Thank you everyone for waiting so patiently. I'd like to thank Maddy for reviewing. And for those of you who reviewed and favorite, you guys are the best! Now enough chatting, let's get into Naida's arc. This chapter will mostly be on her family and cover the entire bonus chapter of Trusty John and King Bluebeard, but like I said, expansion on family members too. Enjoy! :D
Chapter 7: Cursed to be Bounded to the Sea
In the year of 1300, at least another hundred and three years has passed for the Frog Prince ever since his second love died. However, living as a frog, it was hard for James to tell how much time has passed, especially when he traveled from Germany all the way to the island of Crete. He thought that if he was far away from home, perhaps it will take his mind off things, such as his loss. Once arrived to the island at long last, the Frog Prince settled down in a small pond near the forest to ponder on this thoughts.
James could never forget about Agnes' wish: to find a new love. However, during those many years, his heart wasn't in it. He still hasn't gotten over the death of his love ones. Plus, throughout his travels, many of the women he had encountered were just not the right one. Some were vain, ungrateful, or just utterly awful. He haven't seen many maidens who were like Ivy or Agnes. Time has changed the world and its people that it was hard to find a new love. Therefore, instead of finding a new True Love, he shall wait and see what Fate decide for him. After all, it was Fate, itself, that has tested him with many trials and tribulations. So, he will see what destiny has in store for him. Little did he know, it will soon come.
Now many years before the Legendary Kingdom of Prasino has sunken to the bottom of the sea, it was once a magnificence palace favored by the kingdom's patron Sea Goddess, Thalassa. They were two rulers of the Prasino Kingdom, noble King Alexandros and beautiful Queen Artemisia.
King Alexandros has brown hair and beard, blue eyes, and donning green robes with a golden crown on his head. His lovely wife possess beauty, having blonde hair and brown eyes. She wears a yellow dress with sleeves. The royal couple lived a peaceful life with their beloved daughters, each with their own beauty and interest.
Beautiful and loving Naida, the eldest daughter.
She has long, wavy auburn hair, tanned skin, and a tall, yet willowy figure. Her eyes are a beautiful azure blue color and has full red lips. The Princess wears a sky blue dress that reached to the ground with the upper part of the dress and the overskirt being yellow. Her detached sleeves have a similar style to her dress. She adorn herself with a pearl necklace and a tiara made out of seashells. One of the Princess' hobbies involve collecting various collectables, such as shells and special gems.
Kind and compassionate Calliope, the second daughter of the royal family.
The Princess has a willowy, graceful figure, blue eyes, and lightly tanned skin. Her golden blonde hair is worn in a bun with a little of her fringe down. She wore an off the shoulder top of purple and pale blue which fades into a darker blue dress decorated with pearls. A purple, fin-like collar circled the back of her neck was attached to her dress. Placed on her head is a golden tiara adorned with pearls. She wears pearl earrings and a gold seashell necklace around her neck. Calliope has a love for music and would have many musical instruments in her room.
Adventurous and brave Theresa, the middle Princess.
She is tall and has a slender figure. The Princess has dark brown hair that is styled in a bob cut with straight fringes. However, unlike her two older sisters, Theresa has pale skin, brown eyes, and is more eager to smile. The Princess wears an off the shoulder puffed sleeves red dress over a yellow dress with long sleeves. Her skirt under her red dress is more of a darker shade of red. On her skirt are three yellow fabric designed as intricate sword blades. On her head is a gold tiara with a red gem at the center. Theresa enjoys the forest and the mountains that she often sneaked out of the palace to see them.
Supportive and encouraging Althea, the fourth daughter.
The Princess has blue eyes and pale pink lips. She wears an elbow-length deep purple gloves and a frilly dark green dress edged with deep purple. Her bright red hair is let down in wavy locks like the waves. Her ancient Cretan-hairstyle has a jeweled diadem made out of pearls. On the waistline of her dress, she wears an ornate gold belt. Althea loves her family so much that one of her talents include painting portraits of her sisters, father, and mother.
