The next morning, Zee was told by the boys that she was being called by the king. She followed the boys over to see him. "Greetings your majesty." Then I bowed. "Thank you. Good your finally here. Teo I have a mission for you first. Can you two wait outside a moment?" Said the King to Zee and Nova. They agreed and waited a few minutes then the King called them back in. "Sorry about that. There was urgent business I had Teo take care of it. As for you Zee, I not only called you but Nova as well. I won't announce the engagement unless you decide you want to be a princess or not." "Yes your majesty. Your majesty I have a question." "What is it? Ask me anything." Said the king. "Well I was curious. Since the female mermaids can't live underwater until they turn at a certain age, how are they raised?" "Oh I figured you would ask that. I wasn't the only one with a human wife. Mermen and mermaids try to get a human partner so if they did have a female they could raise them on land. If they don't have a human partner than they usually go to a random person or to a friends family who could take them in." "Oh is that so? What was my situation then?"
"I knew Nova's parents really well. So I asked them if they could have the boys be raised on land. They had me go up and make sure the family I had raise them were nice people. Were they nice Nova?" "Yes your majesty. They were." "Oh good. I can see you turned out to be a hardworking young man." "Its all thanks to my parents. My mother was too easy and my father was strict but if not for them I probably would have been like I am today." "Yes well. I'm glad you had a good time there. As for you Zee. How was your family?" "They were ok. I pretty much lived on the sea until I met the boys as I recall." "We didn't meet you till you were 5 years old so we are assuming you did." Said Nova. "Well my parents told me what happened. I figured out my power. I broke the ship in pieces when my nature power came along. Vines twirled around the ship and broke it. I was sinking and remembering my dad saving me. Then when I went to the beach to be alone, Nova followed me. It's a good thing he did or I wouldn't be here. When I went under the water that is when I remembered the accident. I tried to swim up but I couldn't. Nova must have dived in to save me. He said he had to give me CPR. That's When I remembered the accident. As for my adult life and childhood Nova can tell you that." "Well I don't need to know that as of yet. When you are ready you could tell me. The reason I called you here today, is because there is going to be a social gathering. I want you, Nova and Teo to attend. He already knows about it. By the time he gets back it should be time. It will happen in 2 days." "What is the social gathering for Your majesty?" Said Nova. "Oh I forgot yes. Your cousin Marina is the reason. She is getting married. She want to introduce her finace to everyone." "Oh yeah. I've met him once or twice. Nice guy." "Ok well then. Oh and Princess Zee?" "Yes your majesty?" "There will be times when a princess has to go places and sign documents if needed. So if I call you that is probably what its about." "Yes your majesty." "Ok then. You two may go." So we left and headed out.
"Well what do you want to do now?" Said Nova. "Want to go to the village and hang out at the park?" "Yeah lets do that." So we swam to the park.
A year finally past and now I have been summoned to the king to know my decision. Nova and Teo came with me since they were both allowed.
"Your majesty." I said. "Rise my daughter and boys." Said the king. "I assume you know why I called you all here?" "Yes your majesty." I said. "Its because it has been a year and you want to know my decision." "Yes. Have you decided?" "Yes I have your majesty. Before I tell you my decision. Can I ask you a question?" "Please go ahead." I took a deep breath and said, "No matter what my decision, can I come to the palace when needed? Will I always have a place here?" "Oh Zee. Of course you will always have a place in the palace as well as the village. I am sure these boys parents will agree. If not you always have a place on land I'm sure." I looked at Nova and Teo and they nodded. I started getting emotional. "Thank you all. It's the best thing I could hope for. As for my decision, Father I am sorry but I can't be a princess. At least not right now. Father can you give a 3 more years? You are still in your prime and are young." I said. "Haha. Yeah your right Zee. I will do my best and talk to the board." "I also want to have more time to find mom. Teo and Nova said they would help. I am sure my friends on land will help as well. Is there any picture you have of mom I can show them?" "I was supposed to give you this locket when I saw you again. But I didn't. It has a picture of your mother on one side and me on the other." He gave me the locket and I opened it. I saw a picture of my mom holding me with dad on the other side. "Wait. This is my mom?" "Have you seen her around?" "I think I have. What did you say mom's name was?" " I don't think I did tell you. Her Name is Nadine." "Nadine Keel. What was her maiden name if you don't mind me asking?" "Her maiden name was Nadine Sparks." "I knew it. I'm sorry father but I have to go on land now. I will send word when I come back to the ocean." "Be careful out there Zee." "Yes father. I will do my best." So the boys followed me out.
"Ah land feels great. Haven't been on it for a year. Lets go see your parents first. Then head over to Revy's house." "Yeah good idea." Said Teo. "Easy though. Said Nova. "Its been awhile since you walked." Once my legs grew I stood for a minute then I tried walking. "Woah." Then Nova caught me. "Thanks Nova. Its weird I feel like a baby learning to walk." "Yeah that happens." "Ok I think I got the hang of it now." Nova got out his shell phone and called his parents.
A little bit later they came by. "Hi mom and dad. Its been awhile." "Yes it has." Said mom. "Actually since you are both here, can you take me over to Revy's house?" "Sure we can." Said mom. So we all buckled up and headed over.
