The following week, Meeshell was in swimming class which was in the middle of free swim.
"Hey, Coral," said Meeshell as she swam up to a girl with pink and white hair, pink eyes, and blue skin. Coral's lower half was that of an octopus instead of a normal mermaid like Meeshell's.
"He… hey, Meeshell," said Coral as her cheeks turned a darker shade of blue. Coral was in fact Coral Sea, daughter of the Sea Witch.
"So, you happy to go to the beach next week?" asked Meeshell as they rested on the side of the pool.
"I plan to find some shells in the sand," said Coral.
"What about swimming, you can go see the coral reef like you've always wanted," said Meeshell.
"Sigh, guess I couldn't hide it forever," said Coral as she started to twirl a lock of her hair.
"Couldn't hide what?" asked a worried Meeshell.
"King Trident cursed my family so that we would fall deathly ill if we touch sea water," said Coral as she looked away from her.
"What?!" asked Meeshell who was both shocked and terrified.
"The only time I can touch sea water is when our story is going on, and once it's finished, I'll be kicked out again," said Coral.
"Coral, I had no clue he did that, it's not fair to you," said Meeshell as her face turned from surprise to anger.
"I know, this is also why I'm a Rebel, so I don't have to see the beauty of the ocean just to have it ripped away," said Coral as she climbed out of the pool and headed for the changing room.
"Is everything alright, Meeshell?" asked Cerise as she swam up. There was a cap on her head to hide her ears.
"I just got a reason to visit home on the beach trip next week," said Meeshell who was still mad.