Finding Peace

The Pain

No pain could compare to Arita's and what she felt in that moment. Anger and sadness swept over her and she couldn't comprehend what had happened. All that was heard for miles was her scream as she watched her brother fall into the darkness.

"Jacob!!" She screamed, tears floating in the ocean. No one else in the world mattered as she realized he was gone. In that moment all she wanted to do was fall down next to him and die just the same. All she could think about was that this was all her fault. If only she would've listened to that man then- no. It wasn't her fault, it was his. It was all his fault! And soon agony was replaced with true anger and hatred. But no matter how mad she was, she couldn't stop thinking about her poor brother.

Jacob. Oh Jacob, why? Why you?

There was a pit in her stomach that was filled with a sickening feeling. She new that if tears could flow in the ocean, like they did on land, she would be crying herself her own ocean.

She curled her hands around herself as a security blanket, but nothing helped. Not even Michaels words, or the thought of Nick holding her in his arms. She new Michael was trying to help, but the death of a brother, and knowing it was your fault, has no words that can make you feel better.

"Arita-"

"No." She whispered. It came out so faint and depressing, Nick drew back.

"I just want to be alone." She said, then swam away, to a lone rock where all she could do was cry. Cry until Jacob came back. So, crying will all she'll do, till the end of time. Surprisingly, that's all Arita wanted to do. Cry.

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"Oh, Michael. What are we going to do? She won't want to move for a decade! She lost her brother! Oh poor Arita." Brooke had cried for a long time. Now ranting was all that was left for her to do.

"He was my brother too, Brooke." Michael snapped, causing Brooke to look up in shock.

"I-I know that. I'm sorry." She croaked. Sadness over took her face again. Michael cringed at the sight of that, knowing he caused more pain to her.

He swam over and wrapped her in a big hug, and held her close for as long as she needed.

"I'm sorry." He whispered, then kissed the top of her head.

"We need to find Arita and get on with this mission, before anyone else gets hurt." Nick sighed, "even if she's upset." Brooke saw the pain in his eyes and the dark circles forming under them. Nick cared for Arita, and felt sadness for her. Just as Micael did for Brooke.

"We need a night to just, sleep." Brooke said softly. "I'll go find her and meet you guys at the hotel." The boys nodded softly and swam towards the Shell's Loft.

After swimming a good distance, Arita's soft whimpers were heard, and Brooke's pace quickened. She came upon Arita hunched over a rock, sobbing.

Brook frowned, "Rita?"

Arita's breathe hitched and she turned to look at Brooke. Her eyes were puffy and red, and deep sadness was spread a crossed her face.

"Oh Brooke." She whimpered, then crumpled again and sobbed, this time, she was held by her best friend.

"I hate this! I hate that he's gone, I hate that it was my fault. I hate that I can't see these tears, that I'll never see my mom again, I hate it everything!" Artia yelled through her tears, clenching her hair in her fists.

Brooke forcefully grabbed her by the shoulders, causing Arita to stare into her eyes.

"Knock it off Rita. I get you're upset about Jacob, but we will, get your mom back. That's a damn promise. So you can't have this attitude, when we are so close to the finish line. Do you understand me?"

Arita nodded meekly and tucked her hair behind her ears once Brooke finally released her.

"C'mon, Hun. Let's get some rest." Brooke swung a gentle arm around Arita and they swam to the Inn, where little sleep would reach any of them.

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