Mermaids of the Caribbean
By Schizo
Sebastian had been looking forward to this moment ever since he landed
on shore. Four months at sea would make any man go crazy from the lack
of companionship. There was also the added problem of living in cramped
quarters with several other men which offered no privacy for someone to
'relieve' themselves. Sebastian almost jumped off the ship when they
reached port and made his way to the closest tavern. It wasn't hard to
find one in a town frequented by pirates nor was there a chance it
would be empty. Any other person wouldn't have rushed but Sebastian
knew he only had a few days until his ship was loaded and left port.
After a few minutes of searching, Sebastian found The Salty Port and
walked inside. The tavern was bustling with inebriated patrons and
overlaid by joyous songs. Sebastian pushed his way to the bar and
slapped a few coins on the counter and asked for whatever he could get
for that amount. The bartender nodded and came back with a mug of beer.
He took a swig of the drink and enjoyed the taste, so he took out a
small bag of coins and asked them to keep coming.
Sebastian turned to face the tavern and took in his surroundings. There
were the usual groups you would find in any place of this quality. A
group of men were playing cards in the corner for a considerable amount
of money. Sebastian could care less because his crew could easily make
more than that amount from one haul. Although it barely mattered since
they were at sea most of the time. There were multiple other groups of
men and women laughing and drinking heavily. Sebastian could tell that
most of those women were paid to keep those men company, but it was
hardly a surprise in a place like this. He thought about hiring a woman
like that for himself, but Sebastian was the type of person to win over
someone's heart with his charm rather than with his money. Luckily not
every woman in this establishment was working, as some of them liked
the excitement of pirates. Sebastian noticed one such group of women
standing by a table as they themselves scanned the room. In a second he
saw one that caught his attention. She had golden, blonde hair tied up
in a bun with curled locks flowing down the sides of her face. Her
dress showed off her shoulders but hugged her tight enough so it
wouldn't slip off. Speaking of tight; she could probably barely breathe
as her corset squeezed her breasts on full display. The rest of the
burgundy dressed puffed up around her arms and legs. When Sebastian's
gaze returned to her face he saw her staring back at him. A porcelain
white face with ruby red lips returned a lustful gaze with brown eyes.
Sebastian gave a half smile to signal his interest, which was enough
for her to get up and approach him. It wasn't a stretch for Sebastian
to think that he could get lucky so quickly. He definitely stood out
from the other pirates in the tavern because of his looks. He was
around 20 and had started sailing around two years ago. His 5'9" frame
had developed lean muscles after daily routines of working on the ship.
His skin had also been tanned to an olive color from the sun. Sebastian
hardly groomed himself while at sea so he sported a short beard and his
black, straight hair almost covered his eyes. The harshness of the
ocean hadn't physically affected him yet like it did most sailors. This
meant he still had all of his teeth, his bones were strong, and he
still had all of his limbs.
When the lady approached Sebastian, he flashed a bright smile and
raised one eyebrow above his green eyes. No woman could resist his
emerald green eyes. They got lost in them much in the same way someone
would get lost at sea. What followed was Sebastian bought drinks for
his new friend and a few hours of conversation ensued. Sebastian
increased his charm and exaggerated every story of his time at sea. The
lady behaved like most of the pirate groupies and hung onto his every
word. He could tell that she needed one last push so he gave his
climactic line. He told her that he absolutely loved the sea but he
would consider settling down if he met someone he loved even more. The
woman nearly jumped at the opportunity to tame this wild pirate and
offered her place for him to rest while his ship was at port. Sebastian
humbly accepted and he followed her back to where she lived.
They entered her meager home with its few furnishings but Sebastian
wasn't expecting much. Most of these women barely made a living and
they used what little they had to enhance their own appearance in order
to find a suitor. Without saying a word, the lady sauntered over to the
bed and sat down on the edge. She stared at Sebastian with a 'come
hither' gaze as she caressed a spot on the bed next to her. Her signals
were clear and Sebastian walked towards her and sat down. They looked
at each other for a moment until they simultaneously leaned in and
kissed the other. Sebastian was excited to be with a woman after so
many months on the ocean but he didn't want to scare her off by being
exceedingly pushy. However, that thought flew from his mind as soon as
he felt her hand caressing his groin. Sebastian responded by placing
one arm around her back and pulled her in closer as his other one
squeezed one of her breasts through the corset. She gasped through
their kiss and Sebastian thought he turned her on but in fact it was
because she was running out of breath.
The lady pushed Sebastian off momentarily and stood up from the bed but
she didn't break eye contact with him. She moved in front of him, but
kept her distance as she removed her hair clips and let her blonde
locks sway loosely. Her hands then disappeared behind her back as she
unhooked her dress and let it fall into a pile around her feet. She
stood in front of Sebastian with her legs exposed up to her thighs as
she kicked off her shoes. Sebastian could tell she had done this
performance before, but it didn't matter because he preferred to be
with someone with experience instead of a delicate flower. The lady
turned her back towards Sebastian and presented the laces to her corset
for him to untie. This part slowed the pace of a heated moment but it
was necessary if Sebastian wanted to see the rest of her.
Unfortunately, Sebastian didn't have the time to untie every single
knot so he brandished his knife and sliced through the laces. The lady
was shocked to hear the sound of her clothes tearing but that surprise
turned into excitement as she bit her lip. What Sebastian did was
unorthodox and it turned her on immensely. Her pussy became wetter as
her heart beat faster. After cutting through the last lace, Sebastian
sheathed his knife and used his hands to pull her corset apart. The
bindings easily came free as it opened and he quickly spun her around.
The lady wore a surprised expression but he could see underneath that
she was aching to have him. Sebastian removed her corset and tossed it
aside as he took hold of the top of her leggings and pulled them down.
Her warm pussy was on full display to the cool air as was the rest of
her body.
Sebastian quickly advanced on the naked woman and pawed at her breasts
as he nibbled her neck. She moaned at his sudden aggressive nature as
her nipples perked up. Sebastian slowly kissed his way up her neck, to
her ear, and then finally landing on her mouth. The two of them pulled
each other in close as their tongues wrestled. The sound of their
kisses filled the room and Sebastian's hand wandered south towards her
vagina. He slowly teased her folds and clit and realized she was
soaking wet. Seeing no point for further foreplay he let go of her body
and pulled his pants below his waist. Their lips never broke from each
other as Sebastian grabbed the lady by her ass and lifted her to a
waist high table. He placed her down so she sat on top of it and
grabbed his cock in his hand. The lady responded by using her hand to
spread her pussy with two fingers. Sebastian could feel her heat and
didn't wait any longer. As soon as he felt the head of his cock touch
her entrance he quickly slammed it inside of her. The lady squealed
from the penetration but she quickly wrapped her arms and legs around
Sebastian to keep him close. Her warm and wet pussy was almost enough
to make Sebastian burst after months without sex. However, the alcohol
in his system numbed some of his senses helping him last longer.
