Mela the Mermaid
A Nightmare Productions Films and Writings
Originally by: Christina M. Cecil
Chapter 1
She was born blessed of both land and sea her hair green and long like her mother's hair. She took to the sea quickly learning how to switch from fin to legs. Her father an ex-pirate also loved the sea and would often sail off in search of treasure. Her mother brushed out her long green hair as they sat in the shallow of the water the waves gently moving across their green tails. "Your five today" Ionia said. "Mom, where is dad?" Mela asks getting out of the water and on instinct switching from her fins to human legs. Her blue dress lying further up on the beach. Mela quickly slips on her dress then her mother dries her hair with the towel lying next to her green dress. Ionia quickly slips on her green dress and walks along the shore with Mela close behind her. "I see daddy's boat!" Mela squeals running to the dock her father build.
On the ship the sea splashes Kell in the face wetting his short whitish blond hair, his red cape blowing in the breeze. He quickly steers the boat into the dock he built. Mela waits at the end of the dock letting her feet dangle in the water. As Kell swings down to the dock and quickly ties off his boat. "Daddy!" Mela yells running into his arms. "How is my mermaid princess?" Kell asks picking her up and spinning her in a huge hug. "I'm good daddy" Mela replies her face beaming. "I got you a birthday present" he says setting her down and picking out a bag covering in fishing net from atop of the boat. "It's waterproof" he said handing her the magical bag. "I love it. Thank you daddy" Mela says giving him a kiss on the cheek. Ionia quickly comes down the dock. "And there is my mermaid queen" Kell says smiling then going to greet his wife. He quickly hugs her and gives her a quick kiss. "I'm glad you made it home safe and in time for our daughter's fifth birthday" Ionia states.
"I wouldn't miss our daughter's birthday for nothing" Kell replied quickly. "We lets go inside and celebrate" Ionia states gently guiding Mela in the direction of their castle on the island. While Kell grabbed her hand, "Let her have a little fun it's her birthday after all" he says as they all head into the castle. Ionia quickly gets busy in the kitchen making Mela a birthday cake, while Kell and Mela play hide and seek in the castle. "Ok it's time for cake" Ionia calls out from the kitchen. "Ok honey be right there" Kell answers now carrying Mela in his arms. Ionia comes out of the kitchen carrying a cake decorated with seaweed design on it. As Kell and Ionia start singing happy birthday to little Mela. "Now make a wish" Ionia states. Mela shuts her little eye tight and thinks about her wish then blows out the candles. "What did you wish for?" Kell asks. "For there to away be people in my life who will love me for me" Mela says. "That is the perfect wish sweetheart" Ionia says hugging her daughter before cutting the cake.
"Here you go" Ionia states handing Mela a slice of cake, then hands Kell a slice of cake before serving herself. "Yummy this cake is the best ever mommy" Mela states smiling and sticking a forkful of cake in her mouth. "Yes this cake is very good…you're the best cook I know Ionia" Kell says leaning in for a kiss with his wife. Mela watches them kiss in fascination. "Daddy do you love mommy?" Mela asks. "With all my heart" Kell replied. "One day you'll find someone who will love you as much as your father loves me, just be sure you don't give your love to the wrong person" Ionia states. "What will happen if I give my heart to the wrong person mommy?" Mela asks curiosity in her voice. "Being a mermaid you can only give away your heart once if he loves you he will give you his heart first and never try to take it back to take back one's heart it to break one's spirit, but don't you worry Mela you're a smart girl and will know it when you meet that right guy" Ionia states. "Now let's clean you up and off to bed" Kell states. "Do I have to go to bed already?" Mela whines. "You have a busy day today and you need your sleep" Ionia states walking Mela into her room decorated like the sea. Her mother helped her out of her blue dress and into her night gown. Then Mela quickly got into her bed that is shaped like a giant clam shell. "Ok good night" Ionia says almost singing it to Mela. "Good night mommy" Mela replies then quickly drifts off to sleep.