Hi everyone. Without further ado, here is chapter thirty-eight.


Chapter 38: The Child of Mirovia

-Shore-

It was just a few more days until Winter Break and the girls were very excited, all but the Red Mermaid Princess herself. Her test will soon start again, only this time, will her love make it on time? She hoped so. The ten Mermaid Princesses were at the shore of the beach, each were happy with their own plans for this year. Coco is becoming very cheerful about the holiday, Noel is very curious about how Karen's date with Subaru will go since she was the one to set them up together. Lastly, Seira was have her first birthday celebration since last year was when she was born and Sakura will be spending her first Christmas with everyone.

"Julie?" she heard Akari called her name.

"Eh?" she turned to the White Princess.

"Are you okay? You don't seem very happy." Akari pointed out in slight concern.

"Oh, it's nothing to worry about." she lied. "Hm? What is it, Sakura?" she felt her little sister tapping on her arm.

"Onee-chan, what's that?" Sakura pointed to something in the air as the others turn their gaze at it.

A little bird with light blue feathers is flying towards them. Akari extended her finger for the little creature to land.

"That's Yuki's pet bird back when she was Snow White." Julie recognized the pet.

"There's a note." Seira noticed as Akari took the slip of paper that was attached to its leg and gave it to Julie. The bird flew away after the note was taken off.

Julie opened the little message as everyone crowed around to hear what their friend has to say.

"It's says: Although I'd would love to come back home to see my dear sisters and my wonderful friends, I'll be staying in the castle that was once my home to train myself with my dark powers so I can be more comfortable in using them during battle. I thank you, Sakura, for your help in saving Edger. He's doing fine and is currently with me in helping me train..." Julie trailed off. "The rest of the message is for you, Seira." she pass the note to the Orange Mermaid Princess.

After a moment of silence, Seira answered with excitement, "Yuki wished that she could come, but because she can't, she wished me an early Happy Birthday and that she'll be sending a present for me on that day."

"Until then, let's celebrate!" Hanon exclaimed.

"Yay, it's almost Winter Break! Let's have a party!" Coco agreed happily.

"A party? Am I invited?" a voice suddenly asked.

"Who's there!" Lucia questioned.

The water began to bubble as the Sea Witch surface to confront the mermaids for the first time. She has her veil on her, so nobody can see her face. Her black dress was long while her dark tentacles are moving around like what on octopus does.

Julie pushed Sakura behind her as the little Red Princess started to become terrified and was trembling. The poor thing, she was terrified to death after someone had encounter her in the ancient fairytale past. The Sea Witch had that same vibe of uneasiness.

"You... You're Shika!" Karen realized.

"Why ten mermaid princesses all at once. I am honored." Shika mockingly bowed at them. "I'm flattered that you recognized me, despite this is our first encounter." she added.

"Shika, why are you here? What are you planning to do?" Coco questioned.

"Well, like you said Princess, you want to have a party for the holiday. I'm here to give you all an early christmas present." Shika answered.

"We want nothing from you!" Julie hissed in anger and bitterness.

"But you shall take it." Shika insist. "All of you shall receive my lovely gift. Despite that I claimed that you'll get it early, each of you will receive it later or sooner... It's quite unfortunate that Miyuki couldn't join us. If I'd known she'd leave, I would have given her one a little sooner."

"Of course she wouldn't! After what you did to her and made her do to us. Why would she come back to see someone as horrible as you?!" Akari yelled.

"Why thank you. I shall take that as a compliment, though I would have enjoyed it if I could have played with her a little more." Shika replied.

Meanwhile, Takumi was strolling along the beach until somethone caught his eyes. He hid behind a rock to see his mermaid.

'It's her, I can't believe it! I get to see her again. The others must be her friends.' Takumi thought excitedly. Though his smile turned into a frown what he noticed a woman not too far from the mermaids with... Tentacles?

"Who is that woman?" Takumi questioned as he continue to watch what is going on. He was too far to hear the conversation, but just by watching them, he can tell that the woman is not their friend.

"You know, I heard that during this time of year, children loved to receive their christmas presents. So why don't I start with your early birthday present, Seira!" she suggested with malice as her nails turned into long sharp claws. Before anyone could react, she lunge at the princess.

"Seira, look out!" Julie exclaimed as she leaves Sakura's side. Using her ability of speed, she manage to shield Seira from the attack just in time. "Ahh!" she screamed in pain as she felt the sharp claws against her back. Five stretch marks appeared as her back began to bleed from the wound.

Seira was frozen stiff as Julie fell in front of her. She never felt this afraid ever since Michel had taken her into himself.

"Julie!" Lucia cried.

"Shika, we won't forgive you!" Hanon yelled.

Julie tried to get up, but instead, she fell unconscious. The moment she did, briars appeared to protect their princess in their thorny embrace. They also surrounded Sakura, who was unable to fight because of who the Sea Witch really is, and Seira, who is still shock at the event. While Akari went to assist Julie, the other six started to transform.

~Pink Pearl Voice!~

~Aqua Pearl Voice!~

~Green Pearl Voice!~

~Purple Pearl Voice!~

~Indigo Pearl Voice!~

~Yellow Pearl Voice!~

The six Mermaid Princess transform into their super idol forms and raise their microphone to their lips.

"Pichi Pichi Voice Live Start!" they sing Perfect Harmony.

