Paul McCartney & The Mermaid

Chapter 2 - The Storm

The next day, Madison hangs out with Phoebe. They go for a morning swim around the coral reef and look at all the fish and other sea creatures swimming around the water. "So, what did Rachel say when you told her about us seeing The Beatles from the surface?" Asked Phoebe. "Well, she flipped out and thought they saw us. But, I kinda snapped at her and told her they didn't. After a while, she just said to me, "I'm just looking out for you." She's been a little overprotective of me ever since our parents died." Madison explained.

Phoebe puts a comforting hand on Madison's shoulder. "I'll bet it was hard." She said. "It was." Said Madison. "Remind me again how your parents died." Phoebe said. "Well, my dad got very sick one day. He succumbed to his illness a week later and died with the three of us by his side." Madison said. "Whatever happened to your mom?" Phoebe asked. "She died of a broken heart two months later. Dad's death hit her really hard." Said Madison. She lets a tear fall from her eye. Phoebe wraps her into a hug.

"I'm here for you, Madi. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on, I'll be that person. Aside from Rachel, that is." She said. Suddenly, a shadowy figure hovers above them. "What was that?" Madison asked. "I don't know. Let's go check it out." Said Phoebe. The girls swim up to the surface to see what the shadowy figure was. Once above water, they notice it was a boat. On board is The Beatles.

Paul's P.O.V.

Paul looks over the horizon to take in the view of the ocean. He gets lost in his thoughts at the sound of the waves further down. "Hey, Paul! You doing okay?" John asked as he taps on his shoulder. "Oh yeah. I'm fine. I was just enjoying the view." Said Paul. "Beautiful, isn't it?" Asked George. "Totally, mate! We should do this more often!" Said Ringo. Paul smiles at his friends as their boat floats further into the water.

Madison's P.O.V.

While Madison and Phoebe watch The Beatles on their boat, Madison ends up staring at one of them. She flutters her eye lids and lets out a swoon. A romantic smile lights up her face. Phoebe waves her hand in Madison's face to get her attention.

"Madison? Hello? Hello??" She called. "Huh? Oh, sorry, Phoebe! I was just hypnotized by this one guy. He has these adorable eyes that pretty much EVERY girl could fall in love with." Said Madison. "You mean that one with the black hair?" Phoebe asked. Madison nods. "That's the one!" She said.

Suddenly, a rumble of thunder occurs. The girls look up and see some dark clouds rolling in. The wind starts to pick up. "A storm must be coming!" Cried Madison. "We better take cover!" Yelled Phoebe. The girls start to swim back down to cover from the storm.

Above The Water

The Beatles try to regain control of their boat. "It's no use, lads! We need to go below deck!" Yelled George. "Good idea!" Hollered John. As the boys go to the lower deck, they take cover. "Everybody here? John, George, Paul?" Asked Ringo as he takes a roll call. "Here!" John and George answer. "Wait! Where's Paul?!" Asked John in a panicky tone. "I have a bad feeling about this!" George said shuddering.

They run back to the upper deck to look for Paul. "HELP!!!!!!" A voice yelled. "PAUL!!!" Yelled the three Beatles. They rush to the side of the boat and see Paul struggling to swim. Eventually, he runs out of energy and sinks down into the ocean. "Man overboard!" Ringo shouted.

Under The Water

Madison and Phoebe see a figure floating down. "Oh no! He's drowning!" Madison cried. "What do we do?!" Phoebe asked with fear. "Stay here, Phoebe!" Said Madison. "Where are you going?!" Yelled Phoebe. "I'm gonna go save him! He could die!" Madison hollered. She swims towards the figure. What she doesn't know is the person she's saving is Paul McCartney. He also happens to be the one she's in love with.

Madison grabs Paul and swims to the surface. She brings him to shore and lays his unconscious body down into the sand. The storm has passed by the time they're on land. Phoebe swims and catches up to Madison. She sees her holding an unconscious Paul McCartney in her arms. Phoebe then makes her way to the shore and sits next to Madison.

"Is he... dead?" Asked Phoebe. "I don't think so." Madison said. Phoebe puts her ear on Paul's chest. "Hmm... I can't tell if his heart is still beating. All the water might be blocking his lungs." She said. Madison looks down at Paul and gently touches his face. "Please be alive, sir. You're safe now." She said. "All of a sudden, I just realized that we don't even know his name!" Phoebe said. "From what I've heard, I think his name is Paul McCartney." Said Madison.

It suddenly hit Phoebe that Madison was correct. "Yes! It's all coming back to me! It is Paul McCartney!" Said Phoebe. "Can you remember the names of the other Beatles?" Madison asked. Phoebe thinks for a few minutes. "Aha! Their names are John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr!" She says. Realizing how smart her friend is, Madison smiles at Phoebe. "You go, girl!" She said.

Madison looks back down at Paul and sees his chest rising. "Phoebe, look! He's breathing!" She says excitedly. "Phew! Glad to know he's still alive!" Phoebe said. Madison suddenly gets attracted to Paul's face. Even though he's still unconscious. "Oh, just look at him! He's so handsome!" She said with a lovestruck expression on her face. "Agreed. Do you think he'll wake up any time soon?" Asked Phoebe. "I don't know. But, there's this song I heard him and the others sing yesterday. It's been playing in my head over and over." Madison said. "Maybe you should try singing to wake him up. I've heard you sing many times, Madison. And your voice is so beautiful." Phoebe said.

Madison nods at Phoebe's words. She clears her throat and starts to sing the song she heard the night before.

If I fell in love with you
Would you promise to be true
And help me understand
'Cause I've been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just holding hands

If I give my heart to you
I must be sure
From the very start
That you would love me more than her

If I trust in you oh please
Don't run and hide
If I love you too oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her

'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain

So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two

'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain

So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two

If I fell in love with you

Phoebe claps after Madison finished singing. "Nicely done, Madi!" She said. "Thank you. I've been wanting to get that song out of my head. But, I love it at the same time." Said Madison. Suddenly, Paul begins to stir. "Look, he's waking up!" Madison said. "We shouldn't let him see us! Quick, hide!" Said Phoebe. The two mermaids quickly dive back into the water.

Paul's P.O.V.

Paul opens his eyes and takes in his surroundings. He then hears a few voices call for him. It's John, George, and Ringo. They find Paul laying in the sand. All three of them run up to him and bend down to his level. "Are you okay, Paul?" Asked Ringo. "I think so." Paul answered.

John holds out his hand and helps his friend up. "We've been looking everywhere for you! What happened?" He asked. "Well, after I fell off the boat, I was pulled to shore by a girl. She started singing one of our songs to me before I woke up." Paul explained. "Where did she go?" Asked George. "I don't know. She disappeared before I had a chance to thank her." Said Paul. "Do you think you'll ever see her again?" Ringo asked. "I hope so. She had the most beautiful voice I've ever heard in my life!" Paul said.

The Beatles make their way back to their place to clean up from the storm.