Winds Of The Caspian Sea

[caspianofthesea]

sirenitaadelmar·:

“I know you don’t, Cas.” She replied softly and letting her hands fall to her sides. They had grown up together, been through so much with one another that she had gotten the chance of getting to know him in every way possible but one. At his question, she nodded and then let a soft chuckle escape his lips. “I know I’m not the best at dropping hints but I thought that maybe you would have picked up on my crush on you.  When you did finally kiss me, it was like a million shooting stars. You know, like when we used to swim up to the surface to watch? That’s how it felt inside of me! It was like nothing I’ve felt before. Yes, how I feel about you. I only want to be with you.” There were so many questions left unanswered and it hurt her knowing he was so troubled with them. She wanted to be there for him and respond to everything but there was so much that she didn’t know where to start. “I don’t care about antiquated law. I will not marry if it’s not for love and you know the clause! If I fall in love and chose my suitor before one is chosen for me, the law is null and void. I have a full year.” She smiled and took his hands in hers. “That year and the years following…should be ours.”  She sighed softly. “I want to stay wherever you are.” And before she could say anything else, her eyes closed shut when his lips pressed against hers and she wrapped her arms around his neck, her fingers interlacing against his neck, fingertips grazing his hair and pulling him closer. It was just like she remembered. Just like that, she forgot everything. The law, the school, the letter, everything that was placed between them was no longer a factor and there was only one thing on her mind.

Shooting stars.

     The memory caused a half smile to form on Caspian’s lips. As much as his disliked the surface world, he had to admit that the stars were beautiful. It was the one thing they didn’t get to enjoy in Atlantis. Caspian couldn’t imagine the feeling of a million shooting stars, but he knew what she meant. It had been the same way for him. In that moment it hit him like a ton of bricks, weighing heavy on his heart - there was no way they could actually be together. It didn’t matter how much either of them, wanted it. The princess didn’t know the whole story and he wasn’t sure when she would. Pulling away from the kiss, Caspian hesitated before pulling all the way back and opening his eyes to look at her. The King’s words rung in his ears as his smile slowly faded. You have to stay away from her, Finley. She’s to be married within the next few months. It’s been planned out already. “I don’t think that’s a good idea, Sirena. That year should be spent with you preparing for your future husband and with me preparing to join his guard. It will be a big transition for the both of us. Who’s to say your future husband will even want me to continue to be your personal guard? He might send me back to your father. I just think we should focus on preparing for reality. The law may be antiquated but it’s still the law and you know your father will want you to marry a prince of his choosing.” Letting his arms fall to his sides, he took a step back. Putting distance between them made the most sense in the moment.

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hxllish-hound·:

  Kalama’s brow arched as the towering boy grew unsteady. Her biting question appeared to throw him off balance, almost to the point where she felt a little guilty. “You know, invasion of personal space is typically considered bothersome.” The girl murmered. “Plus, you were blocking out the light.”  

     “I didn’t realize that I was walking so close. I apologize,” the male said. Normally he wouldn’t express regret to someone who wasn’t from Atlantis but he made an exception this time. It was a genuine mistake. Looking up, Caspian noticed the vibrant fluorescent beaming down overhead, creating a shadow in front of him. “Again, sorry. I’m still getting the hang of legs.”

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hxllish-hound·:

 “Do you have a purpose, or are you just going to hover?” Kalama sharply questioned the figure standing over her. The dark haired girl had been rather focused on the reading for one of her new classes and did not appreciated being interrupted, which explained her acrid tone.

     The sudden and aggressive tone caused the merman to jump slightly, turning his walk into a slow waddle as he moved past the stranger. The concept of height was new to the male and he was still getting used to his tall stature. Balancing seemed to be much harder than it was for his smaller peers, but then again they had all probably grown up with legs.  “I didn’t mean to bother you,” Caspian stated, just loud enough for her to hear. 

