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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Nov 10, 2013 18:32:27 GMT -5
Else was shocked at the fact that Ariel and the Captain had a child. That he was domesticated and staying in one place... that... didn't seem like him. But then again... people surprise you. She wanted to congratulate them, but it seemed like the wrong moment to.
"I came to deliver the News. Eric and I are attending a meeting with Adella in a few days... she seems to have something in mind...mentioned something about all the daughters of Triton being needed." Else Looked at Ariel. "I wondered if that meant you would be there too. But I see you didn't get the memo. Communication has been... rough... to say the least. With an unruly land dominated by ogres and an angry sea to contend with. But... it is not all danger." She looked from an unconvinced Hook to Ariel. "The choice is up to you. You know what is best for your family. Congratulations, by the way." She added awkwardly.
"I wish this meeting could have been under better circumstances, my friends. But... it is good to see you again..."
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Post by Ariel on Nov 10, 2013 21:23:26 GMT -5
She looked to both Else and Killian. Ariel wouldn't put Melody in danger and if the seas were lost then land could be as well. No one knew the power of the seas like a mermaid. If the sea witch could control them she would control everything. Killian was right now wasn't the time to go back and Ariel would avoid it at all costs. She felt for Killian knowing he wanted to go back more then anything.
"No your right we can't bring Melody into danger and we can't leave her behind. We will do what we can from here. I am so sorry we can't do more I'm sorry about Alana and everything." Ariel ran her hand though her hair trying not to cry again.
"Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help? Thank you Else I do wish you could meet her. I understand you have to come bringing bad news and well thank you it means a lot of course I wish it could be better." Ariel sighed it was life and things couldn't be good all the time.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Nov 11, 2013 9:47:47 GMT -5
Else nodded. "Maybe... I will meet Melody one day." She smiled. "I'm sure she has her mother's grace and her father's sense of adventure." She suddenly remembered something. She took a locket out from under her silk top and opened it. "As for your God-children, they remain well. Klaire is already quite the Ogre Tamer... and much to my disapproval, Ian enjoys sneaking aboard mercenary ships under our employment. He's working his way up to pirate, I just know it." She smiled down at the painted portraits of her children as she showed them. "Hans is great with them... he's learned MUCH about ruling. You would scarcely recognize him if you saw him."
She closed the locket with a sigh; the sigh of a content mother and wife... in a very dark time. "We manage... despite everything happening. Because family is the only light in a dark world. It can beat the odds." She gave Eric a look, who was glancing off, unseeing. "It WILL beat the odds." She added, touching his shoulder. He gave a curt nod, but walked off, leaving the ship.
"We have to go..." She said. "When this is all over... we'll do dinner sometime." She gave a playful wink, but her smile was genuine as she turned to leave.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Nov 11, 2013 20:34:12 GMT -5
"Yes," Hook nodded,' Until then"
When the other two left, Hook looked over at Ariel,".. Love, I'm so sorry, I wish we had known about all of this sooner"
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Post by Ariel on Nov 11, 2013 21:39:47 GMT -5
She said her goodbyes to Else and Eric
Ariel put her arms around him, "I do to, what are we going to do now? We can't go back not with all this going on." She wanted to cry over her father.
"Lets go get Melody then we can at least go home. I can't believe my father is gone... I always thought he would be around forever but to know that he is gone. That my kingdom is nearly lost..." Ariel covered her mouth with her hand to stop a sob from escaping.
She had to keep it together until they got their daughter.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Nov 12, 2013 7:54:26 GMT -5
Toby had a can of pop in his hands as he watched the kids in the backyard. Dee was with Gideon and Jeremiah, being their usual hell-hound selves,... but Nick...
As soon as Melody had arrived, he THOUGHT there would be trouble between her and Nick. His eldest son would eye her from a distance, silent, but follow her around, getting defensive if his father or mother asked him to make Melody feel welcome. Toby had thought it might be jealousy... or maybe the pup didn't know HOW to respond to a little girl. Finally the moment of truth came to light outside, when Nick stalked up behind her...
...Only to give her a flower, and a peck on the cheek. Nick turned bright red when the two-year-old gave a "thanks", and then scampered off to watch her from his safe distance again. Now he was growing more comfortable with her, playing with her as they pretended to be making something. Nick showed off with his over-acting, making Melody laugh and giggle.
Damn. Well at least Nick wouldn't rip her to ribbons. He couldn't say the same for Jeremiah and Gideon... but now a whole new fear came to light. Toby turned pale as he envisioned Nick older... unable to keep it in his pants, teen pregnancy...shit...
Toby was gonna keep that boy on a SHORT LEASH, if it was the last thing he did...
He heard his doorbell ring, so we went over to answer.
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Post by Ariel on Nov 12, 2013 19:42:46 GMT -5
Ariel arrived at Toby's with Killian she didn't know how they might get along but he needed to see Melody would be fine.
Toby lead them to the back yard where Melody and Nick were playing. It was the cutest thing Ariel had never seen though she was sure nightmares were running though Killian's mind of Melody at 16 getting ready for a date that would be so fun. He probably come to the door with his hook and threaten the boy scaring if for any date in the future. Ariel watched as Melody was already grabbing little Nick in hugs as they played in the sand box.
