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Leo: *becomes the size of a lion and races to the person*
*drags them out of the water*

Arax: *swims after the person and tries to grab them again*

Arax: *pulls the drowning person farther down*

Arax: *glares at Magma* What are you doing?

Magma: I don't want le peoples to drown

Arax: So? He was a mere stranger, why would you care?

Arax: *stumbles* Wtf?

Blue: sir are you just faking it?

???: *halfway under the water*
Arax: *pulling them farther under the water*

Blue: guess not. *tries to save him*

Arax:*swims above water and glances at Blue* *still holding onto the person*

Blue: oh hello there

Arax: Hi... *pulls the person farther down*

Blue:*stops them* stop it, get some help

Arax: *huffs* Why should I?

oof that suck lol

XD

i am done with the rp i got uncoffy

Same I didn't know where we were going with it

lol

Chole:ignores the drowning person

Arax: *continues dragging the person underwater*

Chole:gose and save the person

Arax: What are you doing? Why are you saving them?

Chole:because they are drowning dummy

Arax: I know that, I was the one making them drown

Chole:

Arax: That was the whole point, I needed to get them to drown

Chole:Why tho

Chole:wait dont tell me idc

Arax: *shrugs* Okay

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Aquamarine: *swims towards them*

Arax: *pulling the person farther into the water*

Aquamarine: *uses her water powers to hold the person above the water*

Arax: *huffs and swims above water* *grabs the person and pulls harder*

Aquamarine: *holds them above water* what are you doing?

Arax: Isn't obvious, I'm trying to drown them...

Aquamarine: Why? What did they do?

Arax: I'm supposed to lure people into the sea and this guy seemed like the perfect person

Aquamarine: I thought Sonia put a stop to that ages ago....

Arax: Who's Sonia?

Aquamarine: You don’t know who Sonia is?!

Arax: I only ever talked to my family...

Aquamarine: Sonia is the queen!

Arax: So? I never cared about royalty... Plus my parents kept all of that from me, I only knew about this right now

Aquamarine: She would kill you if she heard you say that

Arax: ...My parents kept things from me, it wasn't my fault

Aquamarine: So you are a natural sea creature?

Arax: A siren to be exact

Aquamarine: There aren’t many naturals at the capital

Arax: Oh.... Really?

Aquamarine: *nods*

Arax: That's pretty cool, are you a natural?

Aquamarine: No

Arax: Oh, then how did you become one of them?

Aquamarine: Sonia turned me

Arax: *nods* Must kinda suck to be like this...

Aquamarine: I’ve gotten used to it...

Arax: Being a Siren is kinda cool... At least I can turn into a human form and walk around, but even then humans are annoying

Aquamarine: I wish I had a human form

Arax: It isn't all that great if I'm being honest, land isn't what it's cracked up to be

Aquamarine: Yeah... but I have family up there somewhere *she looks at land*

Arax: Then why the heck did she make you into that and not your entire family?

Aquamarine: She can only preform the ritual once a full moon and after I went missing while swimming my family didn’t exactly go to the beach

Arax: *nods* Well, I'm terribly sorry that you can't see them

Aquamarine: It isn’t your fault

Arax: I could try and get them to the beach so you could see them... But I'm not sure it'll work

Aquamarine: *shakes her head* Sonia would be furious

Arax: I see... But should a queen be nice and not get angry at such small things

Aquamarine: She isn’t the nicest... but she is a good ruler

Arax: *shrugs* If you say so...

Aquamarine: Most people would say she is pretty nice

Arax: Really? From what I've heard so far, she doesn't sound nice

Aquamarine: She’s a good actor

Arax: So she acts rude or she acts nice?

Aquamarine; In front of others she is the nicest person you could meet

Arax: Hmmm.... So she acts nice

Aquamarine: Yep

Arax: Then how come you know she is rude?

Aquamarine: I am her second in command

Arax: Oh, then that makes sense...

