DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT CLAIM TO OWN OR OWN ANYTHING TITANIC (THE MOVIE) AS WELL AS THE LITTLE MERMAID OR ANY RIGHTS TO THEM.

~An Accidental Miracle~

Part 1: Southampton

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard the RMS Titanic!

What a sight she was! There she sat in all her glory, the sparkling RMS Titanic, waiting to say goodbye to Southampton and start her maiden voyage to New York. The passengers scurried along, hurrying to get onto the magnificent machine.

Suddenly, a black sparkling car pulled up and a woman wearing a yellow dress got out. She looked around at the hustle and bustle of the people then gave a glance at the ship. "She's beautiful," she said with grace. An older woman came out of the car and stood next to the younger girl.

"Isn't she?" the older woman added. "Just think, Amelia, there are plenty of men out there just waiting to meet you. Then you will get married and have children of your own…"

"Hopefully that won't be too soon," a man added as he got out of the car and stood next to the older woman. "I just cannot wait to see what being a stockbroker in America is like," he said as he put his arm around the older woman.

"Well, shall we board?" Amelia asked.

* * *

An enthusiastic young man quickly walked up the gangway and through the doors of the great ship. "Welcome aboard the Titanic, sir," a greeter said as he bowed at the other man.

"Thank you very much," he said. "Where can I find my quarters?" he asked.

"Let me see your ticket, sir…" said the greeter. "Ahh, yes. Your suite is to the right and down the long corridor. There are arrows to point you in the right direction. Have a nice voyage, sir," said the greeter with another bow.

"Thank you," said the man. He took the greeter's instructions and proceeded to his suite.

* * *

"Come on, Karolina. Hurry up, now!" said a young man as he grabbed his wife's hand.

"I'm comin', John! Goodness, will you slow down?!" Karolina asked rather excitedly.

"Never!" said John rather playfully. The couple ran up the gangway and nearly bumped into the bowing greeter.

"Welcome to the Titanic," said the greeter.

"Thanks," the couple said in unison. "Come on," Karolina said. "Let's go find our quarters and get settled."

"There's more to do than getting settled," John said as he dragged his wife down the hall.

"I guess you were serious when you said you would never slow down!" said Karolina with a smile.

* * *

"Come on, father!" said Amelia. "Let's go wave goodbye to the people at the dock!" she said as she ran to the railing. "Goodbye!" she yelled.

"But darling, you don't know anyone," her father said.

"What difference does it make, father? We're finally leaving this place and going to America!"

"Excellent point, my dear. Goodbye!" he shouted. A young man was walking behind the two and noticed Amelia. He stopped, looked at her for a moment then continued on. Getting the feeling that she was being watched, Amelia turned around to take a look. There was no one.

"What is it, Amelia?" her father asked.

"I thought maybe… it's nothing. Shall we go back to our suite to finish getting settled?"

"Sure thing, dearest!" her father answered.

* * *

"Wow, she's gorgeous," said a young man as he passed Amelia. "Oof! Oh, I'm sorry! Didn't see you there!" he said with an apologetic look on his face.

"Oh, don't worry about it, m'boy," said a man a little older than the boy who bumped into him. Just watch where you're going next time, ok?" he said.

"Sure thing," said the young man. He looked around and noticed the older man was alone. "Are you traveling alone?" he asked.

"I am, actually," he answered. "My name is Benjamin. People call me Ben for short."

"I'm Erik. Pleased to meet you," he said as he shook Ben's hand.

"Y'know, before you bumped into me, I noticed you were looking at that girl over there," Ben said. "You know about her, right?" he asked.

"Not really, no. But she is beautiful. Do you know her name?"

"Why don't we go over to the bar and discuss her," Ben offered.

"Sure, sounds alright to me," answered Erik.