Sweet and nature-loving Daphne, the last and youngest daughter.
Daphne is a young girl with blonde hair tied in low pigtails with many flowers in her hair. She has her mother's brown eyes and a beautiful bright smile. She wore a purple dress that reached a little passed her knees with many flowers in the skirt. Butterfly sleeves rest on her shoulders and around the waistline of her dress, is a lilac sash with a flower on it. The youngest Princess loves plants that she owns a greenhouse filled with many to see.
The royal family once lived a peaceful life despite the long war against their rivals. However, that all changed when Daphne turned six. The Prasino Queen died from an unknown illness. The news devastate the entire family, mostly her because she had little time spent with her mother. Eventually, the rivals of Prasino, Kokkino, battled even fiercer. Despite the two kingdoms were at war ever since King Alexandros ascended the throne, they never fought this hard before...
Had news of the royal family's loss cause them to think that the Prasino King grew weak? Well, they had another thing for them. Alexandros would wield the Staff of the Ancients, given to him by the Sea Goddess, to help him fight in this war, putting the Kingdom of Kokkino in an disadvantage. The war continued to last and there doesn't seem to be an end to it...
One day, a young man came to the Kingdom of Prasino who wished to have an audience with the King personally.
"Your Majesty," the man kneel in front of the King. "I once come from a land that knows nothing of war, yet I got captured by the Kokkino King, Bluebeard."
"Rise, young fellow." Alexandros replied as the man did as he was told. "What's your name?"
"My name is Cassius." the man introduce himself.
"You say... That you were a prisoner of Kokkino?" the King questioned.
"Yes. My homeland was destroyed and I was sent to that awful place." Cassius explained rather calmly.
"Yet when you escaped, you came here. Why would you come to this kingdom when it's in the middle of war with Kokkino?" the King asked.
"Well- I... I heard that the war is close to coming to an end. H-However, the Kokkinoans are stubborn. They won't yield, even if they are at an disadvantage." Cassius answered.
King Alexandros stood from his throne to approach the man with a stern expression.
'Oh no, did he see passed me?' Cassius started to panic in dread.
If he saw through him then there's no chance in bringing Kokkino back to its former glory! However, that wasn't why the King approached him. Putting his hands on his shoulders, Alexandros smiled.
"There's no need to feel nervous, Cassius. An enemy of Kokkino is a friend of mine."
Cassius let out a sigh of relief as the King called for his daughters.
"I'd like you to meet my five beautiful daughters." Alexandros explained as the Princesses came into the throne room. He gestured to each of his daughters as he introduce them to Cassius, "Princess Naida, Princess Calliope, Princess Theresa, Princess Althea, and Princess Daphne."
"It's an honor to meet the Prasino Princesses." Cassius replied.
For four years, Cassius have serve King Alexandros in the war that he had gained the King's complete trust as well as his daughters. He was made into the King's chancellor for his wisdom and knowledge of a way to defeat Kokkino. One day, as Fate has it, Cassius planned to get Alexandros to preform the Blood Binding Ritual. Once he imprisoned the Sea Goddess with the Staff of Ancients, she'll bring Prasino to its downfall, returning glory to Kokkino.
Meanwhile, fifteen year old Theresa and ten year old Daphne discuss about having a little sight-seeing. They heard that there was a land near Kokkino that has a beautiful scenery that both Princesses were interested- Theresa because she wanted to see the forest and Daphne because she heard of the variety of plants growing there. However, something was bothering the youngest Princess.
"But Theresa, that land is near Kokkino and Naida told us not to go there." Daphne remarked on her older sister's warning.
"We're not going to Kokkino, Daphne- just the place near it." Theresa tried to assured her little sister. "We'll just look from a safer distance."
"Going where?" a scolding voice questioned.
