The Waters Secret

Framtida Part 2

"What exactly happened back there?" Simon asked as Asir growled down at him.

"Nothing." Asir hissed trying to follow his sister. Simon grumbled pulling him back.

"Look, you may not want to talk about it, but let me assure you, I know what a sirens call is. They won't stop looking for you or your friend and I want to know why. My job is to protect that girl there and I will not put her in unnecessary danger." Simon told him in a low tone making Asir glance at him. Simon thought he was pretty average at five feet nine inches tall, but Asir was just slightly taller, making the smug bastard glare down at him.

"She is my sister. Our king tried to kill her. I am unable to kill him, but I will return and kill that man who hurt her. And anyone that gets in my way." Asir threatened as Simon simply smiled.

"Then we understand each other. Come on. Let's follow after them. The sooner you get some pants the better." Simon told him as they caught up to the gossiping girls. Whylomie was laughing at something Raven said making Asir relax a little. They climbed in silence before leaving the darkness behind.

Tristan dropped his stone jogging forward into the dimming light of the ruins. Raven giggled after him, pulling Whylomie into the light. Whylomie gasped in amazement at the ruins turning back to see Asir having a quiet conversation with the other male. A male that wasn't related to her by blood. She blushed shaking her head. She wasn't ready to consider such things just yet.

"Asir!" Whylomie called before turning back to the large cavern. She felt a hand on her shoulder glancing up into her brother's face. "Look at this place! Who built it? I never thought we would be living so close to someone else." Whylomie told him in awe.

"I thought the mermaids built it?" Tristan asked making Whylomie squeak surprised.

"It talks?!" Asir growled placing himself between Whylomie and the cat.

"So rude. Of course, I can. I am a boy like you. Well maybe not exactly like you, but hey we can't all be fish. I see you weren't kidding." Tristan grumbled at Simon embarrassed. Asir turned his cold gaze on the other male looking him up and down. Simon sighed ignoring the naked man as he turned to Raven.

"Do you think you two can hunt down a place for camp? I am going to fetch Huxley. Why don't you come with me, and I will help you find some pants?" Simon suggested.

"We can keep Whylomie company and show her around a little." Raven added keeping her gaze on the ruins. Asir frowned at her reaction. Was she repulsed by him? Impossible! He was a very desirable specimen among the females. Though he had also been the only male.

"I will be alright." Whylomie told her anxious brother stepping out from behind him. Raven turned to smile at her, ignoring Asir. "They are nice." Whylomie told him stumbling over to the smiling girl.

"I think you are nice too." Raven giggled leading Whylomie over to the river patterns. Asir watched them go nervously before he followed Simon over the bridges.

"What happened here?" Asir asked making Simon hesitate.

"You don't know? I thought something happened that caused you to flee to the deeper pools." Simon said surprised. Asir shook his head confused.

"We have always dwelt beneath the waves. That pool has been our home for as long as I can remember. Meredith was the first to leave it. She also never returned. It is not an ideal place to be." Asir grumbled as Simon continued forward. He clicked his tongue smiling when Huxley let out a snort of annoyance before trotting over to him.

"I see. Things aren't quite how I remember them either. This is my companion Huxley. Let's hope one of my spare pants fit you." Simon grunted digging into his bags. Asir stood cautiously watching the animal as it sized him up.