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frozenprocedural · 2 years ago

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Diamond

Hunt

Elated

Happy birthday!!!!!!! Sorry it's a bit late.

Jenny, Dag and Alarik belong to @patricia-von-arundel. This is based off of your Mermaid AU here and @couragedontdesertme's TDOE story here.

Rating: K+

"Where are you going?"

Jenny winced. She thought Dag would be too engrossed in his books to notice her leave. So much for that.

"Swimming."

Dag huffed, crossing his arms. "Why do you have a bag and a flashlight? You don't need those to swim."

Jenny rolled her eyes. "No duh. Why do you care? Go back to your books. I'll be back before Mama and Papa get home. I'm just doing some exploring."

Before Dag could say anything else, Jenny dove off the dock.

As soon as she hit the water, she could feel herself change. Membranes closed to protect her ears, while another slid into place in her throat, allowing her to breathe. She flipped around to watch her favorite part, her legs fusing together, green-blue scales growing up and down, while her feet elongated and spread to form two flukes.

The transformation complete, Jenny flicked her tail and started off towards her destination, elation filling her. That was until she heard the unmistakable whistling trill of her underwater name, along with a tug on her fluke.

She spun to find Dag directly behind her, his hand movements frantic.

"Mama and Aunt Anna said to never go into the cave alone!"

Jenny shrilled a sound that would have brought her a scolding from Mama, her hands cutting sharply through the water.

"Make me stop."

She flicked her tail and took off, refusing to look back as Dag whistle-shrieked in frustration. But she knew he wouldn't follow her- he wouldn't risk breaking the rules.

His loss, then.

Shortly beyond the dock, the shore grew steep, and she found the cave's entrance. It was a dark hole in the rock, just large enough for one person to pass through. Only the top showed at low tide- by high tide, it disappeared.

Once past the entrance, the cave widened drastically, forming a large cavern at least ten feet across. Even though it was underwater, the light from the outside reflected across the space, casting an ethereal blue glow and making the walls above the waterline sparkle like diamonds.

But Jenny had no interest in the cavern, beautiful as it was. Her attention went to the dark spot near the rear- the entrance to the rest of the cave system. This hole was wider than the one leading back outside, and only faintly illuminated.

Jenny swam up to the hole, and paused. Mama and Aunt Anna had taken them to the cave before, but, as Dag had said, they'd been told to never go alone. And they'd only ever been allowed to swim about the main cavern, never any further.

Mama never said anything beyond the back tunnels being dangerously confusing and often small. But late one night while Aunt Anna was visiting, Jenny overheard them talking in hushed voices. She couldn't catch everything, but she did hear two words clearly.

"...the secret…"

Jenny knew of her mother's task- to protect and guard the great secrets of the world. And perhaps, one such secret was hidden away in the depths of an underwater cave.

Today, Jenny would find out.

As long as she made sure she was back before Mama and Papa returned- and made Dag swear to keep quiet- she was certain she'd be just fine. Checking once more that her bag and flashlight were in place, she swam into the hole, feeling a rush of elation.

For several minutes, Jenny swam without the flashlight, her dark vision allowing her to see clearly. As the tunnel began to curve and twist away from the main cavern, she was eventually forced to turn it on as the light fully receded.

She took her time, marveling at the strange formations and making sure she marked each turn with a colored piece of string stored in her bag that she could follow on her way back, the way Uncle Kristoff had taught her. With the exception of some tiny fish she didn't know the name of, she swam alone.

But as time wore on and her string began to run out, Jenny realized that she would need to turn back, or risk getting caught. She tamped down the feeling of disappointment, and turned around, following the path she marked.

Perhaps in her earlier excitement, Jenny had failed to notice just how treacherous the tunnels were. With silt kicked up from earlier, it was difficult to see, and more than once she cut herself on sharp ridges, or ran into the walls. And how had she not noticed the numerous tight passages she had to wriggle through?

