Chasing Down Mermaids

Chapter 1

I jolt awake, fear covering me just as much as the water. I take deep breathes, hoping and praying I can rid the stench of my fear. I cannot allow anyone to find me. 

The nightmare replays in my mind as I force myself of the cold cavern floor. I blink my eyes several times, attempting to see in the dark water. I hate being so close to the ocean floor, it is practically pitch black all the time. 

But, it is the safest place because mermen prefer the surface, close enough to land so they can mate with their mermaids. I shiver at the thought of mating with a merman. The only way that would happen is if they forced me, not like they would have a problem with that. 

My eyes finally adjust to the darkness, allowing me to find the cave entrance. Sleeping to close to said entrance would allow merfolk to find me. I cannot allow that. I slowly swim towards my exist, careful not to stir up to many bubbles, in case someone is close by. Once I am at the opening of the cavern, I glance around, searching for any signs of movement. Something catches my eye and I spin around, ready to attack if needed. 

I breathe a sigh of relief as a glowing red jellyfish glides by. I chuckle at my actions and proceed to leave the cavern in search of a new one, farther away. 

My mind drifts back to distant memories of my past. My mother pops into my mind and a deep, overwhelming sadness courses through me. It has been so long since I have seen my mother that I hardly remember what she looks like. I have no idea if any of my facial or bodily features were inherited by her, my father, or neither. 

My mind then wonders, how long has it been since I've even seen myself? I'm not even sure what I actually look like since I had to hide the real color of my tail so many years ago. I don't even know the color of my hair or eyes! I've been in hiding for so long, I have no clue when my birthing day is or my own age.

I stop swimming and allow myself to slowly sink. I wrap my arms around me as the sadness becomes unbearable. I need to find other mermaids and soon! We merfolk were never meant to be alone, we were social creatures by nature. Even one day by ourselves resulted in deep depression. 

I have been alone far longer than that. 

I finally land on a rock and proceed to lay down, curling up into a ball as I do so. I decide it is best to allow myself this brief moment of pity and sadness. It has been a long time since I've grieved over my situation. 

After coming to the conclusion that I will find no one down so deep, I push myself off the rock, heading closer to the surface. I know it is very dangerous, but hopefully I don't run into any mermen along the way. 

I just need to find some mermaids in hiding, and spend some time with them. It should chase away my depression long after I leave the little pod. It is either this or go back to the merman I'm hiding from, and that can never be the option. 

I just hope I find some mermaids soon, or else who knows what will happen?

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Will she ever find other mermaids or will she continue this journey alone? Who knows! I know I don't.

Just Kidding! Anyway, I know you guys must be wondering, what the heck does she look like if she doesn't even know? Well I promise that some point in this book, maybe soon, all of us including the main character will find out. 

You guys must also want to know what her name is? This and everything else will be discovered soon. Might not be the next chapter but it will be soon. 

I'm hoping next chapter there will be some dialogue but I make no promises. 

I hope you enjoyed the story so far, sorry it is so bleak right now but it will cheer up eventually. This is just how the character is. 

Please vote and comment on my story, I would love to hear what you guys have to say. Please be nice with your critiques, I'm still learning. 

I love you all so much and look forward to next time. 

Until then love always, your High Lady