Me: hey readers this chapter is going to be the day after Cleo and Samantha's birthday!
I wanted to separate this from the other chapter. Please have fun reading.
bye!
p.s: my beta/co-author and I do not own H2o Just Add Water.
p.p.s : we do own Samantha , Eva, Luna , and Destiny.
p.p.p.s: My beta/co-author Prue162 own's the OC Mrs Hobson(the pawn shop owner)
~Day after the Birthday party~
Rikki sighed as she walked along the warm sandy beach. She couldn't believe the mess Mr. Sertori made out of Cleo and Sam's 16th birthday. But at least it ended well.
Now here she was walking barefoot on the warm sands a few feet from the water. It was a very beautiful and peaceful morning... *Insert giggling and aweing girls here* and there goes Rikki's perfect day.
As Rikki walks closer to the noise she see's a group of 3 girls around Miriam.
"It's so beautiful Miriam! Where'd you get it?"
Miriam smiled like the Queen B*** she is. "I found it." She then noticed Rikki. "Oh look what the cat dragged in."
Rikki would have normally ignored Miriam and her followers, but the silver scale caught her attention. 'That's one of Cleo's scales!'
"Nice scale. Still I wouldn't wear something like that. Bye."
"Urgh! I hate her! Can't she see this is pure silver? Not some freaky scale!" Miriam screeched loudly.
'I gotta call Cleo.' Rikki thought as she pulled out her phone.
*At the Mall*
Emma was walking through the mall minding her own business when Tiffany bumped on her.
"Hey!" Emma yelped trying to stay standing.
"Oh it's just you. No matter I've in good mood so I'm going to ignore this incident." Tiffany was about to turn around, but Emma saw clearly Tiffany's new jewelry.
"Nice jewelry. Where'd you get it?" Emma asked, trying to stay calm. She knew that it was one of Samantha's scales and the pearls were her tears.
"Oh, these?" Tiffany seemed happy to show of her new jewelry. "I found these near Mako Island. Miriam has similar necklace, but it's silver. These earrings I kept myself. Anyway gotta go. Bye Emma!"
Pulling out her phone Emma called Samantha. "Sam? It's Emma. Can we talk?"
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*Sertori house*
Emma and Rikki had just told Samantha and Cleo what they had seen.
"That would explain why Tiffany was at Mako Island yesterday." Samantha murmured, clearly upset that her scale and tears were used as jewelry. She seemed to realise something. "Does that mean our 'special' scales wont turn back into skin when dry?"
Cleo gasped. "If someone were ever to find out about us would be catastrophic! Our scales and Sam's tears could be sought after by many."
Rikki growled in disgust. "Miriam said she found hers by herself when it was really Tiffany, who gave it to her."
"All of this is giving me a headache." Samantha moaned pressing her face into a pillow. "And it's going to be full moon tonight." Her voice was muffled.
'S***!' Ran through all of their minds.
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No p.o.v
Rikki was getting sick and tired of Cleo and Emma being a sticks in the mud. Samantha atleast knows when to let loose which was good.
An idea hit Rikki head on. What if she uses the full moon to her advantage? Could she pull it of by herself? She would probably need Samantha's help.
The problem was getting Emma and Cleo out of the way.
"Rikki! Give us a hand here. We need to moon proof the windows." Emma snapped to her fellow mermaid.
Rolling her eyes Rikki walked closer. "Who died and made you queen?"
"Someone has to be organized around here!" Emma's voice was more shrill than normal which made Cleo more nervous than she already was.
"Emma please. No fighting, we have enough problems already." The brunette pleaded. "Dad still doesn't know about any of this. Mom and Kim are keeping him busy camping while we are supposed to 'study'."
Before Emma could say anything moon shone inside from a crack between the curtains. The light reflected from a bowl of water straight into Rikki's face. Dreamy smile rose on her face, creeping out her friends.
Next thing anyone realised was that Rikki took the bowl and threw the water on Cleo and Emma. Both of the mermaids screamed as they hit floor, hard.
