Fins

Chapter 5

AN/ hey my lovely readers.... *nervous laugh* so this is very much late in what I had hopped to be a normal schedule of updating... almost by a month. Writer's block was strong with this chapter and I'm still not so sure how I feel about it, any comments would be welcome so I know what you my readers think of it be it the writing, the plot, etc. Again this is a rough draft but I like to know ideas so I can be sure of things to go back on and fix when I do that in the future. Don't forget to vote and leave me a comment, they always make my day! Ciao - "Raven"

Previously on Fins:  After her family leaves her behind with the Emperor and his son, Echo struggles to learn the ways of her new home at the palace by means of attitude and her newfound position.  Along with her new room and amenities, Echo meets a young girl with no name who is to be her personal assistant.  During dinner with the prince, Echo learns she is to meet with one of his advisers about a special journey that she is to take in a few days time.  The nameless servant shows her to the room where Echo enters, uncertain of what awaits her... 

Chapter 5

The room was barren except for a single figure who seemed deep in thought. Her scales were a deep golden color, matching her startling eyes rimmed in a deep color to make the gold shine even more. Her skin was a deep brown a shade or two lighter than mine, contrasting beautifully with her metallic scales. She looked over at my arrival and gave me a critical look over before nodding her head at me.

      It is good to finally meet you, Vvundra Echo. My name is Nori and I will be here to help you with your voyage that will be taking place in a few days' time. It will be different than anything you have ever experienced and we need to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

I looked at Nori in confusion, what voyage was this? Was this the "important piece" that the prince had mentioned briefly during our meal last night?

     I'm sorry but, I don't know what it is that you're talking about. No one has informed me yet on anything.

Nori blinked at me in surprise but then nodded. Right, of course you haven't. Come over here and I'll explain all that I am able to.

I floated over to her side, keeping an eye on her beautifully bright and polished scales. I was so busy admiring how the color flashed against the deep water that I almost missed what she was saying. My head shot up to see if I had heard her right.

I'm sorry, but did you just say I'm to go to the surface?

I did, the prince has asked that I coach you in what to expect during your time above the surface. He needs to make sure that you will be able to survive up there before you two can go any further with ceremonies or anything of the sort.

Wait, but only a select few are able live outside the ocean, how does he know that I'll make it?

Nori pursed her lips as though she had to choose her words carefully. And it is because of this that his Deepness needs to test this out in advance. It will be a difficult process and he hopes that with my coaching, you will be able to overcome the odds and gain your legs.

What was she talking about? Gain my legs?

It is not widely known what happens to those who dare to leave the safety that the Great Water gives us, but with me you will learn the truth. As you have heard, the surface area is a dangerous place where those who reside in it are currently at war with one another. The surface world is far different from ours in many aspects. The first challenge you will have to face is how to survive up there without being surrounded by water. It is with our tails, fins and gills that we are able to survive down here where the others would drown within minutes. However unlike them, us Azinza have been given a great power that should we deem it necessary to leave our sanctuary, we are able to change our bodies by will to meet the requirements that it takes to survive in the dry domain. You will not be able to practice until the determined time, however you will learn the thought behind the transformation that will be essential for life above.