I'm a Stingray?

Chapter 238: Island (4)

It took little effort to approach the killer sharks who were raining havoc against these humans, as they were literally just twenty or so meters away. And contrary to what the group had expected, the sharks didn't mindlessly attack them.

Instead, one of these sharks who was yet to attack a human, got a bit closer and yelled out. "The hell are you doing here?"

"I love blood." Osira was the first to answer, awkward to say at least as her tone bounced in the last word.

But yet, such a sentence was uttered out with a calmness that almost made the atmosphere uncomfortable. Her tone was casual, but one peek at her face would make it easy to understand that she was on the verge of snapping.

The good lady's face carried several complexions, right now her lips were quivering with the thirst for blood.

Such dangerous beauty had managed to spook the ten-foot shark in front of them, but yet again an apex predator could find reasons to respect such a little monster.

Once the shark pondered what the black-grouper had said, a prime and yet short plan was made. "Then help us shed more blood."

After the group managed to land a brief view of observation, it was easy to notice that this specific shark wasn't missing any fins. And that was when the bigger ones just reconnected with the waters; they seemed to be intact as well, no body-part of theirs was missing.

Obviously, these were not the sharks that the group was looking for, so it didn't seem irrational to help them. But at the same time lending them any help, didn't seem like the best idea after considering the risk factors.

This led most of the group towards contemplation of which step to follow next, well apart from Osira who was more than willing to shed blood!

After the largest shark devoured the human it had latched on, the beast approached the group at a pace that was utterly terrifying!

For a second they thought that this monster was coming for the sake of slaughter, but it took a single moment to figure out that the situation was unravelling towards another direction.

The great-white had halted in front of the group and thundered through a question, "Are you the little bastard who saved me from a spear?"

Although deep and heavy through those expressions, by tone it was easy to notice that this shark was a woman.

It made sense to a certain extent as female sharks tend to grow larger than the opposite gender. And right now, she was looking at Gerlach, impatiently expecting a reply.

"Indeed it is I." The old man answered, and pushed everyone into shock.

His friends were aware of how he could inflict damage against a human, yet they did not understand why he had helped a shark.

The rest were far less aware of what this old man was capable of, so they just carried disbelief as they gave glances towards the little geezer.

As confusion sprouted across the several fish here, the massive shark helped them get back to reality by offering. "Help me kill these humans and you will have my friendship!"

Such an offer felt worthwhile, it helped them pick out what new headache this day will provide; but it wasn't exactly what they were here for to begin with.

What help could a shark be if the team left this isolated area, sooner or later? It led to thinking that the idea of helping these sharks, was not worthwhile. Which made everything more confusing, as thoughts were contradicting against each other.

But thankfully Gerlach was a refined little old man, so he could comprehend the entire situation and figure out a couple solutions. Right now he decided to follow the idea that provided the most benefits.

So he could finally break the awkward silence, with a counter offer. "How about you pay me with information instead? We are looking for a group of sharks who specifically hunt stingrays."

It took a few seconds of contemplation for the latter to answer, "I know who they are. Help me kill these humans and I'll tell you where to find them!"

Before an answer could have been given, this deal was sealed by a spear who whistled through the waters, and landed right against the sand; fairly in the middle of the two groups!

It did not manage to hit any of these marine animals, but it helped recognize that danger was uncomfortably close!

This eruption of speed that the weaponry brought along, forced the team towards a little spook. They all pulled their heads back and tried to swim away from danger, reflex demanded it so.

But that was when a couple more spears flew against them, and the biggest shark here was hit right against the spine. Such a result made sense, as this beast was huge and humans had seen what damage this monster had inflicted!

It did not manage to kill the massive fish, but it was good enough to cause plentiful damage. The group of sharks did not know what to do for a quick second, but adrenaline helped them figure things out!

Although pain was taking hostage a great portion of her stamina, the massive great-white curled her body towards the left and sprung towards the humans who were closing in!

She reached one of the enemies in no time, and managed to cling her jaws against the human's body - even though such an attack led to her being beached once more.

This lady either didn't understand the concept of self-sacrificial actions, or truly understood them. Either way, her attack marked the start of a team-effort attack against these blasted humans!

Gerlach had seen one of the enemies getting too close to his friends, so the geezer didn't even hesitate for a second to protect his own pack.

With the last amount of power that he had left, the mantis shrimp leaped against the human!

And at the same time, he could practically hear Osira's curses after she got tossed against the sand: all because of the aftermath that one of his leaps would cause.

After he broke from below the water's surface, he could suddenly see and hear a spear whistling below him, with the aid of grand speed.

The initial target of this shooter was likely changed, after the geezer had leaped through the waters. Instinct would be enough to change an aim at the very last second.

This inevitably meant that, if Gerlach had not decided to attack, the same spear could have punctured through one of his friends!

In a second at most, the mantis shrimp landed against the human's forehead and caused an ultimate head-shot!

The impact was not enough to fling the two-hundred-pound man backwards, but death was ensured. The shrimp felt a bit more confident when the same human toppled forward, and crashed against the sand!

This kill came with another benefit. For example, Gerlach was out of the waters once more and could observe the situation on this side of the stick, a bit better.

He swiftly noticed that every fisherman that this island carried, had gathered up to tame the attack that was inflicted from these big sharks!

This helped the old man use rationality. It seemed extremely risky to be out of the waters now, especially since his attacks had run out ~ he would need at least a few hours now, to recharge.

He could not do anything to help these sharks now either so nothing was worth staying out here right now.

Before dwelling in the sea waters, he could hear several spears whistling across the air, which had likely bashed against the massive shark!

After he entered the waters, it was easy to notice that Osira had been invested in the battle already! She was swimming around left and right, breaking legs of any human who was dumb enough to enter the waters through this chaos!

It was fair to say that blood that was bursting in all directions, managed to give her more power!