Dark Hearted || Narry AU ✔

Chapter 13- "The song of death"

The waves pushed roughly, trying to push the ship into the cliffs, but fortunately Zayn was keeping the ship straight. Halfway through the cliffs, I saw an island not far from the end of the cliffs. The waves calmer, but something swam dangerously in the sea.

Another song filled the air, and soon another joined it and another. The air filled with the beautiful noise, and I noticed how some of the crew became entranced. Some wandered toward the railings of the ship, glancing down lovingly at the sea. I watched one very carefully, watching as he reached out his hand, and another wrapped around it, encouraging him to the sea. And then it all clicked, and I realized why I hadn't been as effected by the song.

We were in the presence of sirens.

I jumped down, tugging Sean away from the railing quickly. He whimpered, almost like a hurt animal, and I almost let him go to relieve him from the pain but remembered why I had pulled him away in the first place. I glanced around, seeing several others slowly walking towards the edge, and I had to act quickly. My eyes stopped on a mast, rope tied tightly around one end while a large pile sat in a neat circle near the bottom of it. I pulled Sean towards the mast, quickly picking up the rope and circling it around his waist twice before tying a knot tightly holding him to place.

Sean continued to try and walk towards the edge again, but the rope around his waist kept him in place and I sighed in relief. It worked, and now I knew how to keep my crew safe. I quickly made my way over to the other four trying to get to the sirens, tugging them towards the mast by the backs of their trousers. They struggled in my grip, trying to get to the lovely song and the creature that produced it. I knew that the closer we got to the island, the more sirens would start singing and calling us to wreck the ship. And the more likely we were to run into a male siren, and then we would really be screwed.

"It's sirens! Tie yourself to the wheel Zed! Everyone else coherent enough to understand me, help tie everyone trying to dive over and then tie yourself down. We will not lose anyone today!" I ordered, getting a chorus of 'Yes Captain!' before everyone not effected by the song bustled around tying down those who were effected. I tied down several more fighting men, drool dribbling down their faces, eyes wide and glassy, and love-struck smiles on their faces.

Eventually almost everyone had been tied down, and we were nearing the edge of the cliffs. The men tied down had begun to act more erratic, the songs becoming louder, and I knew that I was tempting fate now. I glanced to make sure everyone else was tied before I tried to find anything left that I could use to strap myself down. The water was still choppy, tempting us to crash. Water splashing over the rails and making the deck slippery. I slid a few times when the ship jerked, but finally grabbed a piece of rope, ready to tie myself down. But then I heard it.

It was a breathtaking tune, deeper, huskier than all the others. It made my heart skip a beat, and soon I had no control of anything. Not with this beautiful tune playing. I had to find the singer, I had to find the beautiful body that owned that voice. I could vaguely recognize the clear area, the water less choppy, the sun out, and a cute little island sat in the middle. But my mind was focused on finding the beautiful voice. I couldn't focus on anything else, not even the panicked shout of 'Niall!' before I fell over the edge and into the cool water.

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Well, that was unexpected wasn't it?

What is going to happen to Niall?

Will he die? Drown?

Will he live?

Will he make it to the island?

Will the island hold the clue?

Will he have lost anyone on the ship?

Are the sirens going to kill him?

When will Harry come back? Will Harry come back at all?

Is everyone okay?

What will happen with the ship and the crew? Will they abandon him or will they find a way to save him?

Could Brad be related to Harry in any way?

Real life question of the chapter:

What are your top 5 songs at the moment?

Dedication to the commenter that:

Can guess my top 3 songs off four?

OR

My top 3 songs off of Ed Sheeran's 'x'?

110 comments for an update by Friday/Saturday-ish?

(Commenter with the best comment will get a shoutout)

Xx Val