I was quiet the whole 15 minutes because I was thinking. We finally got to Revy's house and before I got out Nova stopped me. "Huh? Nova? What's up?" I said. "I think you know what's up. You have been quiet this whole time. Are you ok?" "Oh that. Yeah I'm fine. I think I will be more fine after I find out the truth. Nova be close by and let me be able to contact you both. I might need both of your help. Teo I think its best you stay with Nova for a little while." "Ok sure." Said Teo. Nova nodded. "Ok see you later." I got out and knocked on Revy's door. (Knock Knock)
Revy opened the door. "Zee! Your back!" She squeezed me tight. "I missed you so much." "Easy I can't breathe." "Sorry." "Its fine. I have something important to tell you, but I need to talk in a soundproof room in case someone is listening." "Yeah sure lets go." "Ok here should be fine. What's going on Zee?" I showed her the locket and said, "Nadine is my mom. Nadine Sparks is my mom. She must have changed back to her maiden name." "You have got to be kidding me." "No I am not. Here is the proof. That baby is me. The man is my father. Luckily I have her address. Revy would you please come with me to see her now?" "You want to see her now?" "Yes its best to do it sooner than later." "Well ok then. Get in the car." "Thanks you're a good friend." "Oh another thing. I have to be in water every 2 hours or I will get sick." "Well it's a good thing we have a water tank in the back." "Haha yeah I forgot about that." "OK lets go." So they drove off."
They finally got to the house and Zee stood in front of the door. "I'm nervous Revy." "You work with her the only nervous thing you should tell her is you're her daughter." Then Revy rang the door bell. I heard footsteps and started to get nervous. Then I saw Nadine open the door. "Yes Revy and Zee. Can I help you?" "May we come in? I have something to discuss with you." Said Zee. "Yes come on in."
"It must be urgent to come to my place in person." "Well its more personal than urgent." I said. She brought some refreshments and sat down on the couch and we sat down too. After we had a sip of tea I started to get down to business. "Nadine I have something to show you." I took off the locket and gave it to her. She opened it up and her eyes went wide. "Where did you get this?" "I got it from my birth father. You are my birth mother." She gave it back to me and I put it back on my neck. She said, "I've known all along you were my daughter. I wish I could have raised you but for your safety I couldn't." "I know. Father told me what happened. He said you were some kind of wolf like creature at night. That you disappeared after you healed from giving birth to me." "Yes I did. I was kidnapped. I may still be in danger. That is why I didn't keep in contact with your father Kei. How is he by the way?" "He is doing well. He misses you. He has not remarried or had any other relationships after you." "Is that so?" "Nadine. I need to know. I want to help. What are you in danger from?" "To be honest I hope you never found out. Now you might be in danger." "Please tell me. What is going on?" "(Sigh) Fine. I will tell you. Even before I met your father I was in danger. I thought I could handle it so I married your father and had you. But they ended taking me in a weakened state." "Mom who are they?" "I'm sure you worked with them before. I looked up your profile to see what life my daughter lived. The Organization you worked for is after me. I don't know if they want to hurt me or help me." "Nadine. Make sure I can contact you ok? So don't go anywhere. I have some business to attend too." "Yes of course. Be safe." "Thanks Nadine." So we are off. Take me to the park. I need to talk to someone from the organization." "Yes maam."
"Here we are. If you need my help let me know." "I'll be fine. When I get out leave ok?" "Yes I will." So I got out and Revy left like I told her. I made a call to have someone come get me.
"Oh good. You are here from the organization right?" "Yes I am. The boss is waiting." So He took me to the new boss.
"Sir I have brought her." "Ah thank you Zay. You may leave." "Yes sir." "So you ended up being the new boss I take it?" "Yes I am. I was vice boss after all." "To be honest I thought you were better suited to be the boss then the boss that was killed. Anyway I want to ask a question. I want to know what do you want with the wolf like creatures? Do you want to kill them?" "Oh its not just those Creatures. Its all mythical creatures." "What exactly do you want to do with them?" "Let me show you. I will bring you there myself."
We walked to the basement and I saw a bunch of mythical creatures looking scared and depressed. "What are you doing with them? They look so sad and scared?" "I am trying to find a place for them to feel safe. Of course they are depressed by getting taken from there home." "Actually If you really want to know boss. I know of a safe place for them. They are of course in their natural habitats but they aren't far apart. As for the one you are hunting, leave it alone. I can protect it. I promise." "Fine I will give you a chance. If I find out its hurt because you couldn't protect it, then I will have to take it in myself." "Yes sir. Let me show you where the safe place is now." I got out a map to show him. "Here is a map of where the area is. There will be someone keeping an eye an them at all times as well. Yes he is a human but I haven't seen him in a year. He will be surprised to see me. We won't be able to go today because I have things to do. I will see you in two days." "Ok then. Make sure you keep your promise." "Don't I always?" I got taken back to the park, then I called Revy's brother.
He finally showed up and I told him to take me to Nadine's place. "You sure?" "Yes I'm sure. Hurry I have business with her." "Ok Zee as you wish."
I knocked on her door. (Knock Knock) "Its me. Zee." She opened the door and let me in. I told Revy's brother to go ahead. He listened. "Ok I took care of your problem now. It was indeed what you said. They are protecting the creatures. Not hurting them. In 2 Days you are going to come with me to a safe place for them. In case you ever want to go there I want you to know where it is. I made a deal that I would be the one to protect you. Its also a good way to meet dad again." "Oh I would love to see him again." "Oh just a minute. I have an idea. I have to call someone." I rang Nova.
"Hello Nova. I got some news. Get a hold of the king. Find out where he is right now. Have him get here as soon as possible." "Ok sure. I'll give him a call on his shell phone." "Ok after you do that let me know." Then I hung up. "Nadine give me a ride to the beach. You know which one." "Yes of course."