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Zane's p.o.v
"What this?" I asked when I saw the name 'Mako Island' on one of dad's papers in his office. Mako Island is important to Rikki and the others, there's no way I'll let dad do anything to that island. Heck even I like going there!
"My new plans to turn Mako Island into a multi-million dollars tourist resort." Dad replied to me not even bothering to look at me. "I have already arranged the funding and the representatives and their families are invited for dinner in three days."
"Thanks for letting me know." I left as quickly as I could without being suspicious, hanging around the girls sure has given me a lot of time to practice my acting skills.
Pulling out my phone I dialed Samantha's number. Only she can save Mako Island now.
'Hello?' Yes! She isn't swimming this time.
"Sam. It's Zane. Can we talk?" I asked as I headed outside. Dad can't find out that I'm planning to ruin his new business idea.
'Sure, but what this is about?' She sounded worried, but I could also hear curiosity in her voice.
"I'll explain when we are face to face. Where are you?" I was now almost at my Zodiac.
'I just left Marine Park after having weird little chat with Miss Chatham. Most of the things she said went right over my head.' Samantha now sounds annoyed.
I couldn't help, but chuckle. Rikki was absolutely fuming after she had talked with Miss Chatham and I wasn't any better. "I know what you mean. Anyway back to reality."
'You remember the mansion I now own? Meet me at the beach, we can talk there without anyone hearing us.'
"Thanks Samantha. I'll see you soon." Placing my phone back in my pocket I started my Zodiac.
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Samantha's p.o.v
Counting slowly to ten I let out the breath I held in. I'm mad, no furious, but now isn't the right time to let my temper run wild. The sea breeze felt nice on my face.
"Thanks for telling me this Zane. Three days is more than enough for me to sort things out. I have a plan how to save Mako Island." I said with a smile creeping up to my face.
"Do I even want to know what you are planning Samantha?" Zane muttered from beside me. Glancing at him I saw that he is nervous.
"You'll find out in three days. Now if you'll excuse me...I have to make some phone calls."
Sigh left Zane's lips. Maybe his relieved or I just made him more nervous. "I'm counting on you to trash my dad's plans. I know how much Mako Island means to all of you."
Smiling at his words I stood up. "Yeah, Mako Island has changed all of our lives. See you around Zane!" I sprinted towards the mansion or more importantly the library. When I visited the library first time I saw a calendar full of names that could help me now.
My plan is; I'm going to buy Mako Island so no one else can get their grubby hands on it.
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**Three days later**
Samantha's p.o.v
'Harrison Bennett prepare to get trashed.' I thought as I made my way to the Bennett house with Theo Hawkins, who had agreed to help me. Since I'm not good with the law I called someone who is and that turned out to be Theo.
He apologized me -why I have no clue yet, he didn't do anything to me- when I called him. Turns out that he was really close to my adopted father and was really upset to hear about his death. Now he's like a older brother to me.
When we arrived, the dinner party was already at a full swing and I saw Emma and her family there. Rikki sat beside Zane like I knew she would and damn does that dress look good on her.
"What is the meaning of this." Harrison f*** Bennett demanded as we approached.
"Mr Bennett. My name is Theo Hawkins and I'm sorry to say that your plans on Mako Island have been cancelled. You see my client here owns Mako Island. If you plan to continue your operation then I'm forced to protect my client's rights." Theo plunged onwards with his speech.
Normally I would either smirk or laugh my head off, but now I'm just standing here watching how Mr Bennett's bubble burst. I kept my head held high as he glared at me. I'm not the villain here, he is.
"Do you have any idea what you have done?!" He yelled at me. Apparently he forgot that we have an audience. Bad move.
"Do you?" I shot back. "You were going to destroy an ecosystem that has been untouched for thousands of years. Many of the species that live around Mako Island cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Turtles, dolphins, sharks and many others. So Mr Bennett do you know what you were going to destroy for money?" I demanded as I heard one little girl ask his dad that he wasn't going to hurt the turtles. Satisfied I heard the man answer that of course not.
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Rikki's p.o.v
"Did you know about this?" I whispered to Zane.