The two quickly turned around to see a disapproving Naida. Her arms are cross and her expression told the girls that she was expecting an answer right now.
"Naida," Theresa exclaimed nervously. "What a surprise..."
"Just where do you two think you're going?" Naida asked with that scolding tone of hers.
"We're just going to..." Daphne trailed off.
"Um..." Theresa tried to think of an excuse, but it proved difficult. "We're..."
"Going near Kokkino?" Naida answered their excuse for them.
'Uh oh.' Daphne thought.
Uh oh was right. The eldest Princess looked ready to explode!
"I thought I told you to never venture near that kingdom!" Naida exclaimed in frustration.
"But we're just thinking about it." Theresa offered, her eyes looking down sheepishly.
"It doesn't matter! You two are going to get into trouble if you set foot nearby that kingdom's soil!" Naida continued.
"Why don't you want us to go?" Theresa questioned, a hint of anger was in her tone which she didn't catch.
Naida looked at Daphne before lowering down her tone, "Because ever since that day... She'd be worried out of her mind if something happened to the two of you."
Theresa immediately realize what Naida meant and any trail of anger disappeared. It was when their mother passed away that Naida took on that motherly role, being the eldest out of all of them. The Queen's death had also affected Naida in a way because she had to take on the responsibility in caring for her four sisters and making sure that they were safe.
The Princess let out a sigh as she walked up to her sisters. Both Theresa and Daphne expected for her to lead them away to their rooms like she normally do. To their surprise, however, she wrapped her arms around them. Although, Naida had to kneel on her knees as well as Theresa for her to hug Daphne.
"Please, don't do something stupid." she whispered into their ears. "Don't venture near Kokkino."
Neither Theresa nor Daphne spoke. They returned Naida's hug and stay that way until the eldest sister calmed down. After she left to check up on Calliope, Daphne turned to Theresa.
"Theresa..." the youngest sister began to have second thoughts.
"I know." Theresa replied as she ponder on her own thoughts.
"Maybe we shouldn't go." Daphne suggested, earning silence from her sister.
After pondering on the thought all night, Theresa started to also reconsider. However, those thoughts only lasted for a week. Her curiosity and longing for adventure soon got the better of her.
On the night before that fateful day, Princess Naida walked into her father's room.
"Father?" Naida took a peek.
She saw him on his desk with a stack full of paper. He had his hands on his head. Something was wrong. He looked full of stress.
"Oh, Naida." Alexandros respond as soon as he realized the Princess. "Come in, Daughter."
Naida closed the door before she approached the King, "What's wrong, Father? You looked troubled."
"Nothing, dear. Just feeling a little stress is all." the King answered.
He decided not to tell his daughter about Chancellor Cassius' idea. Earlier in the morning a week ago, when Naida was checking on her sisters, Chancellor Cassius met up with the King in the Strategy Room. They were discussing the matter of the rival kingdom and tried to find a way to end this long war. That was when the Chancellor suggested an idea the King never heard of.
"Cassius, what news have you gather on Kokkino?"
"Just that they are close to being defeated thanks to the Staff of the Ancients the Sea Goddess gave you." the Chancellor answered.
"If only there's a way to defeat them once and for all..." the King pondered.
"If I may say, there might be a way..." Cassius began.
"Well, what is it? Speak my friend." the King was opened to suggestions.
This was now his chance! The Chancellor now has the opportunity to get the King to perform the Blood Binding Ritual. He can get the Sea Goddess, Thalassa, to get angry at the King for betraying her. Sure Prasino will be defeated, but he shall save many countless lives from the war. Both Prasino and Kokkino.
"I heard that there is this ancient spell called the Blood Binding Ritual. If will have the Sea Goddess do whatever you want. Prasino can win the war with her by your side."
"Hm... That does seemed a good idea." King thought for a moment. "But what if it doesn't work?"
