Thread: The Dark Secret of the Borton Islands (Yuna & Malin's 1x1)

Nicole Grisham Nicole's head shook frantically from side to side as Thomas's hands intertwined with hers. No! Just ... just leave me, please. Her pleas were cut short, however, as the boat actually tilted, making her lean closer to the waiting water. Tears threatened to form in her eyes as she continued to hold on for her life, an uncertain fate still waiting below. She wasn't ready to give up. Unfortunately, the storm was all but forcing her to do just that. As the strong wave hit her once again, she felt herself falling with Thomas. She almost wondered if any of this was real. Her doubts quickly vanished as she fell roughly into the ocean. As her eyes caught sight of Thomas passing out, she tried to reach out to him, to hold onto him. The last thing she wanted was to get separated from him, especially in a horrible storm like this. Thom -- !! Her scream got drowned out as more waves covered her, as if trying to take over the place of a blanket. Every time she almost found enough strength to reach out to her friend, another harsh wave seemed to impact and halt her. Soon, however, Nicole felt a more immediate concern to worry about that was about as vital as drowning. The water began to turn a bit crimson. Her hand slid up and found her forehead. Sure enough, something had caused her to start bleeding. Oh ... oh shit! Oh shit! Panic swept over Nicole as she tried to swim, despite her arms aching badly from each effort. She didn't have to be an oceanologist to understand the very real danger that could follow and find her. Each new wave that found and swept over Nicole filled more and more of her lungs with water as opposed to air. And as they continued to work on her body, the young woman felt more and more of her consciousness slipping. Finally, she felt herself stop. Her arms fell at her sides as she began to sink. .... No .... oh fuck. Is that .. ?? With the last thing catching her eye being a silhouette akin to a shark's body, Nicole blacked out. How long she stayed that way was beyond her. Needless to say, she was amazed but relieved to be able to wake up. .... Fuck! she gasped and panted wildly, coughing as she began rubbing her eyes. It definitely stung, especially with some salt still in her blue orbs. Her head turned in time to see a fin vanish from sight. ... A dolphin saved me? The thought made Nicole unable to help but chuckle weakly as she slowly got up to her feet, trembling a bit. Her hand raised again to her head. Most of the bleeding had stopped though she could feel the wound was still there. Whatever had caused it was pretty damn sharp. But as far as she could note, it wasn't too deep. For a while, she just stood there in shock as everything replayed in her head. She could have died . In fact, she probably should have. But a dolphin had actually saved her. At least ... that's what it was, right? Not a mermaid? Don't be fucking stupid. Now you're going crazy .. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Thomas's voice. Her feet shook as they began trying to follow his voice. She stayed silent for a few brief moments before calling back, Thomas?! Here .... ngh ....