"Sam! We need help!" Cleo called out to her twin.
Footsteps approached fast as Samantha ran downstairs. She stopped when she saw Emma and Cleo on the floor in their mermaid forms.
"Where's Rikki?" She asked only to get yanked outside. The last thing she remembered was the glowing fullmoon.
Cleo's p.o.v
"Sam? Samantha!" I called out for my twin. After all the preparations we did to avoid the moon this happens.
"This can't be happening." Emma murmured beside me. "Not only Rikki is moonstruck for the first time we have to worry about Samantha too? If her powers go out of control anything could happen."
"We need to call the guys. They should be at Zane's place." With difficulty I reached for my phone...
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No p.o.v
The two moonstruck mermaids smiled as they swam where Miriam lives with her parents. Somewhere at the back of their minds they knew that others were worried about them, but the moon made them ignore the feeling.
As soon as they were out of the water their tails vanished, full moon's magic was really affecting the two mermaids.
Soon they had a clear view of Miriam's window that was open since it was so hot outside. Rikki raised her hand and began to heat up the silver scale around Miriam's neck, causing the sleeping girl to turn in her sleep. As the heat was becoming too much the chain holding the scale melted. Now it was Samantha's turn to use her telekinetic powers to levitate the scale out of the window and straight to them.
With the scale safely tucked in Rikki's pocket they turned to leave when someone called their names. Ignoring it they dived back in the water.
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Zane's p.o.v
After Lewis ended the call it was decided that he and Ash will head to the Sertori's while I'll go looking for the girls. I remember Rikki being upset that Miriam was wearing Cleo's scale as a necklace. Could they be there.
Running faster than ever before I ran towards Miriam's place. Upon reaching it I saw the two missing mermaids. "Rikki! Samantha!"
They dived back in the water ignoring me. 'S***.'
Pulling out my phone I called Ash.
"Ash we have problem. Rikki and Samantha were just outside Miriam's place no doubt getting Cleo's scale back. Their next stop is probably Tiffany's place. Or it would be if they knew where she lives, but I personally have no idea if they do or not."
'What if the moon helps them? What you just said they seems somewhat aware of what they are doing.'
"What am I'm supposed to do?" I demanded as I made my way towards the docks.
The 'I don't want to face two moonstruck mermaids by myself' was left unsaid.
'Get your Zodiac and meet us at the dock near Cleo's place. We'll meet you there.'
"Fine."
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No p.o.v
Samantha and Rikki heard the boat long before they saw it. After hearing Zane's voice the two mermaids changed directions. Instead going after Tiffany they headed towards Mako Island.
They surfaced in the moon pool just as the water was beginning to bubble around them. Since the two moonstruck mermaids were touching each other something weird happened. Their minds became linked together.
Samantha's hair also began to shine as if someone had woven stardust in her hair. Rikki looked like she normally did.
As the moon passed over the crater a yawn sounded in the moon pool. The moon's spell was finally wearing off.
"Rikki? Why are we here?" Samantha asked when she realised where they were.
"Um...no idea. I remember seeing the full moon. And now we are here." Rikki answered hesitantly. She looked at Samantha eyes widening. "Sam your hair!"
"What?" Samantha then took hold of her hair and looked at it. "Did someone pour glitter on me?"
[It looks nice in my opinion.] Rikki thought.
"Thanks for the compliment Rikki." Samantha murmured still looking at her hair.
"I didn't say anything."
[She didn't? But I heard it.] Samantha thought.
"I heard you!" Rikki exclaimed.
"You heard my thoughts and I heard yours...can this night get any weirder?"
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Ash's p.o.v
We've been here almost an hour and no sight of Samantha or Rikki. If they saw us coming then they could be anywhere. Could they be- "Guys."
"What?" Zane asked grumpily, he must be almost as tired that I am.
"What if they went to Mako?"
"If the girls really saw us there is a possibility that they didn't want to hurt us." Lewis said, back in science mode. I'm too tired for this.