"I knew she was planning something, but I had no idea she was going to buy Mako Island." Zane whispered back and I saw that his lips were twitching badly.
With a quick peck on my cheek Zane turned back to look as his dad got his arse kicked, verbally. As the sun's rays hit Samantha's hair she looked like goddess. The gemstones in her hair glimmered getting some 'wow' and 'pretty' comment from the few kids that were present. I also saw Elliot smile, probably proud that his other big sister is so awesome.
I stood up with Emma and Zane following close behind me. We all walked to Samantha just as Mr Bennett sat down, defeated.
"Have a good day Mr Bennett." Samantha said icily and turned around with her lawyer. Me, Zane and Emma followed closely behind.
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Samantha's p.o.v
"Call me if you need my help again Samantha. You have my number." Theo bowed me before he left.
"Sam! That was awesome!" Rikki rushed to hug me. I hugged her back smiling like an idiot, but at the moment I didn't care.
"Thank Zane. He was the one who told me what his dad was planning. I just made few calls and 'BAM' I'm the proud owner of Mako Island."
Rikki did take her thanking little further, she kissed Zane while I turned my attention to Emma. "Well?" I asked.
"You did great Sam. Many of the kids called you a goddess when your hair sparkled in the sunlight. Elliot is probably going to act like a goof for a while, but it's going to be worth it." Emma said. "Now no one else can harm Mako Island."
"And if someone does then I can sue them for entering a private property. Maybe that will drive the mystery diver out of hiding. I really want to know who that was. Not just anyone would let a mermaid go." I whispered the last part as we made our towards home.
"Let's worry about that later." Emma said causing me to stare at her. "What?"
"Who are you and what have you done to Emma?" I asked.
Rikki and Zane must have heard me since they started to laugh their heads off. I soon joined in the laughing fest. It feels so good to know that no one can ever take Mako Island away from us. Wait till I tell Luna!
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Nobody's P.O.V
A little while later in the secret cave among the reefs sat Samantha as she told Luna what she had done to save their home.
"So now I am the proud owner of Mako Island and the waters that surround the island and reefs." Samantha told the Spirit like person.
"My dear you have always owned this island." Luna told her with a caring smile.
"Yea, but now everyone knows that this island belongs to me and they can't harm anything on it or in its waters." Samantha explained to Luna. "People like Harrison Bennett." She added.
"Oh Samantha dear, I want you to know that within 5 years you need to be ready." Luna told her in a mysterious tone.
"Why?" Samantha asked, but she received no answer as Luna had already gone. "Luna wait! What do you mean I have to be ready on five years?"
In the silence that followed made Samantha want to tell her sister about this, but at the same time she knew it wasn't a right time.
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Nobody's P.O.V
Tiffany looked at the new locket she was wearing. She had stumbled upon it in a second hand shop and it only cost her 30 dollars, because the locket was so filthy, but Tiffany had loved the it since she first laid her eyes on it. (talk about love at first sight)
"Why I keep having a feeling that I've seen something like this before?" Tiffany mumbled to herself before shrugging. It was time for her to pay another visit to the altar. This time she was going to give back her golden scale necklace and the pearl earrings.
Humming to herself Tiffany was off. If only she what was waiting for her...
At the same time as Tiffany was going to the altar in Mako Island found Samantha finishing up the last details of the contract that let Rikki not only to work in The Ocean's Pearl but 45% of the profit would go straight to her (Rikki). Since she already has money she decided to help Rikki since she had no job.
"If something comes up you'll call straight to me, okay Rikki? Customer service isn't always easy, I know that, but think about how much you'll gain from this. Money you had earned all by yourself." Samantha smiled as she handed the copy of the contract to Rikki.
"Thanks Sam and I promise to do my best." Rikki hugged her friend smiling that she could now earn her own money. And for knowing her boss is a big plus in her books. Especially if something happens in The Ocean's Pearl. It wouldn't be so awkward to explain things.
"Let's go to JuiceNet to celebrate your new job. My treat." Samantha practically dragged Rikki behind her.
Laughing the two friends made their way to the JuiceNet cafe.