After taking a moment to gain his composure, Sebastian pulled out of
her and then pushed back inside. As his pace increased, so did her
moaning as they fondled each other's bodies. Sebastian bent down to
lick and nibble on one of her breasts. Her smooth porcelain skin
developed sheen of sweat but he kept on biting her nipples. The lady
leaned her head back and moaned at the luxurious feeling of Sebastian's
beard against her skin. Her fingers entwined themselves in his hair as
she pulled him closer. Neither of them wanted to separate any further
from each other for their own reasons. She didn't want to let this
fascinating pirate leave her arms and Sebastian didn't want to leave
the folds of her sex. After several more minutes of pumping, Sebastian
finally reached his limit as he climaxed inside of her. The lady came
simultaneously when she felt his warm cum fill her pussy. Sebastian
clung onto her as he released months of pent up sexual frustration.
When he was done he managed to pull himself away from her and plopped
down on her bed. The lady leaned her back on the table as she enjoyed
the feeling of his cum slowly slip out of her. However, she wasn't
resting for long as she heard Sebastian rustle out of his clothes and
lay back on the bed, his cock still hard and ready for more. The lady
smiled as she foresaw an exhausting, yet pleasurable, night ahead of
them.
Most of the night and the next day were spent indoors as Sebastian and
his lady friend explored each other's bodies. They occasionally stopped
to eat and sleep for a moment but the majority of their time was
fucking the other one senseless. They tried new positions on every
portion of her place and the lady never said no, including to anal,
because she feared that Sebastian would leave if she denied him.
Although, that didn't matter as the next morning arrived. Sebastian
heard the distant church bells and he quickly shot up from bed. He
searched for his clothes and hastily put on each article. The noise he
made, as he got dressed, roused the lady from bed as well and she was
bewildered by his actions.
"Sebastian darling, what are you doing?" The lady asked.
"I must be off my beautiful flower. My ship is about to set sail and I
will be stuck here."
"But what about what you told me? You said that you would leave this
life behind once you found someone that you loved more than the sea."
"Alas my dear, I still haven't found that person yet, but you certainly
were quite a momentary distraction."
The lady gasped loudly. "How dare you, you cretin! I shared my
bedchamber with you! I opened myself to new experiences for you!"
"As I'm sure you have with other pirate callers."
At that point, the lady picked up random items around her place and
started throwing them at Sebastian. With only one shoe on, Sebastian
quickly grabbed what was left of his clothes and bolted out the door.
He smiled as he could hear the lady screaming obscenities and throwing
objects at the door behind him. In about five minutes, Sebastian made
his way back to the ship and ran onboard just in time to see his good
friend Peter.
"Ah, glad to see you managed to survive our brief shore leave," Peter
said.
Peter was carrying a large barrel and placed it down next to the mast.
His bulging muscles rippled as he stood up to his full height of 6'5".
His shirtless upper body had become bronze by the sun and was covered
in many detailed tattoos and scars. Peter had been sailing much longer
than Sebastian and his face showed it. His baldhead was equally as tan
as his body except for under his black beard, which he always trimmed
but never shaved. Peter was Sebastian's most trusted friend on this
crew. They watched each other's backs both on and off the ship.
Sebastian always found it convenient to have a mountain of a man make
sure no harm came to him.
"I was worried that this was the time your dick got you into something
you couldn't get away from."
"Oh my friend, I almost didn't want to leave. This woman could do
things with her tongue that would make a harlot blush," Sebastian said.
"Right, and what happened after she found out you lied to her about
ending your life at sea to be with someone you loved more than it?"
"I never lied to her. This woman just wasn't the one to make me stop
sailing. I mean, I would need to meet someone that is truly more
magnificent than this," Sebastian opened his arms wide and gestured to
the ocean. "She would have to be more alluring, more beautiful, more-"
"Treacherous?" Peter interjected.
"Aye but I will sail those treacherous waters because it hides a great
bounty deep below its waves."
"I'm happy that a rich bounty is still on your mind because we have a
long voyage ahead of us. Help me move our cargo below deck."
"Of course my friend."
Both men grabbed some boxes and took them inside the ship's storage as
the rest of the crew continued to set sail. After half an hour the ship
left port for open waters. Sebastian looked out to the endless sea and
wondered what adventure waited for him this time.
It had been two months since they left port and their luck seemed to
have run dry. They came across a merchant vessel to plunder but it was
heavily armored, since they were carry weapons and ammunition. They got
away with nothing and instead ran into a military ship from the British
navy. After that they spent most of their days eluding capture and had
no time to seek riches. The crew was losing moral as their supplies
dwindled. Pretty soon they would have nothing to eat or drink so they
had to find a place to dock and replenish their reserves. The captain
and navigator conferred over their charts among the crew to find their
next destination.
"If we go with these trade routes then we are at least one month from
the nearest port," the navigator said.
"We will only be able to last two weeks with what we have left. Screw
the trade routes, let's take this path," The captain pointed at route
that appeared to be shorter.
"Captain...that would take us through Whitecap Bay," the navigator said.
There was a murmur through the crew until one man spoke out.
"Whitecap Bay? That's mad!" The crowd turned their gaze to an old,
grizzled man.
"Oh shut up with your stories Codger," The captain said.
Codger looked like any man would if they spent their whole life at sea
drinking rum and never bathing. He had long white hair around the sides
of his head while the top remained bald. Usually a man like Codger
would offer no assistance to a ship crew but the captain kept him
around because he had a long list of contacts they could rely on. Coger
spent his days in the crow's nest drinking rum and watching the
horizon.
"Stories come from somewhere captain, and the few survivors that come
from Whitecap Bay always have the same story to tell; mermaids."
The crew shouted and cheered at the thought of mermaids.
"Pipe down you hounds. Mermaids aren't the gorgeous creatures that you
always dreamt they'd be. They are vile, evil monsters that want nothing
more than to tear a man's flesh from his bones. We risk certain death
if we go near there."
"We will die if we don't get to land soon. Plot a course through the
new route," The captain said to the navigator and the crew got to work.
Sebastian liked listening to Codger's stories. It made the ocean seem
more magical than it appeared to be. A part of him actually hoped there
would be mermaids so maybe he could get a glimpse at something
miraculous.
