One pissed-off tempest churned towards me as I tried to gather my thoughts and not let fear absorb me before my work was done. Why is she so upset, and why unleash such power that can only mean certain death and despair? The winds begin to howl as it passes around the boat and escapes through cleats on its way to any place it chooses. I do my best to lash her down, but time is not on my side as one massive gust of wind catches me with no sea legs, throwing me into the darkness of King Neptune's court. I am incredibly calm as I sink lower and lower, with no help from topside, as everyone faces the worst nature can bring. My air is gone, and a rush of warmth fills me with everything I've dreamed of as two mermaids help me to the court to meet the king. He is massive and hard like granite, and he does not make a single move, but I hear him speaking to me as clearly as the ocean itself, saying to give me back. It's not my time. I gasped for air and was given life again as a lone fisherman helped me back to my boat, wanting only a shot of courage or two for his effort. I joined him, telling my tale of mermaids and granite kings as he listened eagerly, waiting to tell his stories to a sailor of the seas who will always believe.
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