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ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Forty- Eight: This is war
(Somewhere at the sea)" There aren't more fish at the sea, here seems to be dry of it" one of Mr. Charles men said" Or Mr. Hansel's men had fished them out before we did" another said" We should burn down his shipyard, it will take a lifetime to build another one for his business, nothing has been moving fine for us since day one" another saidMr. Charles puffs his cigarette on the air with his eye wandering around the sea." We have a company" he said referring to the boat that was approaching them from the backThey all turned to see which boat was that, there were ten of them inside Mr. Charles boat; and then three men on the boat approaching them." The boat is a new one, might be some random fishermen" another said" Ask them what they want, if there are fishes on the boat; end them and take the boat, we can't afford losses right now nor anyone sharing the space with us" Mr. Charles said getting us from the ship." Yes sir" They answered as they watch Mr. Charles made his way
ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Forty-Nine: Take Control
(The Laboratory)" Finally, something to seal the deal between Mr. Hansel and I" Imelda said raising the transparent bottle that is filled with some liquid substance" Chief researcher, the mayor is here" a female researcher from her team said on entering the door" Right timing, he is just here in time" Imelda said having a smile on her faceMr. Hansel entered the research room followed by Idris" Good afternoon Mr. Hansel, you are here right at the moment I needed you" Imelda said" Spill, what do you have for me?" Mr. Hansel asked" We were able to extract the chemicals from the body, it should be something that is keeping the dead body from decaying, if we can experiment with it; we might find out what it is capable of" Imelda told him" That's good for a start, how can it help in the fishing business; we have been having difficulty in getting fishes from the sea" Mr. Hansel said" I don't think that their body can serve as a prey or trick to lure fishes into our nets, she is a si
ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Fifty: The Mothers daughter's
Princess Adunni assisted the Mer-Warriors on their training, Mermaids and Mermen who were worthy enough to fight joined the training getting ready for the worst scenario that could happen."They are learning faster than expected" Amanda said to Princess Adunni"Yes of course, they are so determined to fight by my side" Princess Adunni told her"Years ago, it was your mother training every young Mer people into warriors; I am so happy that you have come this far" Amanda said in happiness"I couldn't have done it without you and the Mer people, you all had my back and i don't know how to repay that" Princess Adunni said to her"You know, if your mother had been this sweet; i would have joined her warriors the very first day i entered the palace, i am so glad that i have met you first" Amanda said"I am glad we walked into each other’s path that day" Princess Adunni said with a smile"Do you think your mother will make it? the poison used by the sea assassins' were ancient poisons used t
ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Fifty-One: Poison
(Lava's office)"Here are the documents you asked to be printed sir" the manager said"Thanks" Lava said smiling at her "What about Gretel? i don't see him" Lava said when the manager had turned to leave"Oh, he left to use the toilet the moment i entered your office" she responded"He did?" Lava asked getting up"Y... yes" she responded blinking her eye twice."That's goodness" Lava said taking his suit jacket "Leave the office ten minutes after i am gone" he told her"Okay sir" she responded scratching her head why wondering why Mr. Lava wanted her to stay at his office for ten minutes.Lava quickly left the office in a jiffy without looking back.(Kingdom of Oceania)Prince Luca entered the shelter where the queen was been taken care of by the Mer-Nurses, the queen lay there fast asleep to notice his presence."How long have she been asleep?" He asked them"For three hours now" one of them responded"Any changes from the antidote my father made for her?" the prince asked"We have t
ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Fifty-Two: The Deadly one
(Mr. Hansel's industry)The delivery men loaded the 18th boxes of fish into the truck as one of them by the side take notes of the boxes and make accounts on his book"How many boxes are remaining?" The man taking account asked"Two boxes" one of the men responded"Load them quickly" he said to themThey loaded the remaining boxes and closed the truck boot ready to leave"Sir, we were asked to load this box too" one of the men quickly interrupted the man who was already done with the account he was making"Who?" he Icily asked as he was already annoyed that the box wasn't brought to him early"You don't need to get angry, it's just a little favor from the boss" Imelda said approaching himThe man quickly greeted her"The box contains medicine that you will be delivering to the hospital address on the box" Imelda told him"We will deliver it safely miss" he said"Good, protect it with your life because the ingredients are very rare; your career could end if anything happens to it" Imel
ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Fifty-Three: For peace and unity
(Kingdom of Oceania)"How are we going to tell the princess that her mother can't remember anything?" Prince Luca asked his father"We have to be careful about this, we don't know who is our enemy yet" King George responded"Do you think Marco has something to do with her attack?" Prince Luca asked him"Shh, it's a treason to blame one kingdom without evidence, someone might hear you" King George said looking around"It's just that i keep on thinking about it" Prince Luca said"We have to inform the princess about the Queens situation, the queen is very vulnerable at her state now" King George said to his son"I will get the message fish ready to deliver the message" Prince Luca told his father.(News Headline)The last news was a quake to the city but all thanks to the mayor who pay no deaf ear to the people’s cries, The mayor popularly known as Mr. Hansel had taken keen interest to see to it that the killing of innocent people was subdued. Mr. Hansel alongside with his son had been
ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Fifty-Four: Exchange
(Oma's Home)"Mum" Oma called out coming into the sitting room"Yes darling" her mother responded still operating her laptop"I applied for the university" Oma said"Really?" her mother asked looking at her without hesitation"Yes, i am going to be a marine biologist" she told her mother"Marine biologist? i thought you wanted to be a researcher" her mother asked"Well, i changed my mind" Oma said looking all happy"That's good, am sure your father would love that too; he will be coming back tomorrow" her mother told her"That's good news, i am so thrilled" Oma happily said"What time does he arrive so that i can go pick him up at the airport?" Oma asked"He should be at the Airport before sundown" her mother responded"I will go pick him up" Oma said."You should help with the groceries in the kitchen, you have been forming lazy all day and staying indoor; i am sure is because Erica is not here" her mother told her"Come on mum, i can do without her" she responded"Keep telling yours
ERICA'S TRAVEL: The Strangers land Chapter Fifty-Five: Who are you?
