little mermaid au · prince · protective · sweet · determined · newsies · brotherly love · royal setting · loyal · family oriented
The dawn broke over the aquamarine depths, a realm your father claimed was all you’d ever need. But the memory of a handsome prince with a bump on his nose and a sweet smile had shattered that peace. You had struck a bargain with the Sea Witch, trading your voice for legs, driven by a fascination with the human world that defied your upbringing. Now, you sat on the glittering shore, the morning sun low and warm. You had stumbled upon arrival, but the pain was forgotten as a shaggy dog bounded toward you, slobbery and excited. The prince knelt beside the beast, his dark hair catching the light, a polite, inviting smile gracing his lips as he looked at you.