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sirenitaadelmar·:

She hated being so cryptic, only wanting Caspian to be safe and wishing that her letter had been delivered. She couldn’t understand how he didn’t get it in the first place. “Cas…” She whispered his name and held his face in her smaller hands, looking up to him, never truly appreciating how much taller he was than her because height wasn’t a factor in Atlantis. They had their fins whereas on the surface, they had their legs and his were much longer. She felt a sudden flutter in her heart, the kind she was sure only existed in the stories she heard about people and relationships on land. She waited for everything to come together in his mind before she continued on. Her expression softened, taking in his features, smiling and thinking how she always thought he was so handsome. When he pulled back from her, she remained close, her hands gingerly cupping his face. “Cas…” She repeated after he spoke his piece. She could tell he was nervous. There was so much unspoken between them, so much they needed to hash out. “I don’t want your post switched. You don’t want that. This means a lot to you. I didn’t leave because you kissed me. And if you remember, I kissed you back. I had been waiting for you to kiss me for a very long time.” She didn’t care that there were people around them, they were in their own little world anyway. “I left because my father found out how I feel about you. I don’t know how but he found out and he sent me to the surface to this school. He loves you and wants you to continue your duties with or without me. I’m the problem in his eyes. He thinks I might have seduced you probably.” The king was always bitter towards her powers. “But my intentions with you have always been pure of heart. And that’s threatening the archaic system in place. I wrote to you so you could come here and we could be together…” Her thumbs ran over his cheeks. “Do you understand? I didn’t leave because you kissed me. I left because I wanted to kiss you again someday.”

     Caspian knew it was a fantasy - an unrealistic dream that they would actually end up together. It wouldn’t happen, it couldn’t happen. She was royalty and he was not. There were certain expectations of both. They had duties. Things they were meant to do and destined to be. Sirena was meant to marry a Prince, just as all her sisters were while he was meant to stay quiet and do his job. After all, her father had betrothed her already, although she had no idea. He couldn't tell her about it, no matter how much he wanted to. It wasn’t his place. Knowing all this, he still couldn’t seem to stay away. “I don’t want that.” She was right. Guard duty meant a lot to the merman. It was all he had ever wanted to be as a child. It was all he ever knew. “I remember,” he mumbled, head hanging low. Guilt consumed Caspian at the memory. His intentions weren’t right that night. She was his world, all he knew and he was scared to lose her - to a Prince or to the royal marriage law. It was his last shot to show her how he felt, or at least that was how he viewed it. “You had been waiting for me to kiss you?” The admission was news to him. Perhaps she was just trying to gauge a reaction from him. There was no way the princess had actually been waiting for him to kiss her. The two had been best friends for years, nothing more. His feelings had developed over time, but he was sure they were unrequited until now. Confusion fell over him as Sirena continued to speak. “How you feel about me?” The more she said, the more the merman’s brows pulled together. How could she possibly have felt something towards him? He wasn’t any form of royalty, just a simple guard with nothing to offer her. Sure he was above a commoner, but still, nothing compared to her. “I can’t continue to guard someone that isn’t with me. How does he expect me to continue my duties without you? Unless he expects to change my position. How could you possibly be the problem? I take care of you, don’t I? Seduced me? Like a spell?” Asking, the male wondered if it was even possible for a mermaid’s spell to work on a merman. “Even if you had seduced me, what does it matter? You’re supposed to be married by your next birthday. You want to stay on land? Forever?” The world swirled around in his head. The guard couldn’t even imagine himself living on land for more than a week. He needed water as much as he needed oxygen. Eyes flickering from the floor to the woman in front of him, Caspian understood. Without another word, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her towards him in one swift movement. Placing his lips against hers before another thought could worm its way into his head. 

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soledadloba·:

“Yeah…Curiosity killed the cat but I really happen to like Sirena so I’m just trying to get to know her.” She could tell her was very protective of her new friend and Soledad found herself wondering more about them. “She told me her father sent her to the surface to learn more about it and when he heard about the university catering to powered folks, well…he jumped on the idea. I don’t know much but from what I know, it seems like she really loved everyone in Atlantis.” She nodded. “I understand how it would be better if not everyone knew about Atlantis. Wouldn’t want the wrong people there.” Soledad walked beside him, smiling at some classmates. “Well, it’s what scared me off but hopefully, I’ll learn soon. Um…well, I was…sick.” She left it at that and stopped as well. “Duties?” Soledad pointed towards the dorms. That door. It’s mine and hers but I think she’s out getting her schedule in check.”  

