Snippet #1568218

Deep underneath the ocean surface where the water was a deep blue color, a Mer sat on a rock eating a fish like it was corn on the cob. Her sharp teeth tore into the meat and took out any bones that got stuck in her teeth. Her midnight blue hair helped her blend in with her surroundings, while her pale skin made her stand out like the rest of her kind. As she ate, she watched other Mer ‘talk’ to each other as they communicated using body language. Just as she finished her fish, the Mer felt a tap on her shoulder and saw her eldest brother, Pior, who had the same hair and eyes as she.

~Tiana, what are you doing out here near the reef?~ the male Mer asked her using body language.

~Because I felt like it.~ Tiana answered after finishing her fish.

~Humans have made it near our home again, it’s dangerous to be here now.~

~Oh they have?~

~Tiana for once take this seriously.~

~Okay, okay, you worry too much.~

~You’re my sister, I am entitled to worry. Besides, mother had me come fetch you.~ Pior added with a smirk.

Tiana frowned. She honestly didn’t blame her family for worrying about her because she was the most curious out of all of them, especially when humans were around. Tiana might be curious, but she wasn’t reckless.

~All right, let’s go.~ replied Tiana.

As the siblings swam, Tiana looked around at what she considered her home. She loved the world she lived in. The ancient ruins and the diverse flora and fauna created a place of enchantment and curiousity. She could understand why humans would be drawn here, but like most inhabitants here, she didn’t like it. Tiana admitted that the humans have done some bad things, but she had hoped that not all of them were bad. After all, not all Mer were good, but Tiana didn’t bother to point that out to anyone.

When Tiana returned home, her brother left for his own home. Most of her family lived near the ancient ruins while several others lived in the salt water tunnels. Her parents lived in the salt water tunnels and Tiana preferred it because she felt living underneath the island was the safest place whenever there were storms. As Tiana went to her own private quarters, she wondered what kind of humans showed up this time and did hope that they wouldn’t bring too much trouble.