Twisted Hearts

Chapter 5: The Merchant from the Seas Plays the Graceful Assassin

(Yes, Azul is my favorite character. I love the whole aesthetic of the dorm. This is saying a lot since I didn't actually enjoy the plot of the Disney film. To be honest, Ursula kept up her end of the deal! Ariel has to hold up her end of the deal. Lauriaum is such an interesting character, and I cannot wait to see how he develops. Same with Elrena too who also reminds me of the twins... Enjoy!)

            "Well, that wasn't pleasant" Azul grumbled before sitting up on the sandy beach, "Jade, Floyd, are you both alright?"

He didn't bother looking at them for his attention was focused on the vast sea before himself. He didn't understand why, but he felt a connection to it.

"Yes, we are fine" Jade reassured him with a grin, "But whoever did this will most certainly pay, right Floyd?"

"Nah! That was fun! We should do it again, right Azul? Azul?" Floyd asked with a silly smile until he noticed Azul wasn't paying attention to them, "Eh, what's wrong with the sea?"

"It doesn't seem strange to you, does it?" Azul asked curiously, "This place feels familiar, right?"

The twins weren't sure until they let Azul's words sink in. They looked at the area and found themselves on a beach and near the sea. However, they noticed a castle in the distance that leads into town.

"Now that you mention it, this place does feel familiar" Jade answered unsure of why.

"Reminds me of that fairy tale we heard as a kid! The one with the Sea Princess and the Benevolent Sea Witch!" Floyd answered with a grin.

Azul's and Jade's eyes were wide as Floyd was laughing at their reactions. Azul stood up and looked at the sea as he let Floyd's words sink in. If Floyd was correct, then this would mean the Sea Princess and Benevolent Sea Witch were here along with the Sea Princess's father. Her father was also in possession of a trident.

"Boys" Azul said with a knowing, scheming grin, "If that is the case, then that means a certain, powerful trident would also be here, correct?"

The twins shared similar dark smirks of their own. After all, having the trident of the king of the seas is a wonderful token that they could use to help their business reach new heights! They turned their attention to the sea and prepared to obtain it.

"Excuse me" Lauriam called to them with a serious expression, "But I believe you're not from this world, are you?"

At his side is Elrena who held an annoyed expression at them. The Octvanielle trio turned around to see them. Floyd was annoyed while Jade held his pleasant expression with Azul staring right at Lauriam.

"What do you mean we are not from here?" Azul asked as he decided it would be best to get some information regarding their situation.

The two assassins shared a glance before realizing that Azul was trying to get information from them. Lauriam decided to use this to his advantage.

"If you come with me and her, we will explain everything. Right now, your presence is disturbing the peace of this world. It would be unwise for you to remain here. Please come with us" Lauriam offered as he crossed his arms over his chest and observed them.

He hoped Azul would listen to him, but that was far from the case. Azul and the twins noticed that the two assassins were hiding something from them, so they decided to not listen to them. If there are other worlds out there, then perhaps they could use that to their advantage!

"Unfortunately, I must decline. The idea of other worlds is interesting to us, and right now, we are occupied with this one due to it holding an item of interest to us" Azul said in his business voice as he spun the cane into his hands, "Now, we will be departing! Jade! Floyd! Show them a thing or two!"