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Chapter 2: Blackmail

Ray was with others swimming next to different shops when Ray saw Kai swam fast but he disappeared behind the corner.
'Kai must be going home but why is he in such a hurry?' Ray thought. He decided to follow him.
'Ray? Where are you going?' Michael asked.
'Well... I have to check something,' Ray said before swimming of.
'Let's just go already,' Hilary said as everyone followed her.

Kai kept his head against the door. After few minutes he had calmed down. Just then someone knocked on the door.
'Who is it?' Kai asked quietly.
'It's Ray,' was answer. Kai sighed closing his eyes.
'Open the door,' Ray begged. Slowly opening it Kai saw Ray with concerned eyes.
'What happened? I know already it's not about Hilary since it was over an half hour ago,' Ray closed the front door.
'It doesn't concern you,' Kai grunted.
'Not this again Kai. We are friends, aren't we?' Ray said. Kai moved slowly towards the dark blue bed.
'If you tell anyone about this, I'm going to be in trouble with our 'royalty'. I went to surface,' Kai said.
'WHAT?' Ray yelled.
'Shut up! It wasn't on purpose. I didn't watch where I was going! I just swam and before I knew it, I was near this huge cliff or something. I swam up and... Anyway, I came back,' Kai snarled.
'Did humans see you?' Ray immediately asked. Kai looked away.
'Oh god! They did!' Ray shouted.
'Only one but not on purpose either. My tail got stuck in some rope and human pulled me up,' Kai was really angry. Ray gazed at Kai's tail but didn't see rope marks.
'Human didn't hurt me. Okay?' Was there anything else?' Kai wasn't able to hold his anger any more.
'Take it easy. I won't tell anyone. I promise. And I have to leave now since others are waiting,' Ray left Kai alone in the quiet house. They didn't notice eyes watching and ears listening to them.

Mermaid saw how Ray left his friend's house. Suddenly her clamshell rang.
'Hello,' she asked.
'Hi Rose. Where did you disappear to?' Hilary asked.
'I followed Ray and heard something interesting,' Rose said as she quickly swam towards others as Ray did.
'I bet he talked to Kai, right? What did you hear?' Hilary asked.
'Shortly, Kai went to surface,' Rose smirked.
'Seriously? He broke really important rule. If he met human, then it's really violating the rule... Why did you tell me this?' Hilary asked.
'I thought you would find some use for it,' Rose said.
'Oh... and I already might know what. This is going to be fun,' Hikary laughed.
'Good. I'm almost there by the way,' Rose noted before she closed the cell and continued her way.

'What took you so long Ray?!' Kevin yelled.
'Sorry about this. Let's go have some fun,' Ray said before he noticed Hilary staying away from others. She turned as Rose arrived.
'Where did she went?' Ray asked.
'Bathroom to fix my nose if you know what I mean, boy,' Rose laughed. Ray shook his head annoyed.
'Sorry guys, my mother called and I have to go now,' she said before swimming towards the palace.
'That's sad but let's go to the movies,' Kevin pulled Ray's and Steve arms.

Party in the palace was over and housemaids were cleaning the huge room. King and Queen watched their daughter thinking.
'Do you know who you want?' King asked.
'I know it for sure. That merman with the biggest and the most beautiful tail,' Lisa said.
'Kai Hiwatari,' Queen said.
'No matter what anyone says, I want him. No one else,' Lisa said firmly.
'We shall take care of it,' King said as his daughter left smiling.
'Darling?' Queen said.
'Yes, Elisabeth,' Henry said.
'How are we going to... marry our daughter with Kai Hiwatari? We both know that he doesn't want that and he is really stubborn,' she explained.
'Your highness! Mermaid wants to see you,' guard said.
'Let her in,' he said. Girl with brown hair and white tail arrived.
'My name is Hilary. I'm sorry but I heard your talking... I think I can help with you that,' Hilary bowed.
'How?' King asked interested.
'Every mermen and mermaid know that you are really proud about your kingdom and you won't tolerate someone breaking the rules,' Hilary started. King's and Queen's expressions changed.
'Are you saying that Kai Hiwatari broke rules?' King asked.
'Yes. My friend heard him talking about it with Ray Kon. Kai went to surface on purpose and met human face to face,' Hilary continued.
'What?! Kai must be...' King started when Queen stopped him.
'Let her finish,' she said. King nodded.
'I know it would bring shame towards you. All citizens would start breaking rules if they hear about this. So, I suggest something. Tell Kai that he will get the worst punishment if he doesn't marry your daughter,' Hilary had evil expression on her face.
'The worst punishment as... ruining his tail,' King smiled: 'We shall do that. Thank you Hilary for your loyalty to us.' Mermaid bowed and left. King turned to guards.
'Bring Kai Hiwatari here,' King said and two guards left.
'What shall we do with Ray Kon? He obviously knows Kai's treachery,' Elisabeth asked.
'Nothing. He helps us well if Kai doesn't care about his tail,' Henry smiled.

