This... took... FOREVER! Here you go. I decided to write another story too while doing this.

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Chapter 7: Hurt

Kai and Ray had arrived.

'Is this where you first met up with the human?' Ray asked.

'Accidently,' Kai reminded.

'Of course dude,' Ray said, 'What now? I haven't come up anything else yet.' Kai didn't say anything.

'Kai... You know as well as I do that we can't stay here. There is nothing to eat or sleep on. We have to go back and find a way to King change his mind or something. If not that, then let's go to the forbidden area,' Ray said. He had a concerned expression while Kai had annoyed and angry one.

'It's a thousand times worse than here,' Kai argued.

'That may be but... Fine,' Ray sighed, 'We are both fine now and let's keep it like that.'

'Where are you getting at?'

'I'm saying that you go where you want and I go where I want. Okay? I don't want to argue,' Ray said. Kai watched Ray turn around and start swimming away. Already Kai started to worry. Forbidden area was full with criminals. Of anything happened to Ray, Kai would feel guilt about it but Ray knew better and would stay away from it.

'Is he serious about going there?' Kai thought. His fears got better of him and he went after Ray.

'Wait up. I go with you,' Kai said and appeared next to him.

'Something told me you would change your mind,' Ray smiled.

'You little...' Kai snorted before letting out a laugh. Ray knew him too well.

In the next morning there was another call to Dickenson. There had been more animals found dead. Dickenson was getting frustrated from not getting results.

'Is it possible that they work for underground or something?' Max asked.

'That is possible,' Emily said.

'We need proof. Let's install cameras for starters. We might see them,' Judy said.

'Okay,' everyone said at the same time.

Ray and Kai had swum all night before arriving to the dark area. There were buildings and very strange looking mermaids and merman. They had scars all around their bodies.

'I say this again; this is a bad idea,' Kai sighed.

'Maybe but when and if we find a place to stay, we might get a chance to set things right. Princess finds someone who is interested in her and we get easier punishment,' Ray said.

'Ugh. That sounds too good to be true,' Kai said as they dodged other mermans and mermaids, 'Where are we even going?'

'This has been transformed into a town by its own citizens. We have to go check is there a free place to live,' Ray said.

'Alright. How...' Kai began when strangers literally jumped in front of them.

'Look here boys. We have new people in here. Let's have some fun,' one of them said.

'What do you bastards want?' Kai growled. Mermen glanced at each other before smirking.

'That was rude. You need to apologize,' tallest one said and they dashed forward. In minutes they got upper hand and had a tight hold Kai's arms.

'Let go of him!* Ray yelled but one in charge punched him.

'It looks like we need to get him first. Start!' boss ordered.

'Don't touch him!' Kai twisted in their hold but they had a tight grip. Ignoring Kai another two grabbed Ray and started punching him. Blood came out of Ray's mouth.

'Stop!' Kai yelled loudly. There were eyes watching them but nobody came into their aid. Kai's eyes widened. They stopped punching Ray who dropped down on his stomach.

'Ray? Ray!' Kai shouted and they turned to him next, 'You fuckers!' Kai added.

'You have so pretty tail. Don't worry though. We aren't going to touch it,' boss promised.

'I don't care! Let go of me!' as boss came closer Kai moved his tail, hardly. He was able to hit the boss and two others who hold his hands. Kai ripped himself out of their hold, swam to Ray, grabbed him and headed away from the town quickly. Thanks to his tail size he was able to swim away quickly but Ray was his first worry. He was hurt really badly.

'I hope humans can help,' Kai thought as he headed towards the surface again. He was disappointed to see that Tyson and others were gone. He hoped that Ray could hold out long enough. Humans could come back any moment. And they did, but not the right ones.

'Hey? Do you need help?' woman with grey hair asked. Man next to her stepped forward.

'Your friend is hurt. Let's pull him out of the water.

'No! I mean...' Kai snapped and watched humans have a confused look.

'Can you find a hu... boy named Tyson? He and his friends can help. They know about this stuff,' Kai asked.

