Vaan was almost always at the beach. This time, he was collecting seashells. He loved how the seashells were all so beautiful and vivid in coloration. He would even also sometimes find shark teeth on the beach as well. The beach was like a treasure trove of fun in the sun and seashells for him. It was around noon and that was normally when he was normally at the beach. There was nobody else at the beach for some odd reason. That reason had to do with some rumors floating around recently. Of course, Vaan had decided to ignore these rumors. He only thought that they were said by superstitious people who thought that the beach was a bad omen. Little did he know that the rumors of people disappearing at this particular beach were true.

Aryus was on his way to investigate the people disappearing case. He was a part of a secret organization called Night Raid. Along with a few others. Their leader was very smart with her deploy methods. Of course for this she picked Aryus. He would be the most useful. Once he got there he noticed a young boy picking up shells. He payed no mind to it and got to work

“They’re all so pretty! I can’t choose just one to take home to my parents. I just really want to impress them with the seashells that I found.” Vaan said.
He didn’t know that he was going to be the next person who would seemingly vanish into thin air. Of course, he was too busy collecting seashells to notice Aryus.

Aryus paid no matter to the cheerful boy. He had one job and one job only: Find the source of the missing kids. Most were boys, around the same age....same body criteria....maybe a demon..? Who knows? Of course Aryus knew not that Vaan was this being's next target...

Vaan ended up starting to hum. He was still collecting seashells until another shell caught his eye. He went over to it and picked it up. He didn’t know of the danger that he was in.

Aryus walked over to Vaan with a pen and small notebook and asked, [b "Hello, sir. Do you know anything about the disappearances....? Now that I think about it, this beach is supposed to be closed.."]

Vaan turned his attention towards Aryus. “I don’t know anything about the disappearances but you can’t get seashells in pristine condition at any other beach so I come here all the time in order to collect these seashells.” He said. He ended up smiling when he said this.

Aryus scribbled down some stuff while nodding. [b "Very well, just don't get caught I guess."] he said before walking away

“I understand.” Vaan said. He stayed still before he went back to collecting seashells. He just loved all of the pretty colors and patterns of each individual shell.

Aryus started to zone out while looking at the waves, deep in thought. He did not notice anything weird happening

Vaan spotted a seashell a bit off the coast and then went into the water to grab it. He picked up the shell and smiled.

Aryus was still zoned out, not noticing what could be a fish-human hybrid on a rock, singing. The song was inaudible, and only to put Aryus in a trance, which he was in. Also to lure in Vaan

Vaan decided to approach the source of the singing. He was curious about it and wanted to learn more about it as well.

As soon as Vaan touched the water he was pulled in, so he wouldn't drown a bubble of air stayed on his head. He was being pulled very fast by a merperson

))lowkey i forgot who was supposed to yoink him ngl++

Vaan didn’t say anything. He was still and motionless as well. He didn’t feel any sort of fear since he was overwhelmed by curiosity at this exact moment.

((It’s alright))

Vaan was put into a room that didn't seem to have a door

“What is this? Why isn’t there a door? Vaan said. He had said something after he was pulled into the room and just stayed there.

Jae swam in through an unknown entrance and said, "Sorry child, but the queen likes you. Therefore I must acquire you for her."

“But why was I chosen? I’m nobody special. I’m just your average boy who likes to collect seashells. Also, I don’t think that this queen has ever seen me before so how could she possibly want me.” Vaan said.

The merman just shook his head while Aryus noticed what happened

“So I guess that you won’t be answering my questions then.” Vaan said. He stopped speaking after that. He had become lost in thought and wondered about what would happen to him.

Aryus immediately began to notify HQ, they got a submarine for him which he used to trace the merman

“I guess that you’re not going to answer my question then.” Vaan said. He didn’t move and just stayed there.

The merman just sighed, [b "Not until the Queen is ready"]

Then I’ll just wait for her to show up.” Vaan said. He was sure about his answer and had accepted the fact that he cannot escape. Something just sort of clicked in his mind which caused him to stay completely still for the time being. He didn’t yawn and continued to just stay still. He honestly didn’t mind being underneath the water however he wished that he could have collected some more seashells before he was dragged under. This was a small regret that he had however he didn’t show it on his face. He also didn’t seem to be bored either. It was almost as if he was completely still and silent. There was just currently a lot for him to process at the moment and he needed a moment to process all of the information that comes from his new surroundings. He never thought about escaping since that never once did cross his mind before. He closed his eyes only once however he quickly stopped himself from falling asleep. He didn’t really want to fall asleep now. There was just something that he had to know.

The merman just waited as Aryus made his way towards where he thought Tidus was

“I guess that I should continue to wait...” Vaan said softly. He stayed relatively still and silent. He had a solemn look on his face and was thinking about something.

Aryus put on a diving suit and tried to find Vaan

“When will she come...” Vaan said softly. He bit his lip and didn’t say anything else. He didn’t exactly know what to do anymore.

The Queen swam to Tidus' room. Opening the door, she gasped out of excitement. [b "Amazing!"]

((Vaan’s the one in the room and are you trying to involve Tidus in this? XD))

Vaan remained silent and still. He didn’t blush however he wondered where Tidus was.

((OH NO I MIX UP THEIR NAMES ALL THE TIME SOWWY))

The Queen went closer to Vaan and ran her finger down his chest while muttering something

Vaan didn’t blush. He remained motionless and didn’t speak. He still had that same solemn look on his face.

((It’s fine XD))

The Queen asked him, [b "What is your name boy?"]

“My name is Vaan...” Vaan said. He was still holding a seashell in his right hand.

The Queen nodded before saying,[b "Perfect"]

Vaan went back to saying nothing. He looked at the seashell in his hand. He thought that seashells were rather beautiful and that was the only thing that was preventing him from crying completely.