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Tiffany's p.o.v
'Oh no, it's Miriam. I better avoid her so she won't discover what I've been up to lately.' I thought as I took another path to get away from the bitchy blonde that I used to call my friend. 'Oh there's Samantha.'
"Samantha!" I called out for her as soon as I was close enough. My knew the locket I now owned is almost identical to hers. And I have been wondering if it was part of a set like the ones around Cleo, Emma, and Rikki's Necks. Good thing I can now ask her about it. Maybe I should tell her about the mermaids too?
"Tiffany?" She looked confused to see me. But then her yes locked on to my locket and recognition flashed in her eyes. "Where did you get that?"
"I found it from a second hand shop yesterday. It was filthy, but as you can see the true treasure was under all that filth." I said proudly. Then the sun shined down on Samantha's hair making it sparkle. 'She looks like that white tailed mermaid! Could she be-'
"Tiffany! How dare you avoid me!?" Miriam stormed to us. Her scarf slipped little revealing huge scar that went around her neck. It hurts just by looking at it.
"What happened to you?" Samantha asked her eyes on Miriam's neck or more precisely on the scar. There was no sympathy in her voice.
"Shut up! My whole life is ruined! First Tiffany gave me a cursed necklace that burned me giving me this ugly scar, then Byron left me and now my family is moving!" Miriam screamed at us. In her fit of anger she pushed me and Samantha into the water.
I saw Miriam storm away just a moment before I hit the water. The water next to me bubbled and when I turned to look at Samantha I was met with an unbelievable sight! Samantha is the white tailed mermaid I saved near Mako Island!
/Can you hold your breath for a while?/ Samantha asked me and I could feel my eyes widening.
'She just spoke! But we are underwater!' I nodded my head numbly. What is she up to?
/Good. Now give me your hand. We have to get out of here before someone sees me./ She extended her hand for me to take.
'I'm going to swim with a real mermaid!' Rang in my head as I took hold of Samantha's hand. The next few moments were little chaotic. The water was churning around us as Samantha kept on swimming to who knows where.
Just when I thought that I couldn't hold my breath anymore Samantha surfaced, dragging me with her. As I tried to get enough air in my lungs I noticed that we were on Mako Island! How did we get here so fast?
"Tiffany." I turned my head to look at Samantha. "You do realise that I can't let you leave if you are going to tell anyone about me." She was tense, but I can understand that. I remember how she acted when her tail was stuck in that net.
"Samantha." I smiled, a real friendly smile that I haven't used for years. "If I wanted to tell anyone about you, I would have left you in that net."
"That was YOU?!" Samantha exclaimed in shock. "I guess I owe you a thank you." She relaxed her tense posture a little.
I shook my head. "You don't own me anything. I promise that I'll never ever tell anyone about you or the other mermaids. It's always been my dream to see a real mermaid. Can we go swimming some times? I mean I-" I was now full on rambling and I could feel my face heating up.
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Samantha's p.o.v
I couldn't help it. I began to laugh at Tiffany's rambling. It made me feel so much better now that I know that Tiffany would rather take our secret to the grave than tell anyone about us. As for swimming with her, I don't see no problem with it. If it makes her happy then that's the least I can do.
"Calm down Tiffany. If it makes you happy then of course we can go swimming together. You just better remember to have your diving gear with you." My words were enough to calm down Tiffany's nerves. Who knew that she could actually be nice? Miriam was a very bad influence on her.
"Have you seen the altar I built?" Tiffany asked timidly. She refused to look at me.
Nodding my head I looked towards the location I knew the altar is. "Yep, I've seen it. The first time I saw it made me suspicious. I mean normally people would do anything to catch a mermaid. Not that I'm complaining, I like my freedom." I added.
"I would never even dream about letting you or any other mermaid get caught. You belong in the sea!" Tiffany exclaimed with so much passion behind her words that I knew that I could really trust her. I felt the rest of tensed muscles finally relax.
"That's what I wanted to hear. Let's get you back, shall we?" I held my hand out for Tiffany to take.
"Okay." Tiffany also smiled as she took my hand.
