Forever, You Are My Star

Chapter 31: The Answers

Yunho and Mingi both lifted a long boat over the rail with Mey and the others standing behind her, and San beside her.

    "Are you sure you want to do this alone? You know how we all are with letting you go alone." Hongjoong said walking up to her.

    "We do not know what is on that island, but if this is truly the place my mother wanted me to find, then I must do this alone." Mey then turned to see the others were all just as worried. "You boys have stayed by my side throughout all the crazy things I have done, and for that I thank you, but this time I must go alone." They all hesitantly gave her a nod and a small smile before she turned to San who took her in for a hug.

    "Please be careful, my love. You are everything to me." He whispered into her ear. Mey smiled as she pulled away.

    "I promise I will." With that, Mey made her way to Mingi and Yunho who were ready to help her down the rigging to the long boat awaiting her. Before she stepped on the railing, she turned to Mingi and Yunho, bringing them in for a hug. Mingi and Yunho gladly accepted, bringing her closer. When she finally pulled away, she quickly walked over to the others bringing them in a group hug as well. She knew she would see them again, but that did not help how nervous she was. She finally pulled away then walked back to the railing, climbing down the rigging and into the long boat. She then began to row slowly to the island and watched as the mermaids who were swimming around the ships were now swimming around her, almost like they were guiding her. Mey smiled to herself as the island came closer and closer. As the beach neared, Mey stepped out and pushed the boat the rest of the way. The sand was warm and soft beneath her feet, still sparkling like million stars. She looked out to the sea and saw the ships anchored in the harbor. Her figure straightened as she felt as though she had been here before on many occasions. She looked out to the ships then across the island. This was the place from her dreams; it was now so clear. They were meant to come here. Mey glanced around before she began to walk the beach and into the brush, hoping to find something that could help her. As she walked into the island, she took in all the beauty. The island itself was like an enchanted land. Everything sparkled or glistened under the moonlight, giving a faint glow on her skin. The colors were not bright but soft pastels that made everything seem even more enchanting. Sometimes Mey would brush her hand on a lead for tree trunk and watch as the place she touch glistened a little brighter before fading back to its original brightness. A faint humming started to catch Mey's attention as she was walking. The voice was sweet and calm just like the one she heard all those times before. Knowing this voice, Mey decided to follow, but kept up a guard for herself in case this was all a trap. The walk led her to a beautiful clearing surrounded by a glistening pool of water. There was a very small waterfall that fell into this pool disturbing the silence. Mey looked around in awe and wonder at the different colors and listened to the sweet voice that was still humming on the air. Mey slowly walked up to the pool and knelt beside it. As she looked into the pool, a mermaid slowly made her way to the surface. She gave a smile as she waved up at Mey, to which Mey responded with a small giggle and a wave back. As the mermaid disappeared into the waters, Mey looked up and around at the island once more. The sweet humming voice was now gone, and the quietness of the island took over.

    "You found your way here." Mey quickly stood up at the sound of the voice, taking a guarding stance as she reached for her cutlass. She looked into the brush to see a slim figure standing in the shadows. The figure then slowly came out, letting Mey know it was a woman. Her black hair was pushed back behind her back, and her figure was hidden by a beautiful pale blue dress that glistened like the night sky. "You do not need that, my child." Mey looked down at her side to see she had pulled her cutlass half way out of its sheath. She looked back at the woman, slowly sheathing her cutlass once more.