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The shadow of a ship loomed on the horizon of the selkie's paradise. It's sails were black and it sliced through the waves like a looming storm cloud. At the brow of the ship stood a tall man with short dark hair and the garb of a wealthy pirate whose business was very successful, his brilliant emerald eyes dulled. His strong face was set with hallowed cheeks and heavy eyes. His men had nearly been done in by the navy, and they had run for several days, having dropped their cargo to increase their speed, and now were all very hungry and weary. The captain himself even had to starve with them, knowing if he ate any more, he'd have a mutiny. Then the isle had been spotted, and now the excited men, all gruff and dirty, grimly sailed towards it. They would have cheered, but that could wait until they have food in their belly. They also had to repair the ship, which had barely been patched up on the waves from the cannon holes the riddled it.

Aeya was silent, frowning and pulling up her legs to rest her arms and head on her knees. She had to speak to the queen...

Aeya sighed, "All right." She stood, dusting off the furred skirt, frowning at bit at how annoying sand could be, then moved to follow Thamina, only to run into her. "Why'd you stop?" She then turned and stared, "What is that?" She asked, not recognizing it right away.


Wilden Gage, or the notorious Captain Gage as everyone called him, turned from his post, "Get those sails hoisted and get us on that island." He shouted, in a foul mood from the chase. They had lost a lot of precious cargo, all money lost, including his latest batch of captives he had been taking to the slave market. "Come on, laddies, we'll have fresh food soon." He dearly hoped that there was fresh water as well. The grog was all that they had left, and his crew would likely take their suffering out on his hide.

The ship caught a wave and moved in towards a good port on the sands swiftly. The man in the crow's nest peered through his spyglass, spotting the two figures on the sands, "Cap'n, there be natives..."

Humming softly to herself, Aoide stepped onto the beach, feeling herself sink down slightly in the sand. Taking slow, steady steps along the shore, her brown eyes caught sight of two rather familar figures further up ahead. Hesitantly, she rose a hand to wave, freezing only when she noticed that they looked slightly troubled, their gaze had been directed out towards the sea.

Turning her head, she scanned the horizon, instantly catching sight of a large, dark shadow. A ship?! Alarmed, she turned to rush to the Queen's office, only to hear Ali'kai's voice from nearby. Glancing towards the source of the voice, she felt both relief and worry seep into her at the sight of their queen. But...what now? Surely they couldn't - and wouldn't - allow this ship to come to their island?

"My lady?" She murmured to Ali'kai, stepping towards them hesitantly.

Aeya blinked at the sudden appearance of the queen and the other healer selkie, tilting her head, eyes going wide when she was told of the humans. "Then that's a human ship?" She turned and scowled, "I need a weapon! I'll fight them off!" She growled out, fists clenched tightly as an ominous wind lifted her long silken black hair, ruffling the soft fur of her pelt. She wanted a blade carved from shell or a spear, anything that she could use to slay the evil creatures heading towards them.

Fight? Thamina knew nothing of fighting. She only knew how to heal and care for others. And yet the cold chill that ship cause to run down her spine made her shiver. It may very well be time for her to learn how to fight. She looked at Aeya and then sighed. "I will warn the others. Come help me get them ready Aeya. Not many of us know how to defend our selves." The healer then wrapped her skin about herself and dove into the water to reach her kin who were playing under the waves totally unaware that they were in terrible danger.

Ali'kai gave a reassuring smile to Aoide, then frowned slightly. She knew for a fact that there was a reason she was queen of this island. She was not only a wise queen, but a warrior. So, looking to Aoide, she gave a deep sigh and gave her a final command.

She knew that she would not be able to stay on this island, even if they were able to get rid of the intruders, there would be dangerous humans that knew where they were. So, the silver haired selkie turned her sharp gaze to her follower's eyes, sighing a third time, her heart heavy.

"My child...I want you to go to my chambers. I require my scepter and my robes. I want these intruders to know that they are not welcome here, and I want them to know who they deal with."

Aeya finished watching to make sure that her sisters hurried around the side of the beach and onto the land where they would be grouped together. "Thamina, make sure that everyone is ready to flee into the sea if they have to. There is an island northeast of here. It's a swim, but if we are all together, we can make it." She had changed into her human form to say this, and kicked out, heading back onto the beach. "My Queen, please allow me to stay by your side and protect you." The young selkie said, her long black hair plastered to her small frame, eyes fierce.

The small boat holding the Captain and one crew member floated towards the island, inching ever closer. They were in plain sight, and, Captain Gage hoped, non-threatening.