Chapter 7: The Shimmering Shells

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To aid in their quest for Mermaidix, the Squadd were given Mermaidix Boxes and a new power; Flyrix. Now they must solve a series of riddles to obtain the gems of Self-Confidence, Empathy, and Courage and gain Mermaidix, but unfortunately, they do not have much time.

In the ocean of Andros, Willow smiles at what she was flabbergasted about. It was a little bluish-green mermaid, the size of a pixie.

"My name is Aqua," the creature said.

"I'm Willow," Willow replied calmly. 

The creature and Willow hold hands and they start glowing. 

"What's happening?" Hajarianna asked.

"I think they're bonding," Hajari replied.

"Ohm Willow!" Aqua cheered all fanciful and swam around Willow.

"Aqua, these are my friends, Hajari and Hajarianna," Willow said.

"Hello," Hajari waved.

"Hi," said Hajarianna.

"I'm very happy to meet you, Hajari and Hajarianna," Aqua said. 

"I could sense you as soon as you entered the water. Selkies can always tell when a water fairy is near."

"So that's how you found me," Willow said.

"And bonding with you restored my powers."

"How did you lose them?"

"I am the keeper of the Andros Gate. A monster named Uranus-"

"Uranus," Hajarianna growled.

"We know who he is," Willow snarled.

"He forced the gate and use his Trident to steal my powers," Aqua said.

"Another reason to despise that guy," Hajarianna said.

"And another reason to stop him," Hajari growled.

"Aqua we're on a mission and if we succeed, we'll run Uranus right out of this ocean," Willow said. "Will you help us?"

"Oh yes, Willow," Aqua cheered.

The fairies and the selkie travel to a dark cave that is shaped like a seashell.

"What a strange place," Hajari said. 

The four swim closer to it.

"It is called the Labyrinth of the Abyss," Aqua said.

Kajari talking through Willow's bracelet: Willow! Remember the first part of the riddle?

"With every twist and turn, the deeper you go..." Willow said.

"Until the Shimmering Shells sing with an open voice..." Hajari said placing his finger on his face. "The Shimmering Shells must be in there!"

"Aqua. Can you help us find our way?" asked Willow.

"I'll try, but it's a very strange place," Aqua replied nervously.

"We're going in!" Willow cheered.

Kajari: Good luck.

The kids and the creature swim through the cave; dark, blue, wet, and misty.

"This way," Aqua said going straight.

"You know, this place gives me the creeps," Hajarianna said.

"Well it is a test of self-confidence," Willow said.

The four arrive in a dark room and the water is green.

"There's oil everywhere," Hajari said. 

"Uranus slimed the place!" Willow said.

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