'Okay? Just stay put,' man said and took his phone out.

'What's his last name?'

'I don't know,' Kai shook his head.

'Well... How about what he does? Is he a doctor?'

'No... He is a researcher, I think. There are Max and Judy too,' Kai tried to explain.

'I know Judy! Judy Tate. Here, this is her number,' woman gave it to the man who dialed the number.

Judy was on break when her phone rang in the next room.

'Emily?! Can you answer that? I'll be right there!' Judy called out.

'Fine!' Emily yelled back while Judy stood up and drank her coffee with one gulp. She went to next room and saw Emily near her desk.

'Judy is here. One moment... Judy, there is some man calling you,' Emily said as Judy walked closer.

'Some man?' Judy narrowed her eyes and took the phone.

'He said that boy is asking for you, Max and Tyson,' Emily said before going back to work.

'Hello? Judy here.'

'I'm sorry to disturb you but boy with grey and blue hair is asking help from you and doesn't appear to want it from anyone else.'

Judy's eyes widened, Kai. He had come back but why.

'Is something wrong with him?'

'Yes but his friend is hurt. It looks like he got beat up or something.'

'Okay. I will track your phone and come there.'

'Okay,' man said and kept the call open. Judy noted Tyson and Max follow her before leaving.

Eddy walked to Emily, 'What was that all about?'

'I don't know...' Emily said and took her own phone.

Elderly woman tried at least five times to get Kai and Ray out of the water but Kai shook his head. They staid quiet half an hour before familiar van appeared. Judy, Max and Tyson stepped out.

'Thank you for your help. We take it from here,' Judy said. After elderly couple was out of sight Tyson literally jumped on water.

'What happened?!' Tyson asked.

'Some bastards jumped on us when... we tried to find a place to stay. We can't go back to capital,' Kai said.

'Alright. Something tells me that you won't say why you can't go back but let's check him,' Judy said and took her different looking shoes off. She saw Kai eye at them.

'These are high heels,' Judy said and walked into water too. Then she started to check Ray's wounds.

'Is his tail okay?' Judy asked.

'I think so. They didn't hit it directly,' Kai replied.

'Alright. I see bruises on his stomach and chest, nothing feels broken either. He should be fine after he rests,' Judy said.

'Where can he rest? Sounds like they can't go anywhere safe,' Max pointed out. Judy and Tyson glanced at him dumbfounded.

'You have a point. Although... Tell us why you can't go home?' Tyson asked. Kai glared at him for a moment before sighing.

'Our King and Queen want me to marry their brat. Also... I broke rules by coming here and Ray got involved with it too. I don't care about the punishment but I don't Ray to suffer too,' Kai revealed.

'Sounds really bad. Isn't there any way to change their minds?' Tyson was horrified to learn what was going on under the sea.

'Well... I don't know. It's not like we can keep them inside a tank or anything,' Max said.

'How about... aquarium?' Judy asked.

'Isn't it like a glass tank Kai was in?' Max protested.

'Maybe a little bit but it's filled with salt water, there are plants and rocks and I own it. It hasn't been in use for a while,' Judy said. Max got "oh right" expression.

'Is it suitable?' Judy turned to Kai next.

'It's fine as long as both of us fit in it,' Kai grunted. He absolutely hated the thing but what can you do? Humans live on land.

'Okay. Max? Bring me blankets and let's get inside the van before anyone notices,' Judy instructed. Both boys went straight to work. In two minutes both Kai and Ray were in the van and they headed towards the place Judy mentioned.

Ray grunted and opened his eyes. He recognized Kai's figure in front of him.

'R...y? Y... al...ght?' Ray barely understood what Kai had asked. With his help Ray sat up. He glanced around and saw sand, plants and rocks but water looked weird. It was way too light blue.

'I'm okay. Where are we?' Ray was confused and even more lost when he noticed white straps around his torso.

'We are much better place than that hell hole,' Kai said. Then Ray saw figures next to them. One with red cap waved his hand.