A few days of sailing went by as the crew continued their daily
routines. They knew that they would pass Whitecap Bay at night so they
remained eerily quiet throughout the day. No one said anything but they
were all curious if the stories were true. Codger remained in the
crow's nest but hadn't taken a sip of rum because he wanted to remain
alert when the time came. Night descended and the crew remained on the
deck to keep an eye out for the bay. An hour passed before they heard
from above, "Whitecap Bay! Starboard!" Coger called out. The crew
looked over the right side of the ship and they could see an island in
the distance. Normally they wouldn't be able to see at this time of
night but the moon itself seemed brighter than usual. Within that
island was a small bay with its own dormant lighthouse. A few of the
men breathed a sigh of relief as they realized they were quite a
distance away from Whitecap Bay. They chuckled at how silly they were
to believe mermaids existed and then made their way to their quarters.
They all stopped when they heard a melodious tune appear in the
distance. As they turned back towards the sea to find where the music
was coming from they spotted a lone figure on a nearby rock. Through
the haze it looked like a woman until a large tail moved out of the
water. The fish tail was connected to a topless woman with wet, red
hair. She sang a beautiful, mesmerizing melody that resonated through
all of the men. Her song made them feel like they were the only person
she was singing to. Her music grew louder as more figures appeared from
beneath the water and sang with her. The men walked closer to the edge
as they tried to get a good look at the mermaids. More and more
mermaids appeared and joined in singing for the men. Sebastian was at
the bow of the ship as he admired the gorgeous creatures. Almost all at
once their singing stopped and collectively the haze drifted from the
men's mind. However, suddenly several of them were pulled from the ship
by plant like whips and into the ocean. Panic ensued as the men ran
from the edge and took arms. The once sweet, peaceful songs that
emanated from the mermaids were now a shrill screech. The crew fired
their pistols blindly out to see in hopes of striking the mermaids.
That didn't stop the creatures as they jumped over the deck, grabbing a
man, and then pulling him in the water on the other side. Sebastian ran
towards the mast of the ship as he dodged plant whips and hungry claws.
When he got to the mast he called out, "Everyone tie yourselves to
something!" The crew heard his call and they each grabbed the closest
rope and tied it to their waist. One man finished tying himself to a
railing as a plant whip grabbed him. He was pulled over but three more
men grabbed hold of his rope and managed to wrestle him free from the
mermaid's grasp. Sebastian was about to tie himself to the mast when he
saw that Peter was being assaulted on all sides. Of course one whip
wouldn't be enough so several more latched onto his body. Just when
Peter was about to be pulled over, Sebastian jumped in and cut the
plants away from his body.
"Thanks mate," Peter panted.
"Any-" Sebastian was cutoff as a plant whip wrapped around him and
pulled him overboard. One moment he was standing on the deck of his
ship and the next he was pulled under the waves. Sword in hand,
Sebastian swung it wildly to hit his hidden attacker as he desperately
held his breath. Sebastian's hands were grasped by something and he was
swung around. He came face to face with the same red-haired mermaid
that they first saw. Except this time he was filed with fear as he saw
an angry face with sharp teeth. Sebastian struggled against her grip as
he kicked against her body. The enchantress continued to hold tightly
and snarl at Sebastian until she sensed something odd about him. Her
fearsome face calmed as she stared intently but didn't loosen her
control. Eventually, Sebastian looked back at her face and saw the calm
expression of a normal woman. She was so calm that her demeanor
affected him and he stopped trying to escape. Her eyes hypnotized
Sebastian as he watched her closely inspect him and then smile slyly.
She let go of his hands but Sebastian didn't try to swim for the
surface even though he was almost out of breath. The mermaid then
placed both hands on his cheeks and kissed him on the lips. Sebastian
closed his eyes as he returned the kiss and gave into desire. He felt a
wave of euphoria wash over him and he somehow felt air enter his lungs.
Her kiss felt soft and sweet despite the fact that they were inside
seawater. Sebastian never wanted to let go of this beautiful mermaid.
At that moment, a pair of large hands wrapped around his waist and
pushed him off of the mermaid. He was startled by the realization but
before he knew what was happening they breached the surface of the
water. He quickly looked around and saw that Peter held onto him with
one arm and the other he used to wave towards the other members of the
crew. They worked together to pull Sebastian and Peter back aboard the
ship. Sebastian plopped down on his back on the deck as he regained his
composure. He looked around and realized things had calmed down since
he went underwater. The crew was either manning the ship or throwing
dead mermaids overboard. Peter stood over Sebastian and extended his
hand.
"Are you alright?" Peter asked.
Sebastian took his hand and stood up. "The mermaid kissed me." The crew
laughed at his terrible attempt to make a joke.
"I think you were under there for too long," Peter said.
"I'm serious. For a moment we were fighting but then she stopped and
planted her lips on mine. I'm so charming that I can tame a wild
beast," More men laughed as they enjoyed their moment of joy.
"I told all of you didn't I?!" The crew heard Coger yell from the
crow's nest. They didn't want to admit that the old man was right so
they continued with their work. They had put Whitecap Bay behind them
with only a few casualties. Sebastian and most of the crew went below
deck to rest as a few men stayed awake to man the ship. As Sebastian
drifted off to sleep he thought back to that kiss. Despite the near
death experience at least he could brag that he kissed a mermaid.
The next day started when Peter roused Sebastian from his sleep. It was
time to start their daily routine so Sebastian sat up from his bunk.
Just sitting up felt like a struggle as his muscles burned like fire.
He was never this sore from a day of work but it must have been the
extra exertion he put into the fight yesterday. He made his way to the
deck and was nearly blinded by the sun. It felt brighter than usual and
it took longer for his eyes to adjust. Sebastian squinted his eyes and
walked along the deck to perform his duties. As the day went by,
Sebastian felt his body weaken. Not only did his muscles burn but his
joints ached, and he had a strong fever. His body finally reached a
level of exhaustion and he collapsed as he was scrubbing the decks.
Peter rushed over to check on him but Sebastian wasn't responding. He
picked up his friend and threw him over his shoulder as he rushed him
to an empty room for him to rest. They didn't have a ship doctor so
Peter made due with the medical supplies they stole from a merchant
ship once. The room he took was spare storage but Peter moved all of
the useless boxes out to make room for Sebastian's bed. Normally this
much care for a member of the crew is unheard of but no one was willing
to stand up against Peter.
Peter did his best to keep Sebastian comfortable and avail him of his
sickness. He placed a wet towel on his head and changed it for a new
one when it became dry. Peter also ground up medicinal herbs into a
paste so that he could eat it. Despite doing everything he could,
Sebastian's condition didn't change. Peter didn't leave Sebastian's
side except to get food or go to the bathroom. Peter decided that he
would stay with Sebastian through the night in case he got worse.
When Peter woke up in the morning he looked over his good friend.
Unfortunately, Sebastian's fever was still going and it looked like it
was getting worse. He looked visibly thinner almost like he lost weight
over night. Peter was worried but there wasn't much he could do. They
were still a ways from the nearest port and their supplies were only
enough to treat Sebastian's symptoms. He had to sit there and hear his
friend groan in pain. Peter made sure that he got enough food and water
to have some energy. All he could do now was pray that they reached
their destination soon.
