Prince of Rocky Isle

By: Aubrie1234

WARNINGS: M/M Sex described, but not all that much. Still a warning, though!

As I continued to go out to see him, we learned more and more about each other. And yet, I was trying not to stay too long each time because Frank spooked me. I knew he liked having me over but it sometimes reached strange levels.

"Guppy!" That was a nickname he had given me, "I've got you a present!"

"Really?" I sat down beside the pool as Frank watched. Clutched in his hand was a simple pearl necklace.

"I found it while I was searching the waterbed." he handed it to me, "I thought it would look good on you." Hesitantly, I took it and he smiled. I still wasn't sure what about me made him so happy and it creeped me out, but I didn't want to make him sad or angry. He's a mershark, for Pete's sake! He could keep me from going back to the mainland if he wanted.

"Well?" his words brought me out of my thoughts, "Aren't you going to try it on?"

"...Are you sure it isn't cursed?"

"I touched it first, so wouldn't it have hurt me?"

"Maybe, but it could also only do something if it's worn."

"Guppy, I'm sure it's fine." When I still looked skeptical, he sighed.

"Alright..." he took the necklace back and I felt bad for not accepting his gift.

"Wait." He paused at my voice, "I'm sorry, but being a detective like I am, you would be suspicious of everything, too. Here, let me put it on." I took the necklace again and slid it over my head. He grinned, clapping.

"It looks great!" Frank said.

"It doesn't feel right, though." I said, frowning and touching the pearls. They felt strange in a way I couldn't describe. The mershark waved it off.

"I'm sure that's because they were down there for so long. Here, let me get a mirror..." He dived under the water, leaving me alone. I then tried taking the necklace off, panicking when it tightened around my neck. Not enough to suffocate me, but enough where I couldn't get it off. When I tried snapping it, the necklace was too strong. It really was cursed, wasn't it? I gave a sigh of relief when Frank broke the surface again, this time with a slimy mirror.

"I don't mean to be rude, but I can't get this thing off!" I said. Frank frowned and reached up to touch the back of the necklace where it was restricting me. To my surprise, he smiled.

"I think it likes you, Guppy."

"WHAT?!" I tugged at it again, not enjoying the idea of the necklace not leaving me alone, "Did you know this thing was cursed?!"

"No, but it doesn't seem to be doing any harm. I wonder what else it can do..."

"I'd rather get it off!" Suddenly Frank grabbed my wrists and tugged me into the water. As I wasn't expecting this, I had no time to take in a breath of air, leading to gasping in water instead. Much to my surprise, though the water came in, I could still breathe. Frank came down to see me, a smile on his face. I glared and made for the surface. Something grabbed my ankle and I looked down to Frank, still smiling. Did he think this was a game or something? If the necklace, which was probably what allowed me to breathe, somehow lost its powers, then I would drown in seconds.

I tried to tug my leg free, to tell him to let go, but he held firm. Another chill raced up and down my spine. Seeing no other choice, I kicked his chest, forcing him to let go. I raced to the surface without a second thought, scrambling back onto land. He came after me, but couldn't get far, his shark body needing to stay in the water.

"Joe!" now his face held fear, "You need to get back in the water!" I took a breath, ready to start spitting reasons why I wouldn't, when I noticed no air was coming into my lungs. I gasped, but still no air. I wasn't choking, but I couldn't breathe! I collapsed, gasping desperately and trying to snap the necklace. I knew that it had something to do with why I couldn't breathe, but it still wouldn't snap! Darkness began to eat at the edges of my vision when I heard Frank speak again.

"D*mnit!" his voiced sounded distant, farther away than he really was. Suddenly something grabbed my waist and then next thing I knew I was being thrown into the water again. I could now breathe, taking in great gulps of water. It was after a few moments that I noticed Frank wasn't in there with me. In fact, I could feel the cave shake a little, as if there had been a mini-earthquake. Looking up, I was a bit hesitant to get out of the water again, after that near-death experience, but Frank had saved my life. I couldn't just leave him up there!

I didn't raise my entire head out of the water, only enough where I could see. My eyes widened at what I saw. Frank must have spun around when he threw me back into the water because it seemed his tail had hit a stalagmite, breaking it and slamming in into the wall, which had made the cave shake and a large stalagtite pierce his tail. He seemed to be trying to get it out but was only causing more damage to himself. It was fairly large but didn't seem to have pierced his tail all the way through. Taking a deep gulp of water, I knew what I had to do. I scrambled out of the water and went to help him, tugging at the spike, which was heavier than it looked. My lungs burned, wishing for more air or water (whatever I breathed now), when I finally helped free him. He grabbed my wrist again and tugged me with him into the water.

"YOU IDIOT!" I was slammed into the cove wall very hard, my head cracking against the rock, "With that necklace on you can only breathe like me! You have to concentrate!" My eyes snapped open to find Frank in my face, his twisted into an angry snarl. But, even underwater, I was somehow able to hear him much better than in the air.

"What do you mean?" I tried to speak, ignoring my headache, but no sound came out. I spoke on anyway, glaring, "Did you curse the necklace?!" He seemed to be able to read my lips, looking guilty.

"Yes." he let me go, "I just wanted to let you be able to explore with me. I never meant to hurt you or nearly kill you..." he shook his head and turned away, beginning to circle. I touched the necklace and felt angry at myself for not asking if he had done anything to it. I should have known, as he couldn't have survived this long without magic. I reached out to touch his tail, attracting his attention.

