Chapter 1
"You are being called to attend a peace seminar in Lerdois and speak with their honorable Prince Tsunami."
Ariel became heart-broken at the news her father just gave her. Her posture said she was willing to go, but her eyes said she couldn't leave. The youngest of seven princesses was only fifteen and her father, King Triton, was telling her that she had to leave after just coming home from foiling another one of Emperor Sharga's schemes to take control of Atantica.
"But Daddy, I just came home. Can't I just stay in Atlantic for a while before heading off to a peace negotiation?" the teen mermaid pleaded.
Triton considered her and sighed. "I suppose so."
Ariel beamed happily at her father's words. "Thank you Daddy!" She swam up to him and gave the old sea king a tight hug.
"You're welcome." Ariel was now swimming out of the palace. "But be ready to go in a week's time!" he called after her. The king sighed. "This is going to be a long week."
