𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 ! [jason grace]¹ [DISCONTINUED]

𝐱. where her blood truly lies !

𝐎 𝐂 𝐄 𝐀 𝐍   𝐄 𝐘 𝐄 𝐒   !

𝙲 𝙷 𝙰 𝙿 𝚃 𝙴 𝚁   𝚃 𝙴 𝙽   !

( 𝔴𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔥𝔢𝔯 𝔟𝔩𝔬𝔬𝔡 𝔱𝔯𝔲𝔩𝔶 𝔩𝔦𝔢𝔰 ! )

⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ⬩❖⬩ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯

          𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 to meet Malia. One of her guards, a woman named Phoebe, led her to the castle, which was almost as beautiful and extravagant as her father's. The great doors opened, revealing the decorated interior filled with glowing treasures and ancient relics. Malia's eyes wandered over every inch of the palace that she could see until Phoebe led her into the queen's throne room, where Queen Kaia waited excitedly for her.

The queen was beautiful. Malia thought for a moment she was looking at a goddess, and maybe she was. Queen Kaia had long, luscious black hair that floated around her tanned face, green eyes gleaming in the light of the ocean. She looked like how mermaids looked in pop culture⎯beautiful features, seashell bra, and a long tail made up of rainbow scales and fins. A crown of coral and pearls rested atop her head, a smaller version of Poseidon's trident in her hand.

"Ariel Malia Jackson!" the queen exclaimed, beckoning Malia further into the room. Phoebe stood by the door as Malia approached the throne in awe. "I've been waiting to meet you since you entered my waters! Oh, you are a lovely sight!"

Malia felt her cheeks warm at the compliment. She knelt down to one knee, bowing her head. "Queen Kaia, it is an honor to be in your presence."

The queen waved her hand. "Oh, none of that nonsense. After all, you are royalty as well. Come closer, come closer! I'm sure you have lots to tell me."

Malia did as she was told, moving closer to the queen until she was sitting on the last step up to the throne. "I do, your majesty. Terrible things are happening in Atlanta. All at the hands of Phorcys and Keto."

The queen nodded, listening intently as Malia explained everything. She told the queen about the aquarium, and how the children of Gaea had innocent sea life trapped and drugged. How they were being treated like animals, unable to swim freely and forced to battle one another for entertainment. As Malia went on, she noticed the rage behind the queen's eyes, her grip on the trident growing tighter.

"Oh, that old sea god!" she muttered through clenched teeth. "Don't you worry. I'll send my best warriors to handle them. Those poor creatures will be freed, I promise."

Malia beamed, feeling a weight lift from her shoulders. "Thank you, your majesty. That means more to me than you could possibly imagine."

"It's no problem, Ariel. After all, us children of the sea must stick together." The queen studied Malia for a moment. "Now, is there anything else I can do for you. I feel as though something is troubling you. Well, aside from this." She snapped her fingers, and Malia felt her bra return, as well as her bracelet. "Ah, there you go. Bythos may be smart, but sometimes he isn't wise."