Serenity, Matt, Selena, and Levi swam towards the city with a sense of foreboding. There were few reasons that the refugees would be moved hours away, to the Undine Palace. As they swam as fast as they could, they all prayed to the gods that it wasn't as bad as it seemed..
Out of nowhere, servers Undines and Merfolk clad in armor popped out, and surrounded them. Everyone tensed until one of the older Merfolk swam forward and bowed. Seeing his demeanor, the rest put their weapons down, and followed suit.
Matt motioned with his hand, prompting the soldier to ease up, and report; "We're happy to see you and your party safe and sound my King, my Queen. The Merfolk Palace was attacked by the Siren Queen while you were gone.. We lost many lives, and.."
Seeing the soldier's hesitation, Matt said; "I am not Neptunis, and I don't punish those that bring me bad news. Speak freely."