Chapter 3 : Cordelia's Dream

Luisa : After my death you'll be the next monarch.

Cordelia : Do you think I can't fight against the Council. Did you see those faces.....they were terrified.

Luisa : You were never like this as a child.

Cordelia : Because as a child I didn't know what freedom was?

Luisa : ........You are a princess.

Cordelia : I'm still a common mermaid

Luisa : ....

Luisa : Do you want to go to the surface?

Cordelia : ....Will you allow me?

Luisa : For Six months.

Cordelia : ....I'll go.

Luisa : Promise me, ...that you'll be back in Six months.

Cordelia : I promise.

It is already sunset and slowly and slowly darkness has taken over the quiet ocean. It was quiet in the depth of the ocean. It was then that Luisa took Cordelia with her. Away from the palace, away from the place of mermaids, away from the depth. In a while the cold waters turned warm. They were emerging towards the surface.

Luisa : Go.

Cordelia : ....Is this the moon?

Luisa : Hm.

Cordelia : It's beautiful. Luisa, are you sure?

Luisa : Umi is no longer here. You are free now but be sure to come back in Six months.

Cordelia : What about the council?

Luisa : I'll be able to handle them. I'm your step mother, Cordelia. I loved you like my own child. This is the least I can do.

Cordelia : Sorry.

Luisa : For the slap...About that, you'll get your punishment after you return. I'll make sure to suck your blood.

Cordelia laughs

Cordelia : We'll see about that. Thanks.

She swims away and away till she disappeared before Luisa's eyes.

Cordelia in spirit, swims happily to the surface.

Cordelia : Is this...the surface...I made it

I always wanted to see it. Ever since my childhood I've always wanted to see it. I have come this far, would I go back now? No, right. I want to see more.

Cordelia's desire to see the surface, to meet the humans. Those humans whom her father hates most. She turned her tails into legs. Without realizing how she did but she did it.

........ : Who are you?

Cordelia looks at the being.....He's the first human to speak to her.

........ : Oi ! Can you speak?

Cordelia : Are you a human?

......... : Hah?! .....of course I'm....No, I'm a monster.

Cordelia : Ok, see you later.

........ : Hey, wait! Of course I'm a human.

Cordelia : Then, what's your name?

........ : Scott Dixit. I'm an Red Indian

Cordelia : Red Indian? Where am I?

Scott : Ma'am, you're not allowed to roam freely. Plz go back to your house.

After coming this far, I have to go. No, Luisa gave me her punishment to stay in the surface for six months. I won't go back so soon.