A New Mermaid Story from Fin Fun Mermaiden Serena

I was sitting in my special little clearing of seaweed when I heard Leon coming. Quickly, I smoothed my hair behind my ear and leaned back on one hand on the rock I was perched on as he came into view. He was swimming quickly and sped up when he saw me. “Serena!” he called.

I looked up at him and smiled to myself. “I’m here, Leon.”

“Are you all ready to go?” He asked.

Was it just me or did he sound sad?

“Yes! I finished packing last night and we leave in twenty minutes. I’m glad to see you before I leave.” I looked up at him hesitantly. He did look sad! “Is something wrong, Leon?”

“No! I mean…well…I’m just going to miss you. I really like spending time with you, Serena.” I felt little bubbles erupt in my stomach as he smiled his adorable half smile. I quickly smiled down at my fin. Then I looked back up at him out of the corner of my eye and said, “Well, I’m going to miss you too, Leon. But I promise to come back and tell you all about the important people I meet and the important decisions we make and all the embarrassing things Picasso does.”

Leon laughed. “If he does anything mortifying, just remember that we’ll probably laugh about it someday when you’re the queen.”

I laughed and hung my head. “I’ll keep him on a tight leash and hopefully the MerCouncil will still be standing when we leave.” Leon smiled and put his arm around me, sending goosebumps down my arm. I smiled up at him and then sighed. “I should probably go now. We can’t be late, and honestly, I’m pretty excited to meet the other Mermaidens!” Leon squeezed my shoulder before letting go and hovered as if reluctant to leave. We watched each other for a moment in silence. Then he took my hand and drew himself up as straight as he could. “And now, fair Princess, I must bid you farewell and safe travels. May your carriage travel swiftly there and bring you back just as swiftly.”

Leon squeezed my shoulder before letting go and hovered as if reluctant to leave. We watched each other for a moment in silence. Then he took my hand and drew himself up as straight as he could. “And now, fair Princess, I must bid you farewell and safe travels. May your carriage travel swiftly there and bring you back just as swiftly.”

He bowed deeply and kissed my hand. I laughed and drew myself up as regally as I could. “I thank you, most handsome Prince, for your kind words. And I promise to hasten my return as much as possible.”

Leon laughed and pulled me into a hug. We said our goodbyes, and I rushed home. Our home is a castle made of glittering diamonds. It’s gorgeous if you know where to look. The entire outside is so reflective that it’s practically invisible. But my mother allowed me to paint every room inside the castle using my Mermaiden powers so every room has its own special color and theme. It took me a couple of weeks to plan and paint, but I get so many compliments on my work! It makes me very happy.

As I was making my way inside past all the merfolk who were carrying our bags out to the carriage, my mother pulled me into a room.

“Serena, where have you been? Never mind. Now, you’re sure you’re completely ready? You have everything you need? Where’s Picasso?”

I put my hand on my mom’s shoulder to reassure her. “Mom, everything is fine. I’m completely packed and ready, we haven’t forgotten anything. Picasso is upstairs in my room sleeping. I thought I’d let him get some rest.”

“Alright, but we’re ready to leave now, so you should go get him.”

I rushed upstairs to get Picasso. Before long we were all packed inside our carriage; my father, mother, my three sisters, and Picasso, who promptly fell back asleep on my lap. The carriage was pulled by six dolphins that were rested and ready to swim fast. I leaned my head against the window and watched our home fade behind us. We only had a short way to go before we came to the cave.

Since the ocean is so enormous, it would take weeks or even months to travel anywhere. That’s why the MerWorld has a system of transport caves set up. The caves can take us anywhere we want to go. All you do is swim through them and imagine where you want to be and the magical current in the cave will transport you there. It’s really simple, but I love coming out on the other side in a completely different place!

