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// Unexpected Arrival 
// Story: Skylanders Chronicles: Little Mermaid 
// by Skylander545 
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It was a peaceful day since the Christmas celebration in the Equestrian Isles in Skylands. In the Canterlot Portal Chamber, three Water Skylanders, Gill Grunt, a gillman marine armed with a Harpoon Gun, Wham Shell, a King of a kingdom in the oceans of Skylands, and Zap, a Water Dragon Prince who was raised by electric eels, entered the chamber and attempted to use the Portal of Power to get to Skylands.

"Ok, so we know that Celestia and Luna use the portal for transportation to Skylands." said Gill Grunt.

Wham Shell spoke, "But they also use it to observe other worlds."

Zap replied looked at the portal's image, "The portal is already set up to take us to the Core of Light."

Gill sighed, "Hopefully we could get some answers on that crystal that I found in Leviathan Bay the other day." The gillman reached into his pocket and pulled out said crystal. It was light blue for sure, but the shape of the crystal was that of a trident. When they returned to Equestria, they talked with Twilight and Pop Fizz, who was using the alchemy lab in her basement, about the crystal. But even with the many books in the library, there was nothing on the trident shaped crystal. They soon decided to find Hugo and show him the crystal if there's any chance of finding out what it is and the history behind it. 

The trio stepped onto the portal waiting for it to send them to the core of light where Hugo would most likely be. But strangely, nothing happened even though the portal was functioning properly. The portal wouldn't be able to glitch out like that. As the trio were trying to figure out what was going on, a faint glow occurred as the crystal slipped out of Gill's hands by an unseen force as it moved to front of the portal facing the door and planted itself between the other symbols. There was a slight jingle to the crystal merging with the device as the portal powered up with a bluish glow. Unfortunately, the three Skylanders were still standing on the portal as it powered up. It soon flung the trio to parts unknown, Gill Grunt yelled, 

"Whoa!"

Wham Shell shouted, "What's happening!?"

Zap was spiraling out of control as he said, "We're being sent somewhere, obviously!"

The marine shouted, "Guys, triangle jump, now!"

The three Skylanders held each others hands in a triangle formation as they fell through the transition realm into an unknown world. As they fell, they  passed what looked like a ship as they let out a scream before they hit the water, spooking one of the sailors in the process,

"I must be seeing things."

That sailor was approached by a black haired man, white shirt, blue pants and black boots as a dog followed him,

"What do you mean?"

"I saw a streak of blue light and a sound of screaming. I hope the king of the sea will still be in a friendly type mood."

As soon as they stopped falling, the Skylanders released each other and looked around, they realized that they were underwater as Wham Shell asked,

"Gill, what just happen?"

Gill checked his Portaltrix, given by Spyro as a Christmas present, "I'm no portal expert, but that crystal interacted with the portal in some way, giving us access to a new world."

Zap asked, "But where in this world are we?"

Gill Grunt replied, "Well, according to the Portaltrix, we are in the middle of an ocean known as the Atlantic."

Zap sighed, "We're in a new world with no direction, and no way back.

Gill nodded as he shut down the Portaltrix, "Pretty much, we're stuck here until the others find out we're missing."

Wham Shell was about to sigh until he spotted something moving near a tunnel, he readied his mace while letting the others know, "Guys, I think I saw something." Gill Grunt readied his Harpoon Gun and Zap readied his electricity pack to chase after the unknown.

They followed the unknown into a tunnel as they began to see more of them...half-human, half-fish. The Skylanders were curious until they saw hundreds of those creatures gather at a beautiful bright castle, and saw them gather at a concert hall. Gill Grunt stuttered, mostly due to personal experiences,

"M..M..M.M..Merpeople."

Zap responded, "Holy Carp!"

Wham Shell lowered his mace, "It looks like a concert is about to start."

The Skylanders decided to take the front row, so they can get a better look. While swimming to the front row, they were given confused stares from the other merpeople. Zap noticed this and whispered,

"I'm getting a tingling feeling that they never seen anyone like us before." Gill knew what the dragon meant, "We are a bit out of place."

Wham-Shell pointed, "Almost like those two over there." He was pointing to a pair of odd creatures, one was a turtle with a cartoon dog's head and the other was a mix between a cartoon duck and a squid. The dog/turtle thing chuckled, "Yep, we're as much out of place as you three are."

The duck angrily spoke, although he had a speech impediment, "Mind your own business, ya big palooka!"

Wham-Shell knew that the duck/squid had seen combat before so he nodded and followed the others. As soon as they took their seats, they saw a small seahorse annouce the king of the Merpeople named King Triton. The King was riding a chariot pulled by dolphins, the king himself was a strong merman with a blue tail, a long white beard and a crown. He was also holding a trident, almost similar to the crystal that sent them to this world, something that Wham Shell noticed,

"Another King with a charge to protect his people. But the shape of that trident is similar to the crystal that brought us here."

