Call of the Sea

She stood out on the balcony, watching the moon rise over the shining waters. A wind blew in her face, and caused her auburn hair to flutter back behind her head. A pale white feather floated to her feet and she watched it prance in the gentle breeze.

"Arielle, come inside." the prince called from within the bedroom The room was dark and deep shadows fell across the room.

"In a minute." Arielle replied, her gaze locked upon the shifting waters and foaming tide beneath her.

Deep beneath the waves, moonlight filtered through the water, creating ghostly patterns in the ripples of water. The king sat on his throne, staring into the depths of thought.

He felt her calling, her longing fro the watery world, her home, which she had left behind to join her land bound lover. He wished there was something he could do, something to reverse the spell, but there was nothing. It had been a final choice.

Back in the moonlight, Arielle thought longingly of her family beneath the waves. She longed to be able to float through the emerald waters, flicking her tail and racing the fish. She thought of what she had given up for her life above the sea. The family and friends, the love and warmth shared, the feeling of home, the simple pleasures of seeing the sunlight stream down to the bottom of the sea. Had it been worth giving that up? She knew she could never turn back.

Suddenly something clicked within her mind. She wasn't insane, no, and she wasn't suicidal, just it all made sense to her. She turned and swiftly exited the balcony through the gossamer curtains, and ran past the prince despite his protestations.

Her footsteps echoed dully as she stepped out onto the beach. The sand swished between her toes, soft and silky like gentle caresses, Slowly and methodically she removed her clothing and stood naked on the beach in the moonlight, an offering.

She waded into the water, not feeling the bitter cold against her warm skin and let herself be drawn into the forever embrace of the sea. She submerged, her hair floating in the water like an otherworldly mermaid, a gentle smile played across her lips. Soon she was greeted by a golden light….

He felt her draw near, and her soul release. He sighed, and watched as a glowing form swiftly floated past his face, within it resembling the form of his beloved daughter. He watched as her heart's essence returned to her home in the depths of the emerald sea.

sorry its so short, and yea it kind of lame, but less gory and sad than the others. I hope you liked it!