Tethered

Finn POV "Shall we drop anchor, Cap'n?" I was startled from my daydream by Cyrell, my first mate. A shame really, because that vision of you and I, dancing by firelight on the sand had started to feel real. I could almost smell the mixture of sea salt and rum as I held you close. The smoky flavour left on my lips after another slow kiss. I hummed my favourite sea shanty softly as we swayed, your head nestled on my chest, fingers intertwined. "Cut through the mist, approaching dawn, the sea returns, what once was gone..." "Aye Cyrell, this seems as good a place as any." Truth be told, I was beginning to care less and less about where we dropped anchor. It's been 7 years of chasing the perfect spot, the spot whereupon daybreak you might be returned to me. 7 long years and my hope was beginning to fade. It was never meant to be this way; your Siren song was destined to l

Finn POV   As I turned from the horizon to prepare for the day, the sky darkened impossibly fast. The waves began to rise and crash over us. It had been months, possibly longer, since we faced a storm. The sea had been eerily kind to us on our voyage. The crew began to panic, they were out of practice and none of us saw this one coming from the clear morning we just witnessed.   “Anchor’s aweigh Cap’n!” Thank god for Cyrell, at least one of us was thinking.   “Excellent work Cyrell! Let’s see what the old girl can do!” I grabbed the helm and faced the menacing storm head on. Another day’s disappointment had me feeling reckless. We worked tirelessly for what must have only been minutes as we were thrashed about the ocean be the ferocious waves. Thunder and lightning crashed overhead as the sky pelted us with heavy rain. The wind was unbearable and made the rain feel like razors as it made contact with my bare ski

Caterina POV (present) “Your grace, welcome back…” “Cyrell, my old friend, it is so wonderful to see you.” Cyrell was my guardian. He had been the closest thing to a Father I had ever known since she murdered my true Father. He had not hesitated when I asked him to leave the Sea and act as Finn’s protector all those years ago. If only I had known he would not be able to return to me either, I was unable to tell him how to break the curse. I didn’t miss the look of shock on Finn’s face as his first mate bowed to me before embracing me in a fatherly hug. “My love, Cyrell was sent by me to protect you after the curse was placed on us. He is a very old, very dear friend of mine.” “You didn’t think to tell me, old man?” Finn asked Cyrell impatiently. &ldquo

Caterina POV He was fast. He moved through the water with such speed and elegance it left me in awe. The sea creatures danced and mingled with him as one of their own. This was one of his powers I realised, he could command the creatures of the sea. A common trait amongst the Mer of old, and would be a valuable tool in our inevitable battle against her. He didn’t know it yet, but soon we would commence the hunt. I had to ensure he understood his abilities first. But we needed to move with haste. The further she fled, the harder she would be to track. “So, what can you do?” He appeared before me so quickly I was startled. His movements in the water were almost untraceable. “What do you mean what can I do?” I quipped. “You know, what are your… abilities?” “I am a Siren an

Caterina POV After the murder of my Father, I had sworn I would not return here. There are few things that can kill a god. Less than a few. For the Sea Witch to have succeeded, she needed an accomplice. Someone powerful, with ancient knowledge. My Father’s list of enemies was long, but it is an act of war to murder a God. Whoever had aided her has declared war on the Sea, and in time, it will be my duty to avenge his death. As a means to an end, we need their help. There are no others, mortal or immortal who possess the knowledge of tethered mates. Finn and I are an exceptional circumstance because I am the daughter of a God. He is also descended from a very powerful lineage, that much is certain from the ability and strength he has already displayed since taking his true form. “Are we going to spend the whole journey in silence? I know you said we needed to keep our distance, but surely this is time we could