"I'm sorry." I mouthed, "I should have asked if you could do magic." He smiled and took my hand in his.

"There's nothing you need to apologize for, Guppy. It's my fault for not telling you." Gently tugging, he pulled me up to the surface. We stopped shortly before breaking through, though.

"If you ever want to take it off, just concentrate on asking it to come off. You'll be fine." With a small wave, he left. He probably thought I wouldn't want to see him again. I wanted to prove him wrong, so I swam after him.

"Wait!" I tried to shout after him, but he was gone by the time I got to the bottom of the cavern. With a sigh, I went back up to the surface and took the necklace off, allowing me to breathe air again. I let the necklace fall into the water, wondering if I had hurt his feelings. I tried to tell myself that he was just lonely, but a deeper part of me didn't want to believe that. Things were getting stranger and stranger the more time I spent with Frank, so should I not see him for a while? I didn't know, but I had time to think about it when I got home. My head still hurt from being bashed and, after touching the very sore spot and pulling my hand away, it saw it was colored with blood. That made me wonder briefly why Frank didn't go crazy with all the blood in the water, as he was half-shark, but the thought made my head hurt, so I pushed it away.

Hope I didn't get a concussion. I thought as I made my way back to the boat.

As I had feared, I definitely had gained a concussion, not to mention a new mystery that took me to South America. By the time that was done and I had gotten healed, it was two weeks later. And now I'm going to see a mershark who might be pissed at me. What am I thinking? Well, there's no turning back now... Stepping off the boat, I noticed a shark fin slicing through the water. It sent shivers down my spine.

"I hope he's not too angry..." I muttered under my breath as I tied the boat to the dock. I went to the cave, crossing the beach and passing by a few coves before I came across it. It had a great hiding spot, honestly. The perfect spot to kill someone where they wouldn't be found... Shaking off my fears, I entered.

After a while, I paused as I began to hear a strange sound. It was mournful, loving, hypnotizing, like a siren's. Without prompting, I felt myself walk forward, gripped in the embrace of the haunting melody. I didn't think of the consequences, only to find who made the beautiful music. I came upon the pool and found Frank sitting on the edge, humming loudly to himself. I dropped to my knees, not of my own accord. I couldn't control myself, so deeply under the hold of the music that I was. Without breaking his humming, Frank turned to face me. When he spoke, it wasn't his voice I heard. It was the voice of angels.

"You came back."

"Of course! Please, keep singing!" It was almost as if my voice and words were not my own, I so much wanted him to not stop. He turned completely, rolling onto his belly and crawling towards me as he continued to sing.

"What would you do to keep my voice?"

"Anything!"

"Don't leave me again, not for anything."

"I won't, I promise!"

"If you do..." he trailed his knuckles down, across my cheek, causing me to grow hot, "Not only will you never hear my singing again, you will regret your choice."

"I understand!" If my heart hadn't been beating fast before, it sure did now as he cupped my cheeks, drinking my looks with his wonderful brown eyes.

"Then do you love me?"

"I do!" I launched forward to capture his lips, my love for him overwhelming. How had I never felt this way for him before? He was amazing, the kiss was electrifying! He somehow still managed to hum, even as we kissed, where he took control. His sharp claws tore off my shirt as his sharp teeth gently nibbled at my lips, asking for entrance. I allowed it and he pushed forward against me, forcing me onto my back. I whined when he pulled his mouth away after a short while, where he began tugging at my arm. I followed in a crawl as he led me to the water, where he easily slid in, pulling me with him. He slipped the necklace over my head as he took me deeper, his voice clearer underwater and causing me to fall farther for him.

"I'm a prince, did you know that?" he sang, bubbles leaving his mouth. I nodded, unable to speak in his presence. He continued, "I've lived for a long time as the last of the merpeople. And if you will stay with me, I can make you live forever. Do you want that?" I nodded once again and he smiled.

"Guppy, you're the most wonderful person I've ever met, you know that? You'll do anything for me without question." We had been swimming around in slow circles, but now we stopped, floating to the bottom as he looked at me with hopeful eyes, "Will you give yourself to me?"

"Of course." I said without a second thought. Of course I would give myself to him, he was so lovely... He grinned and pulled off the rest of my lower clothing, leaving me exposed to him and the water. Out of instinct I tried to cover myself, but his hands pushed mine away. Still singing, he reached toward me, grasping my member. I gasped, sexual feelings going into overdrive at the touch. It got worse as he began to pump me, easily finding all of my little nooks and cranies. I was so wrapped up in his loving touch that I didn't notice when he entered me until he began thrusting into me, especially when he hit my prostate. If we had been above water, where my voice could be heard, I would have been crying out in ecstasy. But before I knew it, I had come and it was over, the water around us turning white. I wanted more, to feel his great love again, but he held me in his arms as his song changed, this one slower and softer, making me feel sleepy. He held me like a newborn, nuzzling my neck as he sang.

"When you wake up, things will begin to go better. I promise, you will have as much of me as you want once you become immortal. For now, though, sleep." I complied without resistance, quickly falling into my dreams of him and I, staying with each other forever.

I never meant for this thing to come to an end so quickly! The next chapter may be the last one for this story, and there might be an epilogue. I am, however, planning for a sequel. So I hope you like this! Please read and review!