''It's so good to see you here, together, my children,'' started their regal King Poseidon, as he turned his old, eyes from each one of his children.''My heroic son Triton Poseidon, and my beautiful daughter, Ursula Aries,''
''As you two know, in our tradition, each of you will speak to the gathered court, and the citizens gathered, a declaration of your commitment to the realm,and then based on who shares the most leadership of qualities, the trident will then float into one of your hand the Trident floats into, will determine our next King or , seeing as you are the first born, you shall go first.'' Triton moved forward, his presence commanding the attention of the crowd, almost immediately, it didn't even seem like he needed to try,which had Ursula's blood boiling.''My beloved merpeople, it is with great honor that I am able to stand before you today,'' he started, his voice resonating through the throne room.''I pledge my life to the protection and prosperity of I am given the title as king, I vow to uphold the values of our ancestors and defend our kingdom against any if I shall one day, be given a child,I will pass down everything I've learned to them!'' The crowd erupted in resounding cheers as they ate up every single sentence as if it were candy on a silver 's confidence seemed to be building with each wave of applause, and Ursula felt her heart sink a little deeper.
She could see the admiration from even Morgana, and it stung with the realization that she had always been cast in the shadow of her brother' , theirfatherturned to her, beckoning her to come forward with an expectant gaze.''And now, weshall hear from our own princess, Princess Ursula. The tides of destiny have brought us here today, and we wish to know your vision for Atlantica.'' Finished her it was her turn, Ursula swam to the forefront, the weight of so many gazes thrusting upon her like a current threatening to sink that moment, she recalled Morgana's encouraging words about creating beauty through chaos, as she tried to take a deep breath into her herself, as she drew on the power that was surging within her veins.
It was now ornever.
''My fellow merfolk,'' she began, her voice steady but laced with a fervor that caught everyone's attention.''Today is not merely a choice of a ruler, but a choice of vision!We live in changing times, where the struggles of our realm demand a leader who is unafraid to embrace transformation.I believe that with the trident, I could reshape Atlantica into something magnificent - melding our transitions with the vigor of innovation!'' A murmur swept through thecrowd,the initial shock turned quickly to intrigue, Ursula's thoughts swam like fish, darting in and out of hermind.''Together we can break the chains oflimitation!imagine a kingdom where creativity flows as freely as the currents, where we celebrate the differences amongus,and where power isn't hoarded but shared among our worthy kin!'' Her heart was she caught her brother's eye, his gaze a mixture of surprise and concern, a spectacle she hadn't beenexpecting.
As she finished and the applause started, Morgana's eyes shone with admiration as she jumped up from where she'd been seated. ''Yes! Go Airy! Go Tri!'' she shouted, the noise of the gathered merfolk barely muffing out her cheering. Triton looked thoughtful, his brows furrowing as he silently weighed her words. Would he recognize the merit in her ideas, or would he dismiss them in favor of tradition? Ursula now stood at a crucial juncture, her heart racing. She could feel the tide turning in her favor, but would it be enough? The trident, a beacon of hope and power, glimmered enticingly before her, igniting a fierce determination deep within. And with that spark, she knew this was just the beginning of a much larger journey, one that would test her resolve, her relationships, and the very essence of what it meant to wield such power both in the realm of Atlantica and beyond.