Rogue Waves

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

As we walked along the beach I watched the waves roll by, in the distance I saw was the dolphins and that made me think of home. I wished to be with Cato again, so we can have our little races and look out for each other again.

"So since we we alone, we get to talk about ourselves. Il start my name is Zachary Britt and I live with my dad, who is a mad scientist" Zach said, I laughed and he carried on "My favourite colour is dark blue and the most interesting thing about me is that I have family all over the world" he then looked to me waiting "Now you start"

I nodded "My name is Lyla Marina Silverfate I currently live with my Aunt Rosa but I have a brother named Cato who looks out for me" I paused trying to think "My favourite colour is Aqua Marine and the most interesting thing about me is that I have family in ocean-" I stopped myself from saying anymore, I was afraid that had gotten him suspicious.

"Cool so your family are sailing around the world?" He asked, I simply nodded we walked Lang the beach the moon was high in the sky. From this I was able to read the time, from the moon I could tell it was nearly midnight and I had to be back.

"We better get back, Aunt Rosa will be wondering as to where I am" I said to him, he nodded and we walked back faster. I followed Zach as I did not know the way back, once we got back to my place Zach and I stood out the door. He knocked and we waited for somebody to come in.

We stood in silence I leaned against the wall waiting for the door to open when it did Aunt Rosa folded her arms "Where have you been Lyla Marina?" She snapped "The girls got back ages ago! Zach I gave you strict orders"

"It's not his fault" I began "Time just got lost and we went for a stroll across the beach. It won't happen again I promise"

Aunt Rosa put her hands on her hips and nodded "Well we will see to this inside, goodbye Zachary I will see you in school on Monday"

Zach nodded and said goodbye, I smiled yet Aunt Rosa was not amused.

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I waved as Zach left, from the window right next to the door. Once Zach was out of sight i turned around and saw Aunt Rosa walking upstairs to the kitchen i followed after her and saw everybody sitting on the round table that was in the middle of the room.

"What happened?" I asked, Nixie looked at me in disgust. What had been done so very badly? I looked at each merl, even Celeste was here to nobody was missing from our little group.

"We found the fifth piece, it was at Shayla's party" Nixie said "Outside at the bottom of her pool, I NEARLY GOT CAUGHT! I DIVED INTO THE WATER AND WAS UNDER FOR 10 MINUTES! WAITING FOR NOBODY TO BE IN SIGHT! I WAS DRAGGED OUT LYLA AND YOU DIDNT EVEN KNOW!" Nixie shouted.

"Nixie keep your voice down" Aunt Rosa snapped.

Nixie huffed and started up again "I had to dive into the water and was nearly spotted by all people.Shayla. We THINK she saw a glimpse of my tail and that is not good Lyla"

I folded my arms i huffed i looked towards Echo yet she turned away to face Addison "Im sorry, i went for a walk with Zach. I got to know him and im closer to getting that necklace, just please give me time!" I said to them.

Echo got up from her seat and walked towards me "Promise that once we have the necklace and its the full moon and we are gildeds. We are going back home and you have to forget Zach and i will forget Ethan. Please Lyla?" She said to me.

I nodded and hugged her, keeping my forever best friend close to me. Celeste didnt look happy about the promise but i thought about Cato, how he misses me and how i miss him. My big brother yet i was always the big one, always taking care of him.

"Im going to Merrow" I said pulling away from her she nodded and i said goodbye and ran towards the grotto. In order for me to think.