Ariel curled her tail inwards. Her eyelashes fluttered in the morning sun as she spread herself on the warm rock. Smooth stone laid beneath her while ocean waves splattered on her skin. The smell of salt and thick breeze flooded her senses. Hot tears swirled in Ariel's eyes while she stared at the sky.

The teenage girl sighed, looking up longingly at a cloud that looked like a young couple dancing. The man's legs hugged by puffy cloud trousers, and the woman with dainty white feet. A few seagulls called out to her. She ignored them in favor of sitting up. With her back exposed to the crisp summer air, and the sea kissing her skin with every lap of waves, she directed her attention to the oncoming ship.

This was her chance.

Her throat was dry. She swallowed thickly, but it felt like she was swallowing shards of glass. A single note ran through her as her red hair splayed against her shoulders and breasts.

Another note ran from her lips, the melody she scaled was as smooth as seaweed. The buzz of the sea encouraged her as the ship drew closer.

Ariel felt herself change with each thoughtless note. Her teeth sharpened, her canine teeth poking at her lips. Her eyes reflected the water of a deadly storm. The irises glowed with power as she crooned every note. Her voice went higher as the men started to shout. One ran to the edge of the dock, a mop in his hand. A beard covered his mouth and her voice muffled his shouts.

Her eyes glazed over as the sea began to twist. The waves danced to her song as the ship steered toward her. Shouts and screams for the woman on the rock as she screamed her song for all to hear and fall for.