Metior_Ice's Merfolk Story Thread

"But, I'll humor you. Correct me if I get anything wrong."

"Deal! If you get anything wrong, I'll find someone else to help me."

"Then we have a deal. I'm a big fan of those."

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"You've got a crush on a human girl."

"Go on."

"And your Uncle doesn't approve. He won't even listen to you or give her a chance."

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"But, you're a young merman, and she's a young woman, a human. No matter how much you want to be with her, you can never become human yourself. There's no guarantee that she will give up being human to be a mermaid."

"Yes, that sounds exactly like my problem!"

"And let me guess, you aren't the type to force someone to fall in love with you. You know that mermadic magic can do that, but you want her love to be genuine."

"Yes!"

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Convinced, Alex swam back to the Cauldron, and with a flurry, Damion presented the contract again.

"This is the deal. I'll give you your chance to be with her, a small enchantment. With this magic spell, you'll have your chance to get to know this human girl without your Uncle getting in the way."

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"So, you're saying that if I sign this, I'll get a chance to get know her, my Uncle won't be able to stop me, and I won't be putting my little brothers in danger by exposing them to humans."

"That's what I can do for you, but hold on, you can't get something for nothing. All magic comes with a price."

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"We are talking about an enchantment that will guarantee that you get your chance with this girl and ensure the safety of your little brothers. Any magic that does that can't be free."

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"My voice?"

"Yes, but it's a very small price to pay for everything that you'll be getting in exchange."

"How will I get to know her?"

"You could try listening. I mean, what better way is there to learn about someone else?"

"I guess you're right. You haven't been wrong once."

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"And all I need to do is sign?"

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"One signature, and you'll get your chance to be with the girl!"

Convinced that this was his best chance, Alex signed the contract.

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"And now."

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"We have."

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"A Deal!"

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"Now sing!"

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Out of instinct, Alex fought the compulsion to sing, but he couldn't resist Damion's magic.

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Once he started to sing, he felt a force reach into his throat and pull.

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As the force released Alex, he watched a light float above him. He lost the compulsion to sing, but the light continued singing for him.

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Alex watched the light float toward Damion. The light continued singing as Damion's magic whirled around it.

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Damion masterfully manipulated the light as it danced in the darkness.

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Alex reached up to his neck, already feeling what he lost.

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Alex frowned as he watched the singing light float closer to the shell above the cauldron.

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Alex reached for his voice, as the light disappeared into the shell. With Alexander's captured voice, the shell glowed in the dark, but the cave remained silent.

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"It was a pleasure doing business with you."

Alex reached for his neck one more time. 'My voice, it's really gone.'

Alex tried to speak, but he couldn't make a sound or say a single word. Alex couldn't help but feel like he lost something important, something he needed. However, there was no going back now.

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Alex silently returned from the deep and smiled when he saw the Sulani Sky. Even though he couldn't speak, Damion kept his end of the deal. Alex would be able to get to know his crush without putting his brothers in danger, and Kemps couldn't stop him.

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The first thing he planned on doing was finding her. He hoped that she was still around. The sun was setting, and he didn't realize how long his visit with him was.

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