As Algar continued to hold his crying angel, he became even angrier at what had just occurred. Although it probably meant that she preferred him over his brother, Kree's behavior was still unacceptable. He still should have known better.

True, the Cacaelian males had always believed that females were their's to do with as they pleased, but they where to be protected and cared for as well. They were never to be physically abused. But that was something that Kree never seemed to understand.

"Ah brother!" He heard Kree say. "I see your back! I trust everything is going to plan." The asshole, came in smiling with a smug look upon his face. Algar could feel Alicia's body once again begin to tremble in his arms. He looked at her beautiful face, but all he could see were both tears and terror in her eyes. He clenched his jaw, as this made his blood boil. Calmly, he laid Alicia back down on the bed, as he got off of it.

One advantage that the Cacaelians had over the Atlanteans, was that it was easier for them to maneuver on land. By twisting some of their tentacles together, and creating makeshift legs, they were able to walk on land somewhat similar to humans. If it ever became necessary they could probably disguise themselves as humans, if they wore some kind of human clothing.

Algar quickly walked over to Kree, his fist began to clench in rage as his brother still had that smug expression on his face. The triumphant smirk made him even angrier. Kree was blissfully unaware of the hatred that he was feeling for him at that very moment.

"I hope you don't mind, brother." Kree began. "But while you were gone, the little kitten and I had an amazing—."

Bam! Before he could finish the sentence, Algar's fist came flying across his face. Kree went down hard, in just one punch.

"BASTARD!" Cried Algar.

As Kree was holding his now injured jaw, he looked up at his brother with a look of both confusion and anger.

"WHAT THE HELL, BROTHER?" Exclaimed Kree. Algar was doing his best to subside his anger, as he began breathing heavily through his nose.

"I said I would share her with you!" Algar proclaimed in anger. "I did not give you permission to abuse her!"

"What the fuck are you talking about?" Asked Kree in anger. "I didn't abuse her!"

"Oh really, get up!" Algar ordered. "I want to show you something!"

As he slowly got up, he was obviously having some trouble due to the hard punch he had received from Algar. Alger then grabbed his brother's wrist, and jerked him towards the bed. Alicia was still laying there crying. Her eyes widened in terror as soon as Kree came near her.

"Does she look okay to you?" Algar growled.

"She's probably faking it." Kree replied. "You know, divide and conquer."

"Oh really." Algar replied in disgust. "Tell me Kree, does this look fake to you?" He then turned her over on her stomach, and showed him the the massive amount of dried blood and the bruising around her backside.

"Or this?" He asked as he pointed to the large bruise on the back of her shoulder. Kree's eyes widened, as his look of anger soon turned to that of horror.

"I-I swear." He cried. "I didn't know. I-I'm sorry kitten." He had a genuine look of regret upon his face. He reached out to her, but Algar grabbed him by the throat.

"DON"T TOUCH HER!" Algar cried, as he was seething, He could see the look of fear in Kree's eyes, but the look soon turned to anger.

"Well maybe if you had given her voice back to her by know, she could have told me I was hurting her!" Cried Kree.

"I will give it back to her, when I no longer need it!" Exclaimed Algar. "Do you want the golden hair one, or not?"

"Of course I want her!" Proclaimed Kree.

"As do I, brother!" Replied Algar. "But you have to learn how to properly treat a mate! Do you want them to kill themselves, like the last one did? All because you couldn't control yourself? This is why you will not be allowed to touch either one of them, unless I am present. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"

Kree said nothing, as he seemed to be staring at him in defiance.

"I SAID! DO-YOU-UNDERSTAND?" He growled trough gritted teeth, as he squeezed his brother's throat even tighter.

"Yes!" Kree cried out as he seemed to have trouble breathing. Algar relieved some of the pressure he had applied to his brother's throat, while he still had his hand wrapped around it.

"I'm glad to hear that, Kree! Because if you ever harm either one of them like that again, I swear—I WILL KILL YOU!"

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Holly laid on the sand as the sun bathed her naked body in warmth. A couple of days ago, the thought of running around naked all of the time would have frightened her. But she was now getting used to it. She couldn't help but smile. What was this wonderful feeling that she had? Could it be that she had actually fallen love?

But how? He wasn't even human, and they couldn't understand a word the other one said. Yet they seemed to know what they were both thinking. Maybe it was just the whole idea of a new experience, maybe it wasn't as real as she thought. But if that were the case, then reality was the last thing she wanted. In fact reality had been too painful lately.

