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Finally. After two months of intensive study, school was over. 

 

Imagine the relief we all felt when we handed out the last tests to Mrs. Rosenberry, our teacher.

 

And with school out of the way, the six of us could finally execute our plan:

 

Sailing out into the open sea, all the way from the Atlantic to the Pacific. No parents, no adults.

 

Just us.

 

We've been planning this for weeks now, seeing as our parents wouldn't just let us rent a boat

 

And go out sailing without any help or supervision.

 

I slinged the back pack over my shoulder, and after two trips to the car I managed to load all the

 

Rations I bought for the trip. Even though I was extremely happy about going, my dad was quite

 

Paranoid with me going out with my friends, specially Steven. Ever since my dad heard that

 

Steven's parets were EX-members of a Nazi organization he decided that Steven was also bad,

 

And that I should stop seeing him. I had to CONSTANTLY calm about me going out with him,

 

And in the end I think it got into his head, since he hasn’t been bothering me about him again.

 

It took us roughly twenty minutes to get to the port, and I could already tell that everyone was

 

There already. And it seemed like I was right: They were all sitting by the sidewalk, waiting

 

With their bags and rations.

 

The moment I stepped out of the car I was greeted with hugs. I guess everyone were excited

 

About this trip, well, at least we the kids were.

 

My dad helped me pull out the bags and set them on the side of the road. He looked at me 

 

Momentarily before embracing me, and tapping on my shoulder.

 

"Have fun Jason. And remember to be careful, alright?"

 

"Will do dad. You can stop worrying; we know what we're doing."

 

I waved him goodbye before turning to my friends:

 

Nina, Steven, Mathew, Martha, and Alex.

 

After properly greeting one another we started loading our bags to the small boat that we rented

 

Together. It was quite big for the six of us, having its own bathroom, beds, kitchen, and two

 

Stories. The first containing all of the above, as well as the streeing system and whatnot. 

 

The second was like a cellar, where we were going to store all the things that wouldn't rot 

 

Without a fridge. The body of the ship had the name 'Elysium' written over it in red text,

 

And it kind of gave us hope that this trip would actually go pretty well.

 

And so, after loading all of our bags and belongings, wet set out into the ocean.

 

I was the one in charge of steering, so every one were quite busy with stocking the fridge,

 

Placing their stuff in their rooms and what not.

 

I felt someone's touch over my shoulders, and I quickly turned around to find Alex.

 

She quickly leaned over to kiss me on the cheek softly, and then leaned against my shoulder

 

As I kept steering the boat towards our destination.

 

"So, big shot. How’s it going over here?"

 

"I'm fine. Sea is smooth, and as far as I'm concerned there wont be rain anytime soon. How’s you?"

 

"You know, the usual. I put our stuff in our room. Pretty sure the others are nearly done with their 

 

Unpacking too, so we'll be hanging around catching some sunlight soon enough. Think you can

 

Aim her towards our general destination and join us?"

 

"Yeah, pretty sure I can. I'll join you guys in a bit."

 

I could feel Alex's lips pressing against my cheeks before she departed. I'm guessing she is

 

All hyped about this trip because we needed something to revive our relationship.

 

All this stress was never good for anyone. Homework, projects, assignments, tests..

 

It was a never ending loop. But now, here we are.

 

I locked the wheel in the general direction we were heading to and joined the rest. They were

 

Already eating, and have prepared a decently big meal, and once I joined they all greeted me

 

With smiles. I guess, they too, needed the trip.

 

"So what are we having?" I asked as I approached the feast

 

"We've salami, fries, some cheese I don't know about.." Steven said as his eyes were moving from

 

dish to dish.

 

"Isn't it awesome? No parents, no adults. Just us." Said Nina, and leaned herself against Mathew,

 

Who returned an hug.

 

I took a quick bite out of the salami, and picked up some fries. I wanted to get back to the wheel

 

Since we needed to turn around now.

