EMBER

"Bluebells"

You know what's the best thing about being a mermaid is our ability to love. We are beings who love deeply. We love with our entire being. And you know what's the worst thing about being a mermaid...........our ability to love. I absolutely hate this emotion. Ironic isn't it. LOVE, another reason why I had left. I love my sister very much but she's dead and that's the worst heartbreak ever. Over the last three months it's been easier. I found piece of myself again with Aiden. I didn't think I would feel how I felt when Ren died but now Aiden hates me. The worst part is I never said 'I Love You' to him but he said it on several occasions. I guess I never really did love him. Maybe he was just a distraction from Ren. My sister. I love her so much. Everything underwater reminds me of her. That's why I couldn't stay. She was my everything. Everyone loved her and she loved them in return but I knew she loved me a little more than everyone even my parents. And now she's gone. I reach my destination. I see her.

"Ren....," I say. A cave of Flowers. Her flowers. Bluebells meaning humility, gracious, loving. My sister. She was that and so much more. The entire cave filled. Beautiful. Just like she was. They don't need a bubble to surround them. They bloom without it until the next Queen pass away and her flowers take their place. I go in and I flop down.

"Hi sis," I say. I wait for a response.

"I miss you ALOT," I continue, "my flower finally bloomed...I'm going to be QUEEN." There is nothing but silence. "But you were suppose to be Queen, you were supposed to marry Kai, the love of your life, you were supposed to rule everyone and be the greatest Queen ever. Why'd you leave Ren? Why did you leave dad and Kai and your people? Why did you leave me?" There is no response. I pick one of the bluebells and I take in the scent. It smells just like her. "I wish you were here. I wish you could atleast tell me I'll do great. I LOVE YOU REN." I hear her voice in my head. 'LOVE YOU TOO EM.' I take the flower and place it behind my right ear. I exit the cave and start back for the palace.