Ava could feel an unpleasant sensation curling inside her stomach.

It bothered her, and the urgent pace that Morgan was taking didn't provide any consolation.

Ava speed next to him, her tail propelling her forward, her golden eyes settled on the peaceful looking kingdom.

At least, she thought it was peaceful.

She could hear the swords clash against each others, the cries of her people bleeding her ears.

What was going on?

Ava released her true self, sharp amber scales decorating her skin as her fingers clenched around the hilt of her sword.

Her eyes grew wide when she finally arrived at her kingdom.

It was in chaos. Soldier fighting against soldier, mother against daughter, sons against their fathers. Children cried, wounds marking their tender skin, blood staining the usually blue waters.

She could feel her heart twist inside her chest, spreading across her body.

"Dear gods," Fro spoke, his own eyes wide.

"You're Majesty!" a mermaid cried, clutching her wounded shoulder.

Ava approached the mermaid, her hands reaching out to support the struggling maiden, "What happened?"

Blue eyes glistened, her breaths coming in soft pants, "It was General Ro. He said you were lovers and were expecting a child," her eyes darted to Ava's stomach. "He filtered the Council and broke them apart. His army is trying to kill off your loyal soldiers. He wants you off the throne my Queen."

Gasps collected around her. How could she had let this happen?

She should've known that one of her previous lovers would come to her for vengeance.

Gone was the soft spoken poets and slurred words, it had been replaced by a general who wanted power. She thought he would've been easy prey but now she could already see the consequences of her actions.

Ava took a deep breath and handed the mermaid to Fro, "Help her."

Fro's brows furrowed, "My Queen?"

Ava looked at the chaos, her body transforming to her true self, pointed scales enveloping her skin, talons sharpening and reaching to grip the double edged sword.

"I'm going to right this," she murmured.

"Let me join you," Morgan spoke, "It's good to have a friend to watch your back."

Ava smiled but it quickly disappeared when she saw Roni appear, "I want to go!"

"No," she said, "It's best you stay here with the rest of the servants, far away from danger."

Roni bit his lips, the slave chains glinting, "Take care, yes?"

Ava could only nod, she needed Roni here. He was the only family member she had left.

Her eyes darted to her kingdom, "Let's go," she spoke, her voice quiet but filled with commanding power that she rarely used.

Her powerful tail propelled her forward, Morgan a few paces behind.

"Your Majesty!" a male soldier cried, a jagged cut marking his sharp cheekbones, "It was General Ro!"

A low growl left Ava's mouth, "I know," her eyes trailed over the soldiers that had seized to fight, "Where is the traitor?"

The soldier swallowed, "He is in your throne room my Queen."

Ava could feel her nails dig inside her palm.

She was going to kill him.

*****

Atlantis sighed softly, his back resting against a rock, his eyes watching the amber orb.

He never really had the chance to know Jonas. Blonde hair and pretty green eyes, it was proof that he was a handsome male.

Handsome enough to snag a Queen's heart.

Atlantis huffed and twirled his spear in hand, becoming rather bored. Normally he would be flitting about with worry, but he couldn't find himself to care. Everything was quiet, gone were the sharks that had passed overhead. Even the fish seemed to have tucked themselves away.

The fish.

How could he have not noticed?

Atlantis felt his body tense, gold eyes looking around, searching for any predators that he may probably not have sensed.

The rocks seemed empty, the sand still from any crawling critters. The prince frowned, slowly backing towards the amber orb, his spear pointed outwards.

A large creature loomed ahead, casting a sinister shadow on Atlantis and Jonas. His golden eyes peered upwards, watching the serpent like creature disappear behind the rocks. His heart pounded rapidly inside his chest, sending blood laced with adrenaline and fear pulsing through his veins.

"It would be a great time for you to pop out of that bubble of yours," Atlantis muttered under his breath, clenching his spear.

A low growl caught Atlantis's attention. His head whipped towards his left the bright red serpent eyes peering at him through a pair of rocks. Black scales flashed as the creature flicked away, before appearing once again with it's sharp teeth bared.

Atlantis swallowed, taking in the massive body of the creature. Long and sleek like an eels but rugged like that of a demon.

It's mouth opened, letting out a screeching sound. Atlantis cried out, covering his ears as the noise pierced his eardrums, sending pain down his body.

The serpent swung it's tail against Atlantis, forcing his back to clash against the smooth, hard surface of Jonas's orb.

Atlantis cursed breathlessly, his gaze looking at the scaly, bloody imprint the serpent had left on his torso.

The beast was huge and a mere spear wouldn't kill it, unless he managed to make the near impossible shot towards it's heart.

"I'd really appreciate if you came out of that bubble," Atlantis muttered. "By gods, I'll give you the jewel of favored citizen if you pop about now," he growled, dodging another attack from the serpent.

However he noticed the sharp tip collide against the orb, sending a deep crack against it.

Atlantis cursed, watching a forked crack suddenly appear on Jonas's cheek.

The Emerald Prince felt himself tense. He needed to lead the serpent far away from Jonas, he didn't want to risk anymore damage.

Oh Emerald Goddess, lend me strength, he thought, raising his spear, his eyes searching for a weak spot on the serpent that seemed intent on breaking the orb with another swing of his tail.

He let out a cry, as he threw his spear with all his strength, the tip aiming for the soft flesh of the creature's red eye.

Atlantis never knew if his aim came true.

A bright light burst forth from the amber orb, sending the prince towards the jagged edges of the rock digging into his back, sending the air out of his lungs before the force of the light wave rendered him unconscious.

******

General Ro grinned to himself, glancing at the witch that wantonly draped herself on him.

Ro licked his lips, his eyes raking down her voluptuous form.  Dark skin and purple irises that stirred his male organ, golden strings that braided through her dark hair. She was a beautiful mermaid, with her pert nose and full lips.

She was perfection. Save for the two scars that were hidden beneath the scales of her abdomen.

The creature stirred, "Ro?" she murmured.

"Yes?" he said, watching the fight through the large windows of the palace's throne room. Everything had fallen into place, and with the witch's magic, the royal blood would soon flow through his own veins.

The mermaid purred, "What are you thinking about?"

Ro smirked and leaned in to kiss her supple lips, "You and how intelligent you are."

The mermaid grinned, returning the kiss, "Say my name Ro," she murmured, her hands rubbing his shoulders to relax his muscles as little bursts of magic left her fingers to send pleasurable shivers down his spine.

Ro let out a soft groan, his lips wandering over the skin of her neck, "Lilith."

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