Mer II

the fantasy continues


The stars shown bright, & phosphorescence twinkled in the ocean waves as if in imitation of those heavenly bodies. Between these two magic mediums of water and space floated a handsome craft named The Happy Deviant...

Early in the evening the noble ship had arrived at its programmed coordinates, slowing to a stop as silvery green tails flashed and upstretched arms signaled “Welcome!”

The events that followed raced by in a delightful blur of exotic merriment and amazing entertainment...

...platters of undersea delicacies delivered by laughing mermaids and hoisted to the deck by an enthusiastic Garnet... a never ending supply of drink bubbles, which, when pierced by a special straw, delivered serious refreshment and light intoxication...

Dolphin races... a juggling octopus... and synchronized swimming by Team Mermaid which would put any Olympic counterpart to shame...

In the wake of this amazing spectacle, the crew of the Happy Deviant reveled in the magic of their new-found paradise, while Garnet, leaning close over the water, chatted and giggled with her Merfriends.

“C’mon, Garnet!” Captain R. overheard as bits & pieces of the twittering conversation floated his way, “You’ve GOT to meet him! There’s a get-together tonight at Marina’s place...”

“OK.” said Garnet decisively, “But I must return by sunrise...”

SNAP went the clasp of Garnet’s top as it dropped to the deck of the Happy Deviant... Suddenly her top was bare, and her bottom was... scaly? ...and blue-green shimmery.... changing shape, and with the last of her toes Garnet sprang into the water with a beautiful arc, and dove into the waves with a flick of her new-formed tail.

Giggles and giggle-bubbles exploded as Garnet waved good-bye to the Happy Deviant and her crew... “Don’t go anywhere!” she shouted with a wave, “I’ll be back by sunrise!”

In an instant the beautiful swimmers were gone, and all was quiet under the shimmering stars...