A/N: Thanks to my wonderful reviewers! Here is more! Thanks to MadameDeficit1793 for ideas and helping with the descripition!

Chapter 4: For the love of Navy Men

I took my time to swim back to the cove, I was in hurry. My mind was to busy fussing over James. I am excited to see him again, I doubt I will be able to sleep from the excitement. Then an idea popped into my head. Perhaps I could see him again tonight. I could swim up to the beach where the fort is and I might just be able to see him, possibly walking along the fortress. But I would have to do it when my mother and sisters are asleep. Yes that would be good.

I arrived to see my best friend Tegan, playing with Coryn and Miley. They were tossing around a large peach colored seashell.

Aside from myself, Tegan was the only person...well mermaid in our case, to understand me. We grew up together, and have been inseperable ever since. Tegan was a very beautiful charming mermaid. She would instantly bewitch any sailor with her large purple eyes, that woud make them melt, and kneel to her every command. Her silky long black hair that covered her breasts, smelled enchanting with a hint of jasmine. Her fin, very different from my bright one, it was the color of royalty, a dark shade of purple. She is pale like me, her skin also silky to the touch. And to finish Tegan's unique look was a large diamond that was permanently stuck to her dark tresses.

Tegan is the wild flower of the cove; daring and bold. But nonetheless a charmer. She is very sweet, but yet she is mysterious. Sometimes I have no idea what she rambles about, only Tegan understands the things she rambles on about.

A thing that Tegan and I have in common is that we fell deeply in love...with men of the royal navy. What is it about these navy men? They come and sweep you off like no tomorrow! And why are they so bloody handsome! Well at least James and Tegan's greatest love...Commodore Gracen Hemmingway.

Ah yes Commodore Hemmingway...he was handsome enough to be perfectly sculpted statue. One could say he was "Poseidon", most feared man of the sea…he owned it. He was determined to rid the Caribbean sea of all disgusting pirates, completely wipe them out; until his untimely death. Apart from his gifted skills as a navy commodore...he was breathtaking. His eyes were as grey as the clouds above the sea, that with just one look he could melt anyone and charm them. His hair was jet black; at times it would glisten in the moonlight. His skin pale, yet creamy. His handsome featured face commanded respect, his pointed nose and chiseled chin would intimidate any other man in the room. Commodore Hemmingway would always stand tall and proud at the railing of his ship...

But, as fate would have it for Tegan, Gracen was gripped with the plague and ever since his death she feared humans because they were part of her hatred, her broken dreams and memories; but mostly because she didn't want to fall for another one of them. She had no problem with sending them to their grave, if that's all she was to accomplish. But to speak to one, to look one in the eyes; her poor heart could not bare it. He had fallen for Tegan many years ago but she could remember it so freshly it was like the smell of fish. Tegan often drifted in and out of thought for him, but they were always pleasant memories. She rarely ever looked sad when thinking of him; unless around a human.

"Where have you been"? Tegan demanded.

"Oh, just around". I swimmed past her to retrieve my golden comb that was embellished with jewels.

"Did you go back to that lagoon again"? Tegan was concerned.

I smiled at her while combing my brown tresses.

"You did. Narissa, it would be best if you stop venturing to that lagoon. What happens if you get seen by a human". This cocern quickly reminded her of the love she lost to the plague.

"Tegan you know that it is my only place of peace". I simply replied, trying to avoid making eye contact. Because then she would see it...the glimmer of love in my eyes.

Tegan swam closer to me, and she saw my eyes. She turned sharply to the girls, "Coryn take Miley to my part of the cove, Narissa will be there to get you two later".

"Can we play with your seashells you collected today"? asked Coryn

"Yes, but be careful not to break them". replied Tegan

"We won't, come on Miley". Coryn took little Miley's hand and swam with all haste.

Tegan turned back to me, as I was happily gazing at my reflection in the mirror. I would have to look absolutely stunning for him tomorrow...maybe tonight.

"You are in love with someone...aren't you"?

"No, how can you say a thing like that." I replied as cooly as I could but my shaky tone gave it up.

"Narissa, I know you are. Look at the glimmer in your eyes". Tegan grasped my shoulders and made me look at myself once again. "You see that same glimmer...it was the same glimmer I had when I was in love with Gracen".

"Look I don't want to lie, and you are my best friend. I met someone". I looked away.

"Well its too late to stop you, so what is his name"?

"James Norrington, he is an Admiral of the royal navy". I replied, hoping this wouldn't hurt Tegan to hear he was of the royal navy, just like Gracen.

"Is he handsome"? Tegan asked with curiosity.

"Of course he is, if not I wouldn't be infatuated with him...he also has a good heart". I lied...I have yet to know it.

"Narissa I am worried, please be careful...humans can be harsh at times".

"Don't worry I will. But please...don't tell anyone".

"Your secret is safe with me dear Narissa". Tegan smiled at me and I was relieved.

"Thanks. Now lets get my sisters before my mother gets home". I took Tegan's hand. I was relieved by telling her, sometimes I could not keep secrets all to myself. At least Tegan knew of my devoted love for Admiral James Norrington...