Chapter III
"Armin's been a long time" said Mikasa "I'm worried about him"
"Don't worry, he'll be back soon" Eren comforted Mikasa with a pat on the back.
The deepening pink sunset had faded from the sky, casting a dark blue onto the ocean below. Armin was keeping that in mind, he knew the ocean better than anyone and he was well aware that night is the perfect time for sharks to begin their hunt for whatever unfortunate creatures they preyed on.
"It's getting too late to be exploring, I should head back and tell them I had no luck finding Mikasa something to wear"
Before he turned his head with a swish of his aqua blue tail, he saw a faint glimmer.
A mermaid.
She was beautiful, with short blonde hair and an amber tail. His eyes widened as she came closer, as her eyes focused on him.
"Hello" she spoke with a calm, almost soothing voice "What is a young merman doing out here at this time of night? You should go home"
Armin froze, he didn't know what to say to this mysterious girl. After a long pause he answered her question.
"I am trying to help my friends who have nowhere to go, they need me to find them supplies"
He couldn't help but notice her bikini made from pearls and seashells. He was far too embarrassed to ask where she got them from though.
"Who are you?" He asked with a curious yet frightened tone.
"I am Princess Annie of Atlantis" She replied.
"Atlantis?! I've read it before in books that it was a mythical place under the sea, but I never knew it was real!"
Armin gasped. "Atlantis?"
The beautiful young mermaid smirked and shook her blonde locks which swayed about gracefully in the water.
"You haven't been around here much, have you? What's your name?"
He stuttered but tried to remain calm. "Umm... A-Armin... my name is Armin"
"And where are your friends?" She asked. Armin looked into her eyes which shone brighter than diamonds. He gulped and told her.
"My two best friends are Eren and Mikasa, we found refuge in a cave not too far away from here"
Princess Annie nodded "Can you lead me to them? I want to help you in the best way I can"
"Of course, Your Highness" He said. Armin made her let out a small giggle.
"Annie will be just fine"
The two swam together through the icy cold sea to the cave. Armin resisted the urge to hold her hand.
(I regret not making this chapter longer.)