One more chapter to goooooo! Hope you've liked this so far; more writing!

Last chapter … not much to say. I'm just glad to finish so enjoy~ - wait, also thank you to those who liked this story enjoy to stick to it. I like to express my thanks to two followers I see around this story: Shebajay and FanFic – Fanatic1999. Thank you both so much! Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did.

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Everyone stood at the beach waiting. Today was the day Souji goes home. This was the spot where the gang met him, fin-tail trapped in rope – crying for help. Granted the shrot time they spent with Souji it was sad to know he was leaving them.

A sudden ripple in the water altered them to mass shadows in the water. A wall of water sprouted out the water followed by a large number of figures surrounding the teens. Each one intimidate, staring the youths down and pointing trident spears before them.

Souji raised his hand and the Mer-Knights gave him attention.

'Please do not harm these humans! They had saved me and taken care of me. We are friends so DON'T HURT THEM'. The tone in the prince's voice made them all flinch but one soldier said:

'But my prince… I saw them take you away. You were in their arms unmoving'. At this the Mermen pointed their weapons.

'That's because I passed out. I was trapped by rope for a day and bleeding. These humans are nice, they treated my wounds and soothed me'. He smiled at his friends.

The group of Mermen could not understand but they were glad that their prince was happy. If he was happy (which he was) and healthy (which he was), then that was fine. A rumble below the surface stole their attention; turning to the water everyone saw a small shadow. The shadow grow wider and wider signaling something big coming. The shadow stopped forming, it was big enough to cover Inaba!

All the humans (Chie, Rise, Yukiko, Naoto, Yosuke, Kanji and Teddie) were scared. This mysterious shadow seemed like a clear threat. It took Souji's calm voice to make them ALMOST pass out,

'Hi father!'. The young Merman's cheeky smile slightly calmed the King.

After Souji's friends were calm he introduced them,

'Father these are my friends – Chie, Rise, Yukiko, Naoto, Yosuke, Kanji and Teddie. Guys this is my father and King of the Mer-people'.

The King sighed then started berating his son. Even in the disguise of the ritual, he ran away without telling anyone. Souji caught the point of the worry lecture and felt guilty. Souji poured his feeling out to his father, telling him the truth behind leaving.

'I am sorry father, I did not mean to worry you, I just… just-'. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

'Father, the reason I left without telling was because I do not want to succeed the throne'. The Mer-soldiers gasped and kinda passed out, his father also gasped. He was ready to argue back but the prince countered:

'Father, please understand, I've never felt comfortable succeeding. Living to one day fulfill your seat. I never wanted to take your place because it would feel like you've disappeared!'. The young Merman cried, pulling the strings of his soldiers, friends and father. Kanji and the other boys went up to Souji and hugged him, giving support and surprising the King.

'I've always wanted to live my life how I wanted. I used the ritual to see the live on the surface and learn more. I really like the surface world but I know you wouldn't approve'. He was very sad to admit this.

'Father?', he said timidly, 'I have found a stronger reason to stay here – these three (Yosuke, Kanji and Teddie), I love them and they me. I, prince Souji, am willing to give up everything to stay by their side'. The bold declaration shocked everyone, no one truly saw this outcome.

The King was proud of his son, his decision meant he was grown.

'I will agree to your decision, but before that come home. We were scared if you got hurt and no one knew where you'd gone. Please'. Agreeing to his father's wish, Souji turned back to his beloves and friends.

'I need to set some things straight. Please wait for me, I truly love you all'. With that Souji and his friends parted, watching their beloved silverett walk towards the ocean.

First the King's shadow sunk out of sight followed by the soldiers, lastly they saw Souji wave at them. The spell that gave him human legs wore off – replaced with an elegant long tail. He too disappeared into the vast ocean, leaving them waiting.

[One Year Later]

Yosuke, Kanji and Teddie were standing on the beach (newly clean). It was a college break and everyone was free. Chie, Naoto, Rise and Yukiko were in the beach house readying the surprise. What or who were they throwing a surprise for? Well, they soon spotted the guest of honor emerging from the sea.

Silver hair, breathtaking gray eyes, cute face, muscular torso, soft looking and shiny, pale and porcelain, creamy complexion, muscles, nice definition in the arms, chest and ads [I am overly sexualizing the poor man, sorry ;p], yep to say he was beautiful was an understatement now. Souji had grown taller like his loves.

All four met each other in the middle, hugs, kisses, hungry kisses, and groping a naked Souji was exchanged.

They walked back to the beach house, the ex-Merman ready to start his future together with his soon to be lovers.

END. Finale. Complete. [Happy readings!]

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