As the days dragged on, Sebastian remained asleep but his sickness
brought on changes that Peter had never seen before. It could have been
the excessive sweating, but Sebastian's skin became extremely smooth,
even losing visible scars. His dark tan from working long days in the
sun had turned into a creamy white complexion as well. Peter lifted up
one of Sebastian's arms to take a closer look and realized he also had
no body hair, at least in the areas that weren't covered by his
clothes. His arm was even thinner than before so he was still losing
weight. Over the next few days there were more strange developments.
Sebastian's chest seemed to be puffy like they were inflamed. Peter
thought it was best to take the medicinal paste and rub in on his chest
to reduce the swelling. As he rubbed Sebastian's chest he heard him
moan and groan in his sleep. The tone of his voice sounded different
too, almost like a higher pitch. It could have been because he wasn't
drinking enough water. Peter took a cup from beside him and lifted
Sebastian's head up in order to pour some water down his throat. Peter
noticed that Sebastian's sweat soaked hair had grown longer down to his
shoulders. More than that, now that he looked closer at his face, he
noticed that his rough features seemed to have softened. Sebastian's
thin lips had plumped slightly and took on a pinkish hue. His
cheekbones were higher and his nose was smaller than normal. Peter put
his head back down and worried that this was more than just sickness.
However, the next morning brought Peter's fears to light. He realized
that the swelling in Sebastian's chest wasn't inflammation; they were
breasts. Peter carefully opened Sebastian's shirt and saw tiny rosy
nipples sitting atop soft, blossoming breasts. There was no mistaking
what they were but Peter's curiosity got the better of him. He reached
over and squeezed one of them in his rough, large hand. Almost
immediately he heard Sebastian moan in a feminine tone. When he moaned
it didn't sound like a painful moan, but a pleasurable moan. Peter
freaked out and immediately let go and quickly left the room. He was
scared some curse had taken a hold of his friend and that he might
contract it if he stayed. Peter didn't return to the room for the rest
of the day.
Peter woke up in his own bunk the next morning and thought about
Sebastian. He mustered up his courage and made his way back to
Sebastian's room. He slowly opened the door but when he looked at
Sebastian he almost had to do a double take. Sebastian was gone and in
his place was a beautiful, petite woman. Her raven hair was bunched up
underneath her head and it stood out from her white skin. Peter walked
into the room and approached the woman. He removed the dry towel from
her head and checked her temperature. Her fever was gone and she was
breathing normally. From Peter's touch, her eyes fluttered open and she
looked around the room. When her eyes met Peter's she smiled.
"Mmm what the hell are you looking at?" Sebastian said in a sweet,
feminine voice. She cleared her throat in an effort to restore her
voice. "Is there any water?"
"Yes, right here," Peter said as he handed her a cup of water.
Sebastian sat up to take the cup and noticed her hair was significantly
longer. She could feel the tips tickling her mid back and another pair
of weights on her chest. She took a gulp of water and then looked down
to see what the new weight was. Sebastian immediately noticed that her
shirt was open and two double C breasts were poking through. Her hand
lost grip on the cup and it spilled water over the cot. Sebastian
started to hyperventilate as she noticed every new change. Her hands
trembled as she looked at her dainty fingers, which reached back to
feel how long her hair had become. They then traveled to her face as
she felt her full lips and noticed how smooth and supple her skin was.
"Oh god," She said and then gasped after hearing her new voice.
Finally she realized that she wasn't alone in the room and quickly
grabbed her shirt and used it to cover her breasts from Peter.
"What happened to me?!"
"I don't know! Days ago you collapsed on deck from a fever so I brought
you in here and took care of you. But no matter what I did you only got
worse and your body kept changing."
"How long have I been asleep?"
"It's been about four days."
"Four days? I turned into this in four days? Does anyone else know?"
"No one knows. They just think you're ill."
"Well I can't go out there like this. They would either throw me
overboard for being cursed or keep me around for..." Sebastian trailed
off at the realization of how vulnerable she was now.
"Speaking of which, have you changed...completely?"
Sebastian turned towards Peter with a worried expression and then
looked at her crotch. She gingerly slipped her hand into her pants and
instead of finding a limp cock she felt smooth folds and parted
slightly when her finger explored it. A shiver of pleasure coursed
through her body and she gasped at the realization. Her hand shot back
out and she nodded as she closed her eyes and began to sob. Peter was
thrown back by the change in Sebastian's personality. He knew how to
normally console a crying woman so he wrapped his arms around her and
brought her into a hug. Sebastian buried her face in Peter's chest,
which dampened the sound of her crying. A few minutes passed and
Sebastian calmed a bit and moved away from Peter.
"Sorry about that. I don't know what came over me," She said with red,
puffy eyes and tears streaking down her cheek.
"It's alright. This is all very strange."
"What do I do now?"
"We are probably another week away from port. Just wait in here and I
will bring you food and water until get there."
"And then what? I don't want to be a woman. There must be a way to
change me back."
"I don't know much about curses," Peter paused for a moment. "But there
is someone onboard that does."
"Who?"
"Codger."
"That old fool?"
"He was right about the mermaids. Maybe he would about this too."
"I guess you're right. Just don't let anyone else know about me."
"I won't."
Peter left the room and Sebastian alone with her thoughts. Her mind
wandered to why this happened to her. She did admit that she didn't
treat the women she had been with respect. Although, they couldn't have
been so mad to curse her, nor would they have had the ability to do
this. Sebastian then started to worry about what her life would become
if they couldn't change her back. How would she be able to continue
sailing? Being the only woman on a pirate ship for months on end would
be quite dangerous, especially from her own crew. She couldn't imagine
what life would be like without the sea. They had to find a way to
change her back. It's her only option.
Peter left the cabin and made his was to the deck. He needed to find
Codger and there's one spot he was almost always in. Peter climbed up
the mast until he got to the crow's nest. When he got to the top he saw
Coger halfway through a bottle of rum.
"Wanna swig? Don't got much food or water but we have plenty of rum,"
Codger said as he offered him the bottle.
"I'm fine Codger. I'm here because I need your help. It has to do with
Sebastian."
"Ah, poor boy. Still feeling like shit?"
"You got that right. You've been around a lot longer than us, so maybe
you've seen what he has before."
"Alright, I'll come down."
Peter and Codger made their way down the ship's mast. Peter wasn't
worried about Codger climbing down since he's done it before when he
was even more inebriated. A minute later they were outside Sebastian's
room. Peter knocked on the door.
"Sebastian, we're coming in," Peter said. Peter slowly opened the door
and let himself and Codger in.
"Alright let's see how-what the hell?" Codger was thrown off guard when
he saw a woman sitting on the bed. "Who the hell is this?"
