Execution

Execution

"Hey! Who are you?", Dingan asked from a distance, kind of excited. "Hello?" , Shakes replied back.

Dingan ran to him, followed by Web. Web waved at Shakes. He waved back.

"I am Shakes.", he answered. "Who are you?", "I am Dingan, and the one behind me, Web.", "Hello Web, hello Dingan. May I know why you called me?", Shakes asked. "Well, I was just curious-", "He hasn't seen you here before, so that's why he called you, so he can know whether you live in this kingdom only, or somewhere else." , "Hey! I was supposed to tell the answer.", "You take up a lot of time.", "Ugh.", Dingan pouted.

Shakes smiled at them, remembering that he also did this to Nandi.

"Haha, I am a trader. There are two more with me. They have just gone to roam at the shores, so have I. Are you two the owners of this ship?", Shakes asked, before pointing towards the ship. "Well, there are a few more with us, who own the ship.", Dingan said. "Oh.", "Dingan! Web! What are you doing there? Who is that boy with you?", Vince asked them from the ship, giving a confused look to Shakes.

Shakes knew that man.

'That man, isn't he the one who scared Skarra?', Shakes thought.

He remembered when Skarra was watching him with the telescope, and then Vince came from behind, startling him.

"Hey Shakes, wanna come with us to our ship?", Dingan asked. "But wouldn't your friends have problem?", "Dingan won't let you go until you tell him about your kingdom. So you better stay for some time, or else he will haunt you.", Web informed. "Ok, I will come. Can my friends also come?", "Sure they can!", Dingan answered. "Hey Shakes! What are you doing there!?", Riya asked from a distance. "Got invited by some... Uh-", "Pirates.", Web told and smiled. "Yeah, pirates!.", Shakes completed.

Riya and her brother ran to Shakes.

"Dingan! Web!", Vince called again. "Coming!!", Dingan replied back. "Please come.", Dingan requested. "Ok.", Shakes looked at Riya.

The five entered, being stared by an angry Vince.

"May I know who are these three, Dingan?" , he asked in a calm voice. "They are traders. They are from another kingdom, so I called them inside.", " Your curiosity about kingdoms can never end.", he shaked his head. "Who are they?", The Snake asked, standing with everyone, minus Skarra. "Traders.", Vince answered. "Is he eating?", Web asked, looking concerned.

Automatic shook his head.

"What do you mean? Is someone not eating?", the prince asked. "None of your business, child." , Vince said calmly.

He was no more angry. Automatic goes inside, trying to get him eat something. The prince followed him.

"Ah, Rizu!!", Riya called, but he didn't listen, and kept following.

Riya and Shakes followed him, running. All others followed them, walking. The two, when reached with everyone else, could see Automatic knocking at a door, saying the one sitting inside to eat.

"Please Skarra, it has been a week since you didn't eat. What has gotten into you? Tell us what problem you are having, we can help!", "No Auto,", Shakes heard his lover's broken voice, " you can't help me with that. No one can help me with that.", Skarra said, all broken.

Shakes heart broke on that voice. He didn't expect Skarra to be so sad. Like, he knew Skarra loved him, but didn't think he loved him so much. Riya looked at Shakes face, then kept a hand on his shoulder. He looked at her, who smiled at him, trying to give him some hope.

'Oh no, Skarra didn't eat... For a WHOLE week.' Shakes paused there, worried-ness could be seen in his eyes.

His eyes widened, heart started beating too fast. He was panicking inside. He had to do something. And only one thing came in his mind... Shout.

"SKARRA MASHONA!!!", he shouted out.

Riya looked at him with shock. Same was with Rizu. The whole crew looked at him.

That's it. That was enough to do everything. Skarra's mind stopped for a second. 'Shakes?' that was all he could think of. He slowly opened the door a little to peek out. Yes, it was him. It was Shakes. It was that merman. It is his love.

"SHAKES!?", Skarra shouted in surprise and happiness.

Then he opened the door completely, getting out of that room. Shakes's eyes teared up, and a big smile appeared on his face. Shakes ran towards him, hugging him tightly. Skarra too, hugged him, but then his head started to ache and, he fell unconscious.