 

"I'll be back in abit-Gota steer this thing." I said. 

 

The ocean was clear. No sign of any other vessels. There wasn't a single cloud up in the air,

 

And the sun was shining bright. There were no birds in sight, though, Which was quite unusual.

 

'Odd' I thought, 'This is a rather popular route. People, especially teens, take this route when they

 

Go out for a vacation.' I just shrugged and turned the wheel according to our plan.

 

I could spot a jagged rock emerging from the water not too far ahead of us. It pierced the water 

 

At the right side of the ship, and it seemed like it was actually emerging from the bottom of the 

 

Ocean. But. Something moved over it. I could swear I saw a humanoid shape diving into the water

 

Once it spotted us. I was about to give it a closer look when I felt some one touching my shoulder

 

Again.

 

"Heya, Alex. I'll be right back-"

 

"Its Mathew man. Something's wrong with Alex, I think she got sea sick."

 

"Oh ugh..Can you take the wheel? Just make sure to take some distance from the rock alright?

 

I'll be back soon enough to street it back."

 

"Sure thing man." He replied and took hold of the wheel, while I went into the small box-like

 

structure containing the stairs leading to the bed rooms.

 

I gently and silently went down the stairs and opened the door.

 

Alex was indeed there, laying on the bed with her hand on her forehead.

 

"Hey princess. How’s it going?" I said, sitting next to her

 

"Not so well. My head hurts. Think I just need to sleep it over or something.."

 

"I wont bother you then. I gota get back and replace Mathew on the wheel."

 

She suddenly leaped out of her bed, screaming

 

"Fuck that wheel! What about me? Love me Jason! Me! You've been always bothering with this

 

Wheel rather than spending time with me!"

 

I blinked several times, looking at her. 

 

"I'm..Sorry, I..Need to steer the boat? I'm not trying to justify my lack of attention towards you,

 

But I really need to be there most of the time you know. Its not like I don't like you and I don't want to be with you."

 

"Well, its over Jason. Go back to that wheel of yours, see if I care."

 

'What’s with her?' I thought, she never acted like that. She was usually extremely laid back

 

And gentle. But now, something was really different about her.

 

"I'm..Going back Alex. Call me if you need something."

 

"You don't get it, don't you? I don't want you any more. Its over Jay. Just..Go out. Leave me 

 

Alone."

 

I wasn't sure how to take this. I mean, we weren't together for too long but I really liked her.

 

Her whole behavior was just so different and startling. I just shook my head and went up.

 

I thought I would care more about it, but I was wrong. I just shook it off.

 

The gathered apparently haven't had a clue about our conversation, since they were still talking

 

Between themselves. 

 

I patted Mathew's shoulder in order to let him know I was there to take control of the wheel again.

 

I just really wanted to go back to it, maybe try to forget that little fight and think over how to

 

Remedy the situation.

 

Mathew just nodded out and went back to the others. 

 

Something black caught my eye at the distance- Another jagged rock, emerging from the water

 

Below. As we got closer, I could SWEAR I saw a humanoid figure diving into the water once we

 

Got near it.

 

I just shaked my head. Maybe I'm sick too?

 

I decided I'll lock the wheel and go see how the others are doing.

 

Like before, I spotted them all discussing some sort of nonsense, though they were all in

 

Their bathing suits.

 

I ate what was left of the fries and the salami, and then decided to just plant my head down unto 

 

One of the pillows that were scattered around the deck.

 

I was surprised as to how sleepy I was, and soon enough I fell asleep.

 

------

Something woke me up, shaking me violently.

 

"Dude, wake up. I think you need to steer the boat again."

 

I yawned, and looked to see who woke me. It was Steven, and he now had some clothes on.

 

"Yeah..Thanks man," I yawned again and pushed myself up "Alex came out of her room?"

 

"Not yet. I think she’s sleeping hard. Check on her and let me know, ok?"

