The 23rd Psalm:

As Ana-Lucia and the others from the Tale End got comfortable with the survivors from the front of the plane, they noticed someone near the water. Michael and Jin were both on the beach when I popped up out of the water. Ana- Lucia was instantly on guard and went to find Sayid, to figure out who I might be. I went to the shallows and climbed the rocks and dried off before coming ashore. Michael shook my hand as I asked to talk to him, alone if possible. He nodded and we headed off down the beach. I looked back once to see Ana-Lucia pointing at me and Sayid nodding as she talked to him. Sayid had seen me exit the water and head for Michael but didn't know the reason I had shown up. None of the survivors had seen me in a few days. He calmed Ana-Lucia down and was able to explain why I always showed up via water and never let anyone see me otherwise. She was miffed a little but decided to talk to me when the Michael and I came back to camp.

Meanwhile…Michael and I had headed for a secluded area along the beach so that I could talk to him alone. When we sat down on the beach he asked why I needed to talk to him so badly.

"It is about Walt."

"You've seen him haven't you? The Others took him and I have no idea where to even start looking for him. I know the two of you were close."

"Yes, I've seen him. We were able to stop there boat before they got to the docks and take Walt back. He is safe, Michael."

"When can I see him? When can I have him back?"

"Not just yet, the Others might try to take him again. So for now, it is safer if he stays in my city until we know it will be safe to reunite the two of you. Now, I need to talk to the people that brought you back to camp, do you think you can introduce me?"

"That shouldn't be a problem. Why don't we go right now? And you'll bring me progress on how my son is doing?"

"Of course, daily if you like."

"Every other day would be fine."

"As you wish."

We stood up and headed back to camp. Ana-Lucia was still near Sayid only now Jack had arrived with Charlie and Kate. Mr. Echo, Libby and Bernard had also wondered what was going on having noticed that Michael had left with a newcomer to the camp. When we arrived back at camp, Sawyer, Claire, Locke and Hurley were with the small group. Ana-Lucia still didn't seem to trust me just by the look on her face.

"Hello, Ramina. How's it going today?" Jack asked.

"Better now that I have spoken to Michael. He won't leave to go find Walt for some time."

"Why, I would?" Charlie said.

"Walt is safe, but that is also why I have asked Michael to introduce me to the newcomers from the other side of the Island."

"What do you want to meet us for?" Libby asked.

"The kids that were with you when you crashed and were taken by the Others are safe. They are with Walt."

"How do you know this? How could you possibly know this?" Ana-Lucia asked.

"Because we took them from the Others. Those people know better. We warned them about interfering in other people's lives and they have ignored us every single time. We decided to get even. Unfortunately, we are bound by our laws to only interfere when it comes to children. We are not allowed to intervene when it comes to adults. I'm sorry about your friends."

"So, you'll give us the kids back then? You'll bring them to this camp?"

"No, that is not possible. If we were to bring them back to the Island, as I have explained to Michael, the Others would try to get them back. They are safer where they are for the moment, but we will bring updates to you as often as you like. Michael wants information on Walt every other day so if that is your wish then we will do that as well. Michael seems okay with the fact that Walt can't be with him but is safe for the moment."

"And what if the Others figure out a way to get to where you are keeping the kids?" Bernard asked.

"Unless they have a way to travel underwater 200 feet than I don't see that happening any time soon. Our City resides underwater. When we have dealt with the Others and made sure no other forms of transportation can be brought down by the Island's defense system, we will raise our City from the depths and leave this planet. You are welcome to come with us if you wish."

"What do you mean, leave this planet?" Mr. Echo asked.

"We are not originally from Earth, might be why the Others are so afraid of us. Their Leader Ben has ordered all contact with us to be terminated and if we venture into their camp, they run from us as if we were the plague. They know what we are capable of, what we can do with our powers and they are afraid that we will wipe them off the face of this planet."

"Powers?" Kate asked

"You've seen me quick dry myself hundreds of times. That's just one of my powers. My other power is to be able to control the weather. I don't use it very often as it can be very hard to control, but with our powers used as one, we can do some damage. My tribe will protect you as long as we are around."

"Your tribe has never shown themselves before."

"It is better if you only deal with one of us for the time being. When it is time to leave, we will give you that opportunity if you truly wish to get off the Island forever."

"Um, I'd say everyone wants to get off."

"Then it's settled, when the time comes to leave, the survivors of Flight 815 will come with us. I must leave for now, but I will be back in a couple days. There is an ill whale in the vicinity of the Island and he isn't expected to make it through the weekend. If and when the whale dies, I will bring it to you so that you can cook it for meat and I will show you how to harvest what you can use from it. Goodbye for now."

With that, I turned around and ran towards the ocean. Diving into the water, I was gone from their sight within a matter of minutes. I flipped my tail once to let them know that I would be back and then I headed for home. This would be one discussion with the Council of my Tribe that would be very long.

Will the Others try to make a grab for one of the mermaids to use as a bargaining chip to get the children back? Or are the mermaids as powerful as Ramina says they are?

More to come in next chapter…

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