9- Dark Mermaids

The dark mermaids laughed, a sound like broken shells crunching underfoot, swirling around them like a tempest of despair. “Very well,” the leader drawled, her voice oozing with contempt. “Let us see if your love can withstand the storm.”

With a flick of her wrist, the dark mermaids unleashed a chaotic wave, thrumming with shadows that threatened to swallow the light surrounding Jhon and Lyra. The guardians reacted instantly, their forms merging with the barrier, reinforcing it with brilliant energy.

“You must focus!” one guardian called out, his voice cutting through the chaos. “Channel your love into the shield!”

With fierce determination, Jhon and Lyra closed their eyes, feeling the pulsing connection between them strengthen. They envisioned their love as a beacon cutting through darkness, a lighthouse in the storm. Jhon’s heart surged with memories of laughter and shared dreams, and Lyra poured every ounce of affection she had into their combined power.

As the darkness slammed against their barrier, the ocean erupted in a spectacular display. The barrier flared white-hot, illuminating the depths and stunning the dark mermaids momentarily. The pulse of their love ignited the waters, drawing from every soul that had ever known love and joy within the ocean's embrace.

The dark mermaids shrieked as their shadows writhed against the growing light. “No! This cannot be!” they howled, their forms evaporating into wisps of darkness, unable to bear the brilliance of the bond before them.

With one final surge, Jhon and Lyra pushed against the dark tide, flaring their shield to engulf the remnants of shadow. The last echoes of the dark mermaids faded into silence, leaving behind only the whispering waves of the ocean.

As the tranquility of the sea returned, Jhon and Lyra opened their eyes, breathless. The guardians surrounded them, their expressions a mix of admiration and relief.

“You have done it, young ones,” one guardian said, a proud smile breaking across her face. “You have proven that love, when intertwined with purpose and courage, can illuminate even the darkest depths.”

Jhon looked at Lyra, their hands still clasped together. “We did this together. I will always choose this ocean, this bond, this love.”

In that moment, the ancient tree shimmered around them, an eternal witness to their commitment and bravery. The sea pulsed with renewed life, a testament to the light they had sparked within its deep heart.

As they embraced, Jhon knew they had forged a new destiny, one that echoed throughout eternity—the story of a brave boy and a guardian of the sea, united as protectors of love and light in the vast, boundless ocean.And so, with the dark mermaids vanquished, the tide of the ocean shimmered beneath the moonlit sky, each wave sparkling with the remnants of their victory. The air was filled with the scent of salt and the distant calls of seabirds, a melodic reminder of life’s continued beauty.

The guardians swirled around Jhon and Lyra, their luminous forms weaving in and out like the reflections on the water, further enhancing the enchantment of the moment. “You have awakened the essence of this sea,” another guardian noted, her voice a gentle caress, “the stories of old flow through you now.”

“Every drop in this ocean holds the memory of love,” Jhon mused, feeling the weight of those words. “It all matters, every connection. The despair, the joy—it binds us all together.”

Lyra nodded, her eyes shimmering with a mix of pride and wonder. “And together, we are stronger than any darkness that seeks to unravel us.”

As the night deepened, the guardians led the young couple to a secluded cove, a secret haven that glowed with luminescent coral and swaying kelp. The water lapped gently at the shore, whispering ancient secrets that danced on the breeze.

“Here, you shall forge your pact as true guardians,” the leader announced, gesturing for Jhon and Lyra to step forward. The very air felt electric as they approached a circle of smooth stones arranged in a spiral—a sacred space that pulsed with energy.

With reverence, they joined hands once more, their fingers entwining like seaweed drifting in the current. The guardians encircled them, their light intensifying, forming a radiant cocoon around the young couple. “Speak your promises," the leader instructed.

Jhon inhaled deeply, grounding himself in this moment. “I vow to protect this ocean and the love it embraces, to cherish every creature and harmony found within its depths.”

Lyra’s voice followed, soft yet resolute. “And I promise to guard our bond fiercely, to nurture both our love and the wonders of this sea, to ensure that light prevails over darkness.”

As the final words left their lips, the spiral stones responded, illuminating one by one, releasing a warm, radiant glow that enveloped the pair. The guardians chanted in an ancient tongue, the melody weaving around them like a protective net.

The ocean surged with newfound life, waves dancing with joy, and the stars above twinkled in acknowledgment. The ancient tree, their witness, shuddered in approval, its roots entwined with the sea’s essence and the promise of the couple.

“You are now bound to this realm,” the leader announced, her voice a harmonious echo. “As protectors of love and light, your duties will guide you, and your bond will shine eternally against the shadows.”

Jhon and Lyra felt the warmth surge within their hearts, a deep understanding settling between them. This was not merely a moment; it was a calling—a commitment that transcended the tides of time.

As dawn broke on the horizon, the sky painted in hues of orange and pink, Jhon and Lyra stood tall amidst their new purpose. Together, they would brave the currents of life, navigating the vast ocean as a united front against any storm.

And thus, the ocean whispered of their saga—of a brave boy and a guardian of the sea, champions of love, destined to share their light, forever casting away the shadows.
But there was something inside Lyra´s heart the same feeling that Jhon has inside, from within telling, and whispering they didn´t wnt to be far away each other, neither hurt the other and direspect they love.