A/N: I'm revamping an old story --- hopefully, it'll be good. :) Please, please... if you read, review. And mind, I'm not above bribery: you review me, I'll review something of yours. And remember --- your comments tell the story where to go. You want more humor, I'll add more humor. You want light and fluffy romance, I'll do that. You want something dark and seductive, I can go that direction. This is just for fun, so help me play with it!
PROLOGUE
Once upon a time, there was a little mermaid. She fell in love with a human prince, with raven-black hair and a smile that made the sun pale in comparison. Her father, king of the sea, forbade this love, but she was not one to back down easily. As all mermaids, she loved deeply, fiercely, passionately, and would give up everything for him.
The sea witch gave her legs. She went to find her prince, silent and with painful steps, intent upon earning his love and a kiss before the sun set on the third day. She had paid a due price, and if she succeeded her life and voice were her reward.
The mermaid had not taken into account the prince's fiancee, for he had indeed been betrothed for many years, but to her this was no great obstacle. Love overcame all. He did fall in love with her. The kiss was one of true love, and she won her prize. The betrothed left quietly, angry but ever-gracious, and the prince and mermaid married, and lived in bliss for two years. At the end of those years, a daughter was born.
But evil plans had been concocted since their wedding, and were being put into place. The young king and queen were enlightened by a fortunate mistake, and they sent their daughter away in haste. They would not meet again for many years.