'Are they...' Ray turned to Kai who rubbed his neck.

'Yes, they are humans who helped me. They are Tyson, Max and Judy,' Kai introduced.

'Hello,' Tyson smiled. Ray straightened up and swam closer but hit something hard.

'What is this?!' Ray growled.

'Take it easy. It's just glass. We are in... some kind of water tank,' Kai explained.

'What?! How is that better?!' Ray yelled.

'Shut up! At least no one will jump on us. I don't want to be here forever either,' Kai stated angrily, 'And you were hurt! They were the only ones I could think off.' Ray's expression changed and he sighed deeply.

'I'm sorry. You did what you had to do but... how long will we be here?'

'When you have fully healed. It should be enough,' Judy answered.

'Okay. Thank you,' Ray nodded.

'Here is some cooked wish. Eat up,' Max walked up in stairs and put two plates underwater and waited until Kai took them.

'You can hang onto the edge if you want. We will keep the glass top off,' Judy said. As Ray took the plate from Kai they had left and locked the door.

'Luckily I heal fast,' Ray stated and took a bite. Kai could hear saltiness in Ray's voice.

'What's wrong with you?' Kai grunted annoyed.

'Sorry... I don't know. I guess I'm not used to humans as much as you,' Ray said and sat down.

'At least we can think of a better plan this time,' Kai sat next to him.

'Right. One is to run around like headless fish or go back to the castle and try set things right,' Ray begun.

'Do you want to take that risk?' Kai asked narrowing his eyes.

'I am. We can't just go around like stupid fish,' Ray was sometimes even more stubborn than Kai.

'Sure,' Kai sighed and leaned against the glass and closed his eyes. Ray rubbed his temple and watched out of the glass.

'Angelina! Thomas!' man yelled.

'Yes sir!' they jumped and were very frightened. No one wanted to make him mad.

'Have you found those fuckers yet?! They have ruined my business!' man yelled.

'No sir. So sorry but we are looking into it,' Thomas said.

'You better! I still have the money I got from that fish but not for long unless he's found!' man punched the table so hard that papers and pens fell on the floor.

'Yes Sir!' Thomas and Angelina yelled and left running. Man growled and sat back down. He was pissed after finding buyer out cold and fish tank empty. He had checked cameras and three people had taken the fish.

Man stared at the newest equipment in front of him and gritted his teeth. It was the tracking device they had put on the fish's tail. Man had tuned it up and now along with tracking, it had a mic. It would work underwater.

He had big plans for the running fish.

Princess Lisa had cried a lot but she had calmed down after two days. She had wanted to go out without guards but her father was against it.

Lisa was now swimming past different stores and looking around. Guards staid close to her. After half an hour she recognized Michael.

'Hi,' Lisa swam to them.

'Oh! Your highness. How can I help you?' Michael said. His friends were standing next and behind him.

'Can I ask you something?' Lisa asked.

'Of course,' Michael replied.

'Kai hates me, doesn't he?'

'Well... Maybe a little. He hasn't ever been a fond of people, who like to decide things for you,' Michael tried to make things a little bit better.

'Like marriage?'

'Exactly and there have been rumors that your parents threatened Kai by his best friend's tail.'

Lisa got a shocked look, 'I didn't know that. I just... wanted to marry someone lovely and handsome,' Lisa lowered her head.

'In that case, don't go pick a man like from a store shelf and go meet up people and get to know them,' Michael smiled.

'I think... you have a point. I will go talk to my father and make the right decision. We don't want danger them.'

'They will get punished for breaking the rules though,' Michael reminded, 'And I bet they don't want to have their tails ruined.'

'I will take care of that. Kai did say it was an accident,' Lisa said before turning back.

'Wasn't that too quick?' Steve asked.

'Maybe but if she is serious, Kai and Ray have chance to come back,' Michael said.

'What about the humans who grabbed Kai? Do you think they will give up?' Kevin asked quietly.

'We shall see,' Michael shrugged his shoulders.

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