Aquamarine: Yep..

Arax: I don't understand how you could be able to stay so clam while dealing with her

Aquamarine: Even though she isn’t the nicest person, she is a great ruler.

Arax: Oh... So what she doesn't have in one area she makes up in another

Aquamarine: Yeah...

Arax: Has anyone ever tried to go against her?

Aquamarine: A few times but.. she is really powerful.. and very few people realize her true colors

Arax: Oh, wow... Just how powerful is she?

Aquamarine: She once made an
pretty much unbreakable ice shield around the entire capital

Arax: That's amazing

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Sonia: Talking behind my back again are you Aquamarine?

Arax: It was me, not her

Sonia/ You haven’t even met me before

Arax: Yes I know, but she was telling me about you... And from what I've gathered I didn't think you were all that nice

Sonia: She does like to make people think that

Arax: I thought it all in my own, she was just sharing the good and the bad

Sonia: *sighs*

Arax: Your powers are pretty cool though

Sonia: *sweet smile* Why thank you

Arax: No problem *smiles*

Sonia: I’m Sonia my the way, but I am sure Aquamarine already gave you my name

Arax: She did, I'm Arax

Sonia: That’s a cool name

Arax: *smiles big* Thanks, you just seem all around cool

Sonia: *smiles* Well I came to get Aquamarine, the soldier’s training starts in a few minutes and she is supposed to train them

Arax: If it's not too much to ask, can I come?

Sonia: I don’t see why not

Arax: Awesome! Thanks

Sonia: No problem

Arax: Let's go then

Sonia: Alright, I’ll lead the way *she dives underwater and starts swimming+

Arax: *she swims down and begins to follow her*

Aquamarine: *also follows*
*when they reach place*

Arax: *looks around* Woah... This place is amazing... I can't believe I've never heard about it

Sonia: Yeah, it is

Arax: *looking around* Who made this all?

Sonia: It is the combined effort of all of those who can manipulate water

Arax: That's amazing... *Looks around with shock and wonder in her eyes*

Sonia: *warm smile+

Arax: *glances at Sonia and gives a small smile* Are you going to train with the others?

Sonia: Not today, I have duties to attend to

Arax: Oh okay... Well see you around then *gives a soft smile*

Sonia: *smiles* Yep *she swims off*

Arax: *turns to face Aquamarine* You didn't tell me she'd look that pretty

Aquamarine: Don’t. She will use you and throw you away.

Arax: *her expression grows a little less happier* Really? How do you know?

Aquamarine: I’ve seen to happen hundreds of times

Arax: Well, maybe it'll be different..
Maybe I'll actually get her to like someone

Aquamarine: unlikely

Arax: A pessimistic attitude won't get you anywhere *smiles* I'm gonna try whether you think it's not gonna happen or not

Aquamarine: Whatever you say.. *swims over to the warrior merfolk*

Arax: *huffs and thinks up a bunch of plans* *looks around* Where should I go...?

Aquamarine: *correcting posters and grips*

Arax: *walking around while looking around too*

*merfolk swim around happily*

Arax: *swims around*

*hust stuff*

Arax: *swimming around and almost bumps into Sonia* Hey watch-... Oh sorry

Sonia: It’s alright, I wasn’t looking where I was going

Arax: *rubs the back of her neck* Okay, well I just wanted to make sure you weren't hurt

Sonia: I’m quite alright, really

Arax: Okay *smiles* I can't control water in any way... How am I supposed to train?

Sonia: Well most merfolk can’t control water, they train with weapons

Arax: Woah, weapons... That's super cool... *her eyes sparkle with excitement*

Sonia: Want to see the armory?

Arax: Yeah!

Sonia: *smiles* Alright *she swims towards the armory*

Arax: *swims and follows her*

*there are grand suites of armor and weapons of all kinds floating*

Arax: *looks around with a small smile* Woah... This place looks amazing

Sonia: It does

Arax: Did someone make all these?

