A Plan Of Action

Ch.9

Peter and Melody were swimming in the water, testing out their new gifts. They were so amazed by them they momentarily for got everything else.

"This is amazing." called Peter as he did a few flips.

"I know." Melody called back. "What a totally cool feeling."

She giggled happily as they both started to float on the surface. Melody smiled at them before facing Peter.

"Care for another game of hide and seek?" Peter challenged. "I bet you I can beat you this time."

Melody rolled her eyes. "Peter, you and I both know that I rule at hide and seek. However, I accept your challenge."

And she covered her eyes as she turned around and began counting. They spent most of the day playing games and observing the amazing ocean. It all seemed to be a lot better now that they could both stay underwater. Peter thought this was so great it was almost better than flying. Melody seemed to be exploding with happiness. She had never been this happy or felt this amazing in all her life. She was laughing, making large leaps in and out of the water, and swam through so many schools of fish. Peter had never seen her this happy.

After a while Peter and Melody decided to go back to Morgana. It took them a while to find her lair again, but they got there eventually. When they did, they saw Morgana and Undertow standing there, as though waiting for them. At once, Melody swam up to her and hugged her tightly around her waist.

"Oh thank you, thank you so much!"

But even as Melody continued to smile and hug her, Morgana began to cry softly. Melody and Peter looked up at her worryingly.

"What's the matter?" she asked.

"Oh I just knew this would happen if I did this to you two." Morgana cried, wiping her eyes. "One taste and you're both hooked. Oh Undertow I'm such a failure, such a…"

She couldn't continue. Undertow handed her a handkerchief and she blew her nose.

"What's wrong?" Peter asked.

"Oh my darlings." Morgana whimpered. "I'm afraid…there wasn't enough magic to make Melodys spell last forever."

Peters jaw dropped and Melodys face faded into a look of utmost horror. Peter thought about all of this for a moment, wondering.

"Melodys? But then…you made mine last forever?" he asked.

Morgana nodded. "Yes indeed."

"So why not hers?"

"Because to enchant a ring takes only simple magic, so I didn't need much power. Turning a human into a mermaid, that's a whole other story. It requires much more power to make it permanent. And there wasn't enough potion to make this a forever spell."

"Please..." Melody pleaded, sounding close to tears. "I don't want to back to being an…ordinary girl. Isn't there someway I can stay a mermaid?"

Morgana looked down at her. "Oh I'm afraid there is no possible way."

She began to cry, putting her face in her hands. Peter and Melody looked at each other. Melody looked sadder than ever. He couldn't help but feel terribly sorry for her and went over and put an arm around her and squeezed her gently. As he did, Melody laid her head on his shoulder affectionately.

"Well there is one way."

Peters and Melodys jaws dropped and their faces shoot towards Morgana.

"Oh but it's far too dangerous!"

"What?" asked Melody. "What's too dangerous?"

"Well," Morgana turned to them. "I could make the spell last longer, if only I had my magic trident."

As she spoke, what appeared to be ink came up in front of them and formed a large pitchfork looking weapon.

"Oh, but it was stolen years ago by a deranged and clubbed maniac, and there's not one soul brave enough to get it back for me."

Melody swam up. "Maybe we can get it back for you."

Morgana gazed at them. "You would do that for me?"

"Defiantly." said Peter

"And if we did," Melody swam up to her. "Would you make me a mermaid…forever?"

"Even longer if you like."

Morgana picked up a piece of flat rock that had pictures on it. Peter and Melody assumed it to be a map.

"Now, here is where the scoundrel lives."

Morgana pointed to a spot on the map which read…

"Atlantica." Peter and Melody breathed together.

Melody turned to Morgana.

"You mean…it's not just an old fish tale? It really exists?"

"Of course it exists dear." Morgana said sweetly. "Who ever told otherwise?"

"My…mother." Melody whispered.

"Well, I'm sure she didn't mean to be cruel and deceitful."

Then Melody straightened up. "Right, we'll get back your trident. You can count on us."

"And don't worry." said Peter. "We'll be back in no time."

And without further a due, they began to swim out of the cave.

"Be careful dears." Morgana called. "Enjoy your gifts."

Then as they floated out, she smiled evilly.

"While you can…"

I can't believe I'm already this far. Hope I did good with this ch. Anyway, please comment.