     “Well, what do you want to know? If anyone knows about her, it’s me.” Caspian thought it was best to do his best to control just how much this female learned about Sirena. There was a reason the Royals had guards and that Atlantis was made into a myth. They had secrets. Secrets that very few should know. As much as he adored the princess, she could be naïve to the intentions of others and the merman didn’t trust this stranger. “To learn more about it?” Shaking his head, the male didn’t believe her. Maybe it was some lie Sirena told Soledad to misdirect her. It sounded like the King to want to know more about the surface world, but sending one of his daughters to do it didn’t sound like him. He valued his daughters above all else. A soft smile tugged at the edge of Caspian’s lips at Sol’s words. “Yes, she’s very fond all merpeople. She’s very caring. Exactly!” The male exclaimed, glad that she understood. “You were sick?” He raised a brow. “Yes, duties.” Looking over at the door, the merman smiled at it before looking back at her. “How long do you think she will take?”

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sirenitaadelmar·:

For a brief second, she considered breaking away as if herfather was secretly watching them. They had nothing to hide though, Sirena andCaspian weren’t together but the idea had been visited in her mind. Stupidcaste system didn’t allow anything to happen further than friendship and eventhat had to be in secret. She arched a brow as he spoke. He really had no ideaand her happiness was taken away as quickly as it came to her. “You don’t know.No, no. I promise I wasn’t drugged. I left you a letter telling you I was hereand about a mermaid in the East End that would grant you access to me and keepyou under wraps so that father doesn’t know you came after me! I just…” Shepressed her forehead against his shoulder before murmuring. “Father thinks youand I are more than friends and he wanted to separate us before something more occurredbetween us.”

     The male stared at his princess, confusion clear as day on his face. What was there to know? She was being so cryptic. It was a trait all royalty seemed to possess. “If you weren’t drugged them tell me the truth. Why would the king send you up here. Well, it’s too late for that now. I’m not sure how long it will take him to notice, but I don’t doubt that he will notice. Perhaps I should leave. I’m sure he has someone watching over you from a distance. He wouldn’t leave you unattended if he knew I wasn’t with you. I just had to make sure you were safe. I-“ Caspian paused,” I had to make sure you didn’t leave because of me. I couldn’t stand the thought of you leaving because of-“ he paused again, nervously pulling his arms back from around her, letting them fall to his side. Maybe bringing up the kiss wasn’t the right idea. Maybe it was the reason she left. That type of rejection would cut him to the core, even if he could understand it. Sucking in slowly, he let the words flow out along with his breath. “Did you leave because I kissed you? Because if that was it I can get my post switched. We can get someone else to watch you.”

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sirenitaadelmar·:

She kept her arms wrapped around him, giving him a soft squeeze and not wanting to let go. Caspian meant so much to Sirena. Anyone that knew her knew that about them. They were inseparable. She cupped his face to make sure he was alright. Surely after her father tried to pull her away from Atlantis, he’d be met with some opposition. However, his questioning and confusion meant something else was happening. “Of course he does. He sent me here…” She whispered. “You don’t know.” Sirena took a deep breath and sighed. “Father sent me to the surface. He didn’t want me…he thought that you and I –” She bit her lip. “Oh no, Cas. I would never leave you. I wrote you the letter so you would know where I am! I wanted you to follow me. My father…he practically exiled me. It’s…a very long story.”

     Relaxing into her touch, Caspian moved his arms to loosely wrap around her waist, resting his forearms on her hips. The position was comfortable, reassuring him that this was indeed his Sirena. The merman gave her a soft smile as she cupped his face. His eyes flickered side to side, peering into her own. The moment was sweet before being ruined by the words that came from the female next. “He did what? No, that can’t be right. Are you sure Sirena? Someone could have drugged you. Lionfish barbs can make people hallucinate.” Caspian’s eyes widened as she continued to speak. “He thought that you and I what-? Sirena, what did he think?” Brows furrowing together, he cocked his head to the side. “I never got a letter, Princess. I realized you were gone and knew something was wrong. I’ve been looking for you since. I want to hear the story though. We need to figure out what to do.”

