All of a sudden, the sea got quiet. I couldn't hear anything other than my pounding heart. I can feel the tension building around us, and it's suffocating me. I held Lantis' hand tightly which made him look at me. I looked back at him and I saw how he smiled reassuringly. "It's going to be alright," he assured, pressing my hand gently.
I chose to believe him and nod. I know he won't let any harm come to me; that he is prepared to shield from me any danger.
I saw the mers exchanging hand signals. I think they are preparing to launch an attack since I can see the others raising their weapons.
"Look there, Tyron," Lantis whispered next to my ear, pointing in a specific direction.
I followed his hand and saw a black spot slowly approaching us. But my eyes widened in shock when I realize