Arashi no umi ni utarete makesou na ima wo
Furiharae ai wo mitsumete kono mune ni

Tachiagaru yo nando demo yakusoku no tame ni
Shakunetsu no raito wo abite shibuki ga mau

Taiyou yori mo atsuku atsuku atsuku
Utagoe wa motto takaku takaku takaku
Ima koso, ima koso

Hageshii kodou afuredasu ai no MELODY
Takanaru kodou shinjitsu wa tatta hitotsu
Kumori no nai kagami ni utsushite
Tsutawaru kodou wakiagaru ai no chikara
Soshite umareru atsui pafekuto hamoni

"Love Shower Pitch! Do you want an encore?" they finished their song, but to their surprise, it had no effect.

"Our song does work on her?" Lucia questioned.

"I'm afraid not. You'll have to do better than that. He he he." Shika laughed as she looked at her hands which is stained with Julie's blood.

The mermaids were a bit sicken as the Sea Witch licked her fingers to taste the blood of the Red Mermaid Princess. Luckily, the two young princesses buried their faces in their hands to prevent seeing anything. They looked up again after the Sea Witch let out a happy sigh as if she just have a grand feast.

"You have grown very strong, Julie... Just like your red roses with it's annoying thorns." she then turned to the others. "Despite I want to play around with your pathetic lives a little more, I think I will leave. I had my fill of fun today." Shika suggested. "But I know someone who wants to have fun with you next..."

"And who's that?" Noel asked, though she's pretty sure she doesn't want to know the answer.

"I'll show you. Appear!" Shika command as a man surface from the waters. He had spiky brown hair and is wearing glasses. He looked like he's around his late twenties. The glare in his glasses prevented the mermaids to see his eyes as he gave them a smirk. "Meet Kazu, a scientist."

"It's a pleasure to final meet you, the famous Mermaid Princesses that I've heard about." Kazu also gave the princesses a mocking bow. "Don't even try singing, your lovely voices can't reach my ears nor will it change my plans in capturing you." he warned.

"And why can't we?" Karen questioned hotly.

"He's probably human. That's why our songs won't work on him." Rina told her.

"Oh, but whoever said that I was human?" Kazu questioned.

"You're not?" Hanon asked in confusion.

"I am only half of the kind you know. I am from the Mirovia Clan." Kazu answered.

"The Mirovia Clan... Isn't that clan-" Coco got cut off.

"Destroyed? Yes it is, Princess. My clan... My kingdom... It sat between the great war of the Panthalassa Clan and Mermaid Princesses." he revealed. The mermaids were shocked at the sudden news, but continued to listen. "Because the war between the two sides lasted for many years, eventually my home couldn't stand it and it was destroyed. Only my mother escaped and gave me birth in the human realm, but even she died a while after I was born, leaving me in the care of my father. However, that man decided to abandon me because I was a freak!" he explained in disgust.

The mermaids couldn't help, but felt pity for the man, despite he is the enemy.

"I grew up to be the man I am now. All I want... Is to exact my vengeance on the people who torn my life apart. What better way to do that by helping the Sea Witch? I'll capture all of you and I'll make a fortune on your subjects and kingdoms." he declared.

"But we have nothing to do with it!" Seira protest behind the protective vines.

"That is very true, Princess. You and your friends are not the cause, you're not guilty for the destruction of my home. However, those you descended from are. The Mermaid Princesses and the Panthalassa Clan are to blame for I am only half of my fallen clan. But since I've heard that the Panthalassa Clan is no more, I'll just have to settle for you." Kazu declared.

"I hope you enjoy your christmas presents because you will have it." Shika told them as she left the mermaids alone with the scientist.

"It took me a while to know who I was after, but thanks to Shika-sama, I can finally capture you and give you to her. I may have no idea of what her plan is for you, but I'll gladly do what she wants if I can have my revenge!" he sneered as he pressed a button.

Bubbles came from the water as a giant mechanical robot appeared. It was least sixteen feet tall and it looked like a golem. The princesses could only watch in worry as the robotic golem loomed over them. However, when they the sound of plants retreating, they looked to see that Julie is beginning to stir. She tried to sat up as Akari support her. When she saw the golem and Kazu, she know what's going on.

"Kazu, please don't do this. You're making a mistake!" Julie pleaded.

"Oh? You seem to know me... Have we meet?" Kazu questioned.

"No." she answered as she, Akari, Seira, and Sakura transformed so they can stand up. "But I did know you in the fairytale world."

"In the fairytale world? What nonsense are you talking about?" Kazu became intrigued.

"You were-" she got cut off by the arrival of the Fire Prince, who came running to the mermaids. He stood between the scientist and the princesses.

"Who are you?" Kazu questioned.

"I am the Fire Prince. One of the protectors of the Mermaid Princesses that you sought to take. I won't let you lay a single finger on any of them, especially my Indigo Princess." he answered. "Julie!"

"Hai!" Julie got the idea and transformed into Rose Red. With her staff in her hands, she stood next to the Fire Prince. "Let's see if the training I gave you is worth it."

"Yeah." he agreed as the two are about to face the golem.


A cliffhanger! No! Anyway, I hoped you enjoyed the chapter. Next on Undeniable Love...

Hanon: Just who was that man?

Karen: Hey, Noel who was that hot guy?

Julie: Kyle, are you sure you were okay when fighting that golem?

Kyle: Yeah, why?

Julie: You know who that man was, do you?

Kyle: Yes, he's my fairytale brother.

Julie: Kyle, if you keep this up... You'll...

Kyle: I know because... It's happening.

Next time, Undeniable Love Chapter 39: The Curse of Geppetto