You're My Treasure

Final Chapter

Triton lifted his arm, pointing he trident right at the boy's chest. Jim filled his head with questions right away. What else was going to happen after slaying the Sea Witch?

"Leave my daughter alone... for now. She needs to recover first. You may see us in the not distant future."

He relaxed his muscles. "That is all, farewell."

With that, he descended into the depth, leaving Jim and his companions on the small solar boat. Sarah and Amelia.

"A simple thank you would've been nice," Amelia crossed her arms. "I expected more from the king of the sea."

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"Nice... thank you for bringing me here, Ben."

"You're welcome, Seb."

The crustacean hopped off from the robot's hands, piercing the sands slightly with his pointy feet. It had been a while since Sebastian actually stepped on the sands, let alone washing himself in saltwater.

Sebastian had been on a routine where he'd go back into Atlantica City to check the others, especially Ariel, and resurface back to Benbow Inn to report Ariel's condition. He'd been doing this for two weeks since the day the Sea Witch was slayed.

The sand Sebastian was stepping on was warm, and he used this opportunity to warm his shell. He dug himself in the sand, and enjoyed the sun above him. Seeing his friend relaxing, Ben came up with the desire to do the same. But he decided to hide under a shade, and it was the shade of the pirate's ship that they had beached right next to them.

"Isn't it marvelous, the adventure we had weeks ago?" Ben asked.

Sebastian peeked the robot with an eye. "I'll admit, I never thought a living being like myself would experience such an adventure. But would I go for another one? Nope."

"Heh, if you say so. I'd totally go for another one if the chance were given."

He processed his statement. "Perhaps... One that is less life-risking. Then I might be interested."

"What's life without death-risks?" Ben complained. "It's an essential of life itself!"

"It is called a lively life, I'd say, Mister."

"I have to agree with him on that."

The duo looked up in unison to the source of the unusual voice. Their eyes widened right away when they found out it was the ruler of the sea who had 'agreed' with Sebastian. He was sat on a rock just an inch from the sands.

"My, y-your majesty!" The crustacean cleaned himself from bits of sands. "I was not aware of your—"

"Oh, it's fine, Sebastian," the king gave a gesture to assure him. Even with the king who was pretty chill, the two still bowed before him before looking up to him.

King Triton cleared his throat. "I've come here, after gathering some might and getting rid some egos, to see the people who have slayed Ursula."

"Right... and what are you going to do with us?" Ben questioned, cocking one of his mechanical brow.

The king took a deep breath, trying to bury his ego. "I want to... express my gratefulness to the heroes of the sea. Had you not stopped Ursula from doing her evil plan, the whole world, not just the sea in particular, would've looked different by now."

A little bit convinced, Ben shared a look with Sebastian. But being one of the king's servant, Sebastian eyed to the cliff, telling him to call the others.