Hey guys! Again, Special thanks to BabyCrocodile for helping me out with the page break line icon. ;) And to everybody who did share their fears.

And as much as I want to drown Zoe in her own blood, I can't because she plays an important role in Secrets. Not a big role. It's just important. That's all I can say without spoiling Secrets and the next book, Lies.

Tris

Caleb zips the tent up and peeks through a small hole in the tent to see if the group are spying on us.

"So what did you find this time?" He asks once he settles down on the floor beside me.

"What do you mean by that?" I ask.

"Tris, you'd never be gone for that long unless you found something that relates to mermaids like some magic conch shell or something." He says as he rummages through his bag, pulling out several books.

I sigh as I roll my eyes.

"Okay, fine. I found a waterfall. But it wasn't this regular, old waterfall. It's...magical. No, more than magical..." I trail off, recalling the events of the dark cave and the small pool in the volcano.

"What do you mean?" Caleb asks as he picks up his reading glasses and adjusts them on his ears and the bridge of his nose.

"There was this cave behind the water. And inside the cave, was a passage way that led to a pool inside the volcano. That's where I got this!" I say as I hold up the charm bracelet.

Caleb's head snaps up and his eyes squint as he studies the charms.

"What do you think it means?" I ask.

"I'm not sure. But those are one of the three phases of the moon before it becomes a full moon!" He exclaims.

I roll my eyes. "No durh, Sherlock."

"So maybe those three phases have to do something with mermaids." Caleb says, thoughtfully.

"But what if the bracelet is just some normal, old bracelet? What if it has no meaning at all?" I ask.

"I highly doubt it." He says as he carefully picks at the charms.

~~~~~~The Next Day~~~~~~

"So, what are we doing today?" I ask Uriah as we head into the woods.

I slap my arms, trying to kill the damn mosquito as I wait for Uriah's reply.

He shrugs and says "We're gonna explore some uncharted territory that Will wants to chart. And if we have the energy to move, then we'll play Bed, Wed or Dead."

I nod.

"So, just outta curiosity, how do you shower or wash your hands if you're scared of water?" He asks.

I laugh.

"I'm scared of water, yeah. But, I can still shower and wash up." I say as I pick up some wood.

"Oh okay..." He says warily.

I glance at Uriah to see him deep in thought. Something's up.

"Are you okay?" I ask him.

He nods before saying:

"Yeah, just have a headache." He says before slowly turning around and grabbing something out of his bag.

"Can you hold this for me, please?" He asks as he hands me a wet, cold soda can.

"Um... I-I can't 'cause... 'cause I have t-to hold the firewood! So umm sorry, but my hands are full." I say as I quickly walk towards the campsite.

Uriah's POV

I furrow a brow as Tris quickly walks away from me.

There's something she's hiding. Something big.

It's either the water or Four... Eh, I'm going with Four.

I hum quietly to myself as I pick up more firewood. When I'm done, I sit down by the trunk of a tree and close my eyes.

Minutes later, I hear a whoosh.

My eyes snap open. I quickly get up, trying to dig through my bag for a dagger.

"Who's there?" I shout.

"Tris, if you're playing some kind of game, then cut it out. I-It's not funny. Or if you're some sorta rapist, then umm there's more people two miles north!" I cry out, clutching the small dagger in my hand.

Laughter echoes throughout my surroundings as if this were some horror film.

"T-this isn't funny!" I shout.

"But it is to me." A voice says. It's a feminine voice. But it sounds muffled.

"Cut it out!" I cry as I point the dagger in front of me.

The laughter stops. The mosquito's buzz fades.

"Uriah?" A small voice croaks.

No.

I slowly turn around to see a small girl with soaked brown hair, a torn, damp stained white sundress, a faded pink, wrinkled bow, leathery skin and bloodshot eyes.

"Megan?" I ask.

"Uriah, why didn't you help me? Why didn't you save me?" She asks, her voice sounds as if it were muffled by water.

"Megan," I say, tears threatening to fall. "I-I tried to. I really tried. But I was scared..." I trail off, remembering that one night my family and I tried so hard to forget.

"You were scared to get hurt while trying to save me, you mean." She says, scowling.

"No Megan. I was scared because I've never seen you in so much pain." My voice cracks.

"Liar," She rasps.

"You filthy liar!" She screeches.

I fall to my knees, and hide my head, rocking back and forth. I squeeze my eyes shut.

"Liar, liar, liar, liar!" She chants.

"No, no." I mutter. "I'M NOT A LIAR!"

I start to thrash and scream.

"I was scared Megan!"

Her chanting fades and is replaced with familiar voices.

"Uriah! Please wake up!"

I slowly open my eyes and gasp.

Tris, Marlene, Lynn and Four stand in front of me. Worried expressions on their faces. Zoe is in the back, her hard eyes glaring into mine.

I try to speak, but my voice comes out in a hushed, raspy whisper.

"What happened?" I ask.

"You were screaming and shouting out a girl's name. Megan, I think." Tris says.

"Who's Megan?" Four asks.

I remain silent. It was all a dream. Megan is still dead.

I slowly get up and push past everyone, making my way back towards the camp.

Sorry again for the short chapter! So I'll delete Strange Connections, restart What is Love and I Forgive You. But don't worry, I'll continue Secrets, Free and Lost. Thank you so much for all the feedback. I really appreciate it. :)

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