 

I nodded and slowly moved down the stairs, and knocked on the door.

 

"Alex, are you okay?"

 

Silence.

 

"Alex?" I tried to open the door, though it was locked.

 

"Hmm..Guess she’s sleeping. Hopefully she’s ok.." I shrugged once more and went back up

 

To the wheel.

 

It was already night time outside, and the cool breeze gently stoked my face.

 

"Pss,Jason." 

 

"Mm?"  I turned around, though no one was there.

 

"In the water.."

 

I looked to the side of the boat, spotting a swimming figure, whose lower torso was beneath the

 

Waves. As far as I could see, she was nude, though her black hair covered her chest.

 

She had a sweet expression on her face, and she in fact reminded me a bit of Alex, if it wasn't

 

For her eyes.

 

"Who..Are you? Are the one I've seen diving into the water from the rocks?"

 

"I am. My name is Celia." She said, and leaned back, allowing her black tail to skitter over the 

 

Water.

 

"What are you? Are you..A mermaid?"

 

The cute creature giggled and flipped backwards in the water, before re-appearing closer to the 

 

Ship.

 

"Perhaps. I came to say you don't need to be sad, Jason. I've also came to tell you, you are very

 

Pretty."

 

She giggled again, slowly approaching the ship

 

"Me? Umm.." I leaned back, feeling quite uncomfortable. Here, in front of me, was a mermaid, who apparently thought me to be attractive. And I thought her to be pretty as well.

 

"I just want a kiss Jason. Can I have one? There isn't any one to kiss me in these waters.

 

Just one kiss."

 

"I..I'm already with some one, Celia. I'm sorry," I said, apologizing to the creature.

 

"Who? With that girl of yours? I thought she said it was over." The woman said, approaching

 

Even more.

 

"How do you know she said that?" My eyes narrowed, now leaning slightly closer

 

"Oh, I heard your conversation. Every one did. They’re just pretending otherwise."

 

"I'm not sure.."

 

"Come one, I don't bite." She said, and her voice sounded so innocent and inviting I just had

 

To do as she asked me.

 

I left the wheel and leaned closer, now leaning my body against the side of the ship.

 

She too slowly rose out of the water, and we both kissed. For a moment I could swear

 

That time froze. The ship wasn't moving, we both stopped breathing, and I could feel her human

 

Hands slowly wrapping around my back, pulling me into the dark waters.

 

I didn't try to resist. Her snake like tail wrapped around me, dragging us both down as we kissed,

 

Though when I opened my eyes- She wasn't the maid who won my heart.

 

Before me was a deformed creature, with snake like traits. Its narrow, slice like eyes

 

Penetrated into my soul and froze me in place, her black oily snake like tail prevented my escape.

 

And she was leading me deeper and deepr..My lungs were about to explode

 

I struggled with her, though in vain. At the bottom of the ocean,

 

A huge, pillar made of black flesh rose from the ground, and as we drew closer

 

A gigantic eye opened before us.

 

I couldn't breathe, and myself, the eye and the maid were silent.

 

Though as quickly as it lasted, the pause came to an end

 

The whole bottom of the ocean shaked and moved as the pillar silently pulled itself into the 

 

Darkness, and a great maw, jagged with teeth like the rocks that dotted out of the water came 

 

Before me. I died.

 

Chapter 2: Alex

 

She heard the knocking. At first, she wanted to jump out of her bed and open the door.

 

But then she realized, it was another one of his tricks. It must've been. Or not?

 

She wasn't sure. She just know that she was confused, and that her head ached.

 

Every breathe was like trying to inhale steam, scorching her neck and her mouth.

 

'You're such a pitiful creature'. That voice came again. That voice that tormented her

 

From the moment she stepped into the ship. At first she was afraid, and was puzzled

 

To know that no one else heard it. She thought she was sick, so she laid down. But that

 

Voice never stopped haunting her.

