It's been a long while, and i would like to apologize. I've been a little preoccupied. But don't worry. I'm back, and this story will continue. But I'm not so sure about Hostage or Play Thing. I love writting that story, but i'm not really feeling it anymore. I'm thinking I'll continue that for two or three more chapters.

Ariel's POV

I watched as Eric left the bathroom. He left the door open a hair and I could hear him and Grimsby discussing something. Not long after they had finished Grimsby came in and stood beside the door.

"What is this I hear about you feeling ill, madame?"

"Just not feeling to well." I looked at him and forced a weak smile. "Would you mind opening that window? I like the smell of the ocean."

He nods smiling at me. "Sir Eric tells me that you know someone who could solve this, problem." I could tell he was trying to be polite but I was well aware of what he was refering to.

"She's not who I would choose for anything, but if I'm going to change to fit in I'll have to," i sighed and felt his hand on my shoulder.

"If you aren't sure about this then why do it," his voice was serious, laced with concern.

"I want to be with Eric. This is the only way I know how to make that happen." Grimsby simply nodded. I smiled at him. "Don't worry. I would only do this as a last resort."

He nodded again and stood. "I shall go fetch your dinner. Is there anything you had a taste for, Miss Ariel."

"I'm not really sure what you have," I smirked swirling my finger around the bubbles.

"I will find you something then," he walked out the room shutting the door behind him.

I relaxed, sinking farther into the water. My tail was now hanging over the edge of the bathtub. I stared at it's teal scales and frowned. I closed my eyes and looked up to the ceiling. Ariel. Ariel. You know it's the only way, Ariel. I froze in my place and quickly looked around the empty bathroom. I knew the voice almost to well. A chill ran down my spine as the voice began again and an image appeared in the water.

"Hello Darling. I hear you need some help," the gray haired woman spoke, as two eels danced behind her. "I know all about it, Love. Poor Princess Ariel ran away from home and is now unsure of what is happening." I stared into the water baffled. She had all the details. Down to the mysterious feeling inside me.

"You can find me just past the ship graveyard. My grotto is open to you whenever you are ready to confront this troubling situation," Her smile was so kind it sickened me. And just as she had appeared in the water, she vanished. I knew I had to go to her, no matter how Eric feels. It is the only way to fix this mess.

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