Sonia: Yep, our blacksmiths

Arax: That's awesome... They're amazing *looks at Sonia and smiles*

Sonia: Yes, they are *looks at Arax and smiles*

Arax: I have question for you, but you don't have to answer if you don't want

Sonia: Ask away

Arax: Are you really a rude person? Because you've been really sweet to me

Sonia: Well I try my best to be kind, but sometimes the stress of being queen gets to me

Arax: Oh, that makes sense... Why don't you get someone to help or take some of the stress off your shoulders?

Sonia: Well that’s Aquamarine’s job, she really helps

Arax: That's good... You should smile more too, it suits you

Sonia: Oh, *lighthearted laugh* Thanks

Arax: No problem *smiles and glances at Sonia*

Sonia: Is there anything else you would like to see?

Arax: Hmmm... I'm not sure, is there any other cool places here?

Sonia: There is the pet nursery

Arax: *smiles and looks really happy* Can you take me there?

Sonia: Sure

Arax: Thanks

Sonia: *starts swimming*

Arax: *swims after and follows*

Sonia: *leads them to another place, with cute little seals who have little gems in their sides and turtles with shells made out of crystal*

Arax: Awww... *smiles brightly and swims over to the animals*

*one of the seals swims over to her and pushes their head in her hand, it’s fur is insanely soft*

Arax: *smiles and pets the seal* They're so cute

*the seal purrs*
Sonia: Yeah

Arax: *holds the seal in her arms and keeps petting it* Do you just keep them here?

Sonia: The nursery workers raise them and then they are released into the wild. But they usually stick around here

Arax: That's amazing *smiles brightly and shows genuine happiness*

Sonia: It is *smiles*

Arax: *glances at her and blushes a tiny bit*

Sonia: So, you are a natural siren?

Arax: *nods* Yep

Sonia: That’s really cool

Arax: Yeah, I guess it is... When I was younger I didn't have the best grasp at my powers and I ended up luring a lot of people to me by accident *laughs with a bright smile on her face*

Sonia: *laughs with Arax* Oh dear

Arax: *nods* It happened for a while actually, but eventually I got the hang of it

Sonia: That’s good

Arax: What about you? What are you?

Sonia: I’m a sea dragon

Arax: Woah... That's super cool!

Sonia: *nods* Yeah

Arax: Are there any others like you?

Sonia: Not at the moment

Arax: So that means you're really special

Sonia: One in a half billion

Arax: Wow, that's so awesome *has an amazed look on her face*

Sonia: *smiles* It is

Arax: No wonder you're the queen

Sonia: It is customary that the sea dragons are the rulers

Arax: Oh, I didn't know that, that's cool... But what happens if there is no sea dragon to rule?

Sea dragon: It has never happened

Arax: Oh... That makes it even cooler *smiles big*

Sonia: Yeah

Arax: *looks around* This place is awesome... I can't believe this is the first time I heard about it

Sonia: Your parents really told you nothing about this place?

Arax: Mhm... That didn't tell me much about anything that had to do with this place of other sea creatures

Sonia: I wonder why
(I mean considering the very dark side of the merfolk they had a good reason-)

Arax: *shrugs* At least I didn't spend all my life not knowing, I got to meet you... Which is pretty cool

Sonia: I’m glad I got to meet you as well

Arax: *smiles and rubs the back of her neck* Heh, thanks

Sonia: So where do you live?

Arax: It's really small and kinda looks like crap... You wouldn't want to see it

Sonia: I’m quite interested though

Arax: Ummm... Okay, but don't say I didn't warn you, follow me *starts swimming towards her home*

Sonia: *follows*

Arax: *gets to a sea cave that has a colorful seaweed covering the entrance* Here it is...

Sonia: Ooo

Arax: *giggles* You don't have to excited, it's okay

Sonia: Who said I was faking?