"That's Sebastian," Peter said.
"Boy, last time I checked Sebastian didn't have tits."
"It is me Codger. Something happened that turned me into a woman and we
need your help to figure out why."
"Why do you need my help?"
"Because you know everything about curses," Sebastian responded.
"Right, right I do know my fair share. Let me see if I can remember,"
Codger paced the room as he retold himself stories to jog his memory.
He then paused in placed and turned towards Sebastian. "The mermaids.
Did you kiss one of them?"
Sebastian and Peter looked at each other. "Yes. Everyone laughed about
it but I swear one of those things kissed me. If you weren't hiding in
the crow's nest you would have known."
"Dear god boy err I mean girl, that's the cause of this. They say that
a mermaid's kiss can grant a person the ability to breath and swim like
them, but that is wishful thinking. Mermaids are deceptive creatures
and what they hate the most are men. What the kiss actually does is
change a man into a woman. It's their twisted way of removing men from
this world without eating them."
"Then what do I do? How do I change back?"
"Ah there isn't anything we can do while on this boat. We'll have to
wait to get to port and then I can search for the resources we need to
break this curse. Maybe there will even be a medicine man that can
help."
"So I'm stuck like this until we get to shore?"
"I'm afraid so lassie."
"Don't call me that."
"My apologies," Codger said as he bowed.
"Thanks Codger," Peter said.
"Yes, thank you. Do you two mind giving me a moment?" Sebastian asked.
"Of course."
Codger and Peter stepped out of the room. "Peter, there's one more
thing you should know but I didn't want to scare her. Keep her away
from the sea. Once a mermaid has kissed someone they don't let them
escape so easily. They might have other plans for her."
"Good to know. Thanks again Codger. Oh and keep this to yourself."
"Alright, alright. If you need me you know where to find me," Codger
said as he walked away.
Peter walked away as well so he could bring Sebastian some food.
Hopefully when he got back with her meal then she would be willing to
let him inside. Luckily he was right as Sebastian couldn't deny food.
The two of them talked about what their plan would be as the ship
sailed. Peter would go back to working on the deck and tell everyone
that Sebastian was feeling better but the exhaustion had made her to
weak to walk. That way Sebastian could continue staying in the room
without being disturbed. Peter would bring her meals and water and the
occasional bucket so she could relieve herself. This is what their life
would be like until they got to land. Peter stayed with Sebastian for a
little longer and then left to work and then sleep. Sebastian was left
alone once again with her thoughts.
Sebastian barely slept that night because her mind tried to cope with
her new body and the alien feelings it brought with it. She did manage
to sleep and woke up the next day to a knock at her door. Peter had
come by and he had some food for her.
"Keep eating. It will keep your strength up."
"Thanks."
"Of course."
"No, I mean thanks for all of this. You've been taking care of me ever
since this started. You also didn't run away when you heard this was a
curse."
"To be honest, I did leave once when I realized you were growing
breasts."
Sebastian giggled. "Thanks for the honesty. You truly are a good
friend."
They both shared a laugh as they bit into a piece of bread. Peter was
thrown off by how different Sebastian was now, and not just because of
her body. Sebastian had been a brazen, unapologetic lady chaser that
loved to boast about himself. Now her demeanor was of a demure, kind
woman that appeared vulnerable. She was even a little cute when she had
her head down but glanced at Peter and smiled. Peter blushed at the
thought and then quickly finished his piece of bread.
"Well I should get to work," Peter said.
"Oh okay. When will you be back?"
"Maybe midday."
"Alright, I'll look forward to it."
Peter nodded and left. Sebastian mentally kicked herself at the last
thing she said. Why would she say she'll 'look forward to it'? Sure she
was lonely but it wasn't like her to say something like that. With
Peter gone she lost her connection to the outside and she had nothing
to keep her busy inside that room. However, Sebastian had a
realization; she now had full access to woman's body. One doesn't have
an opportunity like this every day so why not look it over? She could
then use that knowledge on other women once she changed back.
Sebastian stood up from her bed and looked down at herself. She was
still wearing the clothes on the day she collapsed and it put into
perspective how much she changed. Her once form-fitting attire felt so
loose that she was almost swimming in it. Judging by how large her
clothes were she was probably around 5'1". Her sleeves now covered her
hands and she couldn't tighten her belt anymore without having to
create new notches. She looked down at her shoes by the bed and she put
her dainty feet inside them. They felt completely oversized for her
feet and she had trouble just walking in them. After seeing how
different her clothes felt on her now, Sebastian thought it was time to
stop hesitating and look at her body. She let her pants fall into a
pile at her feet and pulled her shirt off her body. Her naked form was
now exposed to the cool air and it was rather thrilling. Sebastian felt
her nipples harden which brought her attention to her breasts. The
first thing Sebastian would inspect on a woman was her breasts and now
she had a pair of her own. She brought her hands under them and lifted
them to examine their weight. They were quite bountiful and filled her
entire hand. The soft flesh felt familiar except Sebastian was on the
receiving end of the pleasurable squeeze. She hesitantly let go and ran
her hands down the sides of her body. Her once toned muscles were now
soft and lithe. She wouldn't be able to haul cargo like she used to.
Her waist tapered towards the middle but then flared out at her hips.
When her hands reached her ass she found almost too much to grasp. It
plumped outwards and when she bent down it stuck out even more. As
Sebastian touched her body she noticed there wasn't any body hair, not
even pubic hair.
Her hands carefully inspected her vagina with delicate grace. She
traced the outline of her labia, scared of moving any closer. Her tiny
fingers traced a circle around her pussy but she stopped in her tracks
when she touched her clit. A spark shot through her body and
Sebastian's eyes shut as her mouth let a moan slip out. Without letting
up, her fingers continued to rub along and around her pussy. Breathe
quickened, legs grew weak, and Sebastian had to sit on her bed before
she collapsed to her knees. While on her bed, she bent her knees and
spread her legs and continued to finger herself. As she caressed her
pussy she used two fingers to spread it wider as her other hand probed
further inside. It was odd to feel something penetrate where Sebastian
was used to doing the penetrating. Her cunt became wet as her juices
flowed. Sebastian's whole body was on fire and her mind was overwhelmed
by the pleasure. She wondered how good women must feel to experience
this and why they didn't do it more often. She then thought about how
much better it would feel if she had something bigger inside her. At
that moment she thought of how large of a man Peter was and if he had a
cock that matched his size. Sebastian immediately stopped playing with
herself when she realized where her mind was taking her. A light layer
of sweat covered her body and she could smell a familiar scent
emanating from her crotch. She quickly closed her legs and looked
around the room afraid that someone saw her. Thoughts that never
crossed her mind before were now bombarding her. Sebastian looked back
at her clothes and realized it would be best if she put them on.