'Now I just have to tell the others that Tiffany knows our secret. Good thing she didn't mention names.' I thought as I kept a firm grip on Tiffany. 'Maybe she doesn't know that Cleo, Emma and Rikki are mermaids.'
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Rikki's p.o.v
[Rikki? Could you gather everyone to the Armorel beach?] I heard Samantha ask me as I was closing The Ocean's Pearl for the day.
( Prue162: Armorel is the name of the mansion; means 'dweller by the sea')
[Uh, sure? But why?] I asked, feeling little confused at Sam's request, normally she would want us to gather in the moonpool. Something must have come up.
[I found out who our mystery diver is. I'll explain everything when everyone has gathered together. That way it will be easier to explain.] Samantha replied hurriedly.
Making up my mind I pulled out my phone. [Sure. See ya soon Sam.]
[Thanks Rikki! I knew I could count on you.] She cut the connection just as I placed my phone on my ear.
"Come on, pick up, pick up." I muttered, waiting for Emma to pick up. "Emma? Not the time Em'. Sam asked me to gather everyone and come to Armorel beach. She found out who the mystery diver is."
'Please tell me she didn't get caught in a net again.' I heard the desperation in Emma's voice.
"She didn't tell me anything, only that she found out who the diver is. We'll find out as soon as we get to Armorel." Emma's attitude sometimes gets on my nerves! How does Ash stands her?
'See you soon Rikki.' Emma replied, but knowing her tone of voice I know that she also wants to know what Samantha has to tell us.
-Armorel beach-
No p.o.v
Tiffany was fascinated to learn on how the girls became mermaids and the restrictions they had to now follow. Sure she loves mermaids, but at the same time she wouldn't want to become one herself. Avoiding water so much would be too much for her. She once again promised that she would take the girls secret in her grave rather than tell anyone about them.
"Tiffany I've been meaning to ask you. How did you became Miriam's friend in the first place?" Emma asked kindly.
"Well I lost my mother when I was 4 years old. My father threw himself into his work after that and rarely spent time with me, but it was just his way of mourning the loss of mother. Then after about a month mother's best friend came to see us. Her name was Lilly Kent and she had her 4 year old spoiled rotten brat of a daughter Miriam with her. Mrs. Kent then told me that she and my mother were the best of friends when they were Miriam and my age. And that it would have made mother proud to see that her own daughter and Lilly's daughter getting along. And at the time I didn't have any friends to know what was real friendship and what was a fake one. Over the years I just stuck with Miriam since I didn't know any better. But it all changed when Miriam became so arrogant that she got herself in trouble with the police. Father finally paid attention to me and told me to stop hanging around Miriam for good. That was the best choice I've ever made. When I had more time in my hands I really wanted to find out what saved me, Destiny and Miriam from drowning." Tiffany looked at Emma. "Thank you Emma. Now I finally know who saved us back then."
"Your welcome Tiffany." Emma hugged the poor girl. Both of them were in tears. In fact everyone was little teary eyed after hearing Tiffany's story.
"I guess this settles it then. Tiffany now knows our secret, but I have one request." Cleo spoke up her mind. After hearing Tiffany's story she knew that they could trust her. Besides she saved Samantha from the net.
"What kind of request?" Tiffany asked as she sat back down beside Samantha.
"No more offerings on the altar. Please? We are not some sort of goddesses that needs to worshipped." Cleo admitted sheepishly. Others than their boyfriends was left unsaid.
"Deal. Samantha already promised to take me with her sometimes to go swimming. It's more than enough for me." Tiffany smiled brightly and it had real effect this time. The smile was real, warm and friendly, not a sneering one or forced. Even the guys relaxed knowing that the girls secret was safe with Tiffany.
"Besides all of us here there are four people who know our secret." Samantha said. "Mom, Kim, Elliot and Eva. Miss Chatham doesn't count since she is weird and everyone tends to avoid her."
"Wait Eva knows about you guys?" Tiffany asked. "Now I feel kinda stupid."
Everyone cracked up at the comment. The atmosphere was relaxed, but only if they knew the trouble that was coming on their way...
~The end of chapter 29!~