Dani's Diary

April 16
Woke up to a beautiful day at sea…then a boat crashed into us. Dad took care of those filthy landlubbers. And by take care of I mean chopping 'em up and throwing 'em overboard! That was fun to watch.


April 18
Ugh! Men are such pigs! I was cooped up all day on the ship doing chores and those bilge-sucking "pirates" took a fancy in whistling and hollering at me. They've done it before and they do it all the time but it's high time I show 'em who's in charge around here. Okay, so I may not be completely in charge but Dad doesn't approve of them looking at me like that either. But I didn't tell Dad about today, he's got enough on his plate.


April 19
I heard Dad playing his organ all night last night. Something must be bothering him. I'll be sure to stay out of his way.


April 22
The seas were calm today so I took a swim with me favorite squid, Squishy. It was incredible! We dove deeper than we had before and we found some lost jewels! I'll be keeping those to meself; I don't want any of those greedy sailors taking 'em.
Along with the jewels we found a family of sea lions; a mum and her pups. They were so cute! The babies swam right up to us and we played with them for awhile, mostly tag. But here's the best part! Just as I was about to win three rounds in a row, a shark appeared! The babies be terribly frightened and the mum was ready to kick some tailfin. But I pulled out me cutlass and scared it off! I was the hero of the day; Dani Jones the Shark Slayer!
I think Squishy had a good time swimming around in the big blue. Poor thing usually has to stay in her fish tank in my room. I could tell by the way she swam she was happy.
And to end the day in the best way possible, Dad put me in captain position while he was taking care of some "new recruits". I showed those lazy sailors how good a captain I can be! Daphne commented that I make a fine captain. I think Dad was proud of my work too. Hopefully he'll make me permanent captain when I'm older. I'd love to sail the seas forever.


April 27
It's late but I'm having trouble sleeping. I snuck into Dad's organ room and took his music box and brought it back to my room. The song it plays always calms me down and helps me sleep. I've asked Dad before if I could have it and every time he's said no, but I understand why. The music box was a gift from me mum. I don't know a lot about her since Dad doesn't like talking about her. What I do know I've had to squeeze out of him over the years. From what he's told me she's a goddess, a sea goddess actually, and they were supposed to get together but she didn't show up. I guess it really tore Dad up since he's always so mopey or angry whenever he thinks of her. Sometimes I wonder if he even wants me around. Mum did leave me with him and was never seen again, that doesn't sound like such a great way to meet your daughter. He's also said I remind him of her. Barnacles…I really hope he doesn't see me that way.


May 2
Daphne really needs to keep me out of her musical siren business. I mean, she's good and all, that's given since her mum's a siren, and I'm not saying she's bad but she's been singing all day and it's always around me! And to make it worse, Dad made me practice with her. Apparently she's practicing a duet for her choir class and needed to hear her part compared to another but that shouldn't matter. Her and Dad both know I can't sing! Daphne's the pretty mermaid, not me! I have nothing against music but it's just not my thing. Daphne can sing all she wants but I'd rather swordfight, sail the seas, and pillage and plunder. They need to realize that. I thought Dad already knew that. It may just be me but sometimes it's like Dad likes Daphne best. Oh, jealousy is a terrible emotion…


May 8
Just got off the phone with Lagoona and Bo! We're going shopping tomorrow at the Maul! I definitely need new clothes. The ones I have now are getting barnacley. This also gives me a chance to hang out with me ghoulfriends.


May 9
Just got back from the Maul. We found us a treasure-trove! I got me some freaky fab booty! Bo was picking out all of these black clothes, mostly short skirts and things with chains. I'm so glad Lagoona stood up for me. She gets me taste in clothes. Aw, me Lagoona…I've grown so fond of her over the years, but I could never tell her that. I don't think we could still be friends if she knew how I really felt. Bo's the only one who knows that I fancy girls. She's my best friend after Lagoona and there's no way I can tell Lagoona that. Oh well. Maybe I can tell her one day. Maybe…
Oh! We also ran into a lass from our school. Her name be Hilda van der Decken. Me and Bo didn't know her but apparently her and Lagoona have been talking lately and are pretty good friends now. She hung around with us for awhile and she's pretty cool! She loves the whole pirate style just like I do and that's pretty rare to find. I think the two of us will be really good ghoulfriends.


May 10
I got an idea on how to impress Lagoona. I could carve out my heart and put it in a chest just like Dad did, then I could give it to her! It would be perfect! First I need to find a chest.

I've been having some second thoughts about that chest thing. Me and Lagoona were partners in Biology today and we had to dissect frogs. She wasn't very happy about that. It may have been more of the frogs but I don't think she like organs either. And cutting out my heart seems painful. I think I'll go a different route.


May 14
Finally got some free time to spar with Dad. I've been busy with chores or homework or hanging with my friends and Dad's usually got captain duties to attend you but today we had time after dinner. We would usually spar every night but things have gotten hectic lately and we've skipped awhile. I think the lack of practice shows. I usually win, whether Dad lets me or not I don't know, and tonight I lost almost every time. I definitely need more practice. Maybe I can get Squishy to help me out.