The cameras aren't damaged and none of the important equipment has been touched, Claire has a feeling that this was the creature's way of warning them not to pursue it.
Gareth examines the door and announces that the lock had been forced open by what looked like claws.
The camera feeds show nothing, Zanzi suggests that the creature knew where the blind spot was before it boarded.
Sagan is sat out on the deck with Flynn, guarding him as he prepares their diving equipment. She clutches an arcane blade in her hand, twirling it every so often to inspect it for damage.
Sammael has retreated to his quarters to contact his superiors, he had been steaming with rage when he had left the room and Sagan is glad that none of them will fall victim to his temper.
Flynn sets the final piece of equipment down on the deck beside him and looks out over the water, the tension in his body is visible for all to see and Sagan feels the need to pull him in for a hug.
"I won't let that thing harm you in any way."
Flynn is grateful to have such powerful creatures protecting him, he may not be normal but he is still human and death at the hands of an obviously intelligent monster does not appeal to him at all.
He whispers his thanks to her before standing up and gesturing for her to put her equipment on.
They suit up silently, both armed and prepared to take on whatever may decide to pursue them.
"It's strange y'know...we're here to hunt it down and we're entering its world."
Flynn's statement sends a chill up Sagan's spine as she comes to the same conclusion.
The others arrive on deck and suit up, the tension in the air is thick enough to be cut with a knife.
Claire sighs loudly and straightens up.
"We're being silly! We're experienced combat experts and teachers, we've fought things far bigger than this. We have nothing to fear."
Her announcement is enough to rally her friends and boost their enthusiasm to the point where the anxiety each of them was feeling has now faded.
They perform their out of water checks and then, with an air of pride, slip into the water.
Flynn, Gareth and Sagan swim under the boat so that they can check the cameras and search for any other damage the creature may of done whilst Zanzi, Claire and Sammael swim out towards a large rock formation that emerges from the sea bed and out fo the water.
Flynn scours each camera for damage and places a bite proof glass lens over each one, the lenses are typically used in aquariums housing sharks so they have a high possibility of working.
Sagan swims around him, blade drawn and eyes focussed on the dark water below them.
Gareth swims up and down the length of the hull, checking for any scratches or clues as to what the creature is.
Claire's voice calls through the radio unit in each dive helmet.
"Flynn you were right, there's a deep water trench and possible cave system by the rocks. I'll note it when we return to the boat, it's a good place to start."
The team continue their examinations of both boat and area until they are satisfied.
Gareth swims away from the group when they converge, heading towards what seems to be an injured sea turtle.
He herds the creature back to the group and lifts it onto the deck as they leave the water.
Upon closer examination, Claire discovers a piece of what looks like slate tied to the turtles injured fin.
She places it on the deck and walks away slightly, a look of horror on her face.
The others take a look at the slate piece and time seems to stop as they all read the same thing.
'Go Away'
YOU ARE READING
Dark Water
خارق للطبيعة"Hollow Born, people born without a soul. Sought after by both heaven and hell. At the time of their death, they transform into a creature of either heaven or hell. The circumstances of their death often dictate this." ----- She screams within her d...
