Cherry Meets The Little Mermaid

chapter 2

That night, everyone had gone to bed. Cherry was wide awake though in the bunk bed she was sharing with Mike. She had many thoughts running through her head as she thought about Ariel and the adventures she could possibly have under the sea with her. She wanted to go back so bad and be part of her world.

She then turned on the lantern on the nightstand and took out her sketch pad and pencil and started sketching Ariel, Flounder and Sebastian. Even Scuttle. Her work and the light being on, made Mike toss and turn in his sleep.

"Cherry, turn out that light, I'm trying to sleep." her older brother groaned.

"Sorry Mike," Cherry said in a hushed tone. "I got artist inspiration."

"What're you drawing, kid?" Mike glanced down from his bunk.

Cherry showed him with a smile. "This is Ariel!"

"Wow, that's a nice character," Mike smiled. "Are you gonna use her for a story since you're interested in mermaids now?"

"She's not a character, Mike, she's an actual mermaid." Cherry replied. "I met her when I was reading my new book."

"You kids these days have such wild imaginations." Mike chuckled.

"Really Mike, I saw her! You can come out with me to the water someday to meet her!"

"How about now?"

"Fine. Get your coat."

Mike and Cherry were outside with their jacket and coat. They stood out by the ocean and the waves gently hit the sand. The moon was out and the stars twinkled in the dark, endless sky. They'd been out there for a while, but there were no signs of mermaids.

"I don't get it!" Cherry cried.

"Mermaids, right Cherry..." Mike laughed.

"Really, she was right here!"

"Listen, if you see this Ariana girl, tell her I said hi. I'm going back to bed." Mike walked off.

"Ariel!" Cherry corrected.

"Whatever." Mike went back inside the little hut.

Cherry turned back with a sigh. "Ariel, where are you?"

Cherry looked inside her backpack. They were plain everyday objects, but to Ariel they'd probably be of some value.

Cherry: Look at this stuff Wouldn't it be neat? I'm sure with my help Ariel's collection would be complete

She must be that one girl Who has everything?

I bet she'd find value of a plain old globe To hear about stories and treasures untold How many wonders could her world hold?

Looking around, she'd probably think I have everything We both probably have gadgets and gizmos a plenty She'd probably think my normal stuff is never a bore

But they probably don't care down there I'm sure she wants to be where the human people are And I'd like to be a majestic creature just like her

She'd probably wanna be dancing with us to not be beat She probably doesn't even know a thing about feet Walking around can sometimes be a bore But I'd love to swim around just to get far from shore

Wish I could be part of her world I'm just a plain old, boring girl But to her, I'm a mentor and guider She probably doesn't even know what to call fire

I'm sure someday, I'm sure somehow I'm sure either way right now we could both be Her on the land and me on the sea Part of each other's worlds

"You sing better than you give credit for." Ariel said as she was on the edge of the sand, watching Cherry.

"How long have you been there?" Cherry reacted with surprise.

"Long enough," Ariel giggled. "I'm sorry I missed your brother, but I got into trouble with my father."

"Oh, I'm sorry about that, Ariel." Cherry walked over. It was then pitch dark and fireworks came around.

"What was that?" Ariel turned her head.

"Fireworks, they're used for celebration." Cherry replied.

"What's that?" Ariel turned to the ship. "Come on, let's go see."

"Oh, Ariel, I can't swim..." Cherry shuffled her feet.

"You can ride on my back." Ariel smiled.

"You don't mind?"

"I never mind when helping friends."

Cherry smiled and wrapped her arms around Ariel and the two were on their way through the ocean water to the ship and fireworks to see what the case and cause were.