Captain Swan One-Shots

A Storybrooke Mermaid Tale: Part Three

He and David jumped out. The mermaids stared at the vehicle with wide eyes and tilted heads.

Adella played with her necklace. "And what exactly is that?"

"It's a dune buggy - it's how we're gonna take you guys to the lair," David explained as he gestured toward the wooden castle.

With a nod, Liam then added, "Yeah - and hopefully, you guys will get legs."

The mermaids all smiled. Larinia then spoke, "This was such a great plan, you guys."

With a nod, Raine then added, "So, what do you want us to do?"

"Just swim all the way ashore, and you guys can climb in the dune buggy."

The girls all exchanged looks as they took in Liam's words. Their smiles grew before they all dove underwater. Their tails - a rainbow of colors - flipped upwards as they swam.

They reached the shore and crawled onto the sand. Adella gripped her necklace before she reached for a couple of metal bars on the buggy and hoisted herself on the seat.

She then reached out and grabbed Serena's hand. She pulled her up while Serena used her free hand to grip the seat.

Once inside, Adella then called out, "Alright, boys, we're ready." Liam and David both nodded before they hopped back in the buggy.

Liam cranked it up and put it in gear before he drove across the sand. Adella and Serena both giggled.

Once at the lair, Liam pulled to a stop. He then asked, "Do you guys need help, or can you get out?"

They giggled once more. Adella then answered, "You are so sweet to ask, but we can take it from here."

The two of them then climbed out of the buggy and flopped down onto the sand. Their eyes roamed the lair.

Serena smiled and spoke, "This truly is something special. Did you guys build it yourselves?"

The twins smiled as well. Liam then said, "We had to borrow the tools - and track down the wood - but yeah, we built it ourselves."

With another smile, Adella told them, "And now, we can see just how magical it truly is."

She and Serena then clasped hands as they scooted over to the lair. They squeezed each other's hands before they made their way over the threshold.

Once the girls were both inside, a glow of light engulfed them both. When it faded, their tails had been replaced with legs.

Liam and David's eyes both widened. "It is magic!" "I can't believe it!"

Adella and Serena stood. They held onto each other as they both wobbled a bit. They took a deep breath and admired their legs.

Serena smoothed down her t-shirt and shorts. "I must confess that the lack of scales feels a bit odd."

David couldn't help but smile. "You'll get used to it." He then turned to his brother.

"I'll stay here with Adella and Serena so that Morgana, Raine, and Larinia all fit."

"That's a really good idea. I'll be right back."

David hopped out before Liam put the buggy back in gear and returned to the remaining mermaids.

Morgana and Larinia both hoisted themselves up onto the empty seats. Their tails tangled together. Liam reached out and grabbed their hands and helped steady them.

"Are you guys okay?"

The girls adjusted themselves on the seats. Morgana then answered, "We're fine. We probably shouldn't have climbed up here at the same time."