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Emma stared at herself in the mirror. Or more precisely her hair. It has always been blond in color, maybe she should dye it? But what kind of color? Maybe red?
Making up her mind Emma quickly texted Cleo to help with this. If she was going to be the one to buy the color she would chicken out for sure. That's why she asked help from Cleo. She then texted both Samantha and Rikki and called them to her place.
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Samantha's p.o.v
"Scarlet fever? Are you sure about this Emma?" I asked as I looked at Emma, who was in her mermaid form.
"What?" Emma grabbed the package from me. "You said it was Indian sunrise." She accused and looked at Cleo.
Cleo bit her lip not wanting to back down now. "Don't worry, I'm sure it will look good. Sorry by the tail, I forgot this involved water.
I shook my head hoping that Rikki was here, but she was out with Zane. But she promised to swimming with us later.
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Tiffany's p.o.v
"Eva? I need your help again." I said as soon as I caught up her. "I need you to take me to Mako Island. When I'm done I'll call you to pick me up."
"And I should help you again, why?" Eva clearly wasn't in a mood for chatting. Why else would she be so stiff?
"I need to take some underwater pictures to find out what kind of creature saved me, Destiny and Miriam from drowning." I explained taking $300 dollars from my wallet. "I'll even pay you like I did last time. You don't have to anything else. Just take me to Mako and then come pick me up when I call. If I find something interesting I'll pay you extra." Seriously I'm desperate! It's been a little over a month and School started up again but I can't stop thinking about what had saved me...I mean us. It's driving me crazy! so yes I am getting desperate here! I need answers!
"Fine, meet me at the dock in half an hour." Eva left before I could answer, but that is enough time to gather my diving gear and camera.
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Tiffany's p.o.v
-Mako Island reefs-
Who knew that there is so much life under the surface? It's so beautiful down here! Still I haven't seen anything that could have saved us from drowning. I know what I saw back then and at that time at the pool. The one that saved us was orange in color while the one in the pool was white.
All these fish are too small for being able to rescue us or somehow end up in the pool. My hiding place is perfect though. Nothing is able to see me from here... Wait a minute. What was that flash?
No p.o.v
Tiffany raised her camera and began to take pictures at the four mermaids that had come into her view. All of their tails glimmered in the light and one of the mermaids hair was sparkling like stardust. Though she was unable to their faces Tiffany new they had to beautiful like in the legends.
Her camera began to beep as the battery ended. Panicking she tried to block out the sound, but one of the mermaids noticed the weird noise. Emitting a noise similar to a scared dolphin all of the mermaids swam away in high speed leaving only bubbles behind.
As soon as she reached the shore Tiffany began to laugh. She had just seen mermaids! The real mermaids made Miriam's costume look ugly.
"Well there was the white one I saw in the pool, but what happened to the orange one? Are there more mermaids out there?" Tiffany whispered in total awe. She couldn't wait to get home so she could see the pictures she took.
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Samantha's p.o.v
"There was a diver! Someone must have taken a picture of us!" I exclaimed as soon as we were safely in the moonpool. My heart's still beating like crazy.
"A diver? But I didn't see anyone." Cleo said and I could swear her eyes widened.
"Neither did I." Emma said calmly, but I know she's worried too.
"Are you sure Sam?" Rikki asked as shivers ran down her spine.
"Positive. That beeping sound only comes from an underwater camera thats battery is almost empty. My adopted dad used that kind of cameras a lot, I still remember that sound." I took a calming breath, trying to calm down. "We have to be extra careful from now on. I can turn invisible, but you three can't so please be careful." I pleaded. I lost my adopted family not too long ago I can't lose my twin or my other mermaid sisters.
"We'll be careful Samantha, don't worry." Emma gave me a hug, calming down my nerves.
Cleo and Rikki joined our group hug. What ever happens we'll be in this together.
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Tiffany's p.o.v
"Real mermaids..." I could hardly believe it when I saw them, but these pictures tell another story. Four mermaids swimming near Mako Island.
The one with white tail seemed to be their leader since they all left after she alerted them. Taking out a magnifying glass I looked closely at their their tales. Gemstones or all kind and... golden scales?! The white one has golden scales!
"My necklace... It's really a scale." And the purple one has silver scales. Didn't I give Miriam the silver one?
Running the tips of my finger over the golden scale I smiled dreamily. Miriam probably wasn't worthy of getting to keep that scale. I'm sure that the mermaids must have somehow taken it back and given Miriam that scar around her neck.
