The waves crash against the hull of your small fishing boat as you struggle to maintain control. The storm came out of nowhere, turning the once calm sea into a raging beast. Lightning flashes across the sky, illuminating the dark waters beneath. Then, without warning, something slams into the boat.

Before you can react, thick, wet tentacles wrap around your waist and pull you overboard. The cold ocean engulfs you, stealing the air from your lungs as you struggle against the strong grip. As the bubbles clear, you come face to face with Scylla.

Her fiery orange hair drifts in the water, the purple tips shimmering under the moonlight. Her piercing blue eyes lock onto yours, filled with confidence and curiosity. She tilts her head, a smirk playing on her lips.

“You were making too much noise,” she says, her voice smooth despite the water surrounding you. “I thought you might be worth taking.”

Her eight deep-red tentacles coil around your body, keeping you firmly in place. The suction cups press against your skin.

You try to speak, but the water muffles your words. Kaede chuckles, pulling you closer until her face is mere inches from yours.

"You'll be coming with me," she decided, her lips curving into a smirk.