It was in one such passage, as she struggled to fit her shoulders through, that Jenny's tail knocked a stone loose. There was a shudder, and in the space of a breath, the rock fell onto her tail, just before her flukes.

Jenny screamed.

The flashlight fell from her fingers as she thrashed, trying to back out of the hole, but failing to budge an inch, and eventually gave up as the pain in her tail grew overwhelming. Grey crept into the edges of her vision, and she sagged, whimpering softly. The flashlight had rolled further down the passage, providing only the faintest light, and leaving her section in complete darkness.

"Mama…"

…………..

"Jenny, Dag, we're home! Please come help with the groceries!"

Elsa placed the tote bags on the table next to the ones Alarik had placed there and rubbed her legs- she would need to transform soon. Long car rides made them ache. She heard rapidly approaching footsteps, and then Dag came around the corner, his eyes wide and worried.

"Dagn what-"

"Jennywenttothecave." He was breathing heavily, his words coming out in an unintelligible rush.

Alarik knelt down in front of Dag, placing his hands on the boy's shoulders. "Dag, deep breaths. Slow down. What's going on?"

Dag took several steadying breaths, although his hands still twitched nervously. "Jenny went into the caves by herself. And she's not back yet."

Elsa gasped, and rushed to the back door. She heard Alarik instruct Dag to stay put, and then he was by her side, placing a gentle hand on her arm.

"Elsa, wait, we should-"

Elsa shrugged his arm off, shaking her head. "No. I am not waiting. That cave holds a secret for a reason. I'm going to find her." She didn't wait for his response, but instead broke into a run, reaching the end of the dock in seconds.

Elsa dove cleanly into the water, and as the transformation took hold, she called out in a long tone, magic carrying her voice further than it naturally would go. Minutes later, she received a response.

I'm on my way.

Elsa wasted no time waiting. She sped to the cave, calling Jenny's name even before she entered. She swam into the cavern, praying to every great force she knew that Jenny would be there, looking guilty, but okay.

Her heart sank when she beheld nothing but water and stone. She could feel the trace of her daughter's passage in the water-magic and their family connection allowed that much- but it clearly led into the tunnel she avoided looking at.

Jenny had gone in. She hadn't come out.

She heard the clicks and whistles of her name, and turned to see Anna enter the cave. Just as she had, her sister scanned the area before her eyes landed on the dark entrance in the rear.

"Let's find her." Anna's hands moved with quick confidence, and she took Elsa's hand before leading her to the entrance.

Anna pulled out glowing stone from the pouch at her waist and lifted it, illuminating their path as they made their way through the tunnel. At the first junction, she pointed to a bright green string tied around a rock.

"She marked her path- she's using Kristoff's knots. I recognize them- we need to go this way." Anna signed.

Despite the situation, Elsa felt a small glow of pride in Jenny's thinking. If only she hadn't done it here.

They followed the strings, pausing occasionally to call out Jenny's name. As they traveled further and further in, with no response, Elsa's worry grew. Was Jenny injured? Was that why she couldn't respond? Or was she-

"Elsa!" Anna whistle-clicked her name, and when Elsa looked where she pointed, and off a small branch from where they swam, she caught sight of a faint beam of light.

Almost simultaneously, she and Anna called out Jenny's name as loud as they could.

There was an agonizingly long moment of silence.

"Mama? Aunt Anna?"

The relief of hearing her daughter's voice felt like a blow to the chest. But Elsa could hear a clear note of pain there as well.

"We're coming!" Elsa called out, and followed the small passage, her eyes fixed on the light, heedless of any danger. The light grew brighter and brighter, only to reveal a fallen flashlight. Elsa panicked for a moment, before Jenny called out again.

"I'm over here Mama! Over here!"

Elsa picked up the flashlight and aimed it down the tunnel.

"Jenny!"

She swam up to her daughter, biting her lip when she saw the scratches covering her shoulders and arms. Jenny started forward from the tiny hole she was in, but stopped suddenly with a cry of pain.

