Hi Everyone!

This is my first fan fiction for "The Little Mermaid". I hope you enjoy it!

Please R&R.

J

Chapter 1:

Keep Them Safe

King Eric stood looking towards the ocean awaiting King Triton's arrival.

It had all started a couple months ago, people within his kingdom started apposing his decisions. It started off as a few warnings. It was simple, and both Ariel and Eric were open to the changes requested.

Most of them concerned the budget of the kingdom. One of the biggest problems that that these subjects brought to Eric's attention was that farmers felt that they were not being rewarded for their hard work.

For 3 months Eric and the treasurer's office looked through records on how much was produced by the farmers, then they looked at the financial records. Eric was appalled that many businesses would sell the produce for more than they bought it for, and only gave the farmers small shares of the proceeds. That was unacceptable especially when all prices were on the rise.

Finding this out, Eric called a meeting of the merchandisers and reproached their ethics. During this meeting Eric announced that as punishment the people of higher states would be taxed more. Part of these funds would go directly to the farmers.

This pleased the farmers and they removed themselves from the rebellion army that was starting to build.

Yet the rebellion group threw another curveball in Eric's direction; the schools needed more funding. This struck a nerve in Eric, because he knew that the schools had more than enough funding, so he went once more to the treasurer's office and looked through the records. None of the schools leaders had ever requested more funding.

When Eric approached the school leaders, they said that they made no contact with the rebellion army. None of them were aware that such allegations were made on their behalf.

Eric was again irritated. What was going on? When the paper revealed this new bit of information, the rebellion army reacted by sending threats to the Palace.

The first said, "Abdicate the throne. Don't be foolish, King Eric."

Eric refused. A month later two more came. "Heed this warning, or there will be hell to pay."

The final one sent the day after was the reason he was on this boat.

"We are going to war. We warned you! Your reign is ending. Your family is on the verge of death."

King Triton rose from the water, something seemed strange to him. Usually Ariel was the one on the boat, but today, Eric stood in front of him.

"Eric, is everything alright?"

"Your Majesty, a rebellion force has threatened war against me."

Triton immediately thought of his Ariel and Melody. It sounded as if they were in danger.

"I want a promise from you King Triton." Eric said his face serious, his actions almost felt robotic.

"Yes Eric?"

" The rebels are most likely to attack this palace soon, and I need to get Ariel and Melody out of harms way. If you could turn them into mermaids during the battle, I can be sure that they are safe. Also warn your people to stay away from the surface."

It was then that King Triton saw his son-in-law in a whole new light. Never had he thought that the young man had that much love for his daughter.

"Promise me, sir! I didn't bring Ariel because she will fight her way out of it. I couldn't stand the thought of loosing her or Melody. I know that they can be safe if they are in the sea."

"I promise. Please be careful Eric."

King Triton lowered himself into the water, watching as the young man steered his ship away.

Neither of them could be prepared for the effect of the impending war that would change them forever.