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soledadloba·:

“A Merman. Of course.” She wanted to learn everything she could. How exciting to have two Atlantians at her school! She didn’t want him to feel awkward around her and like Sirena, he was so proper. “I’m just curious. I’ve heard so many stories from Sirena. I bet it’s lovely. Most people don’t even think it exists.” She spoke as they walked together. “I had a friend that thought it was funny to throw me in a pool when I was a little girl and then I got stuck in a place I couldn’t do much of anything but I’m determined to learn. I’ll absolutely ask Sirena.” Soledad then looked over her shoulder. “Go? As in you’re taking her back? W–why?”

     “Didn’t curiosity kill the cat or something like that?” Ugh! If only he could remember the saying. Surface dwellers had the strangest phrases. They were so hard to remember, especially for someone who preferred to spend their time under the waves and not above them. “Stories such as?” He questioned, wondering just how much the princess had revealed to this woman. “Lovely doesn’t even begin to describe it. We prefer to keep it that way. The fewer people that believe, the fewer people that will go searching for it. It isn’t the lost city for no reason. “Someone thought it was funny to throw you in a pool, despite you not knowing how to swim? I’m surprised you didn’t learn just from that.” As they continued walking, Caspian wondered where the female had been stuck. A cave? A dungeon? The merman’s curiosity took over and he had to ask. “If you don’t mind my asking, where did you get stuck?” Letting out a deep sigh, the male stopped in his tracks. “I don’t know how much Sirena has told you but she had duties in Atlantis.”

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sirenitaadelmar·:

Sirena stopped when she heard her name being called, a bright smile gracing her lips. She couldn’t believe it! “Caspian!?” She said it with such joy that her smile felt like it would never leave her face. If there was anyone she missed more than her sisters, it was him. “Oh my Poseidon! It’s you!” She wrapped her arms around him, careful so that he wouldn’t lose his footing and kissed his cheek. “Did father send you? Did you get my letter? Is that how you found me?”

     As soon as his name came from her lips he knew she was real, not some tired hallucination. “Sirena!” His disbelief quickly turning into happiness, a grin pulling across his lips. As the mermaid wrapped her arms around him, Caspian pulled her into a tighter embrace. He didn’t ever want to let her go. The kiss warmed his cheek and he pulled away ever so slightly to look at her making sure to keep his arms wrapped around her. “The King? No. I doubt he even knows you’re here. I didn’t receive any letter. What did it say? I can find you anywhere, Princess. It’s my job to keep you safe, as your best friend and as your personal guard.” Pausing, the merman looked at her, sadness glazing over his eyes like a film. “Why did you leave without me?”

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soledadloba·:

“Sure! I’m done with classes for the day so I can absolutely do that!” She wondered who he was. He seemed desperate to see Sirena and he seemed genuine enough which meant he wasn’t some creep she was trying to avoid. When he said he wasn’t her boyfriend, she nodded and he smile widened even more upon learning he was her best friend. How nice to have someone else from Atlantis. “So you are also from…” She bit her lip in excitement. “Atlantis? I’ve always loved mermaids. I wanted to visit them but I never really learned how to swim. Didn’t really get out much before…well, now.” She held out her hand for the guy. “Caspian. This must be a culture shock for you. Come on, I’ll take you to my room. Well, our room. Not yours and mine. Mine and Sirena’s.” She shook her head and grinned. I promise I’m usually more articulate than this!” She lead the way towards the dorms and kept close to the boy. “How do you like this town?”

     Caspian smiled bigger than he had since learning of Sirena’s disappearance and leaving his home. Instead of the small bit of relief the male had felt earlier, a wave fell over him this time. She was safe and she was here. “Thank you,” he said with that same smile plastered to his features. The merman ran his thumb along his fingertips impatiently. It was his only anxious tic. “Can we go now? Atlantis?” Sorrow tainted the last word as he nodded. “Yes. I’m a merman, not a mermaid. Sirena is a mermaid. Why?” Caspian had never understood the surface world’s obsession with mermaids. From their books to their pop culture - half of it was false information. None of them actually knew very much about mermaids and merman at all. “Swimming isn’t hard. Walking is hard. I’m sure the pr-I mean, I’m sure Sirena would love to teach you how to swim. She’s the second best swimmer I know.” Shrugging the male replied, “Unfortunately the culture isn’t very shocking. Sirena is a big fan on the surface world. Let’s go.” He wondered why the female seemed to need to clarify about the living situation. Caspian had known what she was trying to say immediately. “It’s okay,” he said, following closely behind her. Trying to keep balance was his biggest struggle as they made their way to towards the dorms. “It’s okay I guess. I’m just here to get Sirena and go.”