 

'You deserve to die. Just like Jason.'

 

She looked up from her pillow, removing the blanket from her face. He was still there.

 

A pale man, eyeless. He wasn't smiling. In fact, his face was sewn together by

 

Barbed wire.

 

'Why do you keep on fighting this will to cease, Alex?' His voice was like poison,

 

Causing her head ache to dig deeper and deeper into her mind. When he spoke,

 

Blood came out of his mouth, though it was soon to fade the moment it hit his pale skin.

 

'I don't know if you're real or not, but why don't you just leave me alone? What did I do?'

 

'I am judge. I judge whores, Alex. Aren't you an whore?' And when he said that, he rose 

 

Up from his chair, slowly walking towards Alex.

 

'Get away from me!' She screamed, though she couldn't move. Frustration, anger, and 

 

Fear all took control now.

 

He leaned his face close, making sure she could smell the stench of death.

 

He whispered into her ear, and the blood spewing form his mouth covered her face as

 

His words came to an end. It sounded like more than one creature was speaking, his voice

 

Being twisted and varying in tone. But right now she cried. She didn't care that

 

Her face was covered in blood. She just wanted to fade, not to exist next to this beast.

 

'You should've never cheated on Jason, Alex. Not once, not twice have you spread you 

 

Legs for the enjoyment of other men. Now, its time to face judgment.'

 

The fear ensnaring her to the bed suddenly faded, and she screamed, starting to cry in 

 

Agony as the pain became far too unbearable.

 

She ran towards the wall, banging her head the wooden planks.

 

'Make it stop!' Her head hit a loose nail, causing it to penetrate into her head, though

 

She didn't stop, and nor did the pain.

 

'Make it stop! Now! Make it stop!'

 

She kept on banging her head, again, and again, and again, causing the rusty nail

 

To rip her brain, and beautiful skin. Her eyes began to bleed, and blood sprung out

 

Of her mouth.

 

The man was gone, and so was the pain.

 

Chapter 3: Nina 

 

Nina went to sleep right after that feast she suggested having. For some reason, she felt

 

Sick. She figured it must've been the sea and all the food she consumed, so she went

 

To sleep. 

 

When she awoke, her stomach was noticeably bigger, bloated even. 

 

She blinked several times, running her hand over it

 

"What..What happened to me?" She felt a kick coming from within her stomach, causing

 

Her to cough in surprise.

 

The room was dim, and although she couldn't see any one, she could swear she heard

 

Breathing noises. Her faint body shuddered as she realized where the breathing came 

 

From: Her stomach. 

 

She desperately tried to get up from the bed, though she found herself to be tied

 

By cuffs, holding her in place.

 

"What’s going on?! Who did this?! Mathew?!" Nina screamed, though no answer came.

 

Her stomach began to shake, sending pulses of pain through her body. Her screaming 

 

Went louder and louder, though nothing would stop the pain she felt.

 

Slowly, she felt something coming out of her womanhood.

 

She began rampaging, trying to release herself, though to no avail.

 

The only thing she managed to do was to knock the blanket that covered her aside.

 

And there-She saw it. A gray, if not black human hand coming out of her.

 

She let out a scream from the top of her lungs, though the infant seemed to be 

 

Encouraged by that, sending out another hand to stretch her parts.

 

Soon enough, an head emerged out, following by the body of the fetus.

 

Even though he was just born, the infant seemed quite aged. It has brown blondish hair,

 

And aside from the skin color, he would pass as a human child. 

 

It began climbing over her swollen stomach, towards his mother.

 

Nina couldn't move, she was frozen with fear, and locked into her position by the cuffs.

 

"Mother" He said to her, dragging his umbilical cord behind him.

 

"Don't scream mother. You'll make up the doctor." At this point, the infant opened 

 

His eyes, revealing one to be blue, while the other was green at some parts. He slowly

 

Stretched his fingers, hushing his mother. Forever.