"I'm stuck! A rock fell on my tail, and I can't back up at all! It hurts! Mama, it hurts so much!" Jenny's face contorted, and Elsa bit her lip, trying to keep from crying out herself. Instead, she took Jenny's face in her hands, brushing a thumb across her cheek. Once Jenny's breathing was slower, Elsa moved her hands away.

"I know it's hard, but try to stay calm. We're here now, and we're going to get you out."

Jenny nodded, and Elsa pressed her hands to the rock, letting her power rise to the surface of her skin. The stone creaked and cracked, expanding enough until Jenny was able to push backward, her eyes wide with amazement. Elsa and Anna followed her to find a massive rock pinning Jenny's tail to the cave floor. Even if she had been able to back up, she wouldn't have been able to push a stone that size from the angle it landed.

Once more, Elsa's powers came into play. With a sheet of ice beneath the rock, and her and Anna's combined strength, they were able to free Jenny. As soon as they did, Elsa felt bile rise in her throat. Jenny's tail was swollen and bent out of shape. She wouldn't be able to move it, let alone swim out.

"Jenny, I'm going to put ice around the injury to keep it from moving, alright? Then we'll get you out of here."

Jenny whimpered and nodded, turning away as her tail was encased in a thin layer of rigid ice. Once it was done, she rested her head on Elsa's chest, face contorted in pain.

"I'm sorry Mama, I'm so sorry."

Elsa ran her hands through her daughter's hair, fighting back her own anguish. "Shhhh, I know little one. Let's just get you home."

………..

The soft brush of waves against the sand was almost as soothing as the feel of the cool water against her aching tail. Jenny slumped against the inflatable raft that Papa had brought out for her, feeling exhaustion overtake her.

It had taken Mama and Aunt Anna over an hour to get her through the tunnel- with Jenny unable to do more than push with her arms, they had to work her through the tight passages and turns. By the time they'd made it back to the dock, evening had fallen and the moon was rising.

Aunt Anna left them there to fetch Yelena. After examining Jenny's tail, the old healer had determined that she'd likely broken several bones and would need to remain in the water until her tail healed.

That would take at least a week. Mermaids healed fast, but not overnight. And transforming back would only make the injury worse.

Footsteps in the sand brought Jenny's attention back to shore, and Mama appeared, carrying an inflatable raft. She anchored it next to Jenny's, then sat in the water, her tail's brilliant blue scales reflecting the fading light.

"Papa and Dag are finishing dinner. But I wanted to have a chance to talk to you before they came out."

Jenny looked away, feeling her cheeks flush. "I know you're mad at me. I'm sorry."

"I'm upset, yes. But mostly because I was so scared I would lose you."

Mama's voice hitched, and Jenny fought the urge to whimper. Because in that moment, Mama's words brought to life her own similar fear- that she would never see her family again.

"That cave… there's a reason a secret is hidden there. Not just because no one notices it. The cave itself is enchanted to protect it."

"On the way back… the tunnels got smaller, didn't they?" Jenny braved a look, and she could see tear tracks on Mama's cheeks. Acting on instinct, she reached out, and Mama took her hand, squeezing firmly.

"Yes. The falling rock as well. You were lucky because you're half mermaid. You wouldn't have made it as far as you did otherwise. Anna and I can pass because we are guardians, and that's why I was able to get the passage to open again. If we hadn't been there…"

This time, Jenny couldn't hold her whimper back. She moved closer to Mama, and when her arms wrapped around her, Jenny let the tears fall, clinging to her mother tightly.

"Shhhhhh, there, there little one. You're safe now." Jenny's shoulder was suspiciously wet, but she didn't care. All that mattered was she was safe.

When they pulled apart, Mama stroked the hair back from Jenny's face, a wry smile on her face. "I assume that you will not travel back to the tunnel alone again?"

Jenny shook her head vehemently.