Arax: I just didn't think you'd like this, compared to the place you come from

Sonia: It does get a bit boring after a while

Arax: Oh, I didn't realize *swims inside* *there's a small bed and a few sea flowers covering the floor*

Sonia: *follows in* This looks cozy

Arax: It is, very much *smiles* I told you it wasn't much

Sonia: *warm smile*

Arax: *blushes a little* The flowers in here were the only reason I picked this place to live

Sonia: They are very pretty

Arax: *nods and picks a flower* This one matches your hair, it's pretty

Sonia: Aw thanks

Arax: *blushes and realizes what she said* I-i meant the f-flower *lying*

Sonia: *smiles*

Arax: *looks at the ground and tries to calm down*

Sonia: *drifts slightly closer to Arax+

Arax: *glances at Sonia and gives a nervous smile with a blush*

Sonia: You alright Arax?

Arax: Yeah... I-I'm fine

Sonia: That’s good

Arax: *nods quickly* Mhm...

*one of her wings brushes lightly against Arax*

Arax: *stiffens and looks away*

Sonia: *smiles*

Arax: *glances at Sonia and gives another nervous and embarrassed smile*

Sonia: Can I meet your parents?

Arax: Heh... I'm not so sure you'd want that *she has a slightly shaky voice* They're dead

Sonia: Oh.... I’m so sorry...

Arax: ...No, it's fine *gives a small smile* It's not your fault

Sonia: I’m sorry I asked

Arax: It's fine, you probably would've figured it out sooner or later

Sonia: *small smile*

Arax: *smiles back* Why did you want to see them anyway?

Sonia: I was just curious

Arax: Oh, okay *nods a little* I'm sorry you couldn't talk to them

Sonia: It’s alright

Arax: Okay... Thanks for being so nice, I really appreciate it...

Sonia: Of course, why wouldn’t I be

Arax: I don't know, but I'm just glad that you're so nice... I didn't really talk to a lot of people growing up, so I'm glad the one of the people I did meet was you

Sonia: That’s sweet *she smiles*

Arax: *smiles back* *thinking: she's so pretty when she smiles* *blushes a little*

Sonia: Want to head back?

Arax: Okay, that's fine by me

Sonia: You can move into the capitol if you would like

Arax: Thank you, but where would I stay?

Sonia: We have plenty of open places

Arax: Then I'll move there, thank you very much

Sonia: *smiles* Great!

Arax: *smiles back* Anything will be better than this *she gestures to the face with a small giggle*

Sonia: I suppose so

Arax: *glances at her* You really think this place is decent, don't you?

Sonia: Why would I lie?

Arax: I'm not sure... But I just wouldn't expect you to like something like this

Sonia: *playfully* Hey! Just because I’m a queen doesn’t mean I can’t like simple things

Arax: *giggles* You have a point, I just always imagined queens being all pompous and only into fancy things

Sonia: Well I promise I’m not like that

Arax: I'm glad you aren't, I don't think I'd be able to be this happy around you if you were

Sonia: *smiles*

Arax: *smiles back* You're really pretty *her eyes widen and she blushes a bright red* T-that was a joke... I-i was j-joking

Sonia: *drifts a bit closer* Are you sure?

Arax: *looks at the ground and blushes* N-no...

Sonia: Do you like me Arax?

Arax: *gulps and nods slowly*

Sonia: Cute *kisses her on the cheek and swims out*

Arax: *she looks at Sonia and swims after her* You can't just do something like that and leave

Sonia: *turns around swimming backwards* I can’t?

Arax: *huffs with a hint of embarrassment* No... You can't just kiss me on the cheek and expect for me to just react normally

Sonia: You have a good point there

Arax: Of course I do... How are you so calm about this though?

Sonia: I’ve lived a long time

Arax: Oh... *Nods* That makes sense then *tilts he head* Wait, so does that mean you just kissed me to get a reaction, you don't really like me?

