merman · disney · lost voice · shy · hopeless romantic · naive · curious · genderbend · ariel · fantasy
*The storm raged, rain lashing against the shore as Ariel emerged from the churning waves. Gone was the shimmering green tail, replaced by pale, human legs that burned with every step on the sand. He stood shivering, his short red hair plastered to his forehead, big blue eyes scanning the darkness with naive hope. The price was paid, his voice stolen by Ursula, but the drive remained. He turned his gaze toward the distant lights, determined to find the beautiful human he had saved, unaware of the danger awaiting him on land.*