Taking another look at the picture I frowned. At every picture the mermaids faces are blurred while otherwise the pictures are clear. They must be goddesses! In that case I have to make an altar and leave offerings to please them.
With that I started to look information of what kind of altar I should built and where to built it...I also need to pay Eva for her help. If she asks about the pictures I'll just tell her that I got beautiful pictures of the fishes near Mako. It's not a lie since mermaid are half fish, and half human.
"I hope to see them again." I made a wish in the wind and left to find Eva. She needs a large bonus for helping me out. If I'm going to built an altar in Mako then I have to find out a way to get there myself. A jet ski perhaps? I'm sure dad can buy me one if I ask him nicely.
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No p.o.v
-one week later-
Samantha smiled contently as she towards the reefs. It has been a long time since she was swimming all by herself. Still she kept an eye on her surroundings. After the incident with the diver had made them all little on edge. The guys refused to let their girlfriends out of their sight. This gave Samantha an opportunity to get some needed alone time.
Something shined near the water line of the Mako Island. Being curious of what it is Samantha made herself invisible as she swam closer. When she was close enough her jaw almost hit the bottom.
'Is that an altar?' She thought. Not wanting to go closer alone just in case it was a trap she contacted Rikki. Even if she is invisible she was not going to risk it.
[Rikki? Can you and others come to Mako Island?]
[Why? Did something happen? Is the diver back?] Rikki asked questions so fast it was almost impossible to understand her.
[I'm fine, no the diver is not back. But someone has made an altar on Mako Island. I wont go closer alone just in case it's a trap. Use the boat so no one can suspect a thing.] Samantha looked around, but didn't see anyone.
[We'll be there soon. Just tell me where you are.]
[Thanks Rikki.]
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"It's dedicated to four mermaid goddesses." Lewis said when he got a closer look of the altar. He made sure to keep Cleo, Emma and Rikki on higher ground. Samantha was nearby though still invisible.
"You are kidding right?" Rikki asked. Apparently any kind of idea of being worshipped didn't make her happy.
"Someone has paid good money to make this. Some of those materials are really expensive." Zane had also taken a closer look at the altar. "That at least narrows down on who could have done this."
Cleo tried to take a closer look without getting wet. "Well in my opinion it wasn't a guy who made this. Some of that stuff looks little girly to me."
Samantha also made opinion known. "It had to be that diver. How else would they know there are four of us." Her voice sounded somewhere from behind Ash causing him to jump.
"You know it's creepy when you do that Sam. Not being able to see you makes it harder to pinpoint where you are."
"Sorry Ash. I'll go take a look around the reefs just in case if the diver is back. If something comes up I'll make sure to contact Rikki." Samantha left before anyone could say no to her.
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Samantha's P.O.V
As I swam around the reef looking for any signs of boats, I started to think.
'Why didn't that diver just take the pictures and publish them? To show the world that mermaids were real? Why did that diver make altar for us?'
Suddenly I felt something that scared me more than anything I've encountered. I had somehow gotten my tail stuck in a very old fishing net.
Panicking I started to thrashe around trying to get my tail free of the net, but it just got more tangled.
I turned and saw that the diver had spotted me and was making their way towards me!
[RIKKI!] I screamed in my mind I was terrified. And the diver must have seen it, because she -I can see that it is a female- Slowed down a little to show me that she didn't mean harm...I think.
[Don't yell!] I heard Rikki answer to my panicked plea.
[The diver is back! And I can't get away, because my tail is stuck in a fishing net!] Even I heard the panic in my voice as the diver slowly came closer.
[WHAT?!] Rikki exclaimed, she must have talked with Emma and Cleo since she didn't say anything else. [We'll be there soon.]
[Please hurry.] I was now close to tears, I've never been this afraid in my life! The good thing is that I can breathe, otherwise I'd be in serious trouble.
'What does she want?' I thought in panic, my hair mostly covering my face from the diver.
Tiffany's P.O.V
I had just gotten the altar done and I am now off trying to find suitable first time offerings, I was thinking shiny shells. So here I am a little away from the altar I had just built. It took me a while, but it was all so worth it. Hoperfully the mermaids will appreciate it.
It had been about 15 minutes when I saw the mermaid with the white tail... She was thrashing her tail that looked to be stuck in a old fishing net.