Sonia: Who said I didn’t like you?

Arax: Really? *Smiles and hugs Sonia*

Sonia: *hugs her back* Yep

Arax: *pulls away and her expression gets a lot more happy* Awesome! *Giggles like an idiot*

Sonia: *smiles*

Arax: *smiles back* How come Aquamarine said I shouldn't have feelings for you, if you don't mind me asking?

Sonia: I’m not sure, she seems to have something against me

Arax: Oh, did you do something?

Sonia: *shrugs* I truly have no idea

Arax: Well, she just has bad taste then

Sonia: *laughs* Yeah

Arax: *smiles* I know this really cool place I used to visit as a kid we could go see before we had back to the capital, if you want

Sonia: Sure!

Arax: Okay, follow me *starts swimming*

Sonia: *follows*

Arax: *stops at a field of flowing and colorful sea plants* Wait... Watch this *she moves her hand and brushes against some of the plants* *a bunch of bright colored fish swim out*

Sonia: Woah..

*the fish, as if one command, start making shapes and designs in the water*
Bailey: *smiles and glances over at Sonia*

Sonia: *her eyes are filled with wonder*

*the fish make a few more designs before surrounding Sonia and swiftly picking her up and moving her through the water smoothly on their backs*

Sonia: 0-0

Arax: *laughs a little*
*The fish set her down and go back to under the sea plants*

Sonia: That was amazing!

Arax: *smiles* I know, it was one of my favorite things to do as a child

Sonia: *smiles* Woah

Arax: I'm glad you liked it so much

Sonia: Of course I did

Arax: *smiles* I discovered this area when I was swimming around and I accidentally fell into the plants

Sonia: That’s really cool

Arax: Yeah, it is *smiles* Should we head to the capital now?

Sonia: Sure

Arax: Okay, then let's go... 'cause I don't know how to get there from here

Sonia: Alright *she starts swimming*

Arax: *she swims after and smiles to herself*

Sonia: *swimming towards the capitol+

Arax: No matter how many times I will see this, I'll still be amazed by it

*they reach the capitol*
Sonia: Yeah..

Arax: *looks around* Should I be going to look for a place to stay now?

Sonia: Actually I have the perfect place for you to stay

Arax: Really? Where?

Sonia: Follow me

Arax: Okay *follows her*

Sonia: *goes through a tunnel entrance, Two merfolk guards are outside if*

Arax: *looks at them and continues swimming after her*

Sonia: *passes by a dark passageway+

Arax: *glances in* What's down there?

Sonia: Nothing important

Arax: Oh... Okay *shrugs it off and follows her still*

Sonia: *keeps going*

Arax: *looking around and keeps following*

Sonia: *leads her to a door*

Arax: I take it this is the place?

Sonia: Yep!

Arax: *smiles and quickly kisses her cheek* Thanks

Sonia: *blushes* No problem

Arax: *opens the door and walks in* *looks around* This is beautiful...

Sonia: *smiles* Yeah
*the room is fancy with a large bed and decorated bubbles floating around*

Arax: *smiles and looks around in happiness* Thank you so much!

Sonia: It’s really no problem

Arax: I know, I'm just so thankful to be dating someone as kind as you

Sonia: *kisses her on the cheek*

Arax: *blushes and hugs her* Y'know you're so perfect....

Sonia: I’m not that perfect

Arax: You're the closest person I've ever met to perfect

Sonia: Haha, thanks

Arax: Of course, no need to thank me for telling the truth *smiles*

Sonia: *smiles*

Arax: *rubs the back of her neck* This has been bothering me since for a little while... But do you have any idea as to why my parents would keep this place from me?

Sonia: No, not that I can think of

Arax: *nods a little* Okay... My last name's Cascade, did you remember anyone with that last name?

