I cringed helplessly, and closed my eyes. But my eyes merely reflected reality. I saw the horrendous creature approach... but it never reached me.
I squinted, wondering what had happened, but all I saw was dark water.
Then I slowly widened my eyes as a heroic figure courageously fought off the beast. He had sandy blonde hair that flew handsomely off of him as he dodged the attacks and made a few of his own. Finally, the monster fled, knowing that he couldn't win this battle.
The figure turned around and smiled at me. A warm, friendly smile that complemented his beautiful ocean-blue eyes...
"Are you ok, Miss?" he asked.
"Uhh... ummm..." I stammered.
"Miss?"
I snapped myself out of my daze.
"Oh, I'm.. uh my name is Arista." I responded nervously.
He smiled an awkward smile. "Arista... that's a pretty name..."
Then he said, "Sorry, Miss- I did not want to take too much of your time."
"Oh! No, please don't go. You saved my life! You deserve to stay." I answered.
"Sorry, Miss. It's standard protocol. I must be going. Good day." He bowed and swam away.
I looked after him dreamily... but then realized what he said. Standard protocol. That meant he was a soldier, and could never love me.
YOU ARE READING
Ocean Tales
FantasyAfter a sea serpent is reported in the depths of the Pacific, the nearby mermaid Arista, and her friends have to decide whether defeating the powerful threat is worth giving up the secrecy of their existence. This story was written by me and Ananya...
