Mysteries of Mako

Chapter 13: Reunion

~3rd Person POV~

The girls were at the Moon Pool, and tonight was a full moon. While dealing with Zac's connection to the island and the mysterious Merman Chamber was their top priority, there was another problem: Evie and the moon spell. Sirena was offering to bring Evie to the Moon Pool and help her control it, but Ondina didn't think it was a good idea, saying they should focus on Zac. Manoa sided with Sirena, reminding Ondina that helping Evie would not only help her, but would also be one less problem to deal with on full moon nights. When they asked Mimmi for her opinion, the brunette mermaid started to stare off into space. She had a vision of the Merman Chamber and Zac. When she snapped out of her trance, she agreed with Manoa and Sirena, even offering that she and Sirena help Evie, while Manoa and Ondina focused on Zac. When all four mermaids seemed satisfied with the plan, they swam to the mainland.

At the cafe, Sirena and Mimmi talked to Evie and Zac about bringing her to the Moon Pool. Evie was willing to do it, and Zac agreed as well, although he seemed quite distracted. Zac then left to find Jasper and talk to him about his vision.

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After a bit of searching and asking around, Manoa eventually found Erik.

"I figured I'd be seeing you sooner or later." he says when he sees the red-haired mermaid.

"Oh?" she asks.

"So, it's a full moon tonight." he says, almost as if he knew what she was here for. When she doesn't respond, he continues "Let me guess. You want me to keep an eye on a certain someone, keep him from taking a nighttime swim to Mako?"

"I hate to ask, but if it's not too much trouble. Unless you have something else planned, then-" Manoa starts.

"Well, I could have something planned."

"I know, but tonight's too important."

"Okay, no problem. I can do it."

"Thanks Erik," Manoa says, relieved that he was willing to watch Zac, "I really appreciate it."

"Anyway, want to catch up tomorrow? Maybe go for a swim? Or I could take you out to the Marine Park." Erik offers.

"Sure, sounds fun." Manoa says. "See you later." she then kissed him on the cheek, but stepped away blushing once she realized what she'd done. "I'm sorry," she says, "I shouldn't have done that."

"It's fine," he says, returning the kiss. "See you later." As Manoa left, Erik's phone rang. It was Jasper. "Hey, what's up?"

"I need you to meet us at Zac's place." Jasper says on the other end.

"Us? Who else is there? What's going on?" Erik asks.

"Me, Zac, Cam, and you when you get here." Jasper answers. "Zac saw Mako. Like a vision."

"The point, Jasper?"

"Just get over here. It'll be easier to explain."

"Alright, I'm on my way."

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When Erik made it to Zac's place, Jasper was opening his laptop and pulling something up.

"You're late." Jasper says.

"I was busy." Erik explains.

"Were you with Manoa?"

"Were you with Ondina?"

"Guys," Zac interrupts, "can we please focus? You said you took pictures?"