Annie always walked along the waters edge when she was troubled. The sun was just beginning its' final descent as the sky waited in a silent anticipation. The colors were already beginning to ascend from the waters edge and the Seagull songs' echoed across the calm waters. She was a slight girl, always sensitive and caring. Never able to bear her own children, she cared for others youth in the local day care and when she met Rob there, they connected instantly. His calm demeanor, and sensitive responses had appealed to her loneliness, and they soon were saying their vows in the local community church amidst a gathering of adoring neighbors. As she strolled along quietly, she could feel the cool sand embrace her small feet, and wrap around her toes. It was Rob who had forced this retreat; he wouldn't leave her alone. Questioning her fears, she wondered why she couldn't open fully to his probing questions and his gentle hands. Realizing she wasn't alone she turned to greet him with a smile, but there one no one there. A shiver crept up her spine, and she turned for home, still feeling the caress of the cool water on her toes.
The creature had come from ages past; a small seed left behind in a cosmic calamity. Formless, and extremely adaptive it roamed the water. Through the years, it had evolved into semi-sentient being. It could change shape and form at will, and was restricted merely by the contact with his home, the sea. The creature had watched her sad form for quite some time, and longed for her energy, but could only wait until she drew nearer. As she began to quicken her pace in fear, it seized the opportunity, and formed two water tendrils that shot through the water to wrap around her ankles and pull her stunned form into the waves. She shrieked only once, as her second cry was smothered in the oceans foam. It had been enough, as Rob, who had been watching her from the balcony, saw her form go down with a scream. He lept onto the sand and raced to where she had been last seen screaming her name. When she failed to reappear he ripped the shirt from his well-toned frame, and dove in after her. The creature was waiting; and with a third substantially larger tendril, it encircled Robs' waist, and firmly pulled both captives into the depths.