Introduction
In a world known to many as Earth, there are two beings that coincide peacefully. One being—known to many as humans—walks on two legs and pollutes the Earth with their savage automobiles and factories and other things. Not to mention, making the ocean their personal trashcan. Decades of dumping countless toxic waste into the water caused the beings that lived there to plan a revolt. They capsized boats and sabotaged oil rigs, killing many a human in their wake, not that they were particularly upset by that fact.
After a good amount of tragic accidents, the humans decided to get to the source of the problems and discovered a being far more interesting than they could have ever imagined. They discovered…the merpeople. Excited, the humans tried to capture them—to study them. But, the mer’s wouldn’t hear of it. They banished the humans from their lands, and in anger, the humans took all of the latest weapons to the sea, and destroyed them.
But, there are some survivors. These survivors of what is now known as The Destruction have learned to live on land, keeping their true identities a secret. Over time, more survivors were discovered and they spread out throughout the world, living amongst humans and hiding who they really are from society. No one wants another Destruction.
Unfortunately, there are a few pesky humans who have devoted their lives to capturing the remaining mermaids and studying them for human benefit. It had been said that mermaids have longer life spans, not to mention their substantial powers and their ability to transform from human to mermaid easily. Because of these humans, the mermaids are forced to hide. And they always will.
But will they stay safe?
During the Destruction, the king and queen, as well as everyone who was in the palace and almost everyone else in the village, was killed. There are four known survivors of the pillage, for the others who may have survived have scattered. The Prince and Princess of Syreni, plus their two guards, escaped and are hiding out on land. To keep them safe, the guards enrolled the royal children in a high school off the coast of Hawaii—far away from their old kingdom. Once there, the royal children find it a little more difficult than they thought to adjust to life as humans. Things that the humans learned before they could swim, like holding a pencil, using a phone, looking before crossing the street, etc. are all new to these two children, and it’s hard to tell how their taking it.
When they each meet a human, not just the ones in class, but ones that they instantly connect with, there’s no going back. For when a merperson has their heart set, they don’t just give up with the slightest hint of rejection, they love forever. Both of them know the dangers, and both of them try to stay away, but their hearts are telling a different story, and it’s not like the humans they’ve met are doing anything to help them stay away. The pull of a merperson’s heart strings is hypnotic, and there aren’t many who know how to resist. Their guards are stricken and trying their best to protect the children from anything stupid, but it looks as if it could be something more than simple human worry. Could the guards be…jealous…of their charge’s desires? There is a storm brewing romantically for all parties—and let’s not forget the human hunter out for their heads—or tails—that’s occupying all of their time. Can they get past all of the laws the merpeople have and save themselves from inevitable capture—or is this entire thing futile? No one knows.
Merpeople powers include:
Controlling temperatures
Merpeople can control the temperatures of anything. They can melt, boil, cool, or freeze.
Transfiguring from merperson to human at will
Merpeople can control their transfiguration at will. With a simple thought, they can transform themselves into their true form, or their disguise.
Communicating with sea life
Merpeople can communicate with any being of the sea when they are in their merperson form.
More of a curse than a blessing—they can bond with humans
With a simple kiss, merpeople immediately bond with humans. Over the course of one lunar cycle, the human will rapidly change from human to merperson. At the end of the lunar cycle, the human will be permanently bonded to the merperson. Whatever form the merperson chooses to be in, the human is forced to be in that form as well. The human will also be able to feel the emotions of the merperson, and sense when they are in danger. The only known way to revoke a bond is a Seperation—which only the King knew how to do before he perished.
The not-so-average human—a.k.a. the scientists and hunters—are not so keen to fall to a merperson’s charm, and are always on the lookout for the creatures—especially the royal family. The scientists goals are to reshape humanity by taking the aspects of mer life that would most benefit humans—such as their long life spans—and simply inject them into humans, or give them a pill, or anything. Many of the few survivors have been captured, experimented on, and killed. There don’t seem to be many left besides the royal family, and that’s still only two plus their guards. The scientists ultimate goal is to capture the royal family—through whatever means necessary.
2. In case it wasn’t clear in the plot, there is a love triangle developing between royal-guard-human, please keep it that way :)
3. Romance is encouraged—we are all adults and can take this seriously. Although if things do get too heated for some reason, I ask that you fade it out to save us the grotesque image of two characters doing the nasty.
4. Do not call for attention by putting yourself in direct line of capture—the merpeople are meant to stay hidden.
5. Eventually, one of the merpeople will need to be captured for sake of the story—but we will discuss that later on in the RP
6. Please follow the descriptions of your species and don’t throw in any surprises unless you’ve either mentioned it in a PM or in OOC.
