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Sorry about the long wait but that's what happens when you have a job near Christmas. Nothing but overtime. Sorry as well if the chapter is a bit short; it's only a page shorter than usual though.

Just to warn you I may be changing the summary to a slightly longer one.

If I've missed words out again I'm sorry but I'm too lazy to check it over! XD

Two Worlds, One Love

Chapter 5 – Aid from another

"This is NUTS! Wait till I get my claws on that kid…AAAAA!"

Another large wave sucked the crab underneath it. The rain was pouring down while the lightening lit up the clouded night sky. But there was something shining brighter than the lightening.

The boat was a flaming ball of fire and all the injured merman could do was watch.

Pearl tried her best to find her friends but the storm was proving to be too difficult for her tiny fins. Feathers had disappeared completely.

Trying his best to ignore the searing pain across his chest, Horo headed for the boat despite Feathers explanation that it was something to stay away from. His human was in trouble and all that mattered was saving him. He reached the side where the ladder was and reached up, but when his skin connected with the metal he cried out and let go.

Looking at his hand he saw it was really red and this weird but sore feeling flew through his palm. It was tingly but uncomfortable. What looked like mist was coming off the ladder where parts of the water hit it. It was strange.

Suddenly a loud bang filled the air and in fright he dove under. Looking back up he saw tons of debris fall in the water. He could feel his heart thumping against his chest and it hurt. The sea glowed orange and it seemed to be getting larger due to the debris scattered about which was also alight.

Making his way back up he found the boat worse than before and, still, there was no sign of his human. He felt tears fall down his cheeks – was the beautiful one gone?

Suddenly he heard a small cry and turned around. He gasped as he saw a figure nearby clinging to a large chunk of metal. His eyes widened at who it was – the one he was looking for. He was looking like he was trying to stay above water but the sea wasn't about to go along with it. He slipped and disappeared under the waves.

In seconds the young prince was also under and he looked about desperately. This was a race against time. According to Feathers humans couldn't breathe underwater meaning his human was…dying. He hated that word. He frantically looked in every direction. Something small ran into his back and he found it to be Pearl.

"Pearl! Where's the human?"

"What human?"

"MY human, uh…Ren!"

"Oh him, um, I think I saw him…"

"PEARL!" He sighed in annoyance. "Go look for Crusty"

She nodded and swam off. Horo went back to searching for his beloved. Swimming down closer to the sea bed he finally caught sight of him. He was lying still, flat on his back with his eyes closed. Swimming down he saw a long scar down his cheek, blood oozing from it.

Placing one arm around his waist and another on his back he easily lifted him up and headed straight for the surface. As he broke through the waves he began to panic when the other male didn't come too. Knowing of by heart which way the shore was he slowly dragged his body through the water and back to where it belonged, land.

The morning sun revealed a large trail from the sea up onto the middle of the beach. Small amounts of blood was mixed in with it. Heavy panting was heard in the silent air…and it wasn't from the human, he was still unconscious.

The merman was exhausted and the pain was unbearable. His chest and stomach was bleeding quite bad now and it was painful just breathing. His tail was half buried in the sand and he kept his torso up away so sand wouldn't go into his cuts. But his arms were about to give way. A small voice spoke from behind him.

"Oh my prince…"

He looked behind to see Crusty beside him and Pearl peeking out of the nearby sea. Both of them stared in shock at his condition and because of the fact he was on land. He really wasn't in the mood for arguing and just shut his eyes and turned away.

"Horo are you all right?" called the silver fish.

But she got no reply. He was too bust trying to get his breathing back to normal. God did it hurt…

A moan was heard to their right as the young boy came to. Pearl dove back underwater while Crusty made a break for it behind a rock. Horo just watched, pale faced as the human sat up. Rubbing the back of his head he opened his eyes and stopped short at what was next to him.

Those blue eyes again…

He saw the other male had no shirt on and a long, deep cut stretched right down his body. He gasped and pulled himself away from Horo when he saw the rest of him – his midnight blue tail.

Crusty watched in horror. Their prince had been seen by a human, and he wouldn't be able to escape in his condition. He was already quite a way from the sea. If his father ever found out…

Horo just stared back, amazed by the golden orbs. He only came out of their trance when a sharp pain shot through his chest. He gasped in air and started coughing, his arms finally giving way.

But he didn't hit the sand. Arms embraced around him stopping him from crashing to the ground. He felt himself being turned on his back and laid down gently. He opened his eyes long enough to see his two tailed beauty looking at him with a worried face before giving up and letting them close again.

"You saved me…"

He spoke to him! He actually talked to him! But it was too much and darkness quickly took him.

