you can talk to them when ever you want."
"Why? It was just couple of fish?"
I turned to glare Rikki, giving her a look that said shut-up-or-i-will-mame-you. I was so not in a mood for this. "Rikki." I started, but Emma the ever present party pooper dragged Rikki out of the room before I could start. Turning my attention back to my twin I waited for her answer.
"What kind of memorial?" Cleo asked sounding like she had a bad case of flu.
"Something small that had both of their pictures in it. Maybe a candle if you want, but that isn't necessary. I mean fish and fire never go together. Unless you are cooking."
My comment actually made Cleo smile which is good. I hate to see any member of my family sad. And it goes double for Kim and Elliot.
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Rikki's P.O.V
Emma dragged me downstairs looking over her shoulder in fear that Samantha came after us. Normally I would gripe at Emma for being so uptight, but I've seen once how Cleo's mom is when she's mad so I definitely want to avoid angering Sam further. She has more magic than me, Emma and Cleo combined. I'm so glad that she is on our side.
"Rikki I think you should apologize to Cleo." Emma hissed at me. She sounds like a snake.
I just looked at her not really getting why I have to apologize. Fish is only fish, right?
"Samantha is really protective of her family and Cleo is her twin so..." She trailed off letting me think the rest myself. How stupid she thinks I am?
Shiver actually ran down my spine, but it stopped when I fully grasped what Emma just said. "Wait twins? Are you saying Cleo and Samantha are actually twins?" I must have looked stupid, but at that moment I didn't really care. If Sam is more protective of Cleo than Kim then I'm totally screwed. Yikes.
No ones P.O.V
The two blond mermaid had a small staring match, but it was broken when Samantha called for Emma.
"Emma could you come up here for a moment?"
"Coming Sam!" Emma quickly ran upstairs leaving Rikki to her thoughts.
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Samantha's P.O.V
Rikki asked my help after her mistake with the goldfish, so now we are both swimming near the reefs to find replacement for Pluto and Tom-Tom.
Those who don't know Rikki might think she's cold hearted person, but she has a heart of gold if you get to know her better.
Something caught my eye so I tapped Rikki on the shoulder pointing out the two fish that were almost identical to Pluto and Tom-Tom. Rikki caught the one that looked like Pluto and I caught Tom-Tom's look alike. We shared a smile as we swam back.
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On our way back to my house we heard a whistle followed by;"Fine specimens you two have there," comment.
At first I thought the guy tried to flirt with us, but then he pointed out the fish we were carrying. Something about this guys made my skin crawl. I let Rikki talk to 'Barry' or what ever his name for a while before I nudged her.
"We gotta go."
"I'll see ya around." I looked back just in time to see Rikki smile and nod. That creep better stay away from Rikki or he's toast.
Cleo's P.O.V
I smiled happily as I looked at my new friends Sam and Rikki brought me. Sure they were little quieter than Pluto and Tom-Tom, but they'll settle down.
"Thank you so much Rikki they are gorgeous. They must have cost a fortune." I said still looking at my tank.
"It was nothing." Rikki looked at the door. "Hey any idea where Samantha went? I need to talk to her."
Lewis hugged me from behind so I looked at him. "She said that she went to get some materials to make the memorial for Pluto and Tom-Tom." How could I forget about that?
"Memorial? Why didn't she ask my help?" Emma asked, sounding little upset. I know how much she likes to organize things, but this is something I want Sammy to do. It's a family thing.
"Oh give it a rest Emma. Sam can take care of it herself. Didn't you see those awesome jewelery boxes she made? She has a serious talent with jewelery." Rikki said smiling like she knew something we didn't.
"By the way Rikki how did you and Samantha afford those fish you gave Cleo?" Lewis asked sounding suspicious.
What is wrong with everyone today? I thought as Rikki said that she got a job.
No ones P.O.V
Samantha used small tweezers to place small pearls and pebbles around Pluto's and Tom-Tom's pictures.
She had been working for few hours, but something kept nagging at the back of her mind that she was forgetting about something.
With a frustated sigh she concentrated on finishing the memorial like she promised Cleo. Her phone began to rang at her dresser.
Instead of getting off the floor Samantha used her telekinetic powers to get her phone.
"Hello."
'Sam! We need your help!'
"Whoa Cleo, slow down. Tell me from the start what is going on."
'It's Rikki! She went to confront her so called boss, but it turned out he is a smuggler. Me and Emma- wait a sec.'