7. No godmodding—although I’m not sure that really needs to be mentioned. Use common sense, people.
8. If a conflict does arise, do not cloud chat or OOC. If you try to handle it yourself and feel that it is getting out of hand, it can indeed be brought to my attention and I will try my best to make it a good deal for both parties.
9. I ask that each character posts at least once a day—I know I’m not the only one who is always refreshing the page praying for someone to post.
10. No killing or capturing without asking permission of the person first, and letting me know ahead of time so I’m made aware that it has previously been discussed.
11. Reservations last 48 hours before your character is made open again.
12. Code for reservations is Syreni.
13. Last but not least, have fun! :D
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He'd try to put a smile on his face as he continued. "Let us get something to eat on shore before we decide it's time to kill humans." He'd grasp her hand and start pulling her to the surface of the ocean. "Do not cry. We will get her back... Caress would let me know somehow she is in trouble." he whispered, though it was more of a hope.
Something inside him told him that Caress was ok for now, but she would need his help later on down the road. "Kim, my family has always been your family. You are not just a Guard, you are my best friend." He'd admit sheepishly, though his thoughts told him there was something more stirring between them, though he was not sure exactly what it was.
It was something else Dylan had to think of on top of his sister.
She noticed Neil staring at her, and realized she was only wearing her bikini top and shorts. Trying not to be too obvious, she stopped scratching Dogberry's head and covered her stomach with her arms. She scooted away from Neil just barely, but enough so that they were no longer in contact with each other.
Lucy had soon came in to tell Neil that Eloise had left. Dogberry woke up, looking around the room, trying to find the source of the awful noise. "Yea. okay.." He was frustrated that Lucy had woken Dogberry up, but now he was up and Neil wouldn't feel bad if he moved. He still sat with them, but now felt more freedom, knowing he could get up. "You hungry?" speaking the the seal. He'd asked Caress many times, but she always said she wasn't.
"You know, a harp seal's favorite foods are squid, jellyfish, and coruscations. Maybe if you try those he'll love you all the more." Not that shrimp wasn't bad, they like that too, but in Caress's experience they had always preferred the other foods. She reached down to pat Dogberry's head and got a response in her mind to the statement that made her smile, Squid? Did someone say squid?
Coming to a door of another room, Dogberry was more jumpy. Neil guessed he was excited about the food, and knew he was coming to his room. The room was larger, and had a big tank. There was even a fridge, that Neil continued to walk to. Opening the door, he was glad that Dogberry wasn't jumping to get to what was inside. He was proud of his temporary patience. Taking the lid off a Tupperware bowl, he removed one shrimp and put it in his mouth. He took another and threw it in the air, pleased when he jumped for it. Setting the bowl on the floor, Dogberry started to eat it. Neil still snatched a few from the bowl as his seal ate. "Yea.. want some?" Offering to Caress. If he was taking food from his bowl, she was able to as well.
They walked to the other room and Caress smiled as Dogberry was immediately satisfied with a bowl of shrimp. Neil offered her some and she thought about it for a bit, before deciding that she really did need to eat and she nodded, taking one from his hand. She nibbled on it, savoring the food and letting it soothe her aching stomach and head. It was almost as if she was eating with a friend, not being held hostage against her will.
Neil went to the back of the room and brought chairs over. He didn't want to stand forever, and he didn't want to make Caress stand all that time either. With a sigh, he started to speak. "Isn't this nice.. you know I get so tired of all the other stuff... getting nagged by Lucy.. It's nice to have a little moment with you like this...." trailing off he looked down to Dogberry. "You like your shrimp? Protein makes the body strong and powerful" on the last word, he tapped his nose gently.
"Nice for you, maybe. I'm just praying this isn't some lead in to a painful punishment." It surprised her that she said this, that she could speak with such honesty towards Neil. Usually she had a sense of bravada, lines that she could say so people wouldn't know she was terrified, but when she talked to Neil in this instance, she was completely and totally honest.
Patting his side, Neil stuck his hand into the bowl. It was more of a test for Dogberry. Neil knew Dogberry wouldn't turn aggressive and bite him for taking his food, he wanted to know how careful he would be. The seal paused as he took one more shrimp from the bowl, watching his hand. Holding the shrimp between his teeth, Neil lowered himself near Dogberry. The seal's attention changed from the bowl as he slowly rose up to snatch the shrimp. Once he had the shrimp, Neil let go of it. With a smile, he pet Dogberry, proud of what he'd done and happy to spend time with him. Of all the things Neil had done, all the things he didn't give a damn about, Dogberry was one thing he did. Though he wouldn't of wanted Caress to see him, she might use it as a weakness. But after meeting him, she seemed to be much calmer. Her aggression had passed, and now it was only slightly present in rebuttals, more worried if she was going to be hurt. As much as he wanted to, Neil couldn't promise her she wouldn't be hurt. He wasn't a fan of breaking his word.
