Song of the sea

Vel and Dina, who had gone to bed early and made passionate love before falling asleep cuddled up in his bed, were awoken by frantic shouts and an alarm bell ringing.

Thinking they had either spotted their quarry or were under attack, both leaped out of bed and hurriedly pulled on their clothes before dashing outside, not caring for a second if anyone saw them leaving Vel’s cabin together. Not that anyone did.

The deck of the ship was chaos. Both moons were out that night and the sky was clear, so between them and the swinging lanterns, Vel had a good view of what was going on. Sailors were running back and forth shouting at each other, naval officers competed to shout louder in an effort to restore order. Why where they being so loud… and who was singing? It was very faint, but there were unmistakably people singing somewhere. The voices sounded female and beautiful, the rhythm strange and unfamiliar, while the words were impossible to make out. Was anyone else hearing it?

“Dina, can you hear the song?”

His sister looked at him in confusion.

“Song, what song? What do you mean, Vel?”

Vel gestured futilely at the air around them, which to him was obviously permeated by the singing. Dina looked a tad worried, but before she could say anything, the booming voice of the first mate interrupted them.

“My Lord and Lady, get back to your quarters! Please, it is not safe!”

The man was shouting despite being close, and Vel finally understood why. He had plugged his ears. What in the hells was going on? Dina tugged at his sleeve.

“Well, look, the ocean its… its glowing!”

Vel looked over to where she pointed, and his jaw dropped open. There were blue lights, lots of them, dancing just beneath the water’s surface. He and Dina both rushed to the railing, wanting a closer look. That caused the first mate to scream in distress and run after them.

“NO, GET AWAY FROM THERE MY LORD, PLEASE!”

Vel barely heard him, the song was so strong now. Even though he still didn’t know the words, he was beginning to understand their meaning. There was nothing to fear, why should anyone be afraid of love? He stepped onto the railing, easily shrugging off the four strong hands trying to hold him back. He was The Heir, if he wanted a better view he would get it.

And then he saw it, saw her. Two eyes glowing a brilliant blue met his own, they were just beneath the surface. The other voices faded away, the song becoming hers and hers alone. Her voice was unlike anything he had ever known, it flowed into his very soul. And she was right, the two of them were meant to be, their union fated. And she made such sweet promises, and all she asked for was his love.

He once again freed himself from the many grasping hands that sought to restrain him, far more than four this time. He was The Heir, and the Heir went where The Heir pleased. Vel bent his knees and leapt towards that glorious voice and those beautiful eyes. He leapt towards her.

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(AN: I am afraid there's a bit of a hiatus coming up. I don't know exactly how long it will be, but probably somewhere around two weeks. It's not completely impossible that I'll get a chapter up during that time, but it is rather unlikely. Hope to see y'all when I return!)