*mans screaming from the background*
'Yep we found Rikki. She just used her powers.'
"Tell me where you are and I'll be there."
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Nobody's P.O.V
As it turns out it was probably a better idea to keep Samantha in the dark about what had happened that day.
When Samantha had gotten to the area that they were. What she saw made her go into mother bear mode.
Rikki looked very upset , as did Cleo and Emma.
And the looks where detracted right towards the Creeper of a man that she and Rikki had run into at the docks.
After she had gotten some of the story from Rikki (not including the mermaid and Magic part). She was beyond pissed and had to be restrained by 4 huge Police.
The Police swore they need to do more training and look up ways to deal with this girl who had a huge temper, and a mean protective streak that made Bev Sertori look like a kitten... That was until they found out who her mother was. and swore to pass the information around as well.
In the end Zane , Lewis and Ash had to promise (Read: Bribe) her with a year's worth of chocolates (Zane) a month worth of free drinks at the Juice-net cafe (Ash) and to help with projects (Lewis ) and to try and not make the girl's sad and make them happy (Ash, Lewis, and Zane).
It was only after they (Police officers ) had gotten the creeper into the car and the car was out of sight that they let Samantha go.
And when they tried to question Rikki about what happened three things happened ,
1: Rikki got upset again ,
2: Samantha turned her Icy/Fiery glare on them
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3: they got the hell out of there like the devil himself was after them.
Later that night Samantha had calmed down a little but she still refused to let Rikki, Cleo, or Emma out of her sight and she'd growl at anyone if they said anything mean to them.
So here they where in Cleo's bedroom all 7 of them.
They had tried to go to the cafe but Samantha almost attacked Miriam because of something she had said. and they had to dragged her away. with her mumbling threats under her breath about 'catching her hair of fire' and other stuff like that.
So now they were all in the bedroom talking about what happened today.
"Let's not make a habit of this." Lewis told them and Samantha let a low growl at him. Causing him to jump a little. "All right I know it's not their fault. I am sorry. wont happen again." He rushed to say.
"How long until she get's over this?" Zane whisper to Cleo If he was honest it scared the s*** out of him. He didn't like this side of Samantha. it scared him and the others.
"I don't know. It could last a few days. I know life threatening like what happen a few years back with Kim had Samantha near her for at least 2 weeks." Cleo whispered back.
This didn't make the guys happier. in fact they where now planing on how to never let this happen ever again!
"Hey I know what I am going to name the fish that You and Rikki had gotten me!" Cleo said all eyes were on her.
Everyone turned their attention to Cleo to hear what she had in mind. "The one Rikki gave me I'll name him 'Hotstuff."
"Nice name." Rikki smiled from her place beside Samantha. Others murmured their approval.
"What about the other?" Emma asked.
"Indigo." Cleo said earning a laugh from Sam.
"You know it actually suits her." Samantha hummed looking at the fish she had caught. "If I didn't know better I'd swear she and Tom-Tom were related somehow."
The guys relaxed little seeing Samantha smiling, but they kept quiet as to not to flare up her temper again. Who knew someone could be so scary? Adding mermaid powers you get super scary Samantha.
"I'll be right back." Samantha suddenly dashed out of Cleo's room and returned with something in her hands. "Here." She gave it to Cleo. "That's the memorial I promised. I had just finished it when you called."
(don't know how to describe the thing :P, it has Pluto's and Tom-Tom's pictures in it)
"I love it! Thanks Sam." Cleo hugged her twin.
"Your welcome. Still I can't shake the feeling that I forgot something." Samantha mumbled just when there was a knock on the door. "Maybe it's nothing." She murmured so only Rikki heard her.
"Mom is just about start making dinner. She told me to ask if you guys want to stay." Kim said when she opened the door.
"Great." Lewis cheered.
"I'm starving." Rikki and Zane said together.
"What are we having?" Cleo asked smiling.
"Fish." Kim answered.
"MOM!" Samantha screamed running out of the room. "I BOUGHT MEAT SO WE DON'T HAVE TO EAT FISH AT EVERY DINNER!"
The guys paled at the volume Samantha was yelling. They could still hear her and she was now DOWNSTAIRS and in the KITCHEN!
"Oh no." Ash and Emma murmured together.
"She's right though." Cleo said. "I mean after what happened today I couldn't eat fish myself."
"Agreed." Everyone chorused. They hoped that someone could save them from Samantha's temper...
The End of Chapter 16!