Within my domain,

Glittered in pastel pink,

Romantic blue,

And a blistering purple hue,

I let out

A scream

From the pits of my stomach.

I was

Afraid

Of the dark mermaid

Who wanted to make me

Ugly.

I jumped up

And grabbed fistfuls

Of the cool sheet

That laid on top of me.

Matured eyes,

Scanned the room

Of the dark threat

That only laid

Lost in memories.

I let out an exhale

Of stress

That relieved

The weight of death

As a knock came to the door.

      “Princess! Are you alright?” the voice of my Handmaid, Emerald, questioned.

Quickly

I gathered myself

And replied,

      “Yes! I’m...alright. It was just another night terror.” I shook my head, “I'm sorry if I worried you.”

      “That is alright Miss. It happens. But please, fasten your pace in waking! Your sister and Father are waiting for you.”

My stomach clenched, “Thanks Miss Emerald! I'll be there in a couple of minutes.”

I shifted my right hand

to my chest

And pressed my fingers

Against the silver stone

Engraved between my breast.

The silver stone

Is something they implanted

When they found me,

Attempting to escape

The evil mermaid.

This is when they saw that

I wasn't ordinary,

Mutilated,

Defaced

Like the rest of society.

I was beautiful.