Varun (siren)

The seaweed and kelp that I lay in the midst of gently sway to and fro in the underwater current. The movement of the underwater foliage is captivating and soothing. Soon, I begin to feel my eyes grow heavy as the movement of the stalks begins to lull me to sleep. I yawn and stretch, taking a moment to admire the way the light from the surface world makes the scales of my tail shimmer. The scales shift colors from a brilliant blue to a cool, calming lilac, and the delicate membrane of my fin shimmers a soft silver hue.

It's as I'm admiring my own beauty that a dark shadow crosses over the ocean floor. The various sea creatures that were freely swimming take refuge, hiding from the large black mass. I turn my face upwards and arch an eyebrow. I'm annoyed and somewhat curious as to what could be the source of the shadow. I notice the underbelly of a large ship. A mischievous look crosses my face, and an impish grin tugs at my lips; where there's a boat, there's sailors. I push off of the ocean floor and quickly swim to the surface.

My head slowly breaches the surface of the water. I stay low, trying to remain undetected as I approach the hulking vessel. Sailors... I muse to myself, oh how I dislike them. I swim closer until I can see the whole crew. I smile broadly, excited for what is about to happen.

I open my mouth and begin to sing a haunting, beautiful melody. Immediately, the crew drops what they are doing and begins to walk towards the edge of the boat. I continue to sing as I watch each one of them tumble willingly over the sides to the dark water below. All except you.

I frown, furrowing my eyebrows as I watch you. You rush around, confused, trying to figure out what is happening, shouting at your crewmates until you're alone. It finally hits me, and I stop singing. You're immune to my siren song.

"Human..." I whisper in a sweet, melodious voice. "Come here..." I beckon to you to come closer.....there was something special about this human...I couldn't take my eyes off of them.