Chapter 7: Full moon
Enjoy. I hope that this will all make sense. For the record Emma and Bella don't really get along that well. They're friends though. This is sor of an intense chapter I have to warn 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
Cleo, Bella, and Rikki were sitting on the couches in Cleo's living room wondering what was keeping Emma. They knew that the full moon was rising soon and were starting to get worried. Even Bella was a bit nervous. She didn't want anyone to get moon struck especially not her.
Cleo and Rikki knew that Emma was never late unless something bad happened. They considered risking getting moonstruck in order to go and find Emma. Thankfully for both of them Emma walked in the door casually just about when the moon was about to rise. Emma closed the door hesitantly. She thought she saw something but ignored the feeling.
"You're late." Bella said a bit irritated at Emma.
"That's not like you. Are you okay Emma?" Rikki asked as she caught Emma as she almost fell. Rikki helped Emma to the couch where she nearly passed out. Cleo went and got Emma a glass of orange juice afraid water would be too risky.
"Emma, are you okay? You look sick. Why were you later? Is something wrong? What aren't you telling us?" Cleo bombarded Emma with questions. Before Emma could answer any Rikki had something to say.
"Emma, you know you can trust us and we know something's up. So will you tell us already. Come on Emma spit it out." Usually Rikki would be the one to give someone the knock it off look butt this time it was Cleo.
"Don't worry, I'm okay. I'll be all right. I do; however, need to tell you all something." Emma said after sipping some of her orange juice that she froze a little so it was colder than when Cleo handed it to her.
The girls looked at Emma not looking all convinced that Emma was okay. They really just wanted to know what Emma had been keeping from them for who knows how long. Emma explained everything that happened within the last two days. She emphasized the details to her two confrontations with . The girl's were shocked. Rikki looked like she was annoyed and that she wanted anger while Cleo looked like she was going to freak out. Bella was not as concerned as the others because she never actually met before.
"What are we going to do?" Cleo asked wondering and hoping someone had a decent plan other than her own which was just ignore the problem and hope it went away.
"I think that is only after one of us, considering all that having two mermaids would be way to much to control. I think that she's also clearly targeting Emma. Most likely because Rikki's too dangerous, Cleo's too timid, and she doesn't know me, yet. So I think the best thing we can all do Is ignore each other for a while. Maybe then she'll think it's just Emma." Bella said. It sort of annoyed Emma that Bella would be willing to just let her get caught by Denman rather than have all four of them stick together.
"Well considering we're all here I think that's pointless. Besides, we're in this together. Emma, you're not facing this alone. We're all friends and we will all stand together. Fight if we have to." Rikki surprised Emma, usually Cleo was the only one that ever stood up for anyone other than herself.
"No Rikki, as much as I hate to admit it Bella's right. I have to do this myself.
I'm sorry but you can't help. I do; however, need help figuring out what I should do. I honestly have no plan." Emma was quiet admitting that. She was known for her plans. Her pride would be at stake but she had to say it.
"You know what you have to do Emma." Rikki said agitating Emma.
"Exactly what is that? I honestly don't know. If you know, then tell me. I'm open for suggestions." Emma nearly lost it. Rikki could be so vague at times. That was one of the many attributes that Emma hated about Rikki. Emma, not having anything more to say just stared at Rikki confused.
"Forget this, I'm leaving." Rikki said giving up on Emma. Emma, not wanting the conversation to end followed Rikki to the door. Emma didn't know if it was the moon making her or what but she grabbed Rikki's wrist. Rikki quickly turned and gave Emma a warning look. Emma wasn't as quick as she should have and immediately let go as soon as her stand started burning. Emma still followed Rikki even after she opened the door. The full moon's light brightened up the room. Rikki stopped dead in her tracts. Both Emma and Rikki stared at the moon. It was almost if they forgot about each other.
All of a sudden Emma snapped out of the trance and grabbed her head. Cleo noticed Emma looked like she was about to faint and was about to walk over to her to catch her if she did but Bella stopped her before she could. Bella was afraid Cleo would get moonstruck just like Rikki did. Cleo moved around Bella and was as careful as she could be when she walked over to Emma who fell unconscious just as Cleo approached her. Bella ignored Emma and went to the front of the room to close the door. She slammed it hard and as soon as it was closed Rikki snapped out of the trance. Cleo wondered why Emma snapped out of the trance way before Rikki did. It took a minute before someone spoke up.
"What just happened?" Cleo asked two seconds before they heard a knock at the door. Cleo gestured for Rikki to get the door while Bella got Emma a blanket and Pillow. Rikki opened the door and was shocked to see who it was.
"Cleo, do you mind coming here for a second?" Rikki asked as strongly as she could. They were the only words she could think of at the time. Cleo made her way toward Rikki and was shocked at who was standing at the door.
"May I come in?" D asked. Luckily for Cleo and Rikki she was blocking the moon's light. Rikki looked at Cleo almost begging her to say no and slam the door in 's face. Cleo didn't say anything so stepped passed them exposing them to the moon. knew shut the door behind her. She knew she wasn't welcomed so she offered a reason to why she was there.
"Too bad you don't want me to be here. I'm the only one who can help Emma." D said happily. Cleo and Rikki looked at each other hoping she wasn't serious. Rikki sighed.
"What did you do to her?" Cleo asked scared at what her answer would be.
"Nothing. You do need my help though. She's unconscious and needs medical attention. I already know the truth. The best thing you could do for her is let me take her back with me where she can get help." D explained.
"You know we won't let you take her. She's our friend and she's staying with us."Rikki said proudly as well as confidently.
"Then I'll just have to take her. I mean she's the only one with," paused looking at Cleo and Rikki. It was then that noticed Bella.
"Yes, she's the only one."Rikki finally stated after Cleo and her exchanged glances for a few seconds.
"We still won't let you take her." Cleo added after Cleo noticed staring at something.
"You have no choice she has to come with me. It's the only way she'll wake up. Who's your new friend?" she changed subjects quickly.
"I'm Bella. Now will you please let us enjoy our sleepover. " Bella hinted at the door. She didn't want to admit it but she heard what almost did to the girls in the past and was honestly scared now that she actually met her.
"Fine, I'll go but just be on guard. Nice to meet you Bella." said leaving.
"How much sleep do you think we'll get now?" Bella asked. No reply form Rikki but Cleo surprisingly spoke up.
"I think one of us should keep watch just in case. We can have shifts, excluding Emma of course." Cleo paused to take a breath. She wanted to sound confident and proud "I'll take first watch, Rikki you're second, and Bella you're last. Oh, and we should all make sure to check that Emma's okay once and a while. One last thing, if something happens and I'm hoping nothing does wake up the others. Any objections?" Cleo asked. Neither Rikki nor Bella had anything else to add.