Ocean Blue Eyes//A Garmau AU

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Aphmau and Aaron decided to head back to the Deli to tell Vylad and Katleyn the news. When they all made it to the living room of the upstairs apartment, they dumped their story out and Dr. Vick's intentions.

"Oh my Irene that's horrible,", Katelyn uttered out after hearing had happened. "Can they even do that?"

"Since Dr. Vick is the director of the project, unfortunately he can,", Aaron let out a breath, lost for words himself.

"How could they treat him like that?", Vylad asked. "I know this Garroth dude is a merman but, still. He's human at the top. So how can they look at him and still feel no guilt for what they're doing?"

"I don't know,", Aphmau admitted, secretly knowing it was because they were all monsters.

The group continued to discuss, not really getting anywhere with it. They kept complaining and asking why. This set the blue-haired girl off, saying with urgency in her voice; "Look. We shouldn't sit around moping about it. Let's try to figure something out."

"We could try and sneak in,", Aaron suggested, looking over to Aphmau who tapped her chin.

"Okay...but how do we carry him out being undetected? He's heavy and there's no way we could get him through unnoticed,", Aphmau brought up. Vylad then added; "We could do it at night...but that does leave security cameras...and it doesn't help with the weight."

"And possible dehydration since he's being dragged and put into a car. That all could take up to an hour,", Katelyn said, combing back her hair. "I'm completely lost on this one guys..."

"How are we going to get Garroth out of there?", Aphmau asked, not to anyone specifically. Just anyone who had an answer. "Irene...Aaron, I'm just scared to leave him there just for one night."

"Me too Aph...but, we have to stay hopeful,", Aaron frowned, rubbing her back.

There was a small silence before a quiet, shaking voice asked out; "Did you say Garroth?"

The group turned from the couch and chairs to see Zianna standing at the front door. She had groceries in her hand and it wasn't long before Jay popped into the door.

"Hey ya'll!", He cheered as he walked through. "Guess what! It's pizza Friday because every Friday calls for a celebration!"

He didn't read the room until he set his groceries down. He looked at his wife and knew something was up, asking; "Hunny, what's wrong?"

"Aphmau...did you say Garroth?", Zianna only asked again, not making eye contact with Jay but, the minute he heard the name too, he froze.

Confused, Aphmau stuttered out; "Y-Yes...it's the merman I was studying."

Zianna didn't say a word but, looked over to Jay who was now just as pale as her. "Do you think it's...?", He trailed off.

"Mom? Dad? What's wrong?", Vylad asked, mild fear growing in his tone.

"I mean, it has to be. Who else names their kid Garroth?", Zianna muttered out, walking up to Jay, leaning against the island counter.

"Zianna?", Aphmau asked, getting out of her chair. "Please, tell me what's going on."

Zianna looked at Aphmau and then the floor, debating on what to and what not to say. She planned for it to come at different circumstances. But, the name was all to important. She couldn't risk it...she luckily was prepare. She ran upstairs, leaving the small group to wonder what in the world was going on.

"Dad?", Vylad asked again, to which he got no answer.

Zianna came rushing back downstairs with a bottle in hand. It was glowing a bright pink, swirling around as she took her steps. She stood in front of the group and said; "I have a confession to make for all of you. I wanted to tell Vylad first but...it seems as though that those plans must be changed."