This close to the surface

Of the water before.

 

She lived in the

Waters beneath

The lands.

 

The sea animals were

Her only friends.

Her family and kinsfolk

Wanted nothing of her

Saying she was nothing

But a nuisance.

 

Risis ached to explore

And to be accepted

For who she was.

She was born on

Destiny Rock

At sunset.

 

People were wary of her

Because of the unusual

Gift she possessed.

Her voice could

Enchant and they hated

Her for it.

 

Risis now looked at the

Light shining throught the water

And onto her.

 

Her people were

In fear of

Land humans.

Land humans had

Many weapons and

Hateful spirits

Or so she was told.

 

Risis slowly broke the surface.

And saw a sight that

None of her people

Dared to see.

 

The air was icy

And the wind was gentle

The sun was setting and

Risis saw Destiny Rock

Glowing with the sun's last light.

 

Risis slowly swam to

Its banks and stepped

Onto the icy shores

 

Her long dark hair

Covered her body

And she was unsteady.

Walking was strange

For Risis.

 

She saw a man

And he suddenly saw her.

Fear clutched her heart

As he approached.

Risis quickly hid

Behind a rock

 

The man approached her

And asked her who she was.

"I am Risis," she replied

"You are also without clothing,"

 

He reached in his pack

And gave her a garment and a cloak

"You are dripping wet,"

 

"I know,"

"Where did you come from?"

He frowned

Golden brows knitted together

Over grey eyes.

 

"I-I don't know,"

Risis stammared.

"Come with me, Risis."

"What is your name?"

Risis asked.

"I am Therih, son Avaer,"

He replied smugly

 

"Okay I will come,"

Risis trustingly replied.

The sun's last light

Faded into darkness.

 

"Wait until I tell Father

Of the prize I found on Destiny rock,"

Risis heard him say to himself.

And she suddenly had a bad feeling.

 

"What do you plan to do?"

"Don't worry, Risis,"

Risis saw a glint in his eyes

And sang to him.

 

When she finished singing

He revealed his plans.

"Mistress I plan to sell you

To a man for money,"

 

Risis knew then that

Her people were right

About Land Humans.

 

"No," she declared

And ran.

Therih quickly grabbed her

And she stumbled.

"Aye, but first I may

Try you out myself,"

He smiled wickedly

 

As he climbed on

Top of her

Risis looked at the moon

So large and luminous

And saw a lady.

 

Lady help me!

Risis mentally cried out.

'Use your voice'

The lady responded

 

Risis took a deep breath

And sang.

Her voice carried on the winds

And to ears all around

About how Therih intended

To rape and sell her.

 

"You fool!" he slapped her.

And she kicked him in the ribs

"You are the fool,"

With all of her strenght

Risis pushed him off

And sang this time

Asking the ocean

To take her to safety

 

A great wave rose up

And swept her.

Risis was on top

Of the wave and

The moon seemed closer.

 

Therih looked up

In shock and fear.

"Kill him," Risis sang.

And discovered her power