Chapter 7

Both Lena and Ariel entered inside Ariel's cave to see what Flounder wanted to share. As they slowly entered inside, something within was shining as bright as the sun. To a surprise, Lena started to smile widely. It was the royal crest watch Prince Stephan dropped during the storm, lying on top of the statue of Prince Eric. What they never realized was when they were about to share the second present, the storm brew loudly. With such smiles in their eyes and heart, both Lena and Ariel were holding on to the presents Flounder offered them. However, their smiles dimmed when a figure appeared out of the shadows.

"Daddy?!" Ariel shockingly respond.
"What is your father doing here?" Lena asked while hiding the watch behind her.
"We have considered you to be understanding mermaids. We have set rules for the both of you, but instead, you two had disobeyed."
"But daddy-"
"Is it true you rescued humans from drowning?"

Shocked of this information, Lena wondered if Vinc told on their parents about this information.

"Contact between humans and the merpeople are strictly forbidden. Ariel, you know that. You should have told Princess Lena about that!"
"But they would've died."
"One less human to worry about."
"How would you know about that? You don't know him."
"Know him? I don't have to know him. They're all the same."

As he talked bad about the humans, it seemed terrible for Ariel. Though it looks like she was taking this hard, Lena started to stand in front of the king.

"If you care less about your daughter falling in love, then-"
"What?!"

She then covered her mouth for a moment, realizing what she just said. Ariel glared at her with a surprised look in her eyes.

"If you expect us to understand your consequences, then you are out of your mind!" Triton stormed, "He's a human, Ariel!"
"I don't care."
"Very well, if you cannot understand through words, then actions shall let you understand."

With his Trident on his hand, the magic started to glow as the items around the cave started to destroy all around them. Ariel was shocked at this and pleaded her father to stop this at once. Lena, who blamed herself for this matter, stood there shocked as well. Suddenly, the Trident was aimed towards the two gifts from the princes. Since Ariel and Lena noticed it, they saw Triton fire the magic towards their treasures. Once it was gone, Ariel had enough and teared up. Finally, when all was said and done, Triton knew it was hard for her to take in, but left without saying another word.

"Ariel-" Lena started.
"Just go away." interrupted Ariel in tears.

With such despair, Lena swam away from Ariel, bumping into Vinc and Sebastian outside.

"What did you two do?" Lena replied.
"It was an accident." Sebastian explained. "The kings wanted to know if you two were in love and I blew it."
"Sebastian, you promised! Now look what you've done!"

In such pain, she swam away from the place. Though she did feel guilty for telling Triton the truth, she swam towards the castle to explain her issues to the sea kings. However, as she was halfway there, two eels were moving towards her slowly with a smile on their faces.

"Hello, child. You seem to have a serious problem." Flotsam replied as he and Jetsam circled around her.
"Problem?" Lena asked.
"Yes. If only there was something we can do to help you," Jetsam continued.
"Who are you two?" Lena asked
"Don't be scared of us." Flotsam answered.
"We represent someone who can help you and Princess Ariel." Jetsam responded.
"Someone who can make all your dreams come true." Flotsam finished.
"Who?"
"There's a creature named Ursula who has great powers."
"Is it true?"
"Yes... If you come with us, we can let us introduce you to her."

Lena then thought for a moment. If these creatures say that this Ursula can help them, then their dreams can come true. However, if Ariel doesn't want that, then they may be in trouble.

"Have you spoke with Ariel about this?"
"We haven't, but if you want, you can talk to her for us." Flotsam answered.
"She doesn't want to speak to me."
"Then, we'll see if we can help her out too." Jetsam responded.
"I will not answer until she answers."
"Very well."

As the three swam towards the cave where Ariel cried at, Flotsam and Jetsam entered in the cave. Vinc noticed Lena and swam towards her quietly.

"I'm sorry, Lena for what happened earlier today."
"I know that."
"Well, how about we go home and forget all about that prince?"
"Why would I do that?"
"Well, your father wants you to think about what you've done."
"What I've done? I only saved a prince's life. Is it wrong for me to do so?"
"Well, I don't know, Lena. I just don't want you to get hurt or in trouble. That's my job."
"Well, I won't go. I got to see my prince again."
"But Lena-"
"You can't stop me. I'm going to meet a certain creature that will help me do so."

With those words, her and Ariel started to swim away. Vinc started to follow behind them and noticed that Sebastian stood there shocked.

"What's wrong?"
"They're going to see Ursula!"
"Who?"
"The monstrous sea witch who use her dark magic to attack the kingdom."

Vinc stood there shocked. Lena was about to meet a sea witch that was dangerous?! Why hadn't she inform him about it? If this Ursula was anything like Cassandra, then they are all done for.

"What's worse, Ariel is going with her to see this witch as well."
"What'll happen to them if they went to see her?"
"I don't know, but we need to stop them before it's too late. Come on!"

Just like that, the three creatures swam behind in pursuit of the two princesses. Unknown to the two, the two evil witch's plan were about to be revealed.