Peter went to work like nothing weird had happened. He cleaned the
deck, moved some cargo, and helped with the rigging of the boat. He
thought of Sebastian throughout the day but would try not to worry.
There was nothing either of them could do at the moment until they
reached their destination. The best thing he could do is take care of
Sebastian and keep her mind of her predicament. Peter had lost track of
time and noticed the sun was about to set. He grabbed his and
Sebastian's portion of the rations and went to her. When he entered her
room he nearly dropped their food out of shock. Somehow Sebastian had
become even more attractive through the alteration of her outfit.
Sebastian cut off the sleeves of her button-up shirt up to her
shoulders, revealing them. She left the top few buttons of her shirt
open, which put her cleavage on display. The excess length of the
bottom of her shirt was twisted into a knot so her midriff was exposed.
She used a rope in place of a belt to keep her pants up, and her pant
legs were rolled up just above her knees as well.
"What do you think?" Sebastian asked.
"Umm it's nice. Why the change?"
"It's really hot and I thought this would cool me down faster than
taking off my clothes," Sebastian giggled.
"Of course. Good idea. I uh brought some food."
"Thanks! I'm starving."
Peter handed Sebastian some more bread and she devoured it. For most of
Peter's stay they talked about what he had done in the day . He
explained he performed his regular duties and nothing particularly
exciting happened. Sebastian appeared disappointed and then asked if
she could go outside when most people were in bed. Peter remembered
Codger's warning and said it would be best if she stayed inside just
incase any of the men on night watch spotted her. Sebastian
begrudgingly agreed so she changed the subject to what he was looking
forward to at port. Peter said he would like to sleep in stable bed and
not have to eat rations. When she was asked, Sebastian joked that
besides getting her dick back she would enjoy a night of heavy drinking
to forget about all of this. They shared a laugh and for a brief moment
they forgot about their problem. Peter excused himself because he
needed to get to bed and Sebastian understood. That night, Peter slept
easier because he felt confident they would return Sebastian to his
male body. Sebastian, however, had another restless night but this time
she dreamt of her naked body intertwined with Peter's.
Sebastian didn't want things to appear awkward in front of Peter so she
suppressed her emotions. She patiently sat on her bed as she waited for
Peter to arrive with their food that morning. He arrived just as she
suspected and they ate and talked.
"Thanks," Sebastian said.
"Your welcome."
"I've been wondering about something. Do you mind if I ask what your
plans for the future are?"
In all the time they've known each other, Sebastian and Peter had never
talked about what their goals were. The question threw Peter off but he
responded.
"Well, I don't plan on sailing forever. I want to start a bakery in a
port where the weather is warm most days of the year."
"A bakery? Really?" Sebastian giggled at the thought of this large man
wearing an apron and baking bread.
"I know it sounds silly for someone that looks like me to aspire to
create sweet treats. People are the happiest when they eat. To be able
to bring people that amount of joy in turn makes me happy. The best is
when you see the smiling faces of children enjoying your food. Some day
I would like to meet a beautiful woman and start a family of my own and
make sure they are never hungry."
Sebastian felt her stomach flutter from Peter's words. She never
thought this burly man would have such a kind heart. She truly wished
he would one day meet that woman of his dreams.
"Enough about me. What is it you see for yourself in the future?" Peter
asked.
"I honestly haven't thought that far ahead. I love the sea, and sailing
is all I could ever think about. Exploring new destinations or finding
some forgotten treasure is exciting. But maybe I would like to settle
down some day too. Preferably in a warmer climate as well," Sebastian
averted his eyes away from Peter but would glance back at him every now
and then.
"Hopefully we will both get the future we want. I need to get going."
"Yes, I understand. Be careful out there."
"I will."
When Peter left the room it felt like the color was drained from it.
Everything seemed dull and boring which only made Sebastian lonelier.
She would spend her time pacing around the room contemplating what her
plan would be once they reached shore. Although, most of the time her
thoughts drifted back to Peter. She couldn't help but wonder what type
of husband and father he would be. He would definitely be a kind,
protective one who would always put his family first. He deserved a
wife who would care for him and love him as the center of her world.
Sebastian wondered if she stayed a woman; could she be that type of
wife? Sebastian plopped down on her bed and questioned why she felt
this way. The day passed with little incident but with no way to
measure time, Sebastian felt lost. When she heard her door open she
spun around and saw Peter there with food.
"Peter!" Sebastian ran to him and hugged him tightly.
"Hi," Peter was surprised by Sebastian's hug.
Sebastian had surprised herself and quickly let go. "Sorry, I guess I
missed you."
"That's alright. You're alone most of the time so I understand."
Peter handed Sebastian her food and they ate together. They chatted
more about their goals but Sebastian pushed more to learn about Peter.
She asked him where he learned how to bake and what were his favorite
recipes. Peter happily answered and was thrilled to talk to someone
about baking. They talked for another few hours until Peter left to
bed.
Sebastian dreamt of the same dreams that night but this time she
enjoyed them. Her naked body was pressed up against Peter as she
yielded to his strength. She could almost feel him penetrating her and
it felt glorious. When she woke up the next morning she could feel how
wet her pussy was and she ached to be filled. Sebastian thought about
fingering herself to relieve the pressure but then she heard the sound
of her door opening. She quickly threw some covers over herself and
hoped that Peter didn't notice anything. They ate together like normal
but Peter could tell that Sebastian was flustered for some reason. He
paid it no mind and talked idly for a little before he went to work.
Boredom consumed Sebastian as she counted the minutes until she would
see Peter again.
Peter found it hard to focus on work when all he could think about was
Sebastian. He realized that he was physically attracted to his friend.
The way her face lit up when he talked about baking was priceless. She
understood his dreams and didn't find them ridiculous. She seemed a lot
happier now than she was as a man. Would it really be so bad if
Sebastian remained a woman?
By the time night came, Peter went to check on Sebastian. She was
waiting in her room and seeing her there made Peter happy. The two of
them talked more about one another.
"So Peter, what type of woman do you see yourself starting a bakery
with?" Sebastian asked.
"Well, she would have to like the food I make," Peter chuckled.
"Naturally. What else?"
"She should be nurturing but also strong willed. The smallest thing
shouldn't bother her and she can laugh off any problem with a smile.
That would come in handy when she looks after our kids."
"And what about...physically?"
"Of course you would care more about her appearance," Peter laughed.
"It is an important quality."
"I guess I like a woman that is smaller than me. It wouldn't be hard to
find since I am already quite large. I just want someone I can hold and
protect. I also prefer women with dark hair."
Sebastian blushed at the comment and curled her hair around her ear.
"And how do you plan on seducing a woman like this? I haven't seen you
be that successful with the fairer sex."
"Perhaps you can enlighten me on the techniques you used when you
sported a...tool."
