Sebastian and Flounder would be devastated. Sebastian might lose his sense of purpose as he was always there to guide and protect Ariel to some extent. Flounder, being Ariel's close friend, would likely be inconsolable. He may become more withdrawn and less adventurous. Ursula, if she is still alive in the fanfiction, might have a complex reaction. She could feel a strange sense of victory, but also a tinge of regret as Ariel was a worthy adversary, and without her, the underwater world becomes a bit duller.
Prince Eric would be devastated. He fell in love with Ariel for her beauty, both inside and out. Her death would leave him heartbroken, and he might become a recluse, spending his days mourning by the sea. He could also become a bit of a crusader, trying to do things in Ariel's memory, like cleaning up the ocean or protecting mermaids.
Gibbs would likely be deeply affected. He might become more withdrawn and even more focused on getting justice for Tony's death. He may blame himself for not being there to protect Tony.
His friends like Mary Jane would be devastated. She might lose her will to carry on at first, feeling like a part of her has died with Spider Man.
In one fanfiction scenario, Ariel could be crying when she realizes that the prince she loves is about to marry another woman. She has sacrificed so much to be with him, leaving her home and giving up her voice. Now, seeing him with someone else, her heart breaks and the tears flow freely.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Ariel and Eric get married and have to deal with the cultural differences between the underwater world and the human world. For example, Ariel has to learn the proper etiquette in Eric's kingdom while Eric tries to understand the unique traditions of Ariel's mermaid family.
There are several possible reasons. Maybe she has lost something precious in the fanfiction. It could be a magical item that was important for her connection to the sea. Or perhaps she has had a fight with a friend or someone she loves. This emotional distress makes her break down in tears as she tries to deal with the situation.
The main characters are Ariel, a mermaid who dreams of the human world; Prince Eric, the human that Ariel falls in love with; and Ursula, the evil sea witch who makes a deal with Ariel.
Ariel is the key character, with her red hair and a thirst for life on land. Prince Eric, the handsome prince from the human world, is important as he is the love interest of Ariel. Ursula, the devious sea witch, plays a major role. She is the antagonist who tries to stop Ariel from achieving her dreams. Flounder, Ariel's fish friend, is also an important character. He accompanies Ariel on her adventures and provides some comical relief. And Sebastian, the crab, is another significant character. He is often trying to keep Ariel out of trouble while also following King Triton's orders.
A merman from a far - off part of the ocean. He could have unique powers, like the ability to control the tides. He might befriend Ariel and join her on her adventures, or he could be a rival for her affections.
The Young Justice team members would also be severely affected. Superboy might become more reckless in his actions, feeling that he should have been able to protect Robin. Aqualad could struggle with feelings of guilt for not having made better strategic decisions during the mission that led to Robin's death. And the team as a whole might become more fragmented as they each deal with their grief in different ways.