"Before, you only got the advantage because of the Staff of the Ancients Thalassa had entrusted to you. Think if it's the actual Sea Goddess, herself, fighting alongside with you. With her, you can win and finally end this war." Cassius continued.
"Really?" the King asked. "This ritual seemed too good to be true."
Cassius started to frown. He became worried. What if the King started to realized that he is pushing him into doing it? All his work will be for nothing if he got caught.
"Believe me, it sound unbelievable when I first heard of it." he replied as calmly as he could.
"Does this spell do more?" the King questioned, uncertain.
"The downside is that the Sea Goddess will be forced to do all your wishes." the Chancellor explained.
After some silence, Cassius worried more. He hoped that the King wasn't having second thoughts. He needed him to go along with it, without pushing him.
"I'm not so sure if I want to force Thalassa into doing my bidding..." Alexandros trailed off. "She has been my friend and my father's. She was even the one who led me to Artemisia."
"Your Majesty, if you do not stop this war, think of what this war can do to your daughters." Cassius replied.
This was a genuine feeling and it was true. During his four years staying in Prasino, the Chancellor personally got the chance to know all five Princesses and each of them expressed their desire for the war to end.
He recalled each of their problem that this war has caused them:
"With Mother gone, I hoped my sisters can live out a peaceful life without wars." Naida once told him.
"I missed the time when my sisters would play with Father and I would sing songs for them." Calliope remarked as she touch her instrument.
"We once have annual picnics in the forest. Father used to take us to see the trees and the wonderful scenery." Theresa answered sadly.
"I wanted my father to be well. This war is making him distant from us." Althea comments as she paints the family portrait.
"We used to be happy. Even though the war started long time ago, we never had to wait and wonder when it would end." Daphne remembered as she pick flowers for her garden.
"Your Majesty, all this fighting has already affected them, if you have yet to realized." he continued.
He waited for a response until the King replied, "Let me think about it."
Alexandros has been stressing on the idea for a week that he would worry his daughters.
"Father?"
The King remembered that Naida was still with him.
"I'm alright, Daughter. Go to bed." he replied.
"Okay, but please, get some rest, Father." the Princess advised.
"I will, Daughter." he replied.
"We love you." Naida told him as she closed the door.
The King looked at a clock to see that it was passed midnight. It was getting late, so he took Naida's advice and went to bed. He shall think of his decision in the morning.
In the meantime, early in the morning, close to dawn, Princess Theresa headed to the palace doors. She was about to opened it until...
"Where are you going?" a voice asked.
The Princess jumped a bit and turn around to see that it was Daphne.
"Oh, Daphne. You startled me." Theresa let out a sigh of relief. "I thought that you were Naida."
"Are you still thinking of going?" Daphne questioned.
A mischievous smile spread on her face as she put a finger to her lips, "Don't tell big sis, okay?"
"But she told you not to." Daphne reminded her.
"Seeing that you're out of your room... Then you must want to come along too, am I right?" Theresa questioned playfully as she crossed her arms.
"Well..." Daphne meekly trailed off.
Theresa softly giggled as she hold her little sister's hands, "It'll be quick. We'll see the land from a safe distance."
"Hmm..." the girl was still hesitant.
"We'll just take a quick peak and come back when the sun rise up. We'll be back home before anyone realized that we're gone." she offered.
"Hmm... Okay." Daphne agreed as she happily followed her sister outside.
The Princesses got in a boat, enough for at least four people. Daphne sat on the front seat while Theresa pushed until they were on the water. She later got into the boat just as the current gently pushed them. They saw the crumbling Kingdom of Kokkino until their boat got drifted towards the kingdom's land.
"Oh no, the current caught us!" Theresa exclaimed as the waters suddenly rocked their boat roughly.
It wasn't long until their boat have arrived to the Kingdom of Kokkino. The land was covered in fog since the sun was not up yet. Theresa was the first to get off the boat to looked around, despite the fog covering everything. She then helped Daphne so they can try to see passed the mist.