"It's really not that hard. Occasionally I would ask a beautiful woman
to dance and that would set their heart a flutter."
"Unfortunately, I'm better with my arms than my feet. I don't know the
first thing about dancing."
"Then let me teach you! If you knew how to dance then you'll be
sweeping women off their feet."
"I don't know."
"We have all the time in the world. Now, stand up and we'll get
started."
Peter stood up from his chair and Sebastian got up from the bed. She
approached Peter until they were inches from each other.
"Dancing is not difficult. First, you must exude confidence like you've
been doing this for years. Stick out your chest and stand up straight,"
Peter followed her commands. "Excellent. Next, put out your left hand
and take my hand in it, and put your other hand around my waist," As
Peter complied, Sebastian wrapped her free hand around his shoulder.
"Bring me in close so our bodies are almost touching," Peter felt a
little nervous that his friend was allowing this to happen. Could she
feel the same way about him?
"Very good. As the man, you need to lead me in the dance."
"How do I do that?"
"Start slow and move forward then back, and left then right," The two
of them drifted through the rocking cabin smoothly. Peter was being
overly cautious not to step on Sebastian's feet. Her dainty hand felt
tiny in his, but the smooth skin felt nice against his rough skin.
"You're doing quite well."
"I just have a good teacher," Peter looked down at Sebastian's smiling
face and it quickened his heartbeat. Her emerald green eyes looked
brighter than when he was a man.
Sebastian placed her head against Peter's chest. She could hear how
fast his heart was beating which made her own flutter. "Sometimes a
woman will rest her head against you. It means she is enjoying her time
and she feels...safe."
"And what do I do if I would like to kiss this woman?" Peter asked
hesitantly.
"Usually you would twirl her around and then dip her back towards the
floor and kiss her."
At the suggestion, Peter moved Sebastian slightly away from him and
lifted her hand above her head. He then guided her to spin and placed
one hand under her back as he dipped her back down. Sebastian was
shocked by his bravado but she didn't resist. Peter leaned in close to
her and kissed her soft lips. For a moment Sebastian didn't know what
to do, but then she listened to her emotions and wrapped her arms
around Peter's neck and returned his kiss. They kissed each other
softly at first, but then realized how hungry they were for the other
and that both of them felt the same way. Soon their kissing quickened
and then their tongues started mingling together. Peter placed his hand
under Sebastian's legs and lifted her into his arms. Sebastian gasped
momentarily and smiled at the position she was in. She was being
carried in Peter's strong arms and she felt at home.
"I think you've got the hang of it," Sebastian said.
"Would you like me to stop?"
"God no," Sebastian pulled Peter's head closer to hers and kissed him
again. Peter returned her affection and took her to the bed.
Once he got there, he placed Sebastian's legs on the bed and then let
go of her when she was standing. Even standing on the bed she wasn't
Peter's height, but she liked looking up at him. As Peter looked down
at Sebastian, he saw her look back with a lustful gaze. She wanted him
and he couldn't deny that he wanted her too. While Peter worked at
getting his shoes and pants off, Sebastian unbuttoned her shirt and
easily slipped off her pants. She wasn't hiding who she was anymore and
wanted to expose herself fully to Peter. When she saw Peter finally
undressed she couldn't help but marvel at his form. Rippling muscles
surrounded his body along with scars and beautiful tattoos. His dick
wasn't even completely hard yet and it was at least nine inches.
Sebastian could feel her pussy moisten at the sight of him and she
didn't know how that thing was going to fit inside her, but she
couldn't wait to try. Peter approached Sebastian and lifted her chin to
kiss her. As they kissed, Sebastian let her hands wander over Peter's
bulging chest and chiseled abs. She traced every contour and edge until
eventually her hands drifted south. Both her hands gripped his dick and
sensually caressed it. She could feel his pulse through his cock and it
only beat faster for her. Peter returned the favor and squeezed one of
her breasts in his hand while the other one went around her back and
grabbed her ass. The hand on her breast carefully kneaded it while his
thumb rubbed her nipple. After playing with her ass, Peter then moved
his hand over her crotch and teased her folds. His large fingers were
surprisingly delicate as they rubbed up and down her pussy. Every time
his finger moved upwards he would flick her clit, which caused
Sebastian to squeal. It wasn't long until she was soaking wet and made
it easier for Peter to slip a finger inside her. Sebastian focused on
the pleasure coming from her crotch and had stopped stroking Peter.
Peter didn't mind because he was happy to bring Sebastian such
pleasure. Sebastian couldn't control her gasping and moaning and
finally had enough. She placed her hands on Peter's face and looked
straight into his eyes.
"Make love to me," Sebastian asked.
Peter didn't say anything as he picked Sebastian up and placed her back
on the bed. They never broke eye contact as he knelt down and
positioned himself over Sebastian. Without coaxing, Sebastian spread
her legs and bit her lip as she nodded for Peter to continue. Peter
grabbed his stiff cock and placed it over her entrance. The heat
emanating from her pussy was unbearable and he slipped inside her
easily. Sebastian closed her eyes as she moaned loudly and gripped her
sheets tightly. She had never been filled before and the new experience
was almost enough to fry her brain. Peter didn't let up as he pushed
and pulled, increasing his depth with each thrust. Sebastian was
wracked with pleasure and lashed out as she wrapped her arms and legs
around Peter. She wanted him closer, deeper, and to envelope her with
his warmth. Peter had never been with a woman who was this connected to
their fucking and it only spurred him further. Peter increased his
speed and pushed harder inside Sebastian. Her moans were turning into
high-pitched squeals as Peter continued.
"More! More! Pleeaase give me more!" Sebastian screamed.
Peter obliged and with Sebastian still holding on, he picked her up
from the bed and pushed her against the wall. His cock slipped further
inside Sebastian and she could feel every inch penetrate her. The
change of position only fueled Sebastian's fire and she didn't want
Peter to do all the work. She started making out with Peter as she used
her legs to bounce up and down his cock. She also used her vaginal
muscles to squeeze as hard as she could to enhance both of their
pleasure. Their naked bodies pressed against each other just like her
dreams and she was elated that they came true.
"I want you deeper inside me. Fuck me harder my love! Make me yours!"
Sebastian pleaded.
Once again, Peter agreed with the lady and used his strength to lift
her off his cock. Sebastian whined from losing him and was worried she
said something wrong. However, after Peter put her feet on the floor,
he spun her around and pull her ass closer to him. Sebastian stumbled
forward and placed her hands against the wall. She felt Peter at the
entrance of her cunt and he slammed with enough force to lift her off
her feet. Sebastian responded in kind and slammed back into Peter's
thrusts. Wet slapping and moaning filled the space as the two went at
it in the steamy room. It was so hot that Sebastian's raven hair clung
to her skin. Both of them were gasping and panting but neither relented
until they were satisfied. Finally, Peter realized he was nearing his
limit and leaned into Sebastian's back as he squeezed her tits and
nibbled her ear. Sebastian saw the signals and called back to Peter.
