This couldn't be happening, this can't have just happened. Taehyung didn't know what had happened after he had run down the stairs in a desperate attempt to stop what was happening.

But what was he supposed to do? He was alone, he wasn't strong, he didn't have a weapon like those other men. He was knocked down before he even knew it. Making him even sadder when he woke up on the beach, his legs wet from the seawater that brushed up over the sand to his legs. Who knows how long he was out, the sun was already down and the moon was high up.

As soon he realised that he was unconscious he jumped up from his position and started shouting for the other. No matter how many times he called out for Jungkook, he did not respond. Taehyung even swam to the cave where all he saw was a pile of pearls and colored seashells on the rock. Not a single trace of Jungkook. He was no longer in these waters.

He knew that...

But he still hoped he was...

"Fuck.... Jungkook '' taehyung said crying softly. Those men took him away to god knows where! He had to find him, he can't let Jungkook be killed or even worse, turned into food for humans. He doesn't want him to end up on a plate or anything like that. Humans shouldn't even know about him.

He doesn't even know where to start looking. How will he ever find who those men were? there was no big advertisement on the ship like on those cruise boats. it was blank. All he knew is that this looked like it was well organised, they had everything planned. it went too easy, they must have been here before.

coming to think of it... he had seen these rich men a few times looking out on the sea here, they looked suspicious of him everytime he passed. and those men asking his name a while back? Maybe they were responsible?

No it can't be.. they didn't mention anything about a siren. But it also can't be nothing. He had never been bothered like that before, until he had gotten closer to Jungkook.

They had to have something to do with this.

Taehyung didn't know if it was true or not, but he just wanted to put the blame on someone, he wanted to have some sort of lead to go from. even though he still doesn't have a clue where to look. And how will he do this alone? He needs help.

"Hey Tae, you do know its five in the morni-"

"Jimin. Some men took Jungkook, they hurt him and took him away! I don't know where he is, I don't know if they will kill him. I'm so worried Jimin, I need your help!!" Taehyung shouted in the phone. waking up not only Jimin but now also the older man next to him who mumbled a few curses at Taehyung for being so loud.

"What are you talking about?" Jimin sat up in bed and frowned.

"This stalker i told you about earlier, it was Jungkook. he had been following me. But when I recognized him he ran off, so I followed him. and I saw him get in the sea. That's when these... These armed men appeared and they hurt him. They took him away by ship!! Jimin, this is bad. what if they will serve him as food!?? I can't let that happen. He shouldn't be shown to other humans!"

"Who were those men? I want to help you but... what if they are dangerous. they were armed you said"

"I don't know who they were, all I know is that they planned this. the knocked me out when i tried to interfere"

"Tae! you could have gotten yourself killed or kidnapped!"

"Was I supposed to just watch them take him!?"

"Fuck, Taehyung, its so early. I'm so tired, but come over. we can talk in person" Jimin sighed while already getting out of bed and turned on the light, shaking yoongi awake as well.

"I'm on my way, do you have any dry clothes? im completely soaked" taehyung said and started his car engine. he had been calling from the seat that was already wet by now.

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So said so done. Taehyung was now in a set of Jimin's pyjamas sitting at their table with a cup of hot calming tea while he rambled about everything he saw happening. from the moment he got bothered to the moment he saw them harpoon the Siren.

"Jimin... I don't know what to do. I'm so worried. I just want Jungkook back... i did not see this coming. If I knew this would happen I would have stayed on the beach. I could have warned him even if he hurt me, I don't want this for him... maybe he couldn't have escaped to the ocean..." taehyung was tearing up again. He just wants to turn back time and warn Jungkook for this.

"What if they were your father's? He got people looking like that right? with suits and all"

" my father' s gang looks mainly normal on the street. but yes they do dress like that sometimes. do you think he did this? that doesn't make sense?"

"I'm not saying it's him, maybe it is also some criminal stuff like that? they tend to be greedy for new ways to earn money. It would make sense that they would take the opportunity to catch him. I don't think the government would harm him if they knew he was there, "Jimin said and thought more. "the government wants to study things they don't know, they wouldn't just shoot a harpoon at him."

"You do have a point..." Taehyung said and sighed.

"You can ask him. maybe he knows about it?"

"I doubt he even wants to talk to me. And this time I'm also not looking forward to talking to him."

"Are you still mad... Tae, if he knows anything about Jungkook it can save his life. like you said, they might also just chop him up and turn him into sushi!"

"I agree with Jimin on this. He makes sense. the government wouldn't just do that. I think this is a criminal act" Yoongi said. speaking for the first time this whole conversation. " it doesn't harm to ask"

"yes... you're right... I will call him right now" taehyung took the advice right away. not realising it was already past six in the morning, he might not even answer. Most people would still be asleep now. But he still called. and after only two rings the call was answered, the only thing was that there wasn't a reply. It was like other times where his father would just stay silent and listen to whatever he had to say. "I hate to call you but i need to know if you know anything about a capturing of a sea creature"

his father stayed silent.

"Talk to me, give me an answer. just a yes or no and i will hang up. I have to know!" Taehyung was almost starting to cry again. His worry for jungkook and his frustration that his father never can communicate properly with him.

"Not in specific. But I have seen activity relating to the beach near you" his father said.

"REALLY!? Do you know who did it? I have to find them!"

"I do not want you to get involved in mafia things. it's too dangerous.-"

"they took someone important from me! I don't want them to hurt him.... i love him, i want him back"

He heard his father sigh deeply and the line was silent for a good ten seconds before he spoke again.

"It's that merman isn't it?"

"how-"

"I might not talk to you that much, but I do watch over you Tae. I'm still your father" His father said with a hint of sadness in his voice. what he said was true. whenever he had time he would find out where his son was and make sure he was doing okay. He sees all his accomplishments, he knows taehyung likes to visit the beach, which is where he finds him 90% of the time. and he had seen him talking with this man before in the water. He just hasn't mentioned it, he didn't think it was worth mentioning. He knows if he would even say anything about this sea creature that it would definitely bring taehyung into danger. and he can't have that happening.

"yes.... it's him... please I need your help," Taehyung said desperately.

"I can't help you, I'm sorry" and the call ended. No matter how many times Taehyung screamed at the phone and called back, his father declined every call after that.

Leaving Taehyung crying in Jimin's arms not know what to do now. Jungkook was apparently in the hands of criminals. and this can ont be anything good. Jungkook was in danger and that worried him so much he felt physical pain in his body.

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sorry it took me a while. i was so busy with my preparations for my attendance to a convention as artist. I also wont be updating anything this weekend untill monday/Tuesday since i will be attending the event the whole weekend. I cant wait to update the next chapter for you all next week, see you then!❤❤🌹🐣🥺

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