Cerce's eyes flash with arrogance. "You know what? I think all your sisters want their own curse. No need to incite sibling rivalry."
I hope my eyes convey the horror my lips cannot.
But my desperation only seems to fuel her.
"Elspeth, the second born-"
My next oldest sisters eyes grow in terror.
"Speed has been your closest friend.
But now that your legs shall be torn,
Pain like daggers shall pierce your every step
Until your own heart is broken in forlorn."
Green lightning flashes at my sister, and she cries out in fear, though not in pain, that I can tell.
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Fish Out of Water
FantasyAstrid is the crown princess of Atlantis, but she barely has time to worry about the kingdom with six younger sisters to watch over, especially with the youngest coming into her powers as a daughter of the sea to navigate time. When Astrid fears tha...