(Eric's P.O.V.) - A month later-

I took a deep breath as I carefully observed Ariel and Melody, weaving the last specific details into their spell as Attina floated nearby, waiting hopefully and patiently to be changed back to who she truly is, the mermaid heir apparent to the throne of Atlantica.

I often remember seeing Attina and Triton's true forms in the reflection of Ariel's water crystal ball when she's in the mood of remembering the past, and I knew Melody had done the same, wanting her aunt to be transformed perfectly back to normal.

During all the past month, King Kai's army has been increasing their practices of mock-battling and other techniques, and many messengers has been sent to Kai's allies from all around Scotland in and out, and from what I know, Kai's army is 10,000 soldiers strong.

And as for Ariel's ever-building array of customers, a good number of 1,000+ has offered themselves to fight which has surprised Ariel greatly as she half expected that they would want to stay back and protect their families.

"Eric?", a voice called out, and I blinked, seeing Ariel with a tad concerned look. I smiled, "Sorry, just thinking of the past month's news.". Ariel nodded lightly with a smile, "We're ready. You close enough to watch?".

I nodded, "Yep. Good thinking that the air pocket works as there's no danger of enclosed walls collapsing or anything.". Melody giggled lightly, "You aren't over that shipwreck sandstorm, are you, Daddy?".

I groaned lightly, "I swore I was eating sand for a couple of hours!". Ariel and Melody laughed together, and I sighed, chuckling as I admitted it was a tad funny about the fact that I looked like a muddy sand bunny after the sandstorm hit the shipwreck I was in, trying to dislodge a stubborn mollusk.

"Guys, are you done yet?", called out Attina pompously. Ariel blinked, "Oh, yes. Huh, that actually took the last of the tension left in me. This is going to work!".

Melody grinned, "Let's do it, Mom! Let's bring Aunt Attina back to normal!". Ariel nodded, and then slowly, carefully chanted as she brought up her silver/green magic, and after a minute of controlling the stream of magic into Attina, Melody then joined in, bringing up her white/pink magic, chanting alongside Ariel in rhythm.

It felt like a hour when actually five minutes later, I was concerned when I saw Attina grimacing in pain, and my girls looking close to exhaustion as I saw golden/black magic around Attina, fighting Ariel and Melody's magic back.

I then saw Ariel and Melody glance at me, and somehow, their voices became louder, their chanting becoming stronger as their individual magic became brighter, consuming all the golden/black magic from top to bottom.

I then widened my eyes as I saw Attina's polyp form grow in size and shape, and I held a breath, realizing that this is it! Not even 30 seconds later, before my eyes, floated a radiant, regal dark orange tailed mermaid, clad in her dark orange seashell bra and her five-pointed dark orange crown in her pinned up light brown hair, contrasting with her green eyes and pale skin.

Ariel and Melody's magic immediately stopped at once, and Attina checked all over herself, laughing with watering tears in her eyes, "You did it! I'm back!". I saw Ariel smile softly, "It's great to see you back truly, sister...Oh, here comes the backlash.".

She closed her eyes, fainting backwards, and I then saw Melody sway nearby, her eyes dropping. Attina swam so fast to catch Ariel in her arms while I swam to Melody, pushing her into my back as she then blacked out with a murmur, "Thanks, Daddy.".

"Oh, are they going to be alright?", spoke Attina worriedly. I can't blame her. She worries constantly when Ariel uses magic. I nodded, "They're alright, Attina. Just magic exhaustion. You know you saw this often before.".

Attina sighed, "I know. It's just that...I actually felt that witch's magic on me, you know? Gods, it was so creepy-feeling and painful...Then...Ariel and Melody's magic, they felt so safe and warm...It felt so weird when I felt my tail coming back, and my arms too...".

I hummed lightly, "Are you feeling okay to swim? You swam so fast to catch Ariel that I don't know if that was adrenaline itself.". Attina nodded, "Actually, I feel great. That was instinct...I may need a couple of moments to get used to my tail again..It has been so long...".

I nodded in understanding, "Take your time, Attina. After all, I would have done the same if I turned back to human.". Attina smiled widely as she then took her time swimming to me, laying Ariel next to Melody on my back, and once she was free of carrying Ariel, her eyes became alive, gleaming of joy and something else I never thought to see again; the sparkle of freedom.

She became a torpedo of speed and color as she swam all over the place, laughing and singing the ever so familiar lullaby that the whole royal family used to sing for Melody when she was little. And I knew that everything is only getting better from here as from now on, we have a surprise advantage into the plan to take Atlantica back and defeat Ursula for good.