"Let's go then." Zane started the Zodiac before putting the engine on full throttle.
*Mako Island*
"Samantha! Rikki!" I called as I slid down the entrance. My only answer was a splash of water. "They are here!" I called up to Zane and Lewis.
Instead of waiting I sprinted towards the tunnel that leads into to moonpool. When I saw both girls there unharmed, but tired I let out the breath I was holding.
"Rikki!" Zane almost fell in the pool in his haste to get to his girlfriend.
"Hey." Rikki murmured and judging by her voice she was more tired than any of us. Samantha seems to be almost asleep.
"What happened to your hair Sam?" I heard Lewis ask. "It's sparkling."
"Full moon." Samantha yawned.
"Let's get you two home, okay?" I asked carefully. It would not be good idea to p*** off two moonstruck mermaids.
"Little help?" Zane tried to heave Rikki out of the pool by himself.
It took all three of a while to get the girls out of the pool and dried of. Samantha fell asleep as soon as she was out and dried . Her hair was shimmering and looking carefully I could see small gemstones in her hair. Zane took Rikki while I took Samantha. Lewis steered the Zodiac back home.
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No p.o.v
Two out three guys carrying a sleeping girl would normally raise questions, but that is only if there is someone there to see them. Luck seemed to be on their side as they made their way back to Sertori's. Since Ash and Zane had their hands full, it Lewis's job to open the door for them.
"Are they okay?" Cleo almost screamed when she saw her twin sister in Ash's arms.
"They are fine. We found them in the moon pool." Lewis held Cleo back so Zane, could place Rikki on the couch. Ash on the other hand took Samantha back in her own room.
"We'll talk more about later, okay? We all need sleep." Emma took up ordering everyone again.
"Night."
All the guys stayed the rest of the night were they were. Sleeping on a small boat was out of question.
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~Early the next morning~
Miriam's p.o.v
"My neck is killing me." I grind my teeth as I tried to touch my neck only to scream as pain shot from the place I touched. "Where's my necklace. Did Tiffany give me cursed necklace?"
Reaching for my phone I dialed Tiffany's number.
"TIFFANY! HOW DARE YOU GIVE ME A CURSED NECKLACE!" I screamed into the phone as soon as Tiffany picked up.
'Cursed? What are you talking about?' That little weasel is trying to innocent huh?
"Don't you dare worm your way out of this! My necklace is gone and my whole neck is burned!"
'What? That is impossible. I still have mine so it can't be cursed. Allergic reaction perhaps?'
Screaming in frustration I cut the call then throwing my phone on the wall where it shattered to pieces.
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*Samantha's room*
Samantha woke up the next morning at 6:00 am. She then noticed that she was in her own bed. The last thing she remembered was that she was in the moon pool with Rikki.
Then the memory of their mind talk surfaced. Smiling she decided to give it a shot.
[Rikki can you hear me?] Samantha whispered in her mind which was so weird for her.
[Yea wa-do-ya want? I am sleepy.] Rikki clearly wasn't awake enough.
[I want you to tell the others when they wake that I have gone out? I'll be back as soon as I can.]
[K] Rikki fell asleep again.
Samantha then quickly got dressed and grabbed her bag that held 60 gold coins and had two diamond seashell necklaces. She would hopefully be able to buy a larger house soon. After all she had sold in the pawn shop her savings were massive.
*At the Pawnshop*
"Hello again Samantha. Do you have something new for me?" The owner was happy to see her favourite customer again. "Love what you have done you hair darling."
"Thank you and I'm sure you'll love these." Samantha pulled out all the 60 coins and the two necklases. She carefully placed everything on the counter.
"Oh my lord Samantha you are spoiling me with your findings."
Giggling Samantha took the offered money before leaving. If only she had seen the two pair of eyes that had seen her leave the pawn shop.
"Did you see her hair? So beautiful." Tiffany sighed dreamily, wishing she could pull of something like that. Samantha's hair shimmered in the sunlight.