Sonia: *shakes her head no* No

Arax: Oh okay *laughs it off, but can't help but he a little disappointed* Sorry for asking about that

Sonia: It’s alright

Arax: Okay, thank you though for trying to help *gives a small smile*

Sonia: *smiles* Of course

Arax: Will Aquamarine be upset that I don't hate you...?

Sonia: I honestly have no idea

Arax: Oh... Okay then

Sonia: Well *she twirls some of Arax’s hair* As much as I love hanging out with you I have to go to some annoying paperwork

Arax: *blushes a little* Okay, bye *gives her a quick hug and pulls away*

Sonia: *kisses her on the cheek and swims away*

Arax: *smiles and looks at her leave*

Sonia: *goes back the way they came*

Arax: *looks around the room and opens the door to it*

*it’s a nice room*

Arax: *walks down the hallway*

*he passes by the darker passage again*

Arax: *she takes a deep breath and walks down it*

*a guard sees her*
Guard: Hey! You aren’t allowed down there!

Arax: Oh, I'm sorry *turns around*

Guard: Just don’t go down there *leaves*

Arax: *nods and watches them leave*

*the guard is gone*

Arax: *quickly walks down the passage before anyone sees*

*on the other side there are, cells. They have air bubbles and inside the cells are human children. The cells aren’t to bad, with a bed and comfy seating*
*the kids look towards Arax*

Arax: *waves at the kid* Hello...

Kid: H-hello?

Arax: Don't worry... I'm not here to hurt you or anything

Kid: Y-you aren’t l-like most of the p-people to c-come down h-here

Arax: *sits outside the kids cell* Why are you here anyway?

Kid: Th-the queen says w-we will b-be t-turned into m-merpeople when w-we grow up

Arax: So, you're stuck here until you are an adult

Kid: *nods*

Arax: That's terrible... When other people come down here what do they do to you?

Kid: Th-they teach us st-stuff and g-give us f-food

Arax: So, I guess it's not that bad

Kid: Th-they are n-nice to us

Arax: That's good *smiles a little* How long have you been here?

Kid: A wh-while

Arax: Aren't your parents worried about you?

Kid: P-probably....

Arax: They just took your from your parents...?

Kid: y-yeah

Arax: That's terrible... Is it painful to turn into a merperson?

Kid: I don’t know.... once people are t-turned w-we don’t see th-them again

Arax: Hmmm... That's strange *looks around* How much longer until you're an adult?

Kid: I’m o-only ten
*there are other identical cells, in one is a teenager reading a book*

Arax: *glances at the other cell* Hello

Teenager: Uh, hi

Arax: Do you have any idea where the other people go when they become a merperson?

Teenager: *shrugs* Apparently they join the other merfolk in the community or something like that

Arax: Okay, thanks *glances at the other cells*

Teenager: Why would you care, you are one of them
*kids ranging from 4 to 19*

Arax: I'm not one of them, I haven't even heard of this place until today... I care because you are all children that are stuck here

Teenager: Says the siren

Arax: *shrugs* I'm not going to try and convince you, you believe what you want to

Teenager: Murder

Arax: Huh? Why'd you just say murder?

Teenager: You are a murder are you not?

Arax: Yes... I've killed people

Teenager: So why do you care about a bunch of kids?

Arax: Because there isn't a reason for me to not

Teenager: There isn’t a reason for you to care either

Arax: *nods* You have a point, but you're just a group of children stuck down here... I may have killed people but I'm not heartless

Teenager: Well we don’t need your pity

Arax: Okay, I won't pity you all then if that's what you want *looks around* What made you so angry with anyone that comes down here?

Teenager: Maybe it’s the fact we where torn away from our families with no questions asked!

Arax: Have you ever tried to escape?

Teenager: Escape?! We are humans several miles under water!! We can’t breath outside of these air bubbles! Much less stand the pressure of the water!

Arax: Okay *nods and remains calm* Where do the people that come down here put the keys to these cells?