It had been a long day for Kai. He was making his usual evening dinner. After a few more minutes he turned the stove off and placed the pot on the table. Just then he heard someone open his door without knocking.
'Who the hell is it?' Kai growled. Before he could say anything two mermen grabbed his arms. They were two palace guards.
'Let go of me!' Kai tried to pull away without avail. Guards suddenly stopped and turned to Kai.
'Shut your mouth. You don't want to draw attention to yourself, do you?' guard hissed.
'I didn't do anything!' Kai protested.
'Are you sure about that?' other guard stated. Kai's widened with that and he stared at the guards. In no matter of minutes they had arrived at the palace. Guards let go of Kai's arms but stayed behind him.
'Go,' guard said. Kai growled but he opened the door and immediately saw King and Queen.
'Welcome Kai Hiwatari,' King said as Kai swam in front of them.
'Right to the point. Do you know why you are here?' King asked. Kai kept his eyes on him.
'Not really. Your... guards dragged me here from my home. I was just going to eat,' Kai sighed. He was angry but he had to hold his anger back. They were still royalty.
'I think you know quite well why but I can tell you. First, I want you to marry my daughter. Let's say it's your gift to her,' Kong smirked.
'Forget it. I won't marry your... daughter,' Kai said angrily. Who did they think who he was?
'I think you know that I won't take no for an answer. But let me make you a deal,' King straightened and swam towards Kai with his hands behind his back.
'Whatever deal you have in mind, forget it. I won't marry you little girl,' Kai couldn't restrain himself anymore.
'Why don't you keep your mouth shut at the moment? I think you need to hear this before opening it again,' King said and made Kai gaze at him even more. The King bowed near Kai's face.
'I know you broke a very important rule and you even met a human face to face,' King whispered. Kai's eyes went even wider. King pulled back.
'Here are your two choices: One: You marry my daughter and you won't get the worst punishment or two: I will ruin your beautiful tail in front of every citizen,' King spoke.
'It's either my tail or your kid. What do you think I will choose?' Kai hissed.
'Oh, I know. That's why I have one other condition for you. If you marry my daughter without complaining and do what I say, I leave your friend alone. Ray, wasn't it?' King wondered at the end.
'What?!' Kai shouted.
'I know you told Ray about your stunt. He hasn't said anything to me or anyone else and that's why he's also... let's say... guilty. If you don't want your friend's tail be ruined besides yours, you will marry Lisa,' King swam back to his seat.
'You can't do that to me! I did not swim to surface on purpose!' Kai protested but guards grabbed his shoulders and kept him still.
'You won't lie to me, boy! Even if it wasn't on purpose you didn't turn back! Which is it? My daughter and whole tail or two ruined tails and shame?' King said firmly. Kai gritted his teeth.
'Do you really want your friend's tail to be ruined because of you?' King put salt in the wounds and he didn't stop there.
'You are good boy and you won't let your friend get hurt. Think of this for a minute. If you hadn't told him about that... human, you wouldn't be in this situation. Now, what is your decision?' King asked. Kai bowed his head slowly. Without realizing it he gazed at his tail. He didn't care about his tail and if it would get ruined, Lisa and everyone else would leave him alone but it will hurt really badly. Kai knows mermen who got their tails ruined and they never swam again. Kai wouldn't let that happen to Ray after everything he did for him. Kai lifted his head and frowned.
'Fine. I marry your stupid kid,' Kai snarled.
'A wise decision, Kai but one lore advice. You shall treat my child with respect. If you don't, Ray's tail gets ruined. Got it?' King said. Kai nodded with angry expression.
'Guards! Get our daughter. She shall meet her fiancé,' King said. Kai watched guards nod and leave.

The sun had fallen and full moon was on the sky and Tyson stared at it. He just couldn't get that beautiful merman out of his head. Who was he? A knock was heard and Max opened the door.
'Hi Max,' Tyson said slowly.
'What's wrong?' Max asked but he didn't sound happy at all.
'Nothing but there is something up,' Tyson turned around and saw Max's worried face.
'Eddy checked the beach an half of hour after you came and he found over twenty dead sea lions,' Max said.
'WHAT?!' Tyson yelled as he and Max run to Judy.
'Do you know how did those animals die?' Tyson asked.
'Not unfortunately but we have to get on bottom of this,' Judy said.
'We need to make sure that there is no poison or anything else on the ocean or it will be disaster,' Tyson said. He immediately remember merman. If there was one, there must be more and they live on the ocean.
'You are right Tyson. Let's do that immediately,' Judy picked up her phone.
'I can't believe it. Tyson has brains,' Emily laughed. Tyson frowned deeply.
'Stop it Emily. Let's check everything and take more tests. Go,' Judy ordered. Tyson was really worried.
After two hours it was midnight and all tests were done. Tyson was with Max's mother waiting test results.
'You really like sea and animals,' she said.
'Yes,' Tyson answered quickly.
'Then you can breathe. The ocean isn't poisoned,' Judy said.
'That's good but... what killed them?' Tyson asked.
'That's easy. No organs,' Judy said.
'Are you serious?' Max asked. Everyone stared at Judy.
'Yes. Every organ was removed,' Judy said. Everyone was shocked.

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