Fairy tales for young and old ~ English version

The song of silence

Once upon a time, in the depths of the ocean, there lived a young merman named Neriel. With his shimmering blue tail and wide, expressive eyes, Neriel was a sight to behold. However, he was different from his fellow merfolk. Unlike them, he was both deaf and mute, unable to hear or speak the songs that filled the underwater world.

In the kingdom of the merfolk, singing was considered a language of love and communication. The merfolk would gather together, their voices intertwining in a harmonious symphony that echoed through the currents. But Neriel, unable to hear or join in the chorus, felt like an outsider. The other merfolk didn't understand how he could be a part of their world without being able to sing.

One day, while swimming near the surface of the water, Neriel noticed a figure darting through the air above. It was a male fairy named Zephyr, with delicate wings that shimmered in the sunlight. Zephyr's voice carried through the air, and although Neriel couldn't hear the sound, he could see the joy and warmth it brought to those around him.

Intrigued by Zephyr's enchanting presence, Neriel followed him to the surface. There, they would meet every day, their hearts connecting in a way that transcended sound. Zephyr would dance and twirl in the air, his movements a graceful expression of his love and joy. Neriel, in turn, would swim and glide beneath the waves, his gestures mirroring Zephyr's movements.

Though they couldn't communicate through words, their connection grew stronger with each passing day. They communicated through touch, through the language of their hearts. They would hold hands, their eyes locked in a gaze that spoke volumes. In their silence, they found a deep understanding and a love that surpassed the boundaries of sound.

Word of their unique bond spread through the underwater world. Some merfolk were accepting, recognizing the beauty of their love that defied conventions. Others, however, were skeptical and fearful of what they couldn't understand. They believed that love needed words and songs to exist.

Neriel and Zephyr, determined to prove them wrong, sought the help of a wise and ancient sea turtle named Oceana. Oceana had witnessed the depths of love and understood that it could exist in many forms. She shared stories of love that bloomed in silence, of connections that surpassed the boundaries of sound, and the power of love that could be felt without words.

With Oceana's guidance and their unwavering love, Neriel and Zephyr continued to thrive. They explored the depths of the ocean and soared high above the waves, reveling in the joy of their shared experiences. Their love became a beacon of hope, inspiring others to embrace the beauty of love beyond the constraints of words.

In the end, Neriel and Zephyr's love proved that love could be found in the silence, that it could be felt with the heart rather than heard with the ears. They shattered the notion that love required words and songs to exist. Their love became a testament to the power of connection, understanding, and acceptance.

And so, Neriel, the young deaf and mute merman, found love in the arms of Zephyr, the male fairy who stole his heart. Together, they showed the underwater world that love transcends the boundaries of sound, and that in the silence, the most beautiful symphony can be heard.