Gala cowered behind Alvaro when the mysterious figures were slowly approaching them. She put her arms on top of his shoulders, panting heavily, while the young commander protectively spread his arms to protect her.
When the glowing figures were just a feet away from them, her grasp on his shoulder tightened and his arms circled narrowly around her.
Time ticked slowly as they anticipated for the figures to reveal themselves.
Five figures emerged out of the dark waters, perched atop their heads were white pearls and shells with sea algaes and weeds that glow against the dark place.
"You have finally arrived Galatea and Alvaro." The female mermaid in the center declared. Her white orbs settled on them with a foreboding expression.
Gala and Alvaro gaped at the creature with their jaws dropped. She slowly emerged out from Alvaro's back and stared at the figures with awe.