"Forget about her for a minute Tiffany." Miriam grinded her teeth. "We have to find out why she was in the pawn shop. C'mon."
Reluctantly Tiffany followed the bossy blond in the pawn shop, hoping that she could go home. Just once in her life she wasn't in a mood for shopping.
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Miriam and Tiffany walked into the pawn shop.
Miriam turned towards Tiffany and pointed "Go look around."
Tiffany huffed but did as she was told.
Miriam walked up to the Lady (Is the shop owner a female?) at the counter.
"Welcome to 'You find it we buy it' How may I help you young lady?" The Lady (Does she have a name?) asked.
"I want to know what that girl was doing in here." Miriam told her.
Suddenly the woman's smile was gone and her eye's narrowed "I am not sure why it's any of your business what my client does. Nor will I tell you. Now either look around or leave!" with that the woman walked into the back.
Miriam glared while thinking 'How dare that hag speak to me that way!'
Miriam then set her sights on the helper he was a male about 17 years old. with dirty blonde hair and had green eyes that where covered by huge dorky glasses.
She flipped her hair as she walked towards him. "Excuse me , but maybe you could help?" She gave him pleading eyes and a pouty lip. The male looked like a fish, he didn't understand why a goddess (Yuck!) was talking to a nerd like him.
"Su...sure wh..what can I.. help you with?" The male asked
"Well you see a girl I know came in here, and I am just wondering if you could tell me what she was doing here? Like did she buy something?" Miriam asked while she twirled a piece of her Blonde (Not a clue if she is a natural or a fake) Hair with her finger.
"Do you mean Samantha?" Miriam nodded "Well she doesn't buy anything. normally she brings in some of her findings like today she brought in a bag of Gold coins, and 2 diamond seashell necklaces." He told her.
Miriam's smile dropped faster than you can sneeze. The manipulative blond however put on a fake smile. "Oh, could you show me those necklaces?"
The poor helper shook his head. "Mrs Hobson will fire me if I do that miss. And I really need this job. I'm sorry." And before Miriam could say anything he took off.
Gritting her teeth Miriam looked at Tiffany, only to find out her friend was outside talking in her phone.
"Fine. I'll take a look on my own then."
One necklace found its way in Miriam's bag and the blonde menace was holding the second necklace when Mrs Hobson returned in the shop.
"And what do you think you are doing missie?" She looked inside the case. "I'll call the police for shoplifting. This will make mark in your papers."
*Police arrives*
Tiffany's p.o.v
Miriam is screaming her head off, because she got caught trying to steal what ever Samantha sold. The police ignored me since I was outside talking with father. He actually wants me to stop hanging out with Miriam.
Well this will give me perfect opportunity to find out the creature that saved me, Destiny and Miriam from drowning.
Samantha's p.o.v
[Rikki? You awake?] I asked carefully. Getting mini heart attack while waking up is not nice.
[Gah! Oh sorry Sam. I almost forgot we could do this. Are you coming back soon? Cleo is becoming anxious.] Rikki replied after she calmed down from the scare I accidently gave her.
[Yep, just finished. *chuckle* Have you told others about this yet?] It took all my self control not to start smiling like a cheshire cat.
[Naah, why spoil the surprise? You better hurry up Sam.] Rikki sounded irritated. There are lots of possibilities as to what had ticked her off this time.
[See ya soon Rikki.] I started to walk faster to get back home. Cleo is still feeling upset when I took of alone all those weeks ago.
No p.o.v
Samantha and Rikki stood in front of everyone as they explained that their minds are now linked together. The reactions were different from everyone.
Emma was shaking her head clearly not believing anything she just heard. Cleo was confused, but put in on the full moons magic. Or was it the moon pool?
Lewis wanted to do some test to find out the limits of the link the girls now shared. Ash and Zane seemed to just accept it since they had found them from the moon pool last night.
[This going to get some used to.] Samantha said mentally to Rikki.
[Well I'm not complaining.] Rikki replied.
~End of chapter 22!~