Prologue

In the darkness, a lone mermaid is drifting aimlessly. She was a beauty as many would imagine, with lovely, long gorgeous hair and an equally graceful, elegant fish tail, all that reflected the the color of an orange sunset.

"Gaito...where are you? Gaito!" cried the mermaid into the darkness when she felt her right hand clutching something.

The mermaid looked down in her palm to see a gold necklace with a small ruby gem; Gaito's necklace.

"Oh Gaito..." sobbed the mermaid holding close to her heart. 'So...this is how I end up...alone once more...'

"Sara..." called out a woman's voice in the darkness.

"That voice..." whispered Sara as she lifted her head to see a shining light before her.

From it, emerged a beautiful goddess as she smiled benevolently at Sara. Sara widened her eyes in recognition.

"Aqua Regina-sama! Gaito! Where's Gaito?" cried Sara as she threw herself into the goddess's arms and sobbed loudly.

Aqua Regina continued to smile as she hugged and gently stroked the crying mermaid's hair. "There, there my child...cease your tears, Gaito is alive," she said.

Sara quickly raised her head and looked at the goddess. "Gaito... is...?"

"Yes, to atone for his sins, I allowed Gaito to be reborn in another world, To start over."

"Let me be with him, Aqua Regina-sama! Please let me see Gaito!" pleaded Sara desperately gripping the front of the goddess's dress and bowing her head.

Aqua Regina placed a hand on Sara's head to calm her. "Sara, your new love for Gaito is indeed very touching. But this new world is quite dangerous and the Orange Pearl is now in the possession of Seira."

Sara's hand instinctively moved to the shell which hung around her neck. Aqua Regina was right. "So...it's impossible?"

The goddess smiled and shook her head. "Not quite my dear," she said she placed a palm over Sara's seashell. "Sara, do you really love Gaito?"

Sara nodded her head. "Yes, my lady. With all my heart, there's nothing more I wish for now then to be with him..."

Aqua Regina smiled gently at Sara. "Very well, Sara. Your wish will be granted," she said as an orange glow began to shine from underneath the goddess's hand.

Sara gasped as Aqua Regina removed her palm to reveal a new orange pearl shining in her seashell.

"Aqua Regina-sama...this pearl..."

"It was born out of the strong feelings of love in your heart, Sara. Take care of it well, for it will help you find Gaito."

Sara's face brightened up as she hugged Aqua Regina in happiness. "OH THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"

"But there is one condition, to find Gaito is not an easy task. To find him Sara, you must look for a human boy born of ebony hair and eyes," instructed the goddess.

"Will he help me find Gaito?"

"Not quite, but you will if you stay by side as his guide," explained Aqua Regina as she placed a hand on Sara's cheek. "Sara, out of all the mermaid princesses, you were always the most wise and responsible in your duties when running your kingdom."

"Aqua Regina-sama?"

"This human you search is to be the next king of his country, but he is still young and lacks the knowledge of running a kingdom. Also, he has yet to control his powers. Sara, I'm entrusting you to be his guide. Share your wisdom with him and show him the path to be a great king," instructed Aqua Regina looking into the mermaid's eyes. "When you have succeeded, only then will you find Gaito. Can I trust you with this task?"

Sara gripped her new pearl tightly with a new determination flaring in her orange colored eyes. "Yes, Aqua Regina-sama!"

The goddess smiled proudly at the former princess. "Very well then. I wish you the best of luck Sara!" she said as she raised her staff which glowed brightly.

"Thank you Aqua Regina-sama! I won't let you down!" cried Sara as the light consumed her and transported her into a new world, a world where she can reunite with her beloved.