"What are we doing to do now, Theresa?" Daphne questioned in worry.
"Don't worry, Daphne." the Princess looked at the sky, although she looked worried herself. The fog started to lighten a little as the sun started to rise. "We still have time to get back home. Come on, let's get back on the boat."
Before they even got on the vessel, they stopped when they heard footsteps. Little did they knew, someone was watching them when their boat drifted to Kokkino. A figure came out from the foggy mist. At first, the Princesses couldn't make out the figure in the fog, but when it clears up a bit, they let out a gasp in shock. It was a man with noticeable blue beard, dressed in red with a crown on his head. This was no ordinary Kokkinoan man. Standing in front of them is King Bluebeard, their father's enemy!
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Prasino's two lovely Princesses?" Bluebeard mused. "What an honor for the two of you to come and visit."
"Run, Daphne!" Theresa told her sister in alarm.
The two girls immediately ran, using the fog to hide themselves from the King. However, he wasn't bothered to go and chase after them, smiling at their futile attempt to escape.
"You may run, but you can't hide." he warned.
Suddenly, the fog lift up, clearing everything that was hidden from sight. The Princesses were gone, but it wasn't a big deal. Without their boat, they can't leave. He took the boat and had it transfer to the Secret Pier. Once he tied the boat, he began his search for the girls.
In the forest, Theresa was hiding amongst the green branches, which doesn't bode well since she's wearing red. She and Daphne had split up in the fog, so she doesn't know where her little sister is. Theresa could only hoped that the young girl was safe. While she was in the forest, she saw Bluebeard has taken the boat and followed him to the Seashore Flower Field. She was careful so she wouldn't get caught. However, she stopped in her tracks when she saw a flash of purple. She went to check on it... But it wasn't Daphne. It was just a piece of purple cloth. Remembering about Bluebeard, she turn around to see that he was no longer there. Darn. She has lost sight of him!
'Great, how can I find where he took the boat now?' Theresa thought in frustration.
The Princess quickly hid when she heard footsteps approaching near the gates. To her relief, it was her sister.
"D-" she was about to call her sister when she was quickly cut off.
A hand covered her mouth, preventing her from warning Daphne of the danger. Theresa tried to break free, but couldn't. She was let go when Bluebeard took her to his chamber only for him locked her in a tank.
"You shall stay here, Princess. I'm going for your sister next." Bluebeard told her.
"Whenever you're going to do, it won't work. My father will saved us from your treachery." Theresa boldly replied as she banged against the glass.
"Maybe, but for how long?" the King questioned.
"What?" the Princess became confused.
"Your father has been busy with the war against me for so long, he must have cared less for you and your sisters."
"Don't you dare mock my father, he loves us!"
"Then why would he allowed you to easily walk in my kingdom, hmm?" Bluebeard taunts.
"He didn't let us ventured to your kingdom." Theresa answered in defeat.
"Oh?"
"It... My fault. I'd made the foolish decision in coming." the Princess explained, feeling regret for not heeding Naida's warning.
"Well, it's quite unfortunate that your father never taught you that curiosity is a very dangerous thing." Bluebeard mockingly remarked. "Now if your father does treasure you like you said, I'm sure he wouldn't mind if he surrender for you sake."
"What do you mean?"
"Despite I like to stay and chat, Princess, I have other things to do. Leaving you here alone would be a bit boring, so let's make this a little interesting." Bluebeard pushed a button as the tank was slowly filling with water. The King took pleasure of the Princess' distress as the water started to reach to her ankles. "If your father doesn't surrender by the end of this day, the tank will be filled with water and you'll drown. But I guess you don't have to worry... If he'll save you." Bluebeard was about to exit his room. "I'll see you soon, Princess... Or not."
He locked the door once he exited, leaving the girl alone to drown. Theresa desperately tried to find a way out, but couldn't. It was hopeless as the water started to reach to her knees...