"Do it. Fill me with your love. I want all of you."
Seeing her approval, Peter stood up and continued to thrust into her.
After a few more thrusts he finally let loose a torrent of cum inside
Sebastian with a final thrust. Peter pushed so hard into Sebastian she
thought she was going to slam through the wall. She wouldn't have felt
it though as her own orgasm crashed down on her like a tsunami. Wave
after wave of pleasure crested and fell as she moaned with all her
might. Peter kept thrusting and pumping his cum inside Sebastian, since
he had months of pent of frustration to release. The two stood their
motionless as sweat dripped off their naked forms. It was Peter that
had enough composure to pull out of Sebastian and sit down on the bed.
Sebastian felt like she had eels for legs as she lost strength in them
and fell to her knees. She could feel Peter's warm cum slipping out of
her but she didn't care. She had finally connected with someone and it
happened to be her best friend. Sebastian gathered her strength and
stood up and joined Peter on the bed. She went and sat on his lap as
she offered her lips to him, which he returned by kissing her.
"Wow, you're certainly different than before," Peter said.
"I feel different. You make me feel warm and safe. Maybe it was wrong
for me to look for someone who I could take care of, and instead yield
to someone else's strength and be protected by."
"And I will protect you, like I always have."
"I know that, my love. And I will take care of you. I will learn how to
cook and clean and pleasure you when you are tired. I will help around
the bakery and take care of...our children. Eventually."
"Whoa, whoa, wait. Our children?"
"Of course. I will be your wife and bear your children. We can open up
that bakery you've dreamed about and start a life in a new port."
"What about restoring your male body?"
"That doesn't matter anymore. I'm much happier being a woman now.
Especially now that I've found someone to love."
"Sebastian, I'm glad your happy, but I don't see myself being with
you."
A storm cloud drifted over Sebastian's emotions. "What? Why?"
"You're my best friend. I respect our friendship too much to ruin
that."
"But you respect me enough to make love to me! I gave you my
virginity!"
"I thought you were getting in touch with your femininity. It was just
something fun for us."
"Not for me! I felt a connection, a bond. Something that could bring us
both happiness," Sebastian's words increased in pitch as tears welled
up in her eyes.
She stood up from Peter's lap and covered herself with a blanket. As
she walked away from Peter she could feel a swirl of emotions inside
her. Sebastian nearly fell to her knees as she felt a stabbing,
cracking pain in her chest. It felt like her heart was literally
breaking. Peter stood up from the bed and approached Sebastian.
"Sebastian, are you alright?"
"Get away from me!" Sebastian pushed Peter and he flew against the
wall. Shocked at her strength, Sebastian opened the door and ran from
the room. Peter's vision was blurred as he tried to compose himself and
then realized Sebastian was gone. He quickly put on his pants and ran
out the door to search for her. Before he made it any farther he ran
into Codger.
"What the hell is all this ruckus?" Codger asked.
"Codger, have you seen Sebastian?"
"Sebastian? You mean she's not in her room?"
"She was but she ran out."
"Why would she do that?"
"I may have...laid with her and she was upset I didn't love her like she
loved me."
Codger's eyes opened wide. "You fool! You broke the maiden's heart.
That's part of the curse."
"What are you talking about?"
"If one who has been cursed by a mermaid is pushed away by a lover,
their pain can destroy them and they will seek the sea."
"Why didn't you tell me this before?!"
"I didn't think you would fuck your best friend! You must hurry up and
find her before she does something drastic."
"Alright, I will," Determined, Peter and Codger split up to search for
Sebastian.
Sebastian, however, had found herself at the front of the ship. The
cold night's air felt good on her skin but it wasn't enough to cool her
fiery heart. She didn't understand why Peter rejected her. Didn't she
offer everything he could want? She was already his best friend and now
she could be his lover and eventually his wife. She would even be an
amazing mother to their kids. Why couldn't he love her like she loved
him? Like the way she loved the sea. The sea had never treated her like
this. True, the ocean would churn and create storms but it was all part
of her nature. At the same time she would create gentle waves and guide
the path for sailors to return home. Not like they deserved that type
of love. All they did was disrespect her by plundering the sea for all
its fish and bounty. Men didn't deserve the sea's love just like Peter
didn't deserve her love.
At that moment, Sebastian heard a sweet melody serenade her ears. It
was strangely familiar but it spoke to the core of her being. She
realized it was the same tune the mermaids sang before they attacked
the ship. Except this time she truly understood what they were singing.
The song was a hymn for the ocean. The mermaids were singing praises
about how wonderful the sea is and how she is full of love. Sebastian
understood that now and she wanted to join. First, she started to hum
with the tune of the song, but then the words just came to her and she
sang along. Sebastian felt connected to the sea for the first time in
her life. She felt whole.
Sebastian's singing was cut short when she felt a sudden pain in her
sides. She grasped at her ribs and looked to see what was the cause.
Her eyes widened as she saw three horizontal slits appear. Without
realizing it, she began to breath through the slits. Before she could
look any closer there was more pain but this time from her mouth.
Something sharp was pushing its way out of her gums and in front of her
teeth. When the pain subsided, Sebastian used her tongue to feel what
the new protrusions were. They were jagged, shark like teeth that
covered her regular teeth. She was even able to retract them back into
her mouth as a way to conceal them. Sebastian freaked out until she
heard the song come back. It calmed her down and when she looked back
out to sea she found it inviting. The waters never looked so bright and
wonderful and she wanted to be a part of it. Sebastian's legs gave out
and her stomach landed on the railing of the ship. She was loosing the
feeling in her legs and realized it was getting worse. Without a second
thought, she tossed off her blanket and dived beneath the waves.
Sebastian expected cold, crushing darkness but instead was welcomed by
warmth. Her sight was the best it ever had been underwater and she
could see everything clearly. What's more, she was able to breath with
what she now knew were her gills.
Sebastian was confused about what was going on. Suddenly a dark shape
in the distance quickly swam up to her and revealed itself. It was the
red-haired mermaid from Whitecap Bay, the one that kissed her.
Sebastian put up her arms to defend herself but the mermaid only smiled
and spoke to her with her mind.
"Don't worry, sister. I'm here to help you."
"Sister? Help me? How are you doing this?"
"You're one of us now. We're speaking through our minds. Any mermaid
can do that."
"I'm a mermaid? Why did you curse me?"
"It's not a curse, it's a gift. When I first pulled you into the water
I saw a familiar soul. You love the sea just like any of us. The sea
recognized that and welcomes you into her arms. She will love you more
than a man ever could.