As we neared the cave, my mother leaned forward and told us all to close our eyes. “No peeking, Nautica! Now, I want you all to imagine what the MerCouncil will be like. Imagine the grand halls made of coral and the ceilings so high, you forget that they’re there. Stop poking your sister, Elata. Imagine the council room, a giant cylinder in the middle of the building with rings and rings of rooms behind diamond barriers for people to watch the meeting. And in the middle is a giant circle made of stone, and around the circle, sitting on cushions, there are 14 council members. They are the wisest and noblest mermen and merwomen from the Seven Seas. They want the best for all of us. You can open your eyes now girls.”

I opened my eyes and immediately my jaw dropped. As I stared, I felt my father lean close to my ear and with his deep voice, he said quietly, “Welcome to the MerCouncil.”

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Meet Mermaiden Serena

Serena lives in the Mediterranean Sea, where she and her best FinFriend, a rainbow fish named Picasso, enjoy creating beautiful works of underwater art with her royal Mermaiden power to change the color of anything she sees–including her own mermaid tail!

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  1. May 20, 2020 at 5:02 pm
    pearl says:

    Will Serena and Leon get married?


  2. Sep 25, 2017 at 5:35 pm
    Mermaid Molly says:

    Anonymous I want a monofin jr to but we have to wait


  3. Sep 21, 2017 at 1:00 pm
    Anonymous says:

    Want a monofin jr 😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😂😂😂😂😂


  4. Aug 2, 2017 at 2:14 pm
    Anonymous says:

    Amazing tail ❤️❤️❤️


  5. Apr 16, 2017 at 4:08 pm
    Finrifie says:

    So does my cousin!


  6. Apr 16, 2017 at 4:05 pm
    Finrifie says:

    I like the tail


  7. Apr 14, 2017 at 4:57 pm
    Tidal teal tail says:

    Hi


  8. Apr 12, 2017 at 11:47 am
    katherine says:

    were all humans BUT I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  9. Apr 11, 2017 at 5:48 am
    MissEl says:

    I loooooovvvvveee your tail!!


  10. Apr 7, 2017 at 10:38 am
    PT 3 says:

    I love Fin Fun! I got a tail and it is amazing! I am so proud! Thankyou you should make more games of the mermaidens.


  11. Apr 2, 2017 at 5:03 pm
    venesa says:

    i love art soso much !!!!!!


  12. Apr 2, 2017 at 2:06 pm
    Serena says:

    We have the same name !


  13. Mar 31, 2017 at 1:12 am
    Jana the mermaid says:

    I am getting a ? mermaid tail on June 20


  14. Mar 30, 2017 at 8:46 pm
    abby says:

    Hi Serena I love your powers and your tail I am a super big fan I love you Serena:) !!!!!!!!


  15. Mar 29, 2017 at 1:04 pm
    Jeanie says:

    I want a ? Mermaid tale


  16. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:23 am
    esurfer says:

    WOW, I love how every single mermaid has her and his own personality, my favorite mermaid is Serena, because we have a lot in common! We both love being creative, and love art and we both LOVE MAKING OTHERS HAPPY!


  17. Mar 25, 2017 at 10:55 am
    ROWIE says:

    HI


  18. Mar 24, 2017 at 8:37 pm
    Winter says:

    Is it fun being a mermaid


  19. Mar 22, 2017 at 2:57 pm
    Annabeth Chase says:

    I ❤️ Fin Fun!!!!


    1. Mar 25, 2017 at 10:57 am
      ROWIE says:

      ME TO


    2. Jun 19, 2020 at 9:57 pm
      Ellie says:

      Me too! Ha! Annabeth Chase, like in Percy Jackson!


  20. Mar 18, 2017 at 6:27 am
    Serena says:

    this was posted on m birthday


  21. Mar 18, 2017 at 6:26 am
    Serena says:

    this website is so cool


  22. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:04 pm
    skyfall says:

    i love mercouncil


  23. Jan 9, 2017 at 4:26 pm
    Mermaid Lila says:

    The MerCouncil!!!!!


  24. Sep 20, 2016 at 6:54 pm
    Rhiana says:

    i loved it


  25. Oct 3, 2015 at 10:35 pm
    melody says:

    hi im melody i love mermaids and want to be one can you help me out