(It's been almost 6 years since I've posted or updated any of my fanfics. My fanfic name was IloveNejiSasukeShino and I haven't written anything since middle school lol I was reading through many poorly written fics and boy did I need to learn how to spell check lol though I'm sure I'll still make a few grammar mistakes, hopefully this story flows smoother than any of my previous ones. Also I probably won't update the ones I wrote all those years ago, but who knows? Anyway, I recently finished the beautifully animated Irish film, "Song of the Sea." I realized there was no fanfic category for this movie, so I made a request on the website! Until they put the category up though, I'm posting my work on deivanart. Enjoy!)

Sting of the Sea

Chapter 1

It had been months since Bronagh had made her final departure with the fairy creatures into the otherworld and Saoirse had shed her selkie skin for the last time. Although they were without their mother, they continued to live their lives with a smile on their face, knowing she was at peace now with her own kind. Conor had begun to smile again too, and Ben and Saoirse had become the best of friends. They swam in the ocean near their lighthouse nearly every day as the seals helped guide them through the sea.

Late in the afternoon Ben and Saoirse were going for a swim, with their loyal dog Cu by their side. They were playing and laughing in the sea...

"Look, Saoirse!" Ben swam towards a distant sea rock, "Dúlamán! Just like the fairies sang about in their songs." He grabbed a fistful of the green seaweed and waved it to her. "You know I heard somewhere that you can eat this stuff." Cu and Saoirse gave looks of distain.

"Ben... I don't think you should eat things without knowing for sure..." Saoirse said as Cu barked in agreement.

"Hey, what's life without a little risk." Ben took a bite of the seaweed. A look of instant regret went across his face. "On second thought, maybe you're right... ugh... Taste like salty feet."

"Hehe!" Saoirse giggled at her brother's disgusted look.

"And what are you 'laughin at you silly selkie? Come here!" Ben tackled Saoirse in the water.

"Haha, Ben, no stop!" Saoirse laughed as she swam away from him.

"I'm gonna get you, you slippery little seal." Ben swam after her. As he swam he noticed a pinkish blue, shell shape bobbing in the water. "What the?" He stopped for a second as he noticed it bob closer towards him and Saoirse, "Saoirse, look out!"

"Huh?" Saoirse then noticed the bobbing creatures as well. It was a jellyfish! She stopped swimming and started to panic.

"Don't move." Ben picked up a near by floating stick. "I'll get it away." He slowly moved closer to the creature. "Got it!" and in one swift pull he flung it into the distance. The jelly's tentacles, however, were longer than Ben imagined and he was lashed on the arm with a sharp sting.

"Ahhh!" Ben winced in pain, "Oww..." He clutched his arm where they jelly had left it's mark.

"BEN!" Saoirse exclaimed as Cu barked in shock as well. They swam towards Ben. The frightened jelly, bobbed away. "Are you okay?" She asked.

"Feic, that really hurt..." Ben looked down at the whiplash on his arm. "What the heck kinda jelly was that anyway?" Cu swam under Ben's arm to give him a lift out of the water.

Just then Conor emerged from the lighthouse and called out to them.

"Ben! Saoirse! Supper time. Come inside and dry off with some clothes before we eat. I don't want you catching your deaths out here." Conor called.

Ben, Cu, and Saoirse came out of the water, Saoirse continued to look at Ben with concern.

"It's alright, it's just a jelly sting. I'll put some vinegar packs and ice on it. It'll be fine in no time at all." Ben smiled through his pain.

Saoirse wasn't totally convinced, but walked towards the lighthouse to prepare for supper.

"Ahh..." Ben winced again, placing a hand over the now bright red sting marks. The sky above began to gray and thunder could be heard above. A storm was coming. Ben ran behind to catch up with his sister as Cu followed and the clouds began to darken.

End of Chapter 1

(I realize I write a lot of stories like this)