Mermaids Aren't Real, Right?

by TalesForTheTimeBeing

Bobby has a simple task for Sam and Dean. No hunting. No killing. All they have to do is watch a mermaid. How hard can it be? The Winchesters are about to find out. (Takes place during Season 1 - 2005)

22. Chapter 22

Chapter 22

The world wavers above her. The distorted moonlight is lost at the bottom of the lake. Lina attempts to swim to the surface, but her body is anchored to the lake floor. She feels harsh hands holding her down. How did she get here? What is happening? Suddenly the hands clamp down on her throat. She thrashes around to dislodge the hands, but it is futile.

You deserve this, an angry voice growls

You killed me

YOU DID THIS

Lina's movements grow sluggish as her need from oxygen grows. Her head floats to the side, and she sees a glint of silver. Her tears mingle with the lake water as her panic rises.

You did this

Lina's disoriented brain cannot form a single thought. She opens her mouth to scream, but the cold water silences her voice. A numb feeling spreads over her body. Darkness blankets her, and she feels herself losing consciousness.

You deserve this

Lina feels the rough hands loosening their hold, but it is too late. Lina succumbs to sweet unconsciousness.