No p.o.v

It was quiet in the Sertori house before the twins were woken up by their mother. Cleo and Samantha had been talking late the previous night, planning on what to do for the full moon, so they had ended up falling asleep in Samantha's room.

"Wakey wakey girls." Bev sing songed as she held large tray in her hands. "I made you two breakfast. It's your birthday after all."

"Thanks mom." Came the twins little drowsy reply. They happily started to eat though slowly.

"When you two are done come outside." Bev said leaving the twins alone.

"Oh no." Cleo mumbled under her breath. Her shoulders slumped little.

"Should I be worried?" Samantha asked quietly. When Cleo had 'that' look in her eyes it was never good news.

"Dad has probably arranged a party for us." Cleo groaned with a grimace.

"And that is bad, why?" Now Samantha was starting to worry, what exactly had their dad done?

Cleo sighed before remembering that Samantha didn't know about her previous birthdays. "He still thinks I'm seven years old. The part is more for kids rather than teens..."

"We can see backyard from your room. I want to know what is going on before going outside." Samantha said as she chanced her clothes quickly. "If it's bad then I'm out of here faster than you can say 'mermaid'."

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Tiffany's p.o.v

"Tiffany! Are you listening to what I just told you?" Miriam asked, more like demanded in her shrill voice, putting a seagull to shame.

"Yes, I heard you. You want me to find you something rare, because your old necklace broke down and fell into the drain." I said quickly wanting to get away from Miriam for a while. Sometimes I question why I hang out with her.

"Good now go! And don't back before you have something no one else has!" The banshee, sorry Miriam screamed as I left her house.

Now how I'm going to do this? There's always something from the stores, but Miriam hates antiques. Something from the sea perhaps? That could work actually if I can get someone to drive a boat.

*At the JuiceNet*

"Eva! Come with me." I demanded as soon as I saw the nerdy girl. I mean she is Lewis's sister, she has to be nerdy. I grabbed her arm and pulled her outside.

"Hey, stop pulling me Tiffany. I'm not some dog." Eva complained. I ignored it since I don't have all day.

"Look here's the deal. Miriam blames me that her favourite necklace broke and fell in the drain. She demands that I find her something rare that no one else has. I need you to take me to Mako Island where I can dive. There has to be something there." I explained as kindly as I could.

"What's it for me?" Eva asked, looking at me like I was something weird.

"I'll pay you. $200 for helping and $200 if I find something. Deal?" As I finished I saw that Eva seemed to think about something, but I couldn't care less at the moment.

"Tiffany, you got yourself a deal." She held out her hand which I shook briefly.

"Let's go."

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Samantha's p.o.v

You-have-got-to-be-kidding-me! Was all I could think of as I stood beside Cleo. No wonder she was so upset. I'm feeling upset myself..

"When the first opportunity to run comes we'll take it, right?" I whispered, wishing I could be somewhere else.

Cleo nudged me sharply. "Water. Now."

We ran and I mean really ran towards the water before anyone could stop us. How could dad do something like this? Pony, balloon animals, ball pool and I saw two clowns. It is our 16th birthday for cryin out loud! And dad was dressed as a cowboy!

/Race you to Mako./ I said to Cleo when we were clear. I saw Cleo nod her head to show she heard me. We took off faster than ever before.

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Eva's p.o.v

Normally I would never do this, but I know Lewis and Ash plan to arrange birthday party for Cleo and Samantha in the JuiceNet later today. And this is easy way to get money. $200 is good and another $200 would be nice bonus. That is if Tiffany can find anything.

Tiffany's talk about 'diving' is actually snorkeling. But that isn't my problem.

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Tiffany's p.o.v

I was just about to dive when the boat tilted like we were hit by a wave. "Aaah!" My scream cut short as I fell in the water.

"What the hell was that?!" I demanded Eva as she pulled herself back to her seat.

"How should I know?" Eva shot back at me.

"Whatever. I'll go now. You better still be here or I wont pay you anything!" Without waiting for her answer I dived.

Samantha's p.o.v

Me and Cleo were about the relax the shallow water near Mako when we heard the screaming. It actually scared us that someone had discovered us. Some of our scales actually reflect light now. Especially mine.

"What are they doing here?" Cleo whispered to me when we saw Eva in Lewis's boat with... Tiffany? Seriously?

"It's look like Tiffany is going snorkling. We better get ashore before she sees us. Good thing I can dry us faster. Otherwise we'd get caught."

Cleo nodded as we dragged ourselves to shore. When we were dry both of us facepalmed. We could have used the water to carry us further. Looks like we are both having a bad day.

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Tiffany's p.o.v

I couldn't find anything! Miriam is so going to have my head for this. What's that?

Something was shimmering in the shallow water so of course I headed there. I can't believe what I'm seeing right in front me. Four items made of...

Is that gold? And silver? And are those pearls? Jackpot! I'll give the silver one to Miriam and keep the gold for myself. And those pearls. Perfect for earrings. This is better than shopping.

"Eva! Get over here!" I called, only to find that the boat was already ashore. Maybe she needed to go? In the bushes? Eww!

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Eva's p.o.v

"Cleo?" I called out my brother's girlfriend. "Cleo?"

"Keep your voice down." I heard Cleo hiss from behind a boulder.

"Don't worry Tiffany isn't here." Hoping that my voice was more assuring than I felt.

"There's no way that snob will wander here on purpose."

How did Samantha get here? Don't tell me she is also a mermaid? That would explain a few things.

"Can you guys do me a favour?" I asked quickly. If I make Tiffany wait too long she might not pay me. And I really need that money.

The twins looked at me weirdly, but I decided to push on. "I need you guys to meet me at JuiceNet in half an hour."

"What's the catch?"

Damn Samantha sure is observant.

"No catch. Please?"

"Fine." "What ever."

"Great, see you there." I left before they could chance their minds.

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No. p.o.v

When Eva came back to the boat she saw Tiffany smiling like she had won a lottery.

"There you are." Tiffany chirped. "Here's your payment." The bubbly girl pressed money on Eva's hand, not even bothering to count how much she gave. "Let's head back. I need to stop at the jewellery store to make these into necklaces and these into earrings."

Eva just nodded as she counted how much she got. $200 for the help and... $650 for extra! That's $450 more than promised. Acting quick Eva put the money in her pocket as she started the boat.

If only she had looked over what Tiffany was gushing over.

*Later at JuiceNet*

Samantha and Cleo walked slowly towards the cafe. That mornings events were still bugging them. More than they would care to admit.