Athena

The Sea

Athena's friendly birds flew above her keeping a close eye. The docks weren't that far, so after walking for a half hour, the forest came to an end, and she stepped out to hot sand. "Finally, the sea. Now all I have to do is look for father's ships, all I'll need is one. The birds were still following the princess from a distance. Watching her as she walked across the sands towards the docks where the king's ships were anchored.

The princess ran through the sand with excitement. "Wow the sea, the sea, it's all that I need. This wonderful smell in the air that I breathe. The seagulls above breathing in the fresh air. I need to go sailing and see what's out there.

The sea the sea, the beautiful sea. Exploring the world is part of my dream. .." Wait, I can't go sailing in this. Everyone will know who I am. I know." she said quickly Then she spotted a vendor, closer to the docks. He was selling clothing for sailing and stuff.

Athena turned and headed that way. She still was quite nervous, but just didn't care. "Excuse me, madam, can you and I make a trade? I'll trade you this dress, for some else to wear."

The vendor glanced up, then gave her a smile. "My child you're the princess. What are you doing here? Are you lost my child?" she said with a smile. "Madam, no, I'm not lost can't you see. I'm here to trade you for some different clothing. Let's see what you have here. Let's see what I like." Then Athena picked a dress that was red and was nice.

"Now I ask you again, can we trade for this dress?" Then the vendor just smiles and gave her a yes." She helps her to change her looks completely. The princess looked now like a pirate of the sea.

"Princess my dear, why are you changing your looks. Are you running away, or it's this just for fun. Tell me, my child, if I can help out." the vendor said as Athena walked away.

"Don't worry madam. You helped me a lot. Now just promise me, you'll keep your mouth shut. Do hide my dress, for I will return, in a day or two. Good day, see you later." the princess said then headed on her way. Towards king's ship, she ran and she skipped. Then finally in front of one of the ships, she would be.

"Oh, that's one of my father men, what to say. I'm sure he'll recognize me. Oh, well, I'm going sailing and I'm the princess and what I say goes." she muttered as she walked up the ramp. Approaching the guard. Then he looked down and gave her a smile.

"Princess what are you doing here all alone. Where's Mrs. Tatura, isn't she coming with you?" "No, Nothing, it's just me and you with the crew. So let's set up the sails and sail out to the sea, I want to explore what the world offers me.

Nathing was a seven-foot guard with all muscle. The glance down at the princess confused yes he was. "Princess, we don't know of this trip. We can't take you sailing with no word from the king."

Athena temper went up I must say. Her face turned red as she spoke screaming. "You will take me sailing and do as I say. I'm princess Athena, I will have your head!" Nathing looked surprised and confuse even more. "Your Majesty I'm sorry. I meant no offense. I will take you sailing, along with my crew. But if I can in trouble you know it's on you." Then Nathing orders his man and crew to set up the sail, they were pulling out!

Athena looked around for a place to sit down. Then Nathing showed her the office below. But she wanted to see when the ship did take off. She sat up on the deck, as the sail hit the breeze and boat took off right into the sea.