Silence before the storm

The sea was unusually quiet and beautiful with the sun shining brightly. Illuminating the water with its bright warm light calming the heart and soul.

"Armelle!! I think we have enough samples to proceed with our research." Reay spoke first reaching the surface of the water, along with others while removing his oxygen mask.

"Yeah! I too think the same. The samples are enough for now. We need to preserve those immediately. Let's get back to the ship!" Armelle replied removing her goggles to get a better view of the surrounding on the surface of the water.

Meanwhile, Krith and Noel had a great time having chit chat knowing about their preference and liking toward men.

"It seems like we are long-time friends" Noel spoke, looking at the sky. "I too feel the same! Maybe we have similar taste in much of the thing including men" Krith said, making Noel roll her eyes over which made them giggle lively. They both were fun-loving and high-spirited. Time went on observing, the blue sea reflected the color of the beautiful blue-lighted sky, giving an infinite look merging with the sky. Nature camouflaged the devil underneath its irresistibly pleasing sight. Soon the time for post-noon arrived with the slight change in weather.

Krith and Noel observed them nearing the ship as they stood at the ship's apex enjoying the view of the sea.

"Let's get back! The weather doesn't seem appealing suddenly!!" Noel shouted directing towards the crew in the sea.

"We are getting back to the ship" Drey replied as they motioned near the ship paddling their arms.

"Get the net!!" Armelle shouted as she reached the ship. Meanwhile, the helper provided them with a net basket that can be hung from the ship. Krith lowered the net basket which was connected to the rope as provided. "Be careful while lifting the samples Krith!", Armelle said while she placed the samples carefully in the net basket hung down.

"Noted mad 'am! Now everyone returns to the ship!! I'll proceed with the preserving process along with Noel" Krith shouted from the ship.

Promptly everyone started to climb onto the boat using the two-rope ladder which was swung by the helper of the ship. Reay and Drey climbed first followed by Zyaire and Rowan.

"Drey, help Rowan!!" Noel shouted from the ship noticing Armelle struggling as the rope ladder was moving profusely.

Meanwhile, Krith who went to preserve the specimen looked for Noel but could find only a handful of air. The sampled specimens include a few living corals and some algae found in the bed of the sea. It is hard to do this process alone, but Ms. Noel is much hooked up admiring our boys in wet costumes. *We are alike babe*

While Noel is talking with Drey, Krith came from the back and blew air in her ear making her flinch in shock, which made everyone over there laugh out loud including the captain and the helper. She soon dragged Noel to the cabin, where she kept the specimens for preservation.

"This Panda started its play," Drey said hilariously, helping Armelle by holding her hand to lift herself to hold the rim of the ship.

"I appreciate your consideration, Mr. Drey!!" Armelle commented jumping inside like a pro, from the rim of the ship, and dusting her hands to shake off the silts.

"At your service Madame Armelle!!" he replied to her bowing down and making them giggle at his words. *Drey is cute tho! I want him, but for my friend!! hehe*

Everyone changed their swimsuit into new dry clothes.

"The samples are well preserved for now; they are kept in the freezer box along with preservatives" Krith informed.

"That will do for a short while. Just make sure to store it in the laboratory refrigerator as soon as we reach it, follow the instruction in the manual to preserve it Reay!" Armelle instructed Reay as he is trustable among the other two. *Reay has a different charm*

"You people must be exhausted after swimming, let me get some bottled fresh juices!" Noel said as she picked some fruit juice cans and served one each. Everyone's reaction was quite normal except for one person.

"Thanks, Noel!!" Reay said with a sweet gesture making her heart pound loudly. "Reay! Are you blushing now???" Krith said. As she now got the content to pester the poor baby boy non-stop.

Their conversation got interrupted when the ship helper entered the basement cabin, asking for Zyaire to come with him to meet the captain.

"Zyaire, it seems the cyclone has formed in the distant part, as per the warning news from the marine force." The captain spoke worriedly.

The condition of the sea was not so good to sail over it for now. The ship started to wiggle over the heavy tides due to the sudden cyclone.

"Will it affect us in any way Uncle?" Zyaire spoke as he caught up with the unsettling feeling.

"Here! Look over this" he spoke pointing to the computer screen. "The red spot indicates the cyclone's direction and the black spot indicates our ship's location" he continued.

Zyaire observed the monitor as the captain speak, "Is Dr. Han aware of this news yet?"

"I'm sure he must have known about the cyclone! Anyway, I'll contact him over the satellite phone" he replied, looking at the weary face of Zyaire he continued. "Make sure to stay in the basement along with others, never let them out until I update you to do! It's dangerous to stay balanced over the wiggling ship though they are frequent sailors."

Zyaire nodded and took his leave to the basement cabin. Nevertheless, the unsettling feeling that caught up with him does not seem to get subside. He was the one whom the professor trusted the crew upon. He wasn't usually a pessimistic person but still, something seems not okay to his heart. As he walked down to the cabin with that weary face it caught up the attention of others.