A Mermaid's Tale

Chapter 5

Aphrodite POV

"MY What?!?" I screamed. " I think you have gone crazy or some shit because first off, I'm an only child and second I'm a mermaid. M-E-R-M-A-I-D. And you are a warlock. I don't see how that is physically possible." I said turning around to walk out his bedroom door.

Before I could make it down the first stepped Eric grabbed my wrist and pulled me back up and into his room.

" Let go of me! Kidnapper! Help, stranger danger!".

"Shut up Aphrodite. I'm going to explain everything to you OK? You just have to give me a minute to gather my thoughts." Eric said looking deep in thought. Whatever he has to say must be really important. But it's still weird that the moment I walk out the ocean I run into this boy, and not just any boy, My brother; Well from what he has said, he is my brother. But how is that possible my mother died when I was young and she was a mermaid too...Well I think she was one. Ugh what is going on there is so much that is going on I can hardly even think. I need to leave. I knew I shouldn't have come out the water.

It's that gorgeous man's fault. He just drew me to him. It's like I am drawn to him. I can't stop thinking about him and his handsome, wonderfully sculpted face. Wake up Aphrodite! You are better than this. What is happening to you? I asked myself

"Aphrodite? Aphrodite? APHRODITE?!" Eric yelled in my face. I looked up at him slowly waking up from the trance I was in. I blushed at the fact that I totally blanked through his whole speech.

"I'm sorry Eric. I was totally acting LIKE a starfish for a second. Can you repeat what you was saying." I whispered while my face was as bright as a tomato.

" A starfish? You know what never mind that. I was saying that I know that you're probably thinking how this is even possible. Right?" He asked. I nodded as a sign of understanding what he was saying and for him to continue.

" OK well. Your mo-, OUR mother is not just a mermaid. She is a hybrid. Half mermaid and half witch. She left the ocean from time to time and one of those times she ran into my father. His name is Lucifer. Never mind about him. She got her pregnant and...um yeah. I was born. After she had me she kept up her visits seeing me from time to time but then 2 years later you was born. She made a necklace like the one she owned that allowed her to walk on land at anytime just for you. I can see it's still as beautiful as ever hanging around your neck Aphrodite." I once again blushed at his words.

" Anyway, I knew of you because on her last trip out the water she told me. I know I was only around 4 years old but I remember every word she told me. To how you're a mermaid and princess of Pacifica to the color of you bright blue eyes. When she left that night I never saw her again, and I presumed you didn't either or she would be standing right next you telling you all of this herself." He explained.

" So...You really are my brother. Does this mean I am part Witch?" I asked nervous

" Well, yes and no. I carry more of the warlock trait than you but you do have some of it. Which explains why you have powers but they aren't as strong as mine. And I am part mermaid, but as you can see you have the majority of that trait." As he stated this things started to click together in my head. No wonder I was always better at mermaid magic class than the others. No wonder my mom went on "business trips" from time to time, even though she was home half the time. I couldn't believe it. I'm part witch!

" Wow. Ok. it's getting kinda late. Is there somewhere I can sleep for the night? Like a different sleeping chamber than yours?" I yawned.

He chuckled and led the way to a room right across from his. It looked exactly like his except without the mess and naked girl pictures. I walked into the bathroom connected to the room and saw a giant bathtub. I turned the water to the perfect temperature, stripped and got into the water. I took off my necklace and my tail grew in all it's glory. I drifted off into a peaceful sleep thinking about all the events that had occurred today.

Next day

I woke up to find myself in an unknown environment, until I remembered yesterday's events. I still couldn't believe I have a brother. I'm still not sure if this is a positive thing, but I guess I will just have to wait it out because he is being kind enough to give me food and shelter for the time being. I plan on going to the nearby town today because I noticed that since I am a mermaid I don't magically turn with clothes on. So I have been wearing my seashell bra and seaweed skirt that I brought with me along with my necklace.

If I wanted to fit in this human society I would have to dress like them and currently I am not. I will have to ask Eric for some clothes that I can borrow and some money because a bitch is broke. The only money I have is clams and I doubt they have a place I can exchange my clams for cash. Anyways I reached over for my necklace so my tail can become legs again. After the painful process ended I put the "clothes" I came in with on. I left the room walking around the halls trying to locate Eric. It was just before dawn and everyone is still sleeping. I take a second to look around the beautiful house. The exterior is nothing compared to the interior. As I was admiring the deep maroon wallpaper I suddenly felt a presence behind me. I had no way of knowing what was sneaking up on me this early and being surrounded by a bunch of magic wielders left me unsettled.

I quickly turned around trying to figure out who was there and the only thing I see is a shadow of a person turning the corner. Against my better judgement I followed the person. I could hear my logical side yelling at me to "Stop! You want to die! This is just like a horror movie." I ignored that voice in my head and listened to the churning feeling in the pit of my stomach every time I stopped chasing after the mystery person.

It has brick walls with all these different hallways leading to different prisons for the other people to be punished. This place had an eerie feeling that I couldn't shake, I heard a few silent cries but I suppose they were muffled by the gags inside their mouths. I can't believe something like this could exist but I knew it had to be here for the people who didn't abide by the rules.

I rubbed my wrist lightly trying to get rid of the stinging pain. The pain subsided a little but not enough for me to not feel it. I began to walk forward and I saw a big double door thay was locked as if someone was inside. Now this had me wondering why out of all the open prisons someone would be put in a room all alone. I began walking towards the door wanting to know what is behind the doors. I finally reached it and I saw there was two little square opening for people to see through. I lifted my unhurt arm slowing to the rectangle about to slide the steel cover to the side to see what was inside. I began opening the cover when someone grabbed my wrist halting me from continuing. My heart began to race and I could hear it trying to burst out of my chest in fear. I turn around to see Eric's green iris narrowed down at me. He was definitely angry with me and I could understand why.

He began to drag me out of the dungeon and I was too shocked to even protest at his rough behavior. I didn't think he would harm me but I knew that I was really testing him and he didn't like it one bit. I knew I was in for a scolding and it was pretty odd since I just met this man. However, I knew that would stop him from telling me exactly how he felt.

"Aphrodite." He says while still gripping my wrist harshly. "Don't go wandering around a place that you know nothing about. You might find things that you wish you didn't" and with that he left me standing there underwhelmed and afraid by what he just said.

It's not that I wanted him to yell at me. I was just hoping he wouldn't be so vague and tell me what was behind that door. I don't care what I have to do but I will do everything to find out what is behind that door. I promise.  

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