Journal #18

As I pondered the multitude of eyes beaming at me from the magnificent creature, I noticed hiding behind it stood a beautiful mermaid, curiously peeking behind its protector. The creature in front of me kept the mermaid from my sight though. The creature stretched out its long plump tentacles and tilted its head in confusion of my means. Every move I made, the multitude of eyes followed me. Every time I tried to make eye contact with the mermaid hidden behind it, the massive tentacles moved in my way. Unsure of how to proceed, I reached into my pocket and searched for the pearl I had found earlier. Using this flawless beautiful ball as a symbol of peace, I stretched out my hand towards the strange creature there before me. Suddenly, the mermaid squealed in delight at the sight of the pretty pearl. Her aqua shaded tail wagged back and forth like a dog who you are about to reward with a treat. She fearlessly passed by her guardian and received the pearl with a warm smile. It was not until this moment that I realized her true beauty. This magnificent creature with long brown curly locks floating gently in the water and piercing green and blue speckled eyes was absolutely breathtaking. Then there was her tail that reflected the sunlight, each time showing of its sparkling aqua scales. Lastly, on top of her head laid a shell and pearl crafted tiara. The pearls were flawless, much like the one I had given her. The rest of the shells shown brightly in a way that would put diamonds to shame. It was as if all the pieces had finally been put together in my brain. The strange guardian creature, the hesitance to my presence, the warm smile and sincere kindness, and then of course the one of a kind tiara. I was in the presence of princess Andrina. It was the same moment that I realized her true identity, that she had gone, disappearing as mysteriously as she had arrived.