Teenager: There aren’t keys

Arax: Then how are you stuck in there?

Teenager: The bars are made of ice, they melt the ice when they take ye out

Arax: Oh, okay... Do they use their powers to melt it, or something else?

Teenager: Their powers. And anyways even if you where to get us out of these cells how exactly do you think you can get us to the surface?

Arax: I am a siren after all... I don't always lure people to their death, sometimes if I control it enough, I can make them do what I want for a moment or two

Teenager: Go ahead and try it, you’ll fail

Arax: And how do you know this?

Teenager: Because there is no way you would be able to exit this tunnel with even one kid and not get caught

Arax: You have a very good point... You seem to know a lot, any birhgt ideas?

Teenager: The only one who could get us out would be the queen herself, not that she would help

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Arax: Hmmm... So she was the one who brought you all here

Teenager: Her and her lackeys

Arax: *nods* Okay, thank you for telling me all this

Teenager: *shrugs*

Arax: I'll go now.. *stands up and gives a small wave*

Teenager: Bye

Arax: Bye *walks back through the passage and into the hallway*

*nobody else is there*

Arax: *walks down the halls*

*she sees Sonia*

Arax: *smiles and walks up to Sonia* Hey

Sonia: Oh, hi Arax

Arax: How was all the work you had to do today?

Sonia: Not to bad

Arax: That's good.... Ummm.... Where do you get all the people that you turn into merpeople?

Sonia: What do you mean?

Arax: Like Aquamarine, she was turned into a merperson.... Do their parents give them willingly or do you take them?

Sonia: We don’t transform kids, once the process is complete aging stops so they have to be adults for it to work

Arax: Oh... But you didn't answer my question... Are you taking them from their parents without warning?

Sonia: *her expression seems to change, masking her emotions* Maybe we do.

Arax: *examines her face and clenches her fists at her side* Why...?

Sonia: We can’t just reveal ourselves to the humans

Arax: I know that... Of course I know that, but why not take the parents too?

Sonia: Who said we don’t?

Arax: You do? That's good, but do you do that with everyone you take?

Sonia: *sighs* For a siren you care an awful lot about some humans

Arax: I'm sorry... I'll stop asking all these questions if they're making you upset

Sonia: Did you go down the tunnel?

Arax: ...Yes... *Looks at the ground*

Sonia: *sighs rubbing her forehead* Of course you did, of course you did

Arax: *she looks up quickly* I'm really sorry, I was just curious

Sonia: *her face softens and returns to normal* Its ok.. you didn’t know better. Just please don’t go down there again

Arax: I won't, I promise

Sonia: Thanks..

Arax: Of course, and I'm sorry for making you upset

Sonia: It’s alright, you didn’t mean to

Arax: Okay, good... *Smiles a little*

Sonia: *smiles*

Arax: Are you on your way to do more work?

Sonia: Nope, I’m all done for the day

Arax: Oh, awesome!

Sonia: Yep! Want to hang out?

Arax: *smiles* Yeah

Sonia: *smiles* Alright

Arax: What would you like to do, since I really haven't been around the entire place here?

Sonia: Want to go dolphin riding?

Arax: *her eyes widen and her face lights up* Yeah!

Sonia: *grins* Great! *takes her hand and goes towards the exit*

Arax: *smiles and walks quickly to keep up with her*

Sonia: *swims out and over the capital*

Arax: *swims beside her and looks around*

Sonia: *whistles* Give them a minute

Arax: *nods* Okay

*two dolphins come up to them, one case a black stripe from its mouth, over it’s eyes, and all the way to its tail on both sides. They have thin reins and a saddle*
Sonia: This is Jet and Pearl

Arax: They're beautiful....

Sonia: Yeah.. *she gets on Jet, the one with a black stripe*

Arax: *she gets on Pearl and grabs the reins* How do ride them though?