 

Chapter 4: Mathew

 

He didn't know what happened to the rest, all he knew was that something was wrong.

 

Jason was missing, and Alex was sick. He saw Nina going to her room, though the moment 

 

He tried following her, he found that the door was locked. 

 

He then began to hear voices. He saw pictures he wanted to forget.

 

People, dead. Injections. Infections, diseases, crying. Allot of crying.

 

He rushed to the lower deck, where they stored all the stuff. He wanted to get away from

 

The pictures, but he just kept seeing more.

 

He began screaming uncontrollably, and after finding a knife, he began cutting his wrists.

 

The blood that poured from them wasn't red- It was black.

 

He then heard the creaking of wood, and quickly turned around. There, at the back of the

 

Room, was a well dressed, long , bony figure.

 

At first he didn't know who he was, but the figure seemed human enough. Though he then

 

Stood up, the shadows concealing his face removed.

 

He had no eyes, and yet he stared at Mathew's. Instead, black blood was pouring from 

 

The creature's eye holes, and his face was emotionless, with barbed wire

 

Sewn over his lips.

 

"Hello, Mathew". He said calmly, though the voice sent shivers in Mathew's body.

 

Blood began to spill from the creature's mouth.

 

"You know why I am here, Mathew. Its not the first time you've seen me. Why are you

 

Doing this, Mathew? Tormenting yourself. Injecting poison into your body, selling out

 

people just so you could smoke just another toxin."

 

Blood began to spill from Mathew's wrists in an increased rate, and he groaned in fear and

 

Pain. 

 

"Leave me alone! Why are you here? What are you?"

 

"I am you. I am the sin,  I am the judge. I am god, and I am Satan. I am nothing of those, and I am part of those. I am here to collect you, Mathew. I am here to punish."

 

He said and elegantly began to walk towards Mathew.

 

The blood kept on spilling, and just then- The door opened.

 

Chapter 5: Steven

 

Steven wasn't sure what’s going on. He heard Alex scream, and then Nina. But when he

 

Tried to reach them, the doors to their rooms were locked. Jason was absent,

 

And when he tried looking for Mathew- He suddenly heard him scream.

 

He ran down towards the door leading to the lower deck, and at first couldn't make any

 

Thing of what he saw in the darkness. He tried flipping on the switch, but he the light

 

Was out. The bulb exploded, and one shard even managed to cut Steven's cheek, 

 

Though the adrenaline rush he had covered the pain.

 

When he descended down the stairs, it seemed like it took forever.

 

But he finally found Mathew.

 

He was alone, sinking in his own blood. Both of his wrists cut open,

 

And the blood forming a circle around Mathew.

 

They both looked at each other, and Steven began to tear.

 

"What the fuck is going on here?!"

 

"Hes here, he found me. He never left!," Mathew whispered back

 

"We're all going to die Steven! We're all going to die!" He began to scream, though

 

He soon enough just..Died. The blond, muscular boy just sank in his own blood

 

And never spoke again.

 

For Steven this was enough. He ran up the stairs and opened the door, quickly going to the 

 

Upper deck. Though there, he saw him. The thing Mathew spoke about.

 

"Hello, Steven." Said the creature.

 

"Don't be scared, I wont hurt you."

 

Steven just looked at it, or him? He didn't know. Its whole appearance gave Steven

 

Chills, and he shivered when he thought about what happened to his friends.

 

"Don't worry Steven." It said, slowly walking towards the boy, offering his long,

 

Pale, clawed hand. The hand itself was roughly Steven's size, though it was

 

Thin like a bone, without any skin covering it.

 

He didn't know why, but he took hold of it. If he was about to die, he couldn't prevent

 

It. He wanted to just get over it. Just die. Just leave this life.

 

He gave his hand to the creature, who in return twisted his face in what could only be

 

Called a Smile.

 

 

"I am Peter."