This is actually one of the hardest chapters I have ever written. I was sort of sick when I was writing this. I had to write this twice, once in my notebook full of fan fictions, and again when I was actually typing it into the computer. I'm sorry about not updating; I haven't had internet access in a while
Chapter 3: Who am I, Who are you?
Emma's point of view.
"Annie, let's go." I said. We ran to the ocean. I led Annie to the moon pool. I had told Annie mostly everything about my past and the Gold Coast, especially the stuff that had to do with my mermaid secret. She loved hearing about all my adventures that I had with Cleo and Rikki. I guessed she was probably happy to finally see where I transformed with Rikki and Cleo first hand. I, quite honestly was glad that we were here, despite the reason.
We entered the moon pool through the underwater entrance that I had used so many times before I left. The moon pool water was warmer than I remembered. I figured it had to do with the letter Cleo and Rikki sent me about the comet incident. In the letter they also mentioned a girl named Bella, who seemed nice. I guessed that they had found another mermaid friend just like I found Annie. I hoped all of us could be friends and meet together at Mako soon, all safe. I looked around. The cave walls looked corrupted as if someone had blown them up
I wanted to stay in the moon pool for a while longer but I knew I couldn't. I didn't have enough time to remember all the fun times Cleo, Rikki, and I had. Instead Annie and I got out of the water. It took us a while for us to fully dry of and for our legs to reappear. Then the searching began.
"Should we split up?" Annie asked as we entered the jungle filled part of the island. I thought about what could happen if we did. I mean we could cover more ground but it would be really dangerous if we did and besides, Annie didn't know Mako Island or its dangers.
"I'm not so sure that's a good idea Annie. It's dangerous out here. Besides, you don't know the island very well." Wow, I basically stated all of what I was thinking.
"Relax Em; I can handle the scary island. Besides, I'm not afraid of danger, I laugh at it." I smiled at her. She reminded me so much of Rikki, which in turn made me a bit sad and kept reminding me of reality and the dangers we faced as mermaids. Annie also reminded me of Rikki and Cleo, both of whom I missed a lot.
"Alright Annie. I'll go this way." I pointed to my right. I knew that way better, the path was harder to navigate. I purposely gave Annie the easier path hoping that she wouldn't get lost of hurt.
"Then I'll go this way. If I find Cleo I'll yell." Annie said starting to walk away.
"Wait, I don't think that's a good idea. Why don't we just meet here in an hour? If something goes wrong of if I don't show up, run. Be careful Annie." She just nodded at me, not having anything to say probably wanting to say the same thing to me. She turned away and left. WE parted our ways. I began to walk toward the waterfall where we sometimes sat and talked. It was one of two places where I felt fully safe.
"Cleo," I screamed "Are you here?" I called out hoping she'd hear me. "It's me, Emma" I yelled. I wanted so badly to find her and to see her okay. I wanted everything to be okay and for things to go back to normal. I knew that it'd probably never happen but I could always hope.
Every so often I screamed Cleo's name so loud and every time I just stood still hand hoped to hear her or any sign that she had been there. I looked at my watch after screaming her name one time and I hoped it was wrong. I had been walking around for forty five minutes. I had only fifteen minutes until I had to meet Annie again. I had to try harder. I needed to find Cleo. Her sister was depending on me, plus Rikki was in danger too.
I called Cleo's name again. This would be like the tenth time I did, and also the last time I would call for her because I'd have to go back to the meeting spot after. I heard a noise around me and then saw a bush move slightly. I walked as cautiously as I could to it. I moved back the bush and nothing came out.
"Cleo, if it's you, come out. It's only me, Emma." I said in case she was cautious. Someone stepped out of the shadows. Sadly enough it wasn't Cleo but a man I've never seen before. He looked at me. I just stared at him. I considered running but knew that it'd be a horrible idea.
"Who are you? What are you doing here by yourself?" He asked me.
"I'm not here by myself. Now what are you doing here?" I questioned back, I'm starting to act like Rikki, even if I haven't seen her in like a year.
"None of your business. Now you might want to run back to your friends and get off this cursed island. In fact let me escort you." I frowned I didn't need this. I knew what I had to do. I led him in the opposite direction where I came from. I had to leave him away from Annie and possibly Cleo.
Annie's point of view
After Emma and I parted ways I on my quest to find Cleo. I knew whatever path Emma chose would have been the tougher and harder to navigate I let her take it of course I have no idea why though I guess I didn't want to end up doing something stupid and get lost or worse, hurt. I also didn't know the terrain of the island well, as Emma pointed out. I kept walking being as careful as I could I kept calling out her name. I didn't know her but from Emma told me I could guess who she was and what she looked like.