Daphne wandered around, trying to find the boat and her sister. She noticed the doors to the red palace, but it was locked. However, her eyes wandered to the pier and to her delight, there was the boat! Unfortunately, Theresa wasn't there. As she walked to the Secret Pier, she felt uneasy as a large shadow loomed over her.
"Now I found you, Princess." a voice startled the girl as she saw the King behind her.
"Bluebeard," she gasped. "What have you done to Theresa? Where did you took her?!"
"Oh, your sister is fine, unharmed... For the moment." Bluebeard answered.
The Princess looked for a way to escape, but the King was blocking the only exit. Still, she attempt to get away. She was able to get passed him, but he grabbed her arm before she could exit the Underground Tunnel. The Princess dropped her red flower pendent when the King pulled her away from the doors.
"No! Let me go!" Daphne struggled as the King's grip on her tightened.
"No, you and your sister are now my prisoners. Once your father receive news that I got both of you, he'll surrender the war to me." Bluebeard replied as he took the little girl to the Forgotten Cave.
There was a net in one of the shipwreck, prefect. The mad King pushed the little girl into the net. He then have the net be pulled up so the Princess couldn't reach the ground. Breaking the missing part of the mechanism, Bluebeard left the girl as he locked the only entrance to the Forgotten Cave.
As the sun rise to signal a new day, Princess Naida was the first to wake. It was her daily routine to check up on her sisters. Seventeen year old Calliope is in her room, check. Recently turned fourteen, Althea is still sleeping on her bed, check. Next was Theresa. However, when the eldest sister came into the room, she immediately panic that the room was empty! She quickly rushed to Daphne's room to find the little girl missing as well! It was no coincident that both of her sisters are out of their rooms. And Naida know why, they didn't listen to her and ventured near Kokkino like she feared.
The nineteen year old Princess quickly ran outside her home and grabbed a boat. She would have informed her father, but he was already busy with the war. The Princess didn't want to trouble him any further. On her way to Kokkino, Naida was feeling wary of the sea for some reason. The waves crashed into the rocks and it looked savage and unwelcoming. Nevertheless, she safely arrived to Kokkino to begin her search for her little sisters. Unfortunately, her boat got hit by a rock and had sunk. She's trapped until she find her sisters and their boat.
She searched and searched and at the same time, staying hidden from any Kokkinoan who might be on the lookout. The only safest place she can be is the Courtyard Path. Having no luck in finding her sisters, the only thing she manage to find was a key to the water gate. The Princess panicked when she saw a boat heading her way and was tempted to hide. However, her worries were put at ease when she recognize the figure of a man as he walk off the vessel. He apparently seemed to notice her as he approached the Princess.
"Chancellor! I'm so glad I found you. My little sisters are missing. I've told Daphne and Theresa a thousand times not to go near Kokkino, but they never listened!" Naida explained. "I'm worried they've been captured by some Kokkinoan soldiers. Can you help me find them?"
"I will try my best, Princess." Cassius tries to put up the act that he's on Prasino's side.
He felt kinda bad that he had persuaded the Princess' father into performing the Blood Binding Ritual, but it was necessary. He didn't mean for them to get mixed up in this war. He continued his search until he found a picture of the Princesses and a ransom letter.
We have your princesses- they
will be returned to the Kingdom of
Prasino once we have your complete
surrender!
Looking deeper into the letter there was a pendent that belongs to Daphne. The Chancellor met up with Naida to give the pendent to her.
"Where did you find this?" Naida started to worry even more as her suspicion proved to be correct.
"At the water gate." Cassius answered.
"The water gate? Oh no! So they were taken to Kokkino! There's a secret passage that goes there, and luckily, I have the key for it here! Please, hurry!" the Princess gave the key as the Chancellor went to do his job.