"Have they been playing all day?" She asked unable to stop watching them it was hard to believe the little one was a wolf because he treated Melody like she was gold. Melody gave him a kiss on the cheek and Ariel found herself wondering where her camera was.
"They are so cute! She wondered if Dee would think so as well. Anyway sorry I'm late I just got really bad news about things happening in our old world." Ariel was proud she kept her voice in check this time.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Nov 12, 2013 20:03:51 GMT -5
"Yep... aaaaall day." He said, narrowing his eyes at his boy, taking a sip of soda. Thank god 4-year-olds couldn't mark anyone.
... or at least Toby didn't think so. Shit... he didn't really KNOW...
"Don't worry. I'm watching them. You think I'd be more concerned about the two hell-hounds biting her... but it's the smooth operator I'm more concerned about..."
At Ariel's news he turned to face her. "I'm sorry to hear that... is it anything that can be helped?" he asked, genuinely concerned. "I keep hearing things... whispers, really... it's bad. Ogre wars, magic awry, and any lycans are skinned for their pelts. It's not the world we used to know..."
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Post by Ariel on Nov 12, 2013 21:03:36 GMT -5
"All day really?" She smiled, "I think they will be best friends well I am glad she didn't give you any trouble." She turned to look at him his concern was genuine.
"So far I don't think there is anything you or even I can do. The oceans have been taken over by Ursula the sea witch my kingdom is nearly lost. My father has passed away I am assuming with it his control over the oceans. I guess on land its pretty bad to but I can't stop thinking of the damage that will happen once the oceans are lost. My sister was taken its bad at home Tobias." Ariel felt bad bringing all the bad news.
"We are lucky to be here I guess."
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Nov 12, 2013 21:24:36 GMT -5
"I'm... hell, I'm sorry, Ariel." He patted her shoulder, but she leaned in for a hug. She was always more open to physical contact with him, as a friend. He hugged her back, kissing the top of her red-head. But then she continued to talk more and more about Ursula and the oceans. Toby looked back over at Melody. A few things had happened that day... things that he had tried to understand and wished that Dee had been around to witness them.
"Ursula... the sea witch..." He said. He moved closer to Ariel and Hook. "I... didn't want to say anything, because I'm not sure of what I saw... but..." He sighed, running a hand through his hair; he was going to sound nuts. "During naptime, I heard coughing, I went upstairs to check on the kids... Melody was choking on water. No, it was fine, I sat her up, we got it out... I thought she had just taken in too much water from the glass I left out for her... but..." He met Ariel's eyes. "It was salt water... ocean water...I could smell the sealife in it, Ariel, I swear... and then she was rambling about a creature with many arms, coming for her. Has she had this dream often?"
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Post by Ariel on Nov 12, 2013 22:09:13 GMT -5
Ariel's eyes got huge as Tobias spoke her heart dropped it was everything she didn't want to hear. Melody was choking now on water her dreams were becoming more and more real. Many arms... it brought her fears to the surface... scary lady... shit
"Its Ursula... Oh my god... she is attacking her though her dreams. Its the only explanation water that's magic. I'm glad you told me though I am terrified of what it means. If she can reach her here then her power is much stronger then I thought." Ariel felt her breath quicken she was having a mini panic attack at that revelation.
"What are we going to do about it?" She asked looking at Killian he looked at worried as she felt.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Nov 13, 2013 20:50:41 GMT -5
"I... I don't know," He looked at her," I mean, I have ideas, but none of them are preferable..... my instinct is always to act and fight back, but then we have someone here at home to protect.." He met Ariel's eyes," I will go to Atlantica in your place if it's necessarily... I know your sisters aren't fond of me, but I can help. But you have to stay here with Melody."
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Post by Ariel on Nov 13, 2013 21:00:22 GMT -5
Ariel was shocked to hear him say that, "But what if it gets bad and Melody needs to go back... we can't risk it." Ariel watched Melody play with Nick for a moment.
"We need to make sure we are doing the right thing. If you run off to Atlantica which is dangerous we might make a mistake." Ariel shook her head. Killian leaving was not an option she wanted to take.
"I think my sisters will be okay Adella is a strong leader and she knows the kingdom well. We should keep her close watch her and make sure we have no choice." Ariel took a breath hoping it was the right thing to do.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on Nov 16, 2013 8:19:55 GMT -5
"If you need Dee and I to watch her while you're away, we would be more then happy to." He supplied. He looked back at his son interacting with Melody. "I"m sure Nick would have no objections either..."
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Post by Ariel on Nov 16, 2013 15:47:09 GMT -5
Ariel smiled, "Thank you I think we need more time to talk about this. I want to watch her for the next few days getting the ship ready just in case will be good to. If we need you Toby I will let you know but I am grateful to you and Dee."
Melody finally noticed her parents standing by Toby and she ran to them. "Mamma, Daddy!" She clung to Killian's leg first something Ariel was not surprised about in the least.
"Hey Melody did you have fun?" She asked Melody just smiled before shyly putting her head on her fathers leg. Ariel smiled at well chuckling a bit, "Silly girl," She muttered under her breath.
"I do hope we don't have to make this choice but if we do its nice to know you have our backs"
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