"Cleo," I called. "I'm a friend of Emma's. You can trust me." Then I heard someone move in the bushes. Suddenly a shadow appeared and a person stepped into the light. A girl with dark brown hair stood up. She was wearing a blue crystal similar to the one I was wearing.
"Who are you and how do you know my name?" She asked me probably confused.
"My name's Annie. I'm a friend of Emma. I'm a mermaid too. I'm here to help you. Emma sent me. In fact," I looked at my watch "I'm actually going to be late to meet her. WE need to go, now." I said as nicely as I could figuring that Cleo probably didn't trust me that much yet.
"You're right; we need to get out of here fast, before they find us." Cleo said. I looked at her. She was really afraid and didn't seem like the girl Emma described to me. She walked over to me and nearly fell.
"Here, let me help you." I said supporting her as best I could.
"Thanks, now we really need to go." She said. I supported her and we were off to find Emma.
Emma's Point of View
I led him away from Annie. WE were walking for a while until I stopped. I looked down and saw a shiny locket. I picked it up and wiped all the dirt off it. I recognized it immediately. It had a blue crystal on it. It was Cleo's locket. She had to have been here before. I turned to him, my hand cleansed. I didn't want him looking at it.
"What's that in your hand?" He asked. I quickly shoved it into my pocket. Looks like my attempt at hiding it failed miserably.
"It's a friend of mines." I quickly said, knowing it was a bad idea.
"Cleo's? You know where she is?" I said nothing afraid of what he could do."Take me to her." I just stood there. Then he took out a gun. I knew that I had two choices, one, use my powers or two, lead him to Annie and have the two of us fight him and get away safely. Rather than show him to where Annie was I led him away. "Show me where he is and I'll spare you." He looked at me pointing the gun at me. "Now!" he ordered. I was freaking out. I wasn't even paying attention to what I was doing. Accidentally, I brought him to the waterfall. I heard noises in the bushes and Annie appeared.
"Annie, we have to get out of here." I said frantically just as I noticed she was supporting someone. I realized who it was immediately."Cleo, are you okay?" I went up to her and hugged her. I realized she was limping so I helped support her.
"I found her like this. She's hurt Emma. WE need to get her out of here." I nodded at Annie then remembered the locket. I took it out and she looked at it.
"I believe this belongs to you." I said handing it to Cleo. She smiled at me and I knew she was happy that Annie had found her. "Alright, time to go." I said ready to get off Mako. WE walked into a clearing where a familiar face came out of the shadows.
"Good job Emma, leading me right to Cleo." He looked at me. I was so angry. He used me to get to Cleo.
"I didn't mean to. He found me and I had to warn you. You guys get out of here. I'll handle him." I said. Annie hesitated then nodded and helped Cleo.
"I don't know what you wanted with my friend, but you'll have to get though me to get her." Wow, my word choice really sucked. I guessed it was from nervousness.
"It would be a pleasure then. I'm sure my boss would love to have another mermaid. You'll do fine, especially because you're stronger than Cleo. She's wounded to badly anyway. She won't last another day." He said chuckling. I was 90% sure who his boss was. There was only one way to find out.
"Why us though? Cleo didn't do anything wrong and neither did I" I said
"You two are mermaids. I'm betting the other girl who was with you is too." I wasn't shocked he knew. I figured I could now use my powers even if he wasn't one hundred percent telling the truth.
"You're right about one thing, I am on and no one messes with a mermaid." I said. Boy did I wish I had Cleo's power. I guess I'd have to make do with what I had. I froze his left hand. He looked furious.
"You'll regret that girlie."He took something out of his pocket. I knew what it was and quickly froze the object in his other hand. I was too late. He fired a bullet. I felt the impact on my shoulder. It hurt like crazy. I feel to my knees. My left shoulder was throbbing and I was in so much pain. It hurt so much. I saw the guy stand above me.
"Told you that you'd regret that." He said I saw another object in his hand and tried to freeze it. I guess because I was in so much pain that it didn't work. Whatever he shot at me hit me right below where the bullet impacted. I fell to the ground and drifted to unconsciousness. The last thing I heard the man say was.
"I have her. Not Cleo but another girl this time with straight blonde hair. I believe her name's Emma. Looks like you'll have a trio of blondes now." I heard him laughing and then I blacked out.
This is such a cliffhanger and I apologize for that. I really hope you enjoy this chapter. I really liked this one as I said earlier. Please read and review. I'm excited to hear what people think. -Chinaluv