He decided to first saved Daphne, since she was the youngest and must have been terrified out of her mind. The Chancellor found her after unlocking the Forgotten Cave. She was trapped in a net on one of the shipwreck. He fixed the mechanism by putting the crank back in its place. Lowering the net to the ground, Cassius help the girl out of her predicament.
"Chancellor! I'm sorry for the trouble... Our boat got caught in a swift current towards Kokkino. We tried to return, but that crazy King Bluebeard caught us! He took Theresa somewhere. I hoped she's all right! He tied our boat at his secret pier, but we must hurry. We've got to save her!" Daphne explained as she left the cave to the pier.
Cassius followed the girl where she stood in one spot, worried for Theresa's safety.
"Don't worry, Princess. I'll find her." he assured the girl as she gave a sad smile.
After the Chancellor found a Goddess Figurine in a pile of junk on the boat, Naida came to the Secret Pier.
"Naida!" Daphne ran to hug her big sister.
"Oh Daphne, thank goodness your safe!" the Princess was too overjoyed to scold her sister right now. "Where's Theresa?"
"King Bluebeard has her." Daphne frowned.
Naida then turned her attention to Cassius, "Chancellor, please, you must rescue Theresa! Who knows what that monstrous king is doing to her?"
"Don't worry, we won't leave without you. Please be careful!" Daphne replied as she gave the man a mural piece.
"I will." the Chancellor promised as he started to look for any clues that can give him access to the Kokkino Palace.
When he entered the red palace, he saw to his horror what was in front of him. It was Theresa! She's in the tank filled with water that has already reached to her shoulders. The Princess was banging against the glass in panic, afraid of drowning, and gasping to be set free before the tank is completely filled.
Cassius quickly gathered the three mermaids required to unlock the tank. By the time he returned, Theresa was trying her best to keep her chin up so she wouldn't drowned.
"Hang in there, Princess Theresa!" the Chancellor replied as he tried to solve the puzzle as quickly as he can.
When he finished the puzzle, the glass door swing opened. All the water spilled out and the Princess collapsed to the floor. Cassius quickly rushed to help the girl up. She coughed violently, trying to get water out of her lungs. As the Chancellor helped her get up on her feet, her vision focus on who has rescued her.
"Chancellor! Thank the Goddess it's you!" Theresa sighed in relief. "King Bluebeard locked me in here and left me to drown! Did you find Daphne?"
"Yes, she and Naida are waiting for you at the pier. You go ahead of me, just to be safe." Cassius explained.
"Oh, she's at the pier with Naida? OK, I'll meet you down there!" the Princess leave as the Chancellor waited.
He knew that someone was spying on him and turned around to see the King who he once loyally served.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't my most 'trusted' advisor..." King Bluebeard was quick to knock him out. "You were supposed to be my spy, and yet here I find you releasing my precious bargaining chips. Now you shall witness how I deal with traitors, you Prasino scum!"
Some time has passed while the three Princesses waited at the Secret Pier. They were getting worried about the Chancellor when he came rushing towards them.
"Let's go!" he exclaimed as he joined the boat.
He rowed the boat when Theresa suddenly spoke, "Something is happening to the waves."
"Kokkino is being destroyed!" Daphne realized at the destruction of the kingdom.
"What's going on?" Naida questioned in worry.
"Oh no, I made a terrible mistake!" Cassius feared.
From a distance, the Kingdom of Prasino started to sink. Suddenly, the Sea Goddess, Thalassa, rise from the depths of the sea. Bounded to the King, the Goddess unleashed her fury and revenge at the boat.
"Chancellor!" Naida called out as all four of them tumbled into the sea. "What?" she questioned herself as she noticed her legs quickly turned into a mermaid tail upon contact with water.
They fell into the cold water where the Princesses watched in horror as they transformed into mermaids. Some of their appearance has also altered as a result of the curse. Despite the three of them has survived, the Chancellor didn't make it and drowned to his demise.
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