It's been two years since my brother Kaldur'ahm has disappeared, the King of Atlantis has chosen me as his new protege,I'm very much stressed,this is a very complex task that I have been assigned . My brain can not calculate on how strong are my defense-combat skills. I do not think,I'm up to this task,I do not think I have the stomach to do it. I arrive at my King's water palace or as I like to refer to it- the crystal palace! The Ceremony is in 10 hours 40 minutes and 78 seconds. First is the breakfast party,I arrive two minutes and 17 seconds early,preparations are still going around. The flowers,the seaweed and ya-da,ya-da,ya-da. My King and my Queen notice me at the front door of their 'humble' home (as they like to call it).
King of Atlantis:"Karleen,you're a bit early,the first section of the ceremony doesn't start until-"
Me:" One minute and 53 seconds."
Queen of Atlantis:"Always so technical with extremely large vocabulary,just like your brother, Kaldur'ahm."
My joyful face suddenly vanishes into the oblivion. I sigh,thinking of the last moment I had with my dear brother and look down at shine-bright-like-an-icicle floor. The Queen at lightning speed apologized for her mistake.
Queen of Atlantis:"A thousand of apologies,my dear."
Me:"You are forgiven,my queen. For you are half-human and half-fish,you have every single right to make a small mistake such as the one you made just now."
Suddenly,the trumpets are 'trumpeting' and the first section of the ceremony has begun. I'm taking my seat when my King gestures me to come sit next to him and I obey his wishes. The servants are coming out with the food : oysters,clams,seaweed salad with tuna in it, my favorite type of breakfast. The King rises and starts to speak to the senators,some of the citizens,important people,the wealthy and some of the King's advisors.
King of Atlantis:"People of Atlantis, we are gathered here today, for a very exciting, yet important ceremony. Today is the day we celebrate the election of my new protege, that will help us fight our battles, both on the sea and by land. Please give a cheer to the new young protector of Atlantis-Karleen'ahm!"
I stand up, and pay attention, towards the tremendous amount of gratitude I'm receiving. I must confess, I honestly think that I don't deserve all of this-praise. Every one settles down, I descend myself as well. The ceremony starts and the food is ready to be served. I get up from my seat, and go up to the table where the food is lying there on the table, just waiting to be eaten, waiting to take an amazing journey to my stomach. I have a seaweed salad, fish and some of our delicious native fruits.
3 HOURS LATER
King of Atlantis: "Karleen'ahm, step on the stage, if you please."
I step on to the stage.
King of Atlantis: "I name you my new protege, and Atlantis new protector and hero! Please give it up for Karleen'ahm!"
Queen of Atlantis: "Congradulations, Karleen'ahm!"
THE END