'WHY IS THERE A OLD FISHING NET HERE!' I yelled in my mind. It pissed me off to see one of the mermaids stuck in a net!
Can they breath underwater? And if not then...THEY COULD DIE! SHE COULD DIE BECAUSE SHE IS TRAPPED!
I swam fast towards her, but this must have spooked her as she looked at me scared, no not just scared she was terrified.. So I moved slower hoping she'd take it as a sign that I will not harm her. The black hair was covering most of the mermaid's face, but I saw her blue eyes and I was mesmerized by the color. I halted my approach, which seemed to be a right move on my part.
Her look turned into a less terrified and a little curious, but she was still scared. I could see it since she didn't relax enough.
I was now close enough that I could touch her hair, but I didn't. I slowly reached into my pouch and took out my net clippers - I always carry them in case I need them to set a dolphin or turtle free-. As I clip the net I am careful not to cut her tail. I don't think that would be good and I don't want to hurt her.
As I am cutting the last of the net I see movement near the end of the reef. I see red hair.
As soon as I get her tail free I motion with my hands for her to join her friends.
And BAM! off she goes.
I gather the rest of the net and swim to my jet ski to put it into a garbage bag.
Then it hit me. I had just saved a mermaid! My wish came true, but not in a way I wanted.
"No is going to harm those mermaids as long as I am around." I vowed and stared at the disgusting net in my hands.
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Ash's p.o.v
When Rikki told us that Samantha was in trouble we scrambled towards Zane's zodiac to go and help her, but Emma took off without us. "Is she crazy? What if the diver sees her?" I asked in a worried tone -she is my girlfriend so I have a right to worry- as Zane tried to start the motor.
"No one is going to recognize her." Cleo said confidently, but why does she look like she wants to laugh?
"Okay Cleo, spill. What happened when I wasn't around?" Rikki asked remembering Emma's text.
"Well Emma wanted to dye her hair, but it only worked in her mermaid form. She has now red hair." Cleo explained.
I blinked and exchanged looks with Lewis and Zane. "Red hair? Why would Emma do something like that?" Emma is perfect the way she is.
Rikki snorted, trying to cover her laughter as the boat finally started and Zane steered it where Samantha is.
"I know weird things always happens around you girls, but this is getting out of hand. Who would built an altar for mermaids?" Lewis murmured to himself, earning himself a warning slap from Cleo.
"Watch it Lewis. Now isn't the time to think about that. Samantha needs us. Right Rikki? Rikki?"
We all turned to look at her, but Rikki didn't seem like she heard Cleo. Maybe she is talking with Samantha.
"Head to the moonpool Zane. Emma and Sam will meet us there." Rikki ordered when she finally seemed to realise we were waiting for her answer.
Zane sped the boat up before asking, what I was thinking about. "What about that diver?"
"She used net clipper to get Sam out of the net but other than helping her the diver didn't do anything. We'll meet you at the pool." Rikki and Cleo dived in the water, leaving us behind.
"Why would a diver first take pictures of the girls and not publish them?" I wondered aloud. "Then she build that altar for them and now she helped Samantha."
Without saying it we all knew that this mystery diver is on our side. Anyone else would have captured Samantha and sold here to the highest bidder.
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Cleo's p.o.v
"Sam! Are you okay?" I asked as soon as I broke the surface in the moonpool.
"Other than almost having a heart attack I'm fine." Samantha whispered from where she was with Emma. She was shivering, probably thinking what could have happened if the diver didn't help her.
Rikki beat me for hugging Samantha. "Good thing you can breathe underwater." She tried to joke, but I didn't appreciate it. My twin could have been captured and Rikki is joking!
Samantha however seemed to have other thoughts. She smiled at the horrible joke. "Thanks Rikki. Where are the guys?"
"Meh, we left them on the boat. They'll be here soon." Rikki said, not mentioning what Lewis had said.
I looked at Emma. She too seemed worried about this new situation we are now in. Why did the diver help Sam? Did she built the altar for us? What does she want from us?
"At least the mystery diver seems to be on our side." Emma said outloud what all of us were thinking. "Still we need to be careful."
"I know that Emma. I was the one who was stuck in that stupid net. Do you have any idea how terrified I was?" Samantha shot back, her temper flaring.
"We know Sam, by the way Emma." Rikki smiled creepily. What is she up to?
"What?"
"Nice hair, but red isn't your color."
"Rikki!"