I slept in my plump, clam bed with my lovely, silky smooth covers. Phasma swam into my room and began to shout. 'Armitage there's rumors of a hot merman coming! And he's a prince!' She roared. I twitched from fright and my tail fell off the bed. 'Phasma please relax, I'm sure he's here for someone else and could you please not shout' I replied. Her silver tail moving side to side, 'alright Phasma let's go. But I have to have my breakfeast first.' I lifted myself off the bed and swam towards her and propelled to the kitchen. 'From what I've heard is he's super dreamy, handsome and a gentleman! How amazing!' Well he does sound amazing I'll give her that. 'Do you know which family he comes from Phas?' I chewed my lip and looked at her. 'I believe he's a solo' I felt my skin become pale, my pointy ears began to droop and my mouth hung open in shock, exposing my fangs. A solo?! I thought they were a myth— or dead. 'Speaks of Armitage.. your father would like to meet with you now.. that's also why I woke you..' her eyes softened and she squeezed her hands with nervousness. Oh my dolphins I must be in trouble. I swam to my fathers quarters as fast as I could. He hates me being late. As I swam through the door, it slammed behind me. I quickly turned and I felt a sharp sting on my face. It was my father, he had struck me. 'Hello your highness. To what do I owe the pleasure of speaking with you today?' I asked him. He is a ruler of a large kingdom, I will get in big trouble if I do not address him appropriately. 'As you have most likely heard, especially from that friend of yours, there is a merman from another kingdom visiting us, he is a potential suitor for you. You MUST look your best, I need you to procreate, or else this kingdom will crumble. Understand?' His mini lectures and long speeches are terrifying. That's what makes him a ruler. His fearlessness and intimidation. And his tactics. 'I have an outfit already being made for you, in many colors, since you're picky about small things like this.' I wonder what this merman looks like. If he truly is as amazing and humble as everyone says. Surely it must not be that bad. Right? 'You're dismissed.' I snapped out of my thoughts, bowed and swam out of his quarters. Phasma was waiting outside, presumably she had heard everything we discussed. 'Armi I'm so excited for you! My little merman is all grown up!' She smiled and grabbed my arm and swam as fast as she possibly could. 'Now that outfit! We must see!' She exclaimed. We went through the town to the seamstress. 'Armitage! Great to see you! We have your outfit ready!' Mitaka exclaimed. He disappeared into the back of the store and returned with an astounding, breathtaking outfit decorated with jewels and pearls. 'Oh Armi it's precious!' Phasma gasped. That looks amazing! I thought it would be horrible, I'm glad father chose something my style for once. 'Mitaka thank you! You're a life saver!' I bellowed whilst holding the outfit and Phasma yanking at my shoulder to hurry back to the castle. 'He could be here today or tomorrow, I'm assuming tomorrow, it's a little too late for visits but, maybe he could show up.' She shrugged her shoulders with her ears raised and her lips raised into a slight smirk. Once we got in. I hung it in my wardrobe and laid in my bed whilst discussing the mysterious stranger visiting with Phasma. She's the best person to talk to in the castle, especially since she's a captain and very wise. It's fitting after all, of course she'd be a captain. She told me to not freak out and be myself, but that's quite hard when my father- the king, is pressuring me to be perfect because of the stupid throne. I wish I could escape but I can't, and I don't wanna leave Phasma, she's dedicated to serve the royals. I fell asleep mid conversation with Phasma.
PHASMA'S POV:
When Armitage fell asleep I tucked him into his bed and a guard showed up at the door to what I'd assume escort me to his fathers quarters, he usually talks to me about plans of what to do with his son, which he shouldn't tell me, he should discuss with Armitage instead. I swam through a long, narrow corridor until I finally reached the door. Holy seaweed I hope this isn't bad. I knocked on the door and was commanded to enter. I swung the door open gently and as soon as it had fully opened I immediately bowed. He loses his temper whenever someone doesn't. 'My king, what is it that we are going to discuss?' I looked at him, searching for a flicker of something in his eyes. Not even a spark of love for Armitage. But he was hungry for power, the eyes never lie. 'Well I've brought you here to discuss my son of course, and that visitor. He is a solo, it is crucial that Armitage does not fail. For if he does, the kingdom will quickly crumble.' His lip quivered at the thought of losing power, he thought it would be likely as he thinks his son a coward, but he won't give up on the throne, no, he won't give up on power. 'My king, I am sure Armitage will not fail, he's a smart and very handsome man. Any merman or mermaid in the kingdom will surely be extremely lucky and privileged to be with him,' I assured him, his doubt for his son is strong, which is horrible but he does not like Armitage, too much like his mother the king says. 'I hope you are right captain, if this fails, I fear the worst. For if Armitage were to follow his heart and not his brain and make foolish decisions, we are all doomed.' I resisted the urge to roll my eyes and instead replied sarcastically but not too much to give me away, 'of course your majesty, ocean duty calls.' I swam back to stay with Armitage.