Groaning Horo slowly came too. He felt safe for some reason and soon found out why. He found himself back in water but it wasn't the sea. He sat straight up and cried out when he felt that sharp pain again. Looking down he saw someone had bandaged him up and the bleeding had stopped.

Looking around he saw he was in some, well; the only was to describe it was a very large rock pool. He was encased by four walls that were a light blue colour. Slowly going upright so he was completely off the floor he saw strange shapes through the surface.

Making his way up he popped his head through the surface and examined his surroundings. He was in a large room where the ceiling was see through. The walls were a light orange colour and plants were dotted about in strange jugs. Weird seats were also here and there but there wasn't any sign of life.

Horo started to panic, where exactly was he? How far away was his home? Where was his home? What was he in? Who helped him with his wounds?

A small bang made him turn towards the far left corner. Standing in front of a brown door was a familiar face. He slowly made his way to the side of the pool looking at Horo the whole time.

The merman stared back but he was scared now even though he knew his beautiful human wouldn't hurt him. He didn't know where he was and that made him worry. Maybe humans change their attitude towards things in a different environment, he didn't know. And he wasn't about to find out.

Taking a little leap he dived back under but not before hearing the boy call out.

"No, wait, please!"

Watching the rippled image of the male above he became unsure about what to do. He was a prisoner in a giant hole filled with water and in reach of the enemy. Where was Crusty and Pearl? Were they at home? And what about his father? He couldn't bear to imagine his reaction when his two friends report what had happened.

He may as well take the risk and talk to the two tailed being.

Cautiously he went back up and came into the air. He saw the boy in the same spot, this time on his knees. He thought that's what they were called anyway. He looked a bit happier when he saw Horo.

"I guess you realised I'm not planning on hurting you?"

Horo nodded slightly. His voice was quite quiet now he was closer and he looked even more lovely. "Why were you on my boat?"

Horo's eyes widened. What was he going to say to that? Because I think you're the cutest thing on legs? He just stared back, lost in thought. "Hello? Can you even talk?" asked the spike head.

"Y-yes" He'd never heard himself speak so quietly.

"Well, answer my question. Why were you on my boat?"

He was totally lost for words. Maybe he could make something up because there was no way he was telling the truth.

"I-I was just…"

He trailed off, thinking…still nothing. Ren shook his head.

"It doesn't matter. Don't think you know yourself"

"I'm just a bit nosey at times" Horo shrugged. This wasn't too bad, having a normal conversation. Ren smiled slightly making his heart jump. He looked cute when he did that.

"What's your name?"

"Horo"

"Mine's Ren. Mind coming a bit closer so we can talk properly?" Horo's eyed widened. Go closer, to him? He swam calmly towards him and clung to the edge so he wouldn't sink under. Ren peaked into the water to look at the midnight blue tail.

"I didn't know mer-people existed"

"We like to stay hidden and keep to ourselves"

"Me too" This time Horo gave the smile.

"Horo, I just want to say thanks for saving me last night"

"You did, I heard you say it before I went unconscious. And your welcome" He looked down feeling a small blush come on. "You didn't look like a good swimmer, no offence"

"That's because I can't"

"You can't swim?"

"No, I was never taught. Don't know why I have this in here"

"Um, exactly where am I and what am I in?"

"You're in my house and this is a swimming pool. This is what we swim in because the sea's too dangerous for us"

Horo examined his surroundings again. This was nice but it was too boring, no one to play with or talk to…talk…play…Pearl!

"Oh my God, Pearl! Crusty!"

"Who?"

"My friends. They were with me last night and this morning. They ran off when you came around"

"I never saw anyone but you"

"That's because they're a fish and a crab. Maybe they went to get father…" He trailed off, kinda talking to himself.

"You talk to fish?"

"Yeah, I live with them. Pearl's my best friend, she's like a sister to me" Sister…Pilika, she'd be worried sick about him. He felt really sad now. "Why did you take me here? Why didn't you put me back in the sea?"

"You were injured; I could just leave you there after you saved me"

"You don't understand, my father will hurt you if he finds out you took me. He hates humans"

"Why?"

"He thinks you'd kill us"

"Why would we do that?"

"It's…bad past relationships…a long time ago"

"Oh"

"Please, you have to take me back, before he finds out"

"But your still hurt, what if you get eaten by a shark or something?"

"I don't care, I won't let me father start a war over nothing. Please Ren…"

He gave him pleading eyes. Big beautiful pleading eyes…but they didn't work.

"I'm not letting you go out there in this condition and that's that"

Horo growled. "You humans are all the same, you don't care for anyone but yourselves" He splashed some water at Ren and dove down. He swam into the furthest corner and sat down, pulling his tail up and hiding his head in it, crying softly. His human wasn't as loving as he thought.