9 hours ago, before the Exchange...(9am)Gretel approached Lava where he was seated sipping his tea"Good morning Mr. Lava" he greeted"Morning" Lava responded not actually interested in whatever he has to say"I won't be on duty today; my backup bodyguard will be escorting you to wherever you want to go today" he told him Lava slightly smiled before making eye contact with him"May i ask why you are taking a day off?" Lava asked him even though whatever he doesn't have interest in whatever he was going to say"It's something personal, i wouldn't want to involve you on it" Gretel responded calmly"Whatever, you can likewise stay for a holiday too" Lava Icily said still sipping his morning tea"Thank you" Gretel responded with a bow, he walked out of the mansion without hesitation.Lava quickly raised his head up after pretending not to care about his whereabouts "That's strange, i guess i will have to find out whatever it was that is personal" he said to himself sipping down the te
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Chapter Seventy-Five: See you again
Five years later... Queen Adunni welcomes her little merman, she cried in joy on seeing her baby "He is beautiful, just like his father King Luca" Amanda said in happiness "He is so little" Queen Adunni said touching his tiny hands "I am sure King Luca has received the message, he will be here soon" Amanda told her. "How happy he would be to see his tiny self" Queen Adunni said "Should i inform your mother too?" Amanda asked her Queen Adunni paused for a while as her smile fades "No, maybe later" she said. "You think she is still angry at you for what you did years ago?" Amanda asked "She doesn't want anyone to see her in her week state; she will come around when she is ready" Princess Adunni said. She quickly flashes back to the year she took Erica's deal and got crowned as the Queen of Riveria. Five years ago after thirty days of the queen been held as an hostage... "Due to the queen's sudden sickness, she will have to go to rest; i will continue her reign as your new Que
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Chapter Seventy-Four: The Heart of a Warrior
The Mer warriors threw Erica into the cell made of shark bones and locked her in it.Erica was weak to do anything as everything was a nightmare to her, she had found it hard to believe any of it.King Obi paced around his throne room looking bitter"What do you suggest we do your majesty? we can't let them go after what they did, this is the law; it's treason" the chief of the assassins told him"She has until tomorrow night to make her decision or i won't spare any siren of Riveria" King Obi said.(Tomorrow at night)"It's already night, she hasn't said a word" The chief warrior said to him "I know you have a soft spot for her because she reminds you of your sister but this is war time; you cannot let that pull you down, you have come this far for this" he told him"The princess and the queen are under the shelter of the Oceania's, do everything you must to keep them there and send your best assassins to attack Riveria" King Obi ordered"Yes, your majesty" he responded bowing down.