Zap asked, "Are you sure?" Wham-Shell explained, "I'm positive."

After Triton completed his introduction by using the trident to create a spectacular light show. The composer for the concert, Sebastian had entered the concert hall, although not to a standing ovation like the king, but he was just as important composer is what made Gill Grunt ask, "Isn't that a crab?"

Zap licked his lips, "Well, it would make a good meal for me." Wham Shell smacked Zap, "OWWW, WHAM SHELL!"

Wham Shell said, "Really!?" The Water Dragon rubbed his head, "Can't you just take a joke?"

As the two were arguing about Zap's stupid comment, Gill noticed that the crab and the king were talking about something. He did hear the crab say that they have rehearsed it several time and that the king's daughters are going to be magnificent. The marine thought,  "Huh, this concert is for the king's daughters?" He heard Triton mention something else, but with Wham-Shell and Zap arguing, he couldn't make out what he said. He saw the king's chariot touch down on a nearby balcony while the composer took his place with the band. Gill decided to stop his friends arguing,

"If you boys are done, the concert is about to start." 

Both dragon and crustacean stopped fighting as the concert started, Sebastian reached into his small shell and pulled out a large list of music. After setting up his work, he tapped the baton, signaling the band members and started the music. As the music started, three clams had risen up and opened, revealing two mermaids in each clam. Gill Grunt did the math and there were six mermaids performing, singing and introducing each other one by one. Gill let out a light chuckle,  "These are Triton's daughters? He must be a busy man having to deal with six daughters and running the kingdom." 

Gill's thoughts grew to intrigue when the six mermaids announced the youngest in her debut. Zap was amazed as he thought,  "A seventh daughter?!" A fourth clam had risen up as the six mermaids swam around it, still singing of course. The three Skylanders looked at Sebastian and at Triton, both had a look of excitement and anticipation. They were practically waiting for this moment for the youngest to make her debut. Even the crowds were excited to meet the youngest of the king's daughters as the mermaids introduced her as the clam opened to - nothing. This let out gasps of shock to everyone gathered in the hall, including Sebastian and not because Zap accidentily zapped the crowd. Triton's youngest daughter wasn't there. Gill Grunt noticed that Triton was angry at this revelation and signaled,

"Now it would be an excellent time to leave, guys!" Gill Grunt sped away, Zap replied, "I'm with ya, Gill." Zap left, and Wham Shell spoke, "It's going to get crazy, Let's go!"

As the Skylanders left, King Triton angrily shouted, "ARIEL!!!" 

Back in Equestria, Aloe and Lotus were wondering where Gill Grunt is. The twins spoke to any Skylanders who know about his whereabouts. Until they spoke to Chop Chop, Stealth Elf and Thumpback, Chop Chop realized,

"Come to think of it, we haven't seen Wham Shell or Zap anywhere."

Aloe asked, "Then they must've wandered off."

Thumpback spoke, "Gurglefin thought that he saw the three heading for Canterlot."

Lotus asked, "Who?"

Stealth Elf described, "Gurglefin is a Gillman that we saved in Skylands. He's mostly his finman, because they always seemed to get along."

Their conversation was cut short when Flashwing landed, "Guys, I think our Portal Masters know where those three are. We got a signal from the Princesses, that Gill Grunt, Wham Shell and Zap used the Portal of Power recently and then something unexpected happened. They want us in Canterlot immediatily."

Aloe spoke, "You better make sure Gill Grunt is okay."

The Gem Dragon spoke, "There's also a P.S. here, The Princesses want the Spa Twins to come to Canterlot castle. She finds both of you worthy and are ready."

When the Skylanders arrived at Canterlot, they were quickly escorted to the Portal Chamber where all Skylanders assembled. Princesses Celestia and Luna sat behind the Portal levitating a vial of the Skylanders Serum. The Spa Twins were shocked to discover this, Aloe started,

"Are you going to?"

Lotus finished, "Make us into Skylanders?"

Princess Celestia spoke, "You two might be owners and groomers of the Ponyville Spa, but you have abilities, unlike any other Earth Pony with the acception of Applejack and Pinkie Pie. Will you become Skylanders?"

The Spa Twins looked at each other and nodded, "We accept, but there's only one vial."

Princess Luna corrected, "You two are more powerful when you are united. So when you each drink half of the serum, you both become Skylanders."

Spyro stepped forward, "The first tag-team Skylanders. You two are a symbol of unity and that's what we like."

The Spa twins drank the Skylanders Serum, Aloe went first, Lotus went next. Both soon felt their hidden ability and say their battle cry,

"WASH AND BOOM!"

After they said it, they began to glow. They became Lightcore Skylanders for the Water Element, and became Skylanders. After the initiation, Princess Celestia turned her attention towards the Portal of Power and noticed the trident crystal attached to the front of the portal. She was curious, "That is the crystal that Gill Grunt found in Leviathan Bay."

