(Rafferty's P.O.V.) -30 minutes later-

I smiled softly as I saw King Triton fixing Atlantica with the help of the Trident, and Melody, Ariel healing injured people with their now renowned magic. I then frowned lightly as I saw one of the guards carrying a clearly deceased citizen. So many lives lost yet so many others saved...

And to think, Ursula was created into who she was, due to wanting to break the rules for love in the first place...I don't know about Morgana, but King Triton said that Morgana tried to destroy the music hall just because she messed up in her solo, and everybody, especially Triton admittedly, laughed at her...

Sebastian was right...Ursula and Morgana was crazy ever since they became obsessed with dark magic. We were very relieved that Ariel and Melody had neutral magic as some of the spells can be dark if wanted enough, but Ariel and Melody knows better than that, much to everybody's happiness.

Melody once told me that Ariel feared being Ursula once or twice, but Eric talked her out of it, convincing her that healing patients and having Melody, they were wonderful, good things. I understood that, knowing that I don't want to be like Dad, just wanting to be unique on my own.

Luckily, Link was the crown prince, so I wouldn't worry about ruling a kingdom or anything, yet there is the question about Melody...Is she going to the surface to be queen once Eric and Ariel retires? I blinked, feeling the shake of my shoulder, and I looked over to see Melody.

"You okay, Raff?", asked Melody in concern. I smiled softly, "Just thinking...Mel?". She nodded with a look that said, 'Go on.'.

I rubbed my neck nervously, "So, since your grandfather's fixing Atlantica up, does that mean you're heading up to the surface to help out with your dad's kingdom?". Melody shrugged, "Mom got that part, I think. Besides, I'd prefer to stay down here...I will visit, of course, check the world up there, see everything Dad talked about, but well, I promised Mom I'd take care of things around here, you know?".

I nodded, "I can understand that...I don't suppose if you get used to your father's kingdom after some time, maybe later on, you'd show me around, yeah?". Melody giggled, "Sure thing, if you don't mind some courtship time in the village.".

I stared at her, "You mean...That's a yes?". Melody smiled as she pecked me on the check, "Yes.". I exhaled softly, smiling widely before I moved a hand to push some of her bangs aside to the ear, realizing that she moved closer with a bright blush, and I blushed nervously as I moved forward.

I swore I saw mischief in her eyes for a second before I felt a familiar tentacle push me in the back, and I widened my eyes as I kissed her for the first time, and I barely heard cheering as I only knew one fact which is that I am going to be with Melody forever, a dream coming true at last.

After a minute, I let go, having not realized that I had my arms around her waist while her hands were around my neck, and we slightly moved away. I flushed in embarrassment as I saw my brothers grinning and laughing, and I knew they were not going to let me live this down, but I don't care for I have Melody as my incredible, stunning, brave girlfriend.

I saw Melody's family nearby, and I gulped anxiously as I saw King Triton. He only smiled lightly, glancing at Ariel and Eric who nodded with smiles. "Melody, granddaughter, please come forward.", King Triton called out gently.

Melody had a confused look, glancing at me, and I shrugged with a gesture. Melody then let go of my hands, swimming forward with her tentacles. It's hard to believe that Melody and Eric is related, due to Eric's merman shark tail and Melody's octopus tentacles at the moment, but the hair and face never lies.

Once Melody hovers before King Triton, he then speaks out, "We are indebted to my granddaughter, Melody here for ending Ursula's reign at last, and as you all know, I always introduce every royal member of the family a month after their birth, but Melody never had that chance...until now.".

I gaped in surprise as Melody looked shocked as Triton continued on, "From now on, the daughter of Princess Ariel and Prince Eric are to be known as Melody, Princess of Atlantica, and the Royal Enchantress.". The Trident glowed momentarily, and a pearl white crown appeared with three small yet shining coral pink jewels on it.

I heard gasps all around as King Triton smiled, "Lean down, granddaughter.". Melody leaned down slowly as King Triton placed the crown upon her head, and called out, "Rise, Princess Melody of Atlantica.". I heard a shaky exhale from Melody as she turned around, and I smiled as I swam slightly forward, taking a bow before her.

I glanced out of the side of my eyes to see everybody else bowing before I heard Sebastian call out, "All hail Princess Melody!". I and everybody else then echoed his words with happiness, joy, and respect as I saw Melody smile brightly, her eyes gleaming of unshod tears.

At that moment, I knew. Everything turned out all right, and it wasn't just Melody, but all of us, starting with the first hero, Ariel's beloved old friend who sacrificed his life for all of our freedom, Flounder, all during the start of the end of Ursula's reign.