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Chapter Seventy-Three: Evidence
(4 days ago, before the attack of Riveria)Erica inhaled and exhaled deeply after arriving at the siren’s world, it was a long journey for her since she has to leave the upper sea where human eyes can see, on arriving to the path she was to take back to Riveria; she was ambushed by King Obi’s assassins who had waited for her long time ago"You came back, we almost thought you are never going to come back even after receiving the messages" The chief assassins said to her"Which kingdom do you serve?" Erica asked them"Kingdom of Marco, King Obi sent us to keep an eye on you till you return" he told her"And why is that? your new king is looking for a new hobby now?" Erica asked"He demands your presence and he does not take no for an answer" he told her"What happens if i do say no? i don't actually take orders from whoever isn't the great queen, you will need a better threat for me" Erica told him"It's about Vashi, your mother" he told her "You wouldn't want every siren to know about
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Chapter seventy- two: The Queen and her Pawn
(Two days after the Riverian's victory)Queen Ola threw away the message stone after reading it for the seventh time in anger she has been pondering on it, wondering why Erica was still alive."You must be happy sister that your daughter is alive, you are never going to stop hunting me one way or the other" the queen angrily said" I wonder why the sea-witch couldn't take care of her out there? Am already suffering from the failure of my plan ever since that crown outsmarted me" The queen said to herself as she swims around her chamber." Your majesty, a messenger had come for you" the Merguard standing guard interrupted her thoughts" A messenger?" The queen asked" She will be escorting you back to the palace" the Merguard said again.The Queen swims out of her chamber to see who the messenger was..." Your majesty the great queen, the princess had asked me to escort you back to Riveria" Erica said with a bowQueen Ola raised her eyebrows in shock at the presence of Erica; she never
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Chapter Seventy- One: Erica's return
When Amanda had seen the Princess, she was so much thrilled to know that she was alive; the warriors bowed to the Princess who couldn't take her eye off Erica, it almost seems like a dream to her."Everyone is surprised as you are your highness, Erica led Riveria to victory" Amanda said to herErica bowed to the princess "long live the great future queen of the sea, i heard from the sirens few things that have happened in my absence" Erica said"I must say, I never expected you to be alive; it's almost a year at the sea" Princess Adunni said"I didn't know I would come back alive either" Erica respondedPrincess Adunni comes closer to her; she slightly touches her hair and skin "You changed" she said "You look different from every one of us" she said again "The human world is a scary place but i did felt the warmth of it" Erica told her"It's an honor to have you back here, you saved the Mer-people of Riveria" The princess said to her"What about Oceania your highness?" Amanda quickl
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Chapter Seventy: Victory
FOUR HOUR AFTER THE AMANDA HAD JOINED THE WAR(Kingdom of Oceania)The Princess has received the message stone from the Riveria messenger which came very fast."That tricky bastard" Princess Adunni said in anger"What does the message say my princess?" Prince Luca asked"Riveria is under attack, he planned to take away our attention from Riveria and think he has waged a war on Oceania" Princess Adunni respondedThe Queen opened her eye when she heard that Riveria was under an attack"I will have my best warriors sent to Riveria" Prince Luca said"But how long could they survive before we get there? Riveria doesn't know about poison" Princess Adunni said. Suddenly, they were abruptly disturbed by the noises outside"What is that noise?" Prince Luca asked swimming out"I believe he is trying to kill two birds with one stone, Oceania is under attack" Princess Adunni told him"Send forth warriors to the gate before they get in" King George ordered the chief warrior"Yes, your majesty" he
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Chapter Sixty-Nine: Bittersweet
"We have arrived" one of the fisher men saidThey climbed down out of the boat when they had arrived on land, Lava joined them after his twenty minutes of being in silence."Few weeks ago, we made our shelter here when the night had come; we happen to come across something that we suspected was the cause of the scarcity of fishes on the sea" one of the fisher men told Lava as they walk."How far is it from here?" Lava asked"It's already getting late; we can't make it there until tomorrow" the fisher man responded"Tomorrow then, let's find shelter and somewhere to cook" Lava said"We have a small hut here where we rest whenever we come at the sea to fish" another fisher man told him"Good" Lava responded(Riverian)Amanda was suddenly disturbed by the noise coming outside the royalty’s chamber at midnight, she had been watching over the Riverian's as the princess has ordered before leaving the palace.She wondered what the noise was all about, it has been quite all these time during
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Chapter Sixty-Eight: Goodbye
(Somewhere at the deep sea)Lava had joined the fisher men on boat to see for himself that they had discovered and think is causing a problem in the fishing business."Are you going to be okay sir?" One of the fisher men asked him when he entered the boat"I need to see this myself; I should know what is going on " Lava told him"You might need this" Another fisher man said handing over a paper bag to him"What's this for" Lava curiously ask him"Some people seem to get water sick during their first time at the sea" the fisher man told him"It's not my first time, I won't get sick" Lava said blinking his eye"Yea right" they responded.***King Obi received the message stone from Prince Luca who had finally made up his mind"So, it's war? that's what he will get and every siren standing with him" he said "Give us your orders your majesty” his chief warrior said"Take our best assassins and attack whoever that gets in our way, attack when they least expected it" King Obi ordered"Yes,
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Chapter Sixty -Seven: Nowhere Home
(Background music playing) .... Song by Billie EilishI had a dreamI got everything I wantedNot what you'd thinkAnd if I'm being honestIt might've been a nightmareTo anyone who might careThought I could fly (fly)So I stepped off the Golden, mmNobody cried (cried, cried, cried, cried)Nobody even noticedI saw them standing right thereKinda thought they might care (might care, might care)I had a dreamI got everything I wantedBut when I wake up, I seeYou with meAnd you say"As long as I'm here, no one can hurt youDon't wanna lie here, but you can learn toIf I could change the way that you see yourselfYou wouldn't wonder why you hear'They don't deserve you"...Erica drove down the hills with her eye soaked in tears, her thoughts gathering every piece of words anyone had said to her."I don't know who your mother is but whoever she is, it's her loss for loosing a daughter like you" The Queen had said to her the very first day she had come to choose the young mermaids tha
