Snippet #1688967

The waiting became too much for Tiana. Every second, every moment felt like an eternity. She also had this sinking feeling that something was wrong. Right now, Tiana was in her room. Her mother, sisters-in-law, and her other brothers' girlfriends founded her and they all were at her home. As comforting as her family was, nothing could be done to erase the fear that was building in her heart. Finally, she could no longer wait. Tiana left her room to go find her mother. Her mother was with the others in the 'family room'.

~Tiana, what is it?~ her mother asked.

~I can't wait any longer mother. I have to see if Nikara and others are okay.~ Tiana replied, trying to keep her emotions at bay.

The matronly female mer looked at her youngest. She knew how her daughter felt for when she was her age, her father had protected her from a mass shark attacked and was almost killed in the process. It hadn't been long after they had met and her mother knew she met her mate after that incident. She sincerely hoped that Nikara survived this for she knew that Tiana wouldn't be able to take the loss. Her daughter's statement though worried her.

~Honey, it's too dangerous.~

~I know momma, but can't i just take one look? I promise I'll be careful.~ Tiana begged.

~Let her go mother, but maybe several others could go with her.~ said her eldest brother's mate, Baline.

~All right. Take Cyrus and Illius with you.~ Tiana's mother said.

Cyrus and Illius were twins and Tiana's cousins. They were staying there with them to help protect them just in case the serpent came back to the island. It didn't take long to convince the twins to go with Tiana and by the time they reached the area where the fight took place, Tiana saw several of her brothers rushing to help a fallen mer. A closer look and Tiana saw it was Nikara. She would have swam over but her cousins grabbed her arms and held her down. She tried to get loose, but her cousins were too strong. Her brothers that rescued Nikara caught sight of them and carried the unconsious Nikara to them. Tiana could feel tears run down her face. Oh please he couldn't be dead. She placed a hand on his heart and felt it beating. He was still alive! Hope spranged to her face.

~Take him to Tiana's place.~ Cyrus told her two brothers.

More warriors were arriving and Tiana's cousins stayed as well as Tiana and her brothers took Nikara to her place.

Once Nikara was settled, Tiana, her mother, and several others set about to healing him. Where the men in her family were fighters, Tiana and the females were healers. They tried helping Nikara as much as possible and Tiana never left his side, even after her female relatives left.