What Should've Happened

by Jonilug

What happened the year before she became human? What happened to Urchin? Did she really want to become human when she was 15? Are Ariel and Urchin more than friends? Was there more than just the small circle of friends? Who are these other characters? Find out the answers now! (a bit of crossover in a few chapters) TRYING TO EDIT

4. Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The three continued to look around the ship, finding many things, including an ax—Urchin thought it was a sharp stick. Flounder was on edge, watching for sharks and giant squids while Ariel and Urchin wondered what things were. Flounder hit something with his fin at one point and the object became bigger and floated to the ceiling. Ariel studied the object a while, even trying to wear it. She couldn't swim down with it and finally decided not to take it back to the grotto.

"So much for learning what that one was," Ariel grumbled.

"It's okay Ariel," Urchin comforted. "Maybe we could bring Archimedes here tomorrow and find out."

Ariel suddenly perked up. "Oh no! We have to get back."

Urchin mentally slapped himself. "We've been out here forever, haven't we?"

Ariel nodded quickly as the three swam quickly out of the ship and back home. They went straight to the palace. Urchin was allowed to stay in the palace but had declined and said good-bye to his friends for the night.

"Meet us at the grotto so we can go to Archimedes together," Ariel instructed.

Urchin agreed and took Flounder home with him. Ariel went inside her palace home, slipping past the guards, but was unfortunately caught by Arista.

"Where were you?" her sister whispered harshly.

Ariel winced at her sister's tone. Only being three years older, Arista wasn't as bossy as their older sister Attina, but did argue with Ariel a lot.

"I was out a bit longer than expected?" the red head answered with a shrug.

The blond glared at her sister. "Father was waiting."

Ariel gave a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry Arista. I was out with Flounder and Urchin."

"Another shipwreck?" the elder sister asked, almost demanding. Ariel nodded, biting her lip. Arista sighed. "Why didn't you say so? You know I wanted to go on one of your adventures."

Ariel had to cover her mouth to contain her laughter in the quiet palace. "Sorry Arista. I forgot about that."

Arista smiled. "Come on little sis. Let's go to bed."

A giggling Ariel followed her sister to their room, careful not to wake their sisters when they entered and went to their respectively beds. Neither could really sleep though. So Ariel decided to talk with Arista about the next day, being careful not to wake their sisters.