Spyro recognized it, "No doubt about it, but something tells me that their disappearance had something to do with it." The Sun Goddess gazed back at the portal and spoke the tracking phrase, "When those who are missing have lost their way, reveal their location to us, do not delay."

The Portal came to life and an image appeared with the three Water Skylanders swimming to a rock. 

After making a mad dash out of the concert hall, the Water Skylanders swam up to the surface and decided to take a break on a nearby rock, Zap spoke while panting, "Whoa, That was close!"

Gill Grunt sat on the rock responded, "What kind of a crowd panics when the star of the show goes missing?"

Wham Shell replied, "A Wacky one, thats for sure, Gill."

Gill decided, "I think it's best that we remain up here until things blow over or at least until we find a way home."

Wham Shell pointed behind him, "And that seagull playing with a spyglass doesn't make you uneasy?" Gill was confused at first until he looked behind him and spotted the seagull that his fellow Skylander was talking about. This bird was strange since he was humming a tune while playing with a spyglass which got a confused look in the eyes of the Skylanders. Zap laughed at the bird's kookiness until they heard a female voice speak the bird's name,

"Scuttle!"

The seagull 'Scuttle' yelled, "Whoa!" pointing the spyglass the wrong way. The sudden movement of the bird frightened Zap, making him fall into the water which made Gill and Wham laugh since the dragon was covered in seaweed afterwards.

Zap sarcastically said, "Ha Ha, real funny guys! That's a really good laugh!"

Wham Shell stopped laughing and cleared his throat, "Are you all right, Zap?"

Scuttle yelled, "Mermaid off the port bow! Ariel, How ya doing kid!" He lowered the spyglass and noticed the mermaid in his face, "Whoa, what a swim!"

The Mermaid looked young, she had red hair, purple seashell bra and a green fishtail. She was also carrying a small bag full of stuff, she noticed the three Skylanders, "Oh hi there, I never seen you three around. My name is Ariel."

Zap introduced himself, "Nice to meet you Ariel. I'm Zap, and this is Gill Grunt, and Wham Shell."

The Mermaid's friend, Flounder spoke, "Ariel, these guys kind of scare me."

Wham-Shell thought, "Well, at least he didn't say we were creepy."

The Mermaid now began show Scuttle what they found. The stuff that they found was something the Skylanders recognize such as normal everyday things that they would find back home. Scuttle took a fork that Ariel shown him and dubbed it 'Dinglehopper'

Zap whispered, "Say What?"

Scuttle went on how this 'Dinglehopper' straightens hair out by testing it on the feathers on his head. While Ariel was amazed by the hair straightening fork, Gill Grunt whispered to his fellow Skylanders, "That bird is Cuco in the bird-brain." Wham Shell corrected, "Or misguided if you tell me."

Scuttle now began talking about a pipe which the Skylanders recognized it since most of the fancy people have them. But the bizarre seagull called a 'Snarf-blatt'

Back in Equestria, Thumpback was a little confused about what that stupid Seagull was saying.

"Dinglehopper? Snarf-Blatt? What's next, a snooze berry?"

Cynder replied, "Snooze Berry? Who ever heard of that?"

Spyro spoke, "If all of these whacky names from the kooky Seagull are done. Some of us will have to go there and meet up with those three."

The Princesses/Portal Masters thought this over and Luna decided, "The flying Skylanders could provide air recon while our huge friend Thumpback meets up with them."

Celestia concluded, "We need to make sure Thumpback appears right there."

Spyro said, "Giant first." Thumpback stepped onto the Portal of Power and appeared right at the meeting place where Gill, Wham and Zap are.

Back in this new world, Thumpback appeared near Scuttle's rock which nearly made the bird jump. Gill Grunt spoke, "Thumpback, Man it's good to see you again."

The Giant said, "Seeing you guys all right is music to my ears." Unbeknownst to the four, they just made Ariel remember something as she said in shock, "Music!"

The four Skylanders spoke, "Say what?"

The Mermaid began to gather up her treasures, "The Concert, Oh my gosh, my Father's going to kill me!"

Flounder spoke in shock, "The Concert was today!"

Gill realized this girl's identity, "Wait a minute, You're the missing diva!" 

After Ariel was finished, "I gotta get home! Thanks Scuttle!" Scuttle waved back as both she and her new friends dived into the ocean, "Anytime, sweetie! Anytime!" 

Ariel, Flounder and their new friends took off for Atlantica, no doubt that Triton would want a word with her about her bailing on the concert. But at least they made a new friend along the way and Thumpback is joining them for this adventure. As the swam through the sea, Thumpback had a feeling in his gut that they were being watched. He stopped for moment to take in his surroundings until Zap told him to come on. As the giant caught up, he could swore that he saw two pairs of glowing yellow eyes underneath a rock.