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{sirenitaadelmar·:}

“–Excuse–oh! Sorry!” She tried to get someone’s attention but everyone just breezed by her. “Miss! okay…I don’t exist.” She muttered under her breath and sighed. “Just want to know where Lycan Hall is!” As if anyone would actually stop to help. Maybe going on land was a big mistake.

     Waddling down the halls with intent and purpose, the male stumbled with every step. Walking was much harder than swimming. With balance and gravity in play, Caspian was surprised he hadn’t resorted to crawling at this point. Hearing an all too familiar voice the merman looked around until he’d spotted its source. With a look of disbelief, he wondered if he was starting to see things. “Sirena?” Caspian asked softly. “Princess?”

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{soledadloba·:}

Soledad frowned slightly when the guy started walking away from the conversation. So moody. When he turned to look at her however, Sol perked up and flashed him a friendly smile. Maybe if she showed him she was harmless and welcoming, he would shed some of that broodiness. At the mention of Sirena and when she noticed how quickly it had caught his attention, she smirked. Sirena didn’t mention having a boyfriend! “Yes! That’s her!” She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and showed off the tiny starfish studs. “She gave me these a few days ago. Well, she let me borrow them. Are you her boyfriend?”Sol had a way of being way too blunt. “I’m Soledad by the way but you can call me, Sol.”

     “By Posiden’s Trident! Can you lead the way?” He questioned quickly, the words pouring from his lips as fast as his tongue could produce them. Sirena was his focus. Sirena was always his focus. As her personal guard, he should have known she was going to leave. He should have been prepared. It killed the merman a little inside that he hadn’t seen it coming and now he would actually be killed if he went back to Atlantis without the princess. Noticing the starfish on the woman’s ears, he paused, taking a deep breath. A small part of him felt relief from seeing them. They were familiar. The princess’s favorite earrings. “Her boyfriend? No.” Pausing once more, Caspian wondered how much this stranger actually knew about Sirena. It was probably safer not to let this woman know that he was her guard, so instead, he opted to let her know about their friendship. “I’m Sirena’s best friend actually. Okay, Sol it is then. I’m Caspian.”

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soledadloba·:

“Yeah! I’m sorry! Those guys over there had my attention…” Soledad was just getting used to real people school or whatever you wanted to call this. She hadn’t attended a real school since her freshman year in high school before she turned and now that she was released from crazy town, she was free to do whatever she wanted. It was weird but also nice. Going to school with others like her was probably too good to be true. What was the catch? She offered the guy a smile. “Are you new? I’m new too. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. You kinda have that look. No offense. You can join me and my friend Sirena in the ‘we have no idea what we’re doing here but we look hot doing it’ club.”  

     Moving his head to glance at the guys of which the female was speaking, the terror was clear on their faces. What had she done to them? The males had all but soiled themselves. “It’s fine,” turning to walk away, Caspian expected the conversation to be over. There was nothing more to say, especially not when he was on a mission. The entire reason the merman had left Atlantis was to come to find his best friend. Sirena had left without a word to him. It was then that the other spoke again, catching Caspian’s attention. Looking back at her, he sighed to himself. “I am. Sirena? Does she happen to have lilac hair?” Ignoring everything else the female had said, he turned his body to face her once again.

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soledadloba·:

“Excuse me! Hi! My brother is president of the student body so I assure you he will not appreciate you treating this beautiful fellow student this way. Now carry on before I bite your ear off!” She smiled and waved off the bully, turning around to go about her way and gasping when she walked into someone. “Oof! I’m so sorry. Are alright?”

     Eyes plastered to the floor and his feet below him, Caspian ignored the world around him. The only thing he focused on was keeping balance. Legs were much harder to use than a tail. Becoming lost in his thoughts and balancing, it wasn’t long until the merman had run into someone. Quickly trying to regain balance, the male was sure he looked just as he felt - like a fish out of water. When he was comfortable again and sure that he wasn’t going to fall over, Caspian looked over at the person he had bumped into. “I’m fine, are you alright?” The sentence was sweet and short just like he liked to keep his interactions with everyone outside of Atlantians.