I know, I know. It's beeeyyyyoooonddd do so here we are. I will spare you my list of excuses this time around. But i would like to thank you all for begin loyal readers. ENJOY!

Eric's POV

"What are you doing here," I stumbled over the words as I watched her tail dangle over the edge of the boat.

"I'm going back with you. I can't stay there," she dropped her head a little bit. "Besides I think you know whats wrong with me."

"What do you mean?" I began rowing back to the main land.

"I've been trowing up but, I'm always hungry," she looked puzzeled. and when she looked up to see my surprised face. "What?"

"I think we should see a doctor."

"Are you crazy? If anyone sees me like this," she gestered to the tail. "Who knows what will happen."

"Well then we need to get you some legs," we had just hit the sandy shores. I looked up to see Grimsby with Max.

"Sir Eric and," he stumbled over his words as I had earlier. "Miss Ariel. Welcome back."

"Thank you." Ariel smiles from my arms.

"We'll have to find something to hide you with," I said.

"What about the bath," Grimsby suggested. Agreeing with him, he and Max ran ahead to make sure no one would spot us coming in the back way. I got her up to my private bathroom and set her in the tub, letting the water run.

"Eric," I heard her mumble.

"Yes," I leaned in close to her.

"I think I know where I can get a pair of legs."

"Why didn't you say anything earlier?"

"Because I wasn't sure it was a good idea. This place, this person, she is known for working with dark powers," Ariel hung her head. "My father always warned us never to speak of her."

"Well then I can't allow you to go to her."

"It may be our only shot at solving whatever problem this is."

"For starters it's-" I got inturrupted when there was a knock on my door.

"Eric, are you in there? Your mother wishes to speak with you," Grimsby's voice carried through the heavy, wooden door.

"Thank you Grimsby. Tell her I shall be there shortly," I stood to my feet. "We will talk more about this later." I kissed the top of her red hair, and left her there. On my down the stairs to my awaiting mother, i informed Grimsby to keep a watch on my room.

You know the drill R&R, no flames.