"Let us get something to eat on shore before we decide it's time to kill humans." Dylan suggested. Kimberly realized her stomach was growling and remembered she didn't eat much food at lunch. "I'm starving." She said "Let us get something to eat on shore before we decide it's time to kill humans." Kim smiled at his words and nodded. "I taught her well.. I hope I did anyways." Kim said remembering when she trained Caress in hand to hand combat under water and above the water. It was the kings request just incase something like this were to happen.
"Kim, my family has always been your family. You are not just a Guard, you are my best friend." Kim's eyes watered at Dylan's words and her heart skipped a beat. Kim's cheeks blushed. *I can't have feelings for him...* She told herself but deep down she knew something more was happening.
Neil didn't want to think about it. If he did, sadness would certainly be visible. That was weakness, he wouldn't let her see it. Besides, she probably wouldn't listen anyway. Last time he mentioned it, it was just glazed over. He was desperate to change the subject. "Are you cold in that? I mean, can get blankets, or other clothes for ya."
"Are you cold in that? I mean, can get blankets, or other clothes for ya." She looked down at her bikini top and short shorts, and she shrugged. "It's fine, I guess. Although it is getting a little chilly. A blanket might be nice, thanks." She smiled shyly at him, starting to think maybe he wasn't as bad as he appeared.
He was glad when she changed subjects with him. It'd be a lot easier for him to talk about something else. "It's fine, I guess. Although it is getting a little chilly. A blanket might be nice, thanks." She changed her mind as she went along, and was a bit hesitant. Caress was changing. She was much nicer, calmer, and smiling. Neil liked it. Getting up from his chair, he wondered if she wanted to go get it, or if she wanted to stay here. "Wanna come then?"
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and yeah the code for reservations is Syreni :)
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So, it's gettin' close to bedtime {Can you believe it's only been one day?!}
As for sleeping arrangements, Flower and Nami can find some corral reef to snuggle up on, Eloise I'm assuming is going home, and Neil/Caress can have some romantic fall asleep while talking thing going on idk. Sound okay?
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Tell her not to feel too bad, and I hope she's doing alright :)
I'll PM you bout Dylan
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Nami told me about how she felt horrid for what happened,
i'll be willing to take up the role for her :)
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Ughhhh. This kind of screws a lot up. Flower, what do you want to do with Kimberly due to these sudden change of events?
I guess Caress will just have lost her whole family or something? Idk. Ughhhhhhh.
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It's a lot of personal issues.... i'm soo sorry :(
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Okay, so, guys, I really want these events to last awhile. Use the time for Kimberly and Dylan to really and truly develop their feelings for each other. This shouldn't just end in a few posts.
As for Eloise, she can pretty much do whatever she wants as a spy. Whether it be help Neil with Caress, although he seems rather busy, or keep track of Kimberly and Dylan.
And Neil and Caress are just progressing along :)
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Thanks. :)
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All we need is flower to post, now :)
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and yeash I posted too before I read
OOC.
XD
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Anyway, so before anyone posts again, I want flower and nami to post for their characters as they experience the kidnapping. After that's done, then we can move forward.
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Then, Kim and Dylan will be waking up after the attack and realizing that Caress has been captured. Eloise will be doing whatever it is that spies do lol.
After the attack, Caress and Neil will be relatively alone I suppose, so you and I will be able to post whenever. But don't go too far ahead in time until everyone else has caught up.
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Ed is an incredible guitar player! I had no idea he could play that well! Also BB you will be surprised to know he is really energetic on stage, I always pictured him as more reserved!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ312RxA980
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Bagel, keep those windows locked tight and if you don't look up Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran and give me a review on the song/video by 11AM Central tomorrow I will have you hunted and hanged :) Do not forget I know your real name :)
Yea I know. Wicked odd. :P "Just such a strange feeling." Just a question that might be asked a few other times.. by "I repeat DO NOT make successive posts unless you are completely alone or with someone that does not effect time on the outside world.
" so like once she's kidnapped, it'd be Caress and Neil, so they could post, Dylan, Kim (and Eloise spying) they'd post? Well, during the capture it'd be everyone... right?
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Okay, I just made the time skip post. Let the chaos begin :)
I request that posting from now on be as frequent as possible, but do not, I repeat DO NOT make successive posts unless you are completely alone or with someone that does not effect time on the outside world.
Nami, please resume posting for Dylan and please post more frequently.
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Bagel, keep those windows locked tight and if you don't look up Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran and give me a review on the song/video by 11AM Central tomorrow I will have you hunted and hanged :) Do not forget I know your real name :) MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Lol. I feel evil now.
OKAYY, so flower post soon and then I'll move on with the time skip post.
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So I got that post up.. sorry for making so short and brief, didn't want to do something and it be like "Dylan wouldn't do that!" So now it's flower's turn :P Ready for that time skip ;)