chapter 9 : the Siren Creek

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Five days passed by which means they should get there today.
Beomgyu's been pretty nervous because of it.

"Why do you look so worried?" asked Taehyun.
"I'm not worried, just nervous."
"Because of sirens?"
"Yes."
"Are they really bad?"
"They sing to lure sailors by their voice. Their voices are so beautiful, one can't resist it. And then boom. They take you with them into deep waters where they kill you and eat you."
"... Damn... "
"Try not to get seduced by them please."
"Don't worry."
"But I'm excited to get that water."
"Is it special in some other way?"
"It heals."
"I don't know why I was expecting something bigger."
"Like what? Immortality?"
"Maybe."
"That'd be cool huh."
"I don't know. I think it'b be boring to live forever."
"That's true actually."
"Hmmm... what other creatures live in these waters besides sirens?"
"Huge sharks, whales, weird fish-"
"I SEE A LAND!" shouted Yeonjun.
"Is that it?" asked Taehyun.
"I don't know. Let's see."

Taehyun followed Beomgyu and he borrowed the telescope from Yeonjun.
"I think it is it."
"Sun will be setting soon, we gotta hurry."
"Right."

"Where are you going, Beomgyu?""I need to take some stuff with me

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"Where are you going, Beomgyu?"
"I need to take some stuff with me. Stay here."
Taehyun listened to him and watched the sea. He glimpsed something moving in the water and it scared him.
"Are you okay, Tae?" asked Kai.
"I saw something in the water. Are those sirens?"
"I think yes. We're almost there."
"Do you hear it?"
"They begun singing."
"So soon? It's beautiful."
"They do it the second they see a ship. And yes, it is beautiful but don't fall for it. Ignore them."

They were almost at the shore.
"We'll be anchoring the ship soon." said Beomgyu.
"Yes sir."
"Where are we headed first? You know where to go?"
"We?"
"... Yeah?"
"No, no, no. You're not going anywhere. It's too risky."
"Why the fuck are you so protective of me all the time? I just want to help you."
"I can't let anything happen to you. I don't want to lose you."
"I'm not yours to lose."
That hurt Beomgyu a lot. He looked at Taehyun disappointed.
"I'm coming with you. End of discussion."
"Fine. Do what you want."

They anchored the ship and slowly walked on the shore.
"Okay guys, be really careful and walk in groups. I don't want to see anyone go by himself. Got it?"
"Captain?"
"Yes, San?"
"Is the island safe?"
"Sirens are by the waterfalls, so not really."
"How did they get there?"
"There are many underwater tunnels and caves underneath the island."
"I see..."
"Anyway, do you understand my order?"
"Yes, captain."
"Good."
Taehyun was about to go but Beomgyu pulled him close.
"You're going with me, understand?"
Taehyun rolled his eyes and nodded.
"Why are you getting attitude?"
"Becase I'm angry."
"You have no reason to be angry. I just wanted you to be safe."
"Whatever. Let's go."

They were wandering through the forest looking for the Waterfalls of Hope.
"What kind of fruit is this? I'm so hungry, I want it." said Soobin.
"Don't you dare. It might be venomous." said Beomgyu.
"Ugh, fine..."
"Is that a snake?" asked Seonghwa.
Beomgyu looked that direction and nodded.
"Damn, why so big."
"Are we there yet?" asked Minho.
Beomgyu made and annoyed face and growled.
"No. Do you see any waterfalls? I for real feel like a parent."
"You're good at raising kids." said Taehyun.
"Hmm..."
"How much water are you going to take?"
"I have a tiny bottle that I'll use on the flower and then we have big ones if someone gets hurt or something."
"Can you drink it?"
"Of course, it's water."
"Just asking."

"Captain, I think we're here."
Beomgyu looked at Hyunjin and saw beautiful waterfall behind him.

"Beomgyu looked at Hyunjin and saw beautiful waterfall behind him

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"This is even more beautiful than I thought it looked like."
"How are we going to get the water when sirens are there?" asked Mingi.
"Well we need to climb up and took it from there."
"Oh great, who are you going to send there, captain?" asked Soobin.
"I'm going to do it. Give me the bottles." said Beomgyu.
"You're not going alone, I'm gonna help you." insisted Taehyun.
"It's worthless trying to convince you to stay here, huh."
"Yep."
"If Taehyun's coming, then me too." said Kai.
"Me too." said Hyunjin.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, of course."
"Okay. The rest of you stay here and wait. Don't do anything stupid."
"I'm coming too!" said Yeonjun.
Beomgyu smiled and nodded.

They somehow climbed up together and collected the water.

They somehow climbed up together and collected the water

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"The siren song is really so addictive." said Taehyun.
"It's actually becoming annoying." answered Beomgyu.
"Isn't that a siren down there?" pointed Yeonjun behind Soobin.
"Oh shit! Soobin watched out!" shouted Yeonjun.
Soobin turned behind when a siren jumped out of the water. Soon more and more started attacking and the guys waiting down tried to fight them.
"Fuck, let's get out of here, we have what we came for." said Beomgyu.

They started climbing down and Kai stopped them.
"What's wrong?" asked Beomgyu.
"Captain, there is a ship there." said Kai.
"What?"
They all walked to Kai and he adjusted some leaves so they could see the ship.
It was getting closer to the creek and it looked like it wanted to anchore there.
"Shit." said Beomgyu nervously "We gotta hurry, let's go!" he added.

They climbed down and helped others.
"Hurry! We need to leave." said Beomgyu.

They got to the shore and everyone entered the ship.
"Where are we headed now?" asked Yeonjun.
"East!" replied Beomgyu.
He walked inside if his cabin and put the water bottles there.
Taehyun kept watching him the whole evening wondering why he's so upset.

"You haven't spoken for two hours. Everything okay?"
"Yeah, don't worry."
"That was pretty intense in the Siren Creek, right? The sirens attacking boys."
"Mhmm..."
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Of course. I'm just tired."
"Why don't you go to bed?"
"It's too early for that."
"I guess it is. Hmmm... you didn't finish your sentense before."
"Huh?"
"I asked you about other creatures and you said sharks, whales, weird fish... and? You wanted to add something."
"Oh, right. Well, I don't know... other big and dangerous things."
"I see. Mmm... would you protect me from a big, dangerous monster since you're so worried about me all the time?"
"I'd die for you."

Taehyun froze in shock hearing this. He didn't know how to react to such a thing.
"Y-You what? You'd die for ME?"
"Of course I would. Whatever it takes to keep you safe."
"But... you can't be serious. Why would you die for a person that got into your life by accident?"
"Because I care about you. And even if you wouldn't do the same, which I think you would not, I don't care. I'd save you no matter what."
"But Beomgyu, you can't."
"I can."
"I don't want you to die for such a useless existence!"
"Say that again and you're sleeping outside today."
"You're crazy."
"... in love..." thought Beomgyu.

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