Mama's smile grew. "Hmmmm. Some day, when you are older, I will show you what is in there. But for now…" Mama nodded towards the shore, and Jenny could see Papa and Dag approaching with a wagon, the aroma of dinner wafting out over the water.Jenny grinned and snuggled close to Mama. She was home, she was safe, she was loved.

#Elsarik #Elsa #Alarik #Jenny #Mostly Jenny #bepoets #elsarik mermaid au

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bepoets · 5 years ago

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elsarik: boat, lost, found

Have we ever...made...a mermaid au....

Well....here is the thing....we have one now

There is a lost world, deep beneath the surface of the waves, full of magic and whimsy. Stories and legends say there’s people, magic beings, that leave deep below the water. When they’re angry the waves are rough and unforgiving. And when they’re happy they are calm and playful. They guard the treasures of the world. Not real monetary treasures like gold and jewels. Oh no. The far more valuable items.

Things like, the secret to falling in love. The recipe for making nature grow and flowers bloom. And scarier treasures. Things like the chance at immortality. And unwavering strength power. They aren’t hoarding them for themselves. In fact the magic merfolk don’t touch it. They don’t interact with the treasures other than keeping them safe. For they know, the risks they possess. If the wrong person were to get ahold of it. Magic merfolk are tasked when they become of age with the treasure they protect. But there is one who is tasked with keeping the entire world protected. And that mermaid protector, is Elsa.

She’s quite possibly the best protector the land has ever seen. They remain a secret. The treasures untouched. There’s no threats. Elsa is brave and so deeply connected and understanding of the world around her. She has a gift. She was born to the the protector. To keep this world a secret. Hidden away.

And then one day, something happens.

A ship crosses too close to their waters. Elsa tried to use the sea creatures and currents to send the boat away. To hint, it’s not safe. Leave. Leave us at once. But they keep moving forward. And the rest of the merfolk, get frightened. Some even angry. And the water turns against the ship. Waves thrash and are unforgiving. And the ship sinks. Far beneath the waters surface. Lost forever. And as the ship sinks Elsa’s heart breaks. This was not the way to keep their world protected. She knows better. This is fear. That’s the real enemy. And as the ship sinks she sees it. A figure struggling trying to swim back to the surface. A survivor.

She follows him. Knowing very well that a mortal human could never see her. They do not possess the gifts of magic, the understanding of the world, to even recognize that she’s there.

So she watches as he reaches the surface and breathes in the air again, finding a piece of driftwood from the boat and holding on for dear life. Calling out for people that were no doubt his shipmates. His eyes fall back to the water and he lets go of the drift wood. Opening his eyes and holding his breath as he falls back into the sea, eyes scanning anywhere everywhere for the people he must’ve lost.

And suddenly. He’s reaching for Elsa’s arm. He pulls her up to the surface with him, gasping for air once more saying things like “I’m so glad I found you” and I thought I was the only one” and “you’re not alone” and “we’re going to find a way to survive this” and Elsa is so shocked it takes so long for any words to leave her mouth. The man continues rambling. He said he “doesn’t remmeber seeing her on the boat” he asks what she did, was she a reaearcher as well? Was she with the crew? Why hadn’t he seen her before. He calls himself Alarik and stares, he must be waiting for her to say what they call her. For answers.

But all Elsa can say is a question.

“You can see me?”

#THE MERMAID AU FOLKS #the mermaid au #elsarik #3 word ask game #brooklyn writes stuff #brooklyn writes things

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frozenprocedural · 3 years ago

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Jenny’s Tail

A very, VERY happy birthday to @bepoets! Based on her Mermaid!AU, I decided to write the day Jenny actually grows her tail.

As always, thanks to @patricia-von-arundel for her characters of Jenny, Dag and Alarik. And thanks to @bepoets for letting me play in her AU.

Rating: K. This is all the fluff

Jenny’s Tail

When Jenny woke up, her legs were on fire.

Or, at least, they felt that way. She'd once run through a patch of stinging nettle by accident. This itchy, hot pain was even worse.