As her eyes were still closed, she could feel, a shadow blocking some of the light of the warm sun. As she opened her eyes, she couldn't help but smile. Damor was looking down at her, she could see love within his eyes and within his smile. But what was he holding?

Oh my god! She thought. Is that what I think it is? Is that actually the legendary Trident? I thought is was just a legend, I had no idea it was actually real!

He extend his hand to her, and she smiled as she took it. With great ease, he helped her up on her feet. He then picked her up, with one arm around her waist. Damor soon pointed to her arms, and then to his neck. She understood that's where he wanted to hold on to him.

With the Trident in one hand, and his other arm wrapped around her, he started to move. Soon she ended up wrapping her legs around his waist to help her feel more secure. He looked at her, and smiled, as he pointed to the ocean with the Trident.

Wait, was he taking her into the water? But he knows she can't breath underwater. Feeling confused, she looked at him and pointed towards the water. He looked at her, smiled, and nodded.

"Holly." He said as he continued to smile. He then placed a kiss on her forehead. Then, all of a sudden the Trident began to glow. Pretty soon it looked as it a force field of some kind was forming around them. As they made their way to the water, a part of her couldn't help but be nervous.

Then again, deep down she knew she could trust him. Even if something did go wrong, she knew he would never let her drown. So with great trust in her heart, she held onto him as tight as she could. Then, soon enough, they made their way into the water until they became fully submerged.

Whatever this force field was, it was working. It was keeping the air in, while keeping all of the water out, but still all around them. She couldn't believe all of the beauty that was unfolding before her eyes. As someone who had planned on studying marine biology, it was a dream come true. She had gone scuba diving before, but it was nothing like this. It was out of a dream.

I hope to learn her language soon. She heard Damor's voice say. More that anything I want to be able to understand her, and for my Holly Hobby to understand me.

"Wait! What did you just say?" She asked. He turned his head to look at her, but shook his head as if to say he didn't understand her. But how could that be? She knows she heard his voice. Not only that, but she understood him perfectly. Then it dawned on her, she had heard his voice in her head. Holly then looked at him square in the eyes.

Can you understand me? She thought. His eyes widened, in total disbelief. He then looked at her, at her and smiled.

YES! He replied. Yes I can! Damor had so much joy in his eyes, that they welled up with tears. He then spun her around as he let out a hearty laugh. Holly was elated as she soon began to laugh along with him. True, they seemed to be able to only communicate telepathically, but that meant that it would be much easier for them to soon communicate vocally.

Their laughter began to subside a bit, as they stared into on another's eyes. He smashed his lips into hers, as they were soon locked in a passionate kiss. But as they broke the kiss, she looked at him, and smiled

How is this even possible? She asked. Not only can we here each other's thoughts, but we can understand one another.

All creatures of the sea can communicate telepathically with one another. He explained. Needless to say, it's a little hard to talk with you mouth full of water. But my guess wold be because of the force field. I'm actually sharing my life force with you. The night I rescued you, I didn't have it with me. That's why I had to breath oxygen into your lungs, until I got you back to my cave. But since my life force is now surrounding the both of us, it's almost as it our minds have become one. But the best part is, I think I will be able to understand your language now. We will be able to also speak verbally as well. But in case I'm wrong, there is something I need to tell you. I love you Holly.

Tears came to her eyes as she looked at him, and smiled.

I love you too, Damor.

Come. He replied with a smile. I want you to meet some special friends of mine. I've been telling them all about you. They've been begging me to introduce you.

With that he swam away with her, deeper into the ocean.

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That stupid brother of mine! Thought Kree as he watched them swim away. Damor, and Holly had been close to the border, but they had apparently not known that they were being spied upon. It made him sick that his enchantress was just out of reach. But he would have been no match for the merman in Atlantean territory. But that only added to his frustration.

For thousands of years we have collected voices, so we could learn the different languages of humans! He cried out in his thoughts. By silencing the Atlantean long ago, we thought we had an advantage over him in claiming mates. But now, not only did my brother foolishly give his voice back to him, but our learning all of these different languages was just a waist of time. All we needed was to use our own Trident to communicate with our chosen mates. And if my foolish brother had return the dark haired enchantress's voice, instead o the merman's, I would have known that I was hurting her. Now she hates me! But maybe that's what my dear brother wanted. Why share the sea, when you can rule it all by yourself? Or even share your human brides. He threatened me? Maybe it is I who will kill him instead, after we have finally rid the sea of the merman. Then I will have the entire sea, and both queen consorts all to myself.

A wicked smile soon appeared upon his face.

And they shall both adore me!