The City of Ruin

[Jadey!]

Coral

I smiled and then headed to the opposite end of the warehouse and opened one of the other offices and smiled as I picked up the paintbrush and continued the picture while I waited.

[Callie]

Xavier

Once I was dressed in that stuff, I headed back out and watched her quietly for a few minutes.

[Jadey!]

Coral

I sang one of the songs from my home while i painted the picture.

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When Mermaids Cry
She was drowned in suicide
Faithless lover cast aside
This is how she came to be
Lorelei of the sea
Hopes destroyed, she wanted to find
Certain death peace of mind
Now you wonder who is she
Lorelei of the sea
Many tales I've been told of sailors having died
After seeing a mermaid known
As Lorelei
Faithless lover that is me
And she siren of the sea
So next time that the seagulls fly
Dont you cry sweet lorelei

Chorus:
Seagulls fly
When mermaids cry
Those tears wont dry
For Lorelei.

Chorus:
Seagulls fly
When mermaids cry
Those tears wont dry
For Lorelei

The guilt is mine I was untrue
The question is what am I to do
All I know is I got to try
Try to find sweet Lorelei
Make amends for whats been done
cause I believe that shes the one
And I will go where seagulls fly
Try to find sweet Lorelei

Chorus:
Seagulls fly
When mermaids cry
Those tears wont dry
For Lorelei

Chorus:
Seagulls fly
When mermaids cry
Those tears wont dry
For Lorelei

There she is I hear her cry
Asking me if I will die
There aint nothing I wont do
For you Lorelei

Chorus:
Seagulls fly
When mermaids cry
Those tears wont dry
For Lorelei

Chorus:
Seagulls fly
When mermaids cry
Those tears wont dry
For Lorelei

Chorus:
Seagulls fly
When mermaids cry
Those tears wont dry
For Lorelei

[Callie]

Xavier

"You have a beautiful singing voice, you know," I told her softly.

[Jadey!]

Coral

I jumped up and frowned when a splodge of paint hit my nose "Thanks....but I think its a gargle more than singing."

[Callie]

Xavier

I chuckled. "Lies."

[Jadey!]

Coral

I smiled and then dropped the brush and bounded towards him and then grabbed his hand "Come on....let me show you something...you might like."

[Callie]

Xavier

I nodded. "Go for it."

[Jadey!]

Coral

I pulled him to the back door of the warehouse that lead straight onto the river and then looked at him "Oh you'll be able to breathe underwater from now onwards." I laughed as I let go off his hand and waded into the water and changed "Come on in the waters lovely."

[Callie]

Xavier

I looked warily at the water for a moment before I dived in, hoping she was right about the not breathing thing.

[Jadey!]

Coral

I smiled and held out my hands towards him and then spoke, an smiled because my voice was as clear as day in the ocean "Trust me...I wont let you down." I smiled

[Callie]

Xavier

I knew she wouldn't, but what that guy said earlier repeated in my head, and I had to wonder if he was right. I then decided even if he was right about other merpeople, he didn't know Coral. I nodded to her and opened my mouth, finding that I could breathe. "Hey! Cool!" I exclaimed, grinning.

[Jadey!]

Coral

"Are you sure I cant give you a tail....I mean I go pretty fast when I swim and I'd rather not drag you along..." I smiled "Although I could hold you but that would be ummm." I smiled and blushed as my hair waved out in the change of current movements.

[Callie]

Xavier

"I wouldn't mind if you held me. Even though it should be vice versa, in my opinion" I told her with a slight smile. "But the tail wouldn't be permanent, right?"

[Jadey!]

Coral

"I love a sharing hold...But it wouldnt be akward to swim...Tail wouldnt be permanent, it would just be much faster for you." I grinned

[Callie]

Xavier

"I suppose I'll take the tail, then."

[Jadey!]

Coral

I kissed his cheek and handed him a small pendant from my pocket and smiled "Whenever you wear this and go in water you'll have a tail....it will also draw you to me and vice versa." I smiled and slipped the chain over his head and watched in amusement.

[Callie]

Xavier

I looked down and my eyes widened as the bottom half of my body started turning into a giant tail. "Holy shit!"

[Jadey!]

Coral

"Now thats one hot tail you have there." I smiled and looked at him before swimming to him and kissing his cheek "Ready for your surprise?"

[Callie]

Xavier

I blushed slightly, then nodded. "Sure."

[Jadey!]

Coral

"Remember though not all that glitters is gold." I stated and then smiled before turning to my left and manipulating my tail propelling myself forward.

[Callie]

Xavier

I wondered what that was supposed to mean as I swam after her.

[Jadey!]

Coral

I looked back to see if he was still following "You do realise everyone is going to think ive kidnapped you."

[Callie]

Xavier

I shrugged. "They'll get over it."

[Jadey!]

Coral

"I might never return you. I might take you to my home and enslave you, make you worship me." I laughed and giggled

[Callie]

Xavier

"As if I don't already," I teased.

[Jadey!]

Coral

I looked at him and smiled spotting the turning point in the water "Do you realise we're halfway to spain right now."

[Callie]

Xavier

I blinked. "Well, that's quite a ways away from home, isn't it?"

[Jadey!]

Coral

"Yeah. Just a bit." I smiled before pointing to a black shadow up ahead.

[Callie]

Xavier

"What is it?