She sat bolt upright, pulling the blankets aside to see that her legs were red, covered in small bumps. She whimpered and scratched at them, but it did little to alleviate the irritation.

"Jenny, it's time to- what happened!?"

Mama was at her side in an instant, pulling away the rest of the blankets. Jenny bit back a whimper, refusing to cry.

"I don't know, Mama! I didn't do anything! I promise!" Despite her best efforts, Jenny could hear the tremor in her voice. Mama smoothed back her hair.

"Oh, little one, I'm not mad at you. Why don't we get you dressed, and I'll have Papa take you to Doctor Hadrigsen."

Normally Jenny would have complained- Dr. Hadrigsen was nice, but visits to him meant poking and prodding.

But he was a good doctor, and Jenny just wanted to feel better.

Mama got her dressed quickly, and helped her downstairs. Papa was already at the table feeding Dag his breakfast, but when he saw them, he leapt up, his face concerned.

"Elsa, what-" His voice was replaced by a sudden intake of breath.

"You need to bring Jenny to the doctor's. Something's wrong with her legs."

……….

By the time they returned from the house, Papa had to carry her- mostly to keep her from scratching at her legs, which were covered in a smelly cream. Mama met them at the door, her face tight.

"Dr. Hadrigsen thinks it's a bad allergic reaction. He gave Jenny antihistamines and hydrocortisone for the itching, but she's still fighting to scratch her legs, and says it's getting worse." Papa set Jenny down on the couch, catching her hand when she tried to reach her leg. "I know it itches, Eldig, but you have to keep from scratching, okay?"

Jenny squirmed, feeling tears stinging her eyes. "It hurts! Make it stop!"

Mama was at her side in an instant, scooping her up, and starting towards the door. Jenny whimpered and buried her face in her mother's chest.

"Elsa, what-"

"I'm taking her to the ocean." Mama's voice was thick and choked. "I can't… I'm taking her to the ocean."

Papa nodded, going over to open the back door.

Mama crossed the back garden in quick sure steps, following the stone path that led to the dock. As she walked, she hummed a soft tune Jenny had heard many times before bed- a soothing lullaby meant for calming and sleep. Had she not been in so much pain, Jenny would have objected, stated she wasn't a baby. But the song, Mama's cool skin and the refreshing sea breeze kept her quiet and cuddling close.

Mama came to the edge of the dock and sat, sliding gracefully into the water. Even though Jenny couldn't see it, she knew what was happening below the surface- Mama's feet would grow long and thin, sprouting flukes, while ice-blue scales would surge up her legs as they fused together to create a powerful tail.

Her mermaid tail.

Mama leaned back, resting Jenny on her chest, humming the lullaby once again. She'd done this many times before when Jenny was younger, and there was a wonderful comfort to it.

The sea water must have done something- for the first time that day, Jenny felt relief as her legs cooled and the itching subsided. She let out a soft sigh, settling close to Mama's chest.

"Better, little one?"

Jenny nodded, but tensed a second later when a strange tingling sensation, beginning at her feet, began to migrate up and up, and her legs felt as if they'd been tied together. She moaned in frustration- couldn't she just feel better!?- and flipped around to look at her legs.

Except they weren't legs anymore.

Her feet were now replaced with flukes, miniature replicas of her mother's, but greener in color. Scales of a similar hue, with lines of red, were finishing their journey up to her hips, completing the transformation of her tail.

Her tail!

Mama gasped behind her, and Jenny spun, feeling her grin stretch across her face. "My tail, Mama! It's my tail! I got my tail!"

Mama covered her mouth with one hand, tears trekking down her face. "Oh Jenny," she whispered, then pulled Jenny into a tight hug. "My wonderful, amazing Jenny."

Jenny clung to her mother just as tightly, laughing with joy and relief. Eventually, she pulled away to grasp Mama's hand, giving it a tug.

"Let's go for a swim!"

Mama laughed as the two of them swam together into the open water.

#bepoets #elsarik #mermaid au #elsa and jenny

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