Turtle H2O Series

Turtle H2O 4

It's been a few weeks since Leo, April, and Angel became mermaids. They are doing their best to adjust to their new transformations. They've been practicing every day and can control their new powers with limited problems.

April and Angel go swimming every day and enjoying their time in the water as mermaids. Sadly, Leo has yet to go swimming. He is still fearful of the water and refuses to join the others.

One night, Leo was doing the dishes. His brothers were teasing him though. Because of the gloves he has to wear in order to not transform while touching the water.

"Why do you keep wearing those ridiculous things? They're pink you know?" "You look like a girl when you wear them." "I'm Leonardo and I'm a fancy princess maid waiting for my prince charming." They laugh at him.

Leo sighed frustrated. The price of keeping his secret. As Leo stared at the water, his memories came. He and his brothers were 5 years old. They were in the ocean about to get their very first swim lesson.

When a storm came suddenly. His dad was able to get his brothers out of the water in time. Leo wasn't so lucky. He lost his floaty in the currents. He began to drown. His swim instructor rushed to his aid. He saved him, but at the cost of his own life.

Sometime after the tragedy, his brothers learned how to swim at a community center. Ever since that experience, Leo has and is still afraid to go in the water. Thus, he never learned and refuses to learn how to swim.

While remembering, he became sad. His brother Donny noticed. "Leo? What's wrong?" The others stopped laughing when they also noticed him being upset. He looked at them sadly. "Sorry guys. I was just thinking about a Mr. Yoshi."

Once he said that, his brothers gave him sympathetic gazes. "We're sorry bro. We didn't mean to make you think about that." Leo shook his head. "I'll always think about it. He's gone because of me." Before he could guilt trip, his brothers stopped him.

"Don't go there Leo. We were only five. Plus, we didn't know how to swim at the time. He chose to save you. " he sighed sadly. "You guys are right. However, I'll always remember that day whether I want to or not." He pointed towards the living room.

"I have dishes to finish. Why don't you guys watch TV?" They headed to to just that in silence. The next day, Angel and April were discussing how great their most recent swim was. "You should really join us Leo. It was so much fun."

April jabbed her. She noticed Leo's face expression falling. "I mean when you're ready to join us. I can't wait. We'll here for you when that day comes." As they were passing by house by the pier, 2 older women were staring intently at them.

One has blonde hair and brown eyes. The other has brown hair and brown eyes. Their eyesight changed when they saw them. They called out to them. When they looked in their direction, their vision changed upon seeing them as well.

They made their way to the porch. Once they were there, the ladies began their conversation. "You three have been to the moon pool haven't you?" That caught the others attention. When they asked them how they knew about the cave, they gestured for them to follow them inside.

Once inside, they splashed some water on themselves and magic surrounded them. Revealing themselves to be middle aged mermaids. The younger mermaids were beyond surprised. When they were back to normal, they introduced themselves.

"My name is Sydney Reno, and this is my sister Joy. Years ago, we found that cave while scuba diving at night. We've been mermaids ever since. The others were intrigued that there's other mermaids besides them.

They go on to explain how they transformed and asked how they knew they were mermaids. The older ladies explain that mermaids have a special ability to identify other mermaids. It's weird to have.

April asked if there's a way to revert back to normal, but to her disappointment, there's no way to change back. "We've been like this for years and there's been no way to change back to normal. I am sorry. "

It saddened the younger mermaids that they may be stuck like this forever. They felt more relieved with more mermaids around. So, they stayed awhile to chat with each other. Then they were heading home. They can visit anytime.

They went home to reflect on what they learned. The next day, they all decided to accept and live with their mermaid forms. They will still keep it a secret.

Leo said he'll need more time to get used to his new form but will fully accept it in time. Much to the others' joy, Leo asked to join them after school to go swimming. "I have a lot to learn and conquer, but I know you guys will help me along the way. " they headed to the beach.

This will be their first swim as a trio. The others ran into the water ecstatically. Leo took a deep breath. He slowly walked into the water after them. He turned into a mer-turtle. They helped him learn to officially swim and showed him around. Leo was happy and intrigued for the first time ever in the ocean. It was beautiful.