Just so you know The girls all keep their boyfriends. .. Thanks for all the reviews and for some reason my computer doesn't like the evil marine biologist's name. I have no idea why but in place of her name is D
Chapter 6: caught
Emma's pov
I knew going for a swim would be a horrible idea but she just had to. My headache never went away and her eyes blurred every now and then. I knew going to a doctor would be out of the question and I had to lie to my parents last night when they asked if something was wrong. I hated lying to them but I had no choice. Since I became a mermaid my relationship between my parents and I were slimming. Even Elliot and I were drifting apart. I really hoped that after quit bothering me that I could eventually tell them the truth. I really considered telling Elliot about my secret of being a mermaid so many times on our trip. He really deserved to know the truth.
My head was throbbing so much I knew there was only one thing I could do to make my head stop hurting. I dove into the water. It felt so good. The cool, blue, and beautiful water. Ten seconds later I could see my orange scaly tail. I really wish I could stay in the water forever sometimes. I knew it would be impossible though. I swam around for ten more minutes then I went to Mako at my top speed. I knew I was the fastest mermaid out there ant that Bella was definatly slower than me.
I sat in the water at the moon pool and felt as happy as could be. My head had finally stopped throbbing. My only guess as to why was because the water was so soothing and that I was by myself for a while. I sat alone in the water for a while. I considered drying off and just enjoying the peace and quiet and then I heard someone coming. I considered leaving but was curious enough to stay.
Then I saw D enter. The scientist that captured Rikki, Cleo, and I two years ago. I froze when I saw two men follow her in. One of which was the person I saw following me the other day. I knew I needed to move but I couldn't. I had to stay and see what she wanted from me.
"Emma, how nice to see you again." D said smiling. I gave her a look of disgust.
"What do you want from me?" I asked as firmly as I could. I was really scared and I was trying not to show it though. I guessed what she wanted but I had to be sure.
"Like I said the other day. I want you to help me with my research." She tried to explain.
"Research on mermaids? In other words you want to dissect me?" I questioned. I figured that's what she was hinting at.
"No, Emma. I want your help with some research on marine animals. Yes I want to take a look at your tail, but of course with your permission. It's so amazing what you're capable of doing. Together we can be the most famous scientist that ever walked the Earth." I couldn't help but smile. I've sort of had an interest in science, not as much as Cleo though. If anyone Cleo should be the one to help . She'd never do it but still. I wondered why she chose me. I ignored my conscience telling me to stay and find out more.
"Um, no thanks. I should be going. I turned around and was surprised to see two guys with scuba suits. I figured that I had nothing to lose considering already saw me use my ice abilities before so I froze the two guys against the walls of the moon pool. I was about to leave when got my attention. I turned around to face her.
"Not so fast Emma." I turned around to see a third guy in a scuba suit with something in his hand. I quickly put my hand out about to freeze him but I was too late. The man stuck a needle into my shoulder. I froze him next to one of the guys but it took up most of my energy. I pulled the needle out of my shoulder and my vision started to blur.
I swam out of the moon pool's exit and I could hear say something like get her form the distance. I got really lucky because the water felt soothing and it helped me get to where Cleo, Rikki, and I first changed together. It was our rock. Perfect for hiding. As soon as I got out of the water and pushed myself on a rock I blacked out. I slept peacefully.
I woke up on a rock. It took me a minute to realize what happened and why I was there. I looked at my watch which I never took off and realized that I had an hour until the full moon rose. I needed to get my bags from home and tell my mom where I was going.
I ran to my house after ten minutes of carefully avoiding the ocean and any shady figures. When I got there I grabbed my backpack and things I would need for the sleepover. I really hoped that the four of us would have a good time because it would be really awkward if one of us was suddenly left out of the conversation.
Before leaving I got a piece of scrap paper and a pen. I took my time in deciding what I should write in the note. I finally wrote that I was going over to one of my friends and that she should call if she needed anything. I don't know why but I signed my name at the bottom. I was happy that I was cleaver enough to not write where I was going. I was also cautious about where I put the note.
I went back up to my room to find anything that looked of main importance to me just in case something happened. I had no idea why but I felt like something bad was going to happen tonight. I looked at my watch again and saw that I only had ten minutes to get to Cleo's house before the possibility of becoming moonstruck and I really didn't want that. I ran to Cleo's house quickly, my straight blond hair shining through the dark sky.