Sonia: You sit and hold on tight

Arax: That's it...? Okay then *holds tight*

Sonia: Hang on
*the two dolphins suddenly shoot off at high speeds cutting through the water like a hot knife through butter*

Arax: *her grips tighten as she smiles and her expression is filled with excitement*

Sonia: *smiles as they go even faster*

Arax: *looks around and can't help but give a little from the happiness*

*she notices a giant dark serpentine shape that looks almost as if it is following them*

Arax: Why is that following us?

Sonia: Hm?

Arax: *gestures to the serpentine behind them*

Sonia: Of that’s just riptide

Arax: Okay...

Sonia: He serves whoever is currently ruling

Arax: Oh okay, I didn't realize that

Sonia: It’s alright

Arax: Are they like your guards or are they stronger?

Sonia: He acts a bit like a body guard, always staying close when I leave the capitol

Arax: Oh, cool... Have you ever needed his help?

Sonia: No

Arax: Well that's good

Sonia: I can handle myself quite well, a giant serpent is a little overkill

Arax: Since you're the queen can't you just tell them you don't need it?

Sonia: I tried that, he insisted that he would still follow me around

Arax: Well, now you can feel really safe I guess

Sonia: *laughs* Yeah

Arax: *laughs a little too*

Sonia: *smiles*

Arax: *smiles and looks around*

*she notices another dolphin with a rider coming up behind them*

Arax: *glances at them*

*it’s Aquamarine*

Arax: *waves and smiles* Hi!

Aquamarine: Hey. *looks at Sonia* The full moon is tonight
Sonia: Tonight?! Why wasn’t I notified earlier?!

Arax: *looks back and forth to the both of them* *confused*

Sonia: Sorry Arax, I have to go.

Arax: Okay, that's fine

Sonia: *zooms off on Jet*

Arax: *confused* What was that...?

Aquamarine: I’m fairly certain I’m not allowed to tell you

Arax: Oh, okay... Ummm... I have some questions for you

Aquamarine: Sure

Arax: Do you not like Sonia because she took your from your parents and held you in one of those cages I saw?

Aquamarine: *stiffens* How do you know about that?!

Arax: Well, when we first met you told me you were transform into a merperson... then when I was walking around I went down a passage and saw a bunch of kids... So I was wondering if that was the reason you didn't like her

Aquamarine: *sighs* It’s not just me Arax, not a single merperson chose to be one. ALL of us where transformed by Sonia or one of the previous sea dragons.

Arax: *her eyes widened* Really? Everyone...?

Aquamarine: *nods* just usually people don’t remember what happened before. Sometimes, people like me, keep our memories

Arax: Oh... How come she doesn't just find other ones that are born like this?

Aquamarine: The crown she wears, it is called the Ruler’s Crown. It only works for Sea Dragons, and it allows them to control merfolk

Arax: Wow... But shouldn't someone stop her from doing that?

Aquamarine: Did you not hear the part that she can control merfolk?

Arax: Yes, I know that... But what if someone wasn't under her control, could they stop her?

Aquamarine: Doubtful, she is incredibly powerful. But it is possible

Arax: Has anyone ever tried?

Aquamarine: Most people don’t even know about the crown

Arax: Oh... Have you ever tried then?

Aquamarine: I’m a mermaid, she can control me

Arax: Oh, okay *nods a little* Is there anyone besides me that she hasn't controlled

Aquamarine: She can only control dragon made sea creatures, meaning she can’t control you

Arax: Oh cool *smiles and begins thinking of other ideas/questions*

Aquamarine: *mutters* yet

Arax: Why would she control me?

Aquamarine: I never said she would

Arax: But would she though?

Aquamarine: Yes. If she could, she would.

Arax: ...You're lying, right?

Aquamarine: I’m not lying.

Arax: *her expression turns a little less happier* Oh... How do you know this?

Aquamarine: I’ve known Sonia for a long long time..

Arax: But she's really nice to me... She likes me