Hello, again! This story is AU, requested by a fellow writer; ObeliskX. The writer asked me to make this story, and after much thought and consideration, I accepted quite gingerly. I can say that some things shall be different in ways while other things will remain the same. I also can say that this story is going to be interesting as it will have general emotions and such. So, I hope you all enjoy this one, my viewers! -Traveler.

There are many fairy tales, legends, stories in millions of galaxies, and in one similar galaxy to ours, there are alternate worlds that belongs to a famous, beloved brand: Disney.

In this particular alternate world, there has been a story which has been heard by generations, and it's about two unique people; a man who lives upon land, and a woman who lives underwater. In another world, the man was a prince, and then king, but in this one, he's a commoner.

The commoner works in a kingdom nationality, was the son of a woodland hunter and a seamstress, lost them to influenza, lives with a uncle, and is the best friend of a aspiring clam scavenger. He helps his village every chance he gets, and he grew up, learning about myths and legends of supernatural creatures, wondering if he would see one of them in his life.

And as for the woman, she is not normal, rather a unique supernatural creature called a mermaid. Mermaids are in many ways similar to sirens, another mythical supernatural species. Magical power, wonderful singing voices, and the ability to breathe underwater are things that mermaids and sirens have in common. However, there are distinctive differences.

Sirens are full-scaled, emotionless, illusion creators. They disguise themselves as impossibly beautiful people, enchanting men to them with songs, causing them to drown overseas, and they have a terrible reputation in dealing with witches and wizards who work in Dark Magic.

Mermaids are similar to humans; having the upper bodies of human women, and fish tails in place of human legs. They don't drown men as they are secretive people, not wanting to be hunted like their neighbors in the seas. They have the reputation of being able to communicate with all underwater creatures.

Despite being secretive, mermaids are sometimes seen in coves, on the beach, or around sailing ships. They were almost never been seen up close except in situations such as the aftermath of storms, fishing nets, or around docks.

And as for the mermaid of the story, she lives in another kingdom, the daughter of the king and queen, lost her father to greedy fishermen, and lives with her mother and six sisters. She grew up, learning about the stories of humans, yet always obeying her mother's rules despite the fact that she wonders if she'd see one ever.

And this story began with a storm where a mermaid was seen by a man, in the area of Denmark which surrounds Europe, and it was long ago, in a era where castles and magic existed, and their names were Eric and Ariel, unknowing that they are destined to be together.