Ariel (Little Mermaid 1989 film)/Relationships

The relationships of Ariel from the animated version of the Little Mermaid franchise.

## Allies and friends

### Gabriella

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Gabriella is Ariel's ally and close friend.

### Flounder

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Flounder is Ariel's ally and best friend.

### Max

Max is Ariel's ally, friend and pet sheep dog.

In "Thingamajigger", Ariel first met Max back; when he was still a puppy; but there was no direct interaction between them, as Ariel was more focused on Max's master, Eric, unbeknown to Ariel, the sheep dog was observe her, while she was diving back; into the water. It wasn't; until 1 year later that; Ariel would officially meet Max; but; by then, he would be a young adult.

1 year later, Ariel notices a ship passing above her grotto, full of excitement, she swiftly swims up to the surface and approaches it; despite Horatio's objections and her father, Triton's orders to never go to the surface again, from there, she observes a lively party taking place aboard the vessel. Meanwhile, Max catches Ariel's scent and successfully traces her down to her hidden place.

Frightened, Ariel quickly hides; but then glances back, overcome; by curiosity, much to her surprise, she comes face-to-face; with a panting Max; without any hesitation, Max affectionately licks Ariel's cheek, clearly fond of her, suddenly, Eric calls Max away, interrupting their interaction. It is obvious that; Max recognizes Ariel from their encounter 1 year ago, as he is drawn to her unique scent.

After the shipwreck, Max discovers Eric on the shore and lets out a loud bark; which frightens Ariel and forces her to dive back; into the water, observing her swimming away, Max attempts to chase after her; but unfortunately, he fails; but despite this, he is able to catch a whiff of her scent from behind the rocks, as well as hear her singing a reprise of "part of your world". In response, Max applauds; by barking; before leaving.

After becoming human, initially, Ariel is still terrified of Max, as Eric strolled out on the beach along; with Max, he caught a whiff of Ariel's scent, piqued; with curiosity, Max took off down the shore, leaving Eric no choice; but to chase after his loyal sheep dog. When Max finally arrives, he let out a loud bark, alerting Ariel to his presence, she becomes frightened and tries to get away from him.

Max (playfully) chases Ariel up a rock, delightfully showering her face; with licks, this friendly gesture from the sheep dog brings a spontaneous smile to Ariel's face, as she feels a genuine connection; with him, once Ariel is reunited; with Eric, he reassures her that; Max is quite harmless. With this knowledge, Ariel's fear of Max has completely disappeared.

After Scuttle had successfully destroyed Ursula's necklace; freeing Eric from the sea witch's magic spell, Ariel regains her voice. Max excitedly runs toward Ariel; who greets him; with a loving smile and calms him down; by affectionately patting his head.

A few days later; during Ariel and Eric's wedding ceremony, Max expresses his joy; by giving affectionate licks to both Ariel and Eric simultaneously. He is also thrilled that; the two of them have finally officially tied the knot.

Even after 14 years have passed, Ariel still enjoys Max's company and vice versa.

### Scuttle

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Scuttle is Ariel's ally and friend.

### Horatio Sebastian

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Horatio is Ariel's ally and friend.

### Spot

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Spot is Ariel's ally, friend and former pet killer whale.

### Urchin

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Urchin is Ariel's ally and best friend.

## Enemies

### Ursula

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Ursula was Ariel's attempted killer, enemy and slave master.

### Morgana

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Morgana is Ariel's enemy.

## Family

### Triton

Triton is Ariel's father.

Ariel was very close her father, Triton; when she was 5 years; but after the accidental death of Ariel's mother, Athena, the relationship grew strained. In light of this tragedy, Triton banned music from atlantica. The relationship become so strained; to the point that; Ariel is sometimes cold towards her father.

But 10 years later, after Triton had witness Ariel being struck; by Marina, leading him to feel remorseful for his previous actions. During this time, he finally accepts Athena's death; which in turn he; allows music back; into atlantica. As a result; Ariel reconcile; with Triton and she become close to her father once again.

But despite Ariel reconciling; with her father, Triton, she does not appreciate his overprotectiveness towards her; due to Triton's lack of patience and uncompassionate approach.

In the prequel television series, Ariel's relationship; with her father, Triton is not always strained, as they do sometimes agree on certain things; for example; when Ariel attempted to ride a wild giant seahorse, named Stormy; despite the fact that; Triton had warned her that; he is too dangerous to ride. But unfortunately, Ariel is accidentally injured; by Stormy, after; which, she acknowledges that; Triton was right about the seahorse.

Ariel's love for human objects often clashes; with her father, Triton; due to his prejudiced; regarding all other humans in general and their cultures. But despite this, he is capable of acknowledge his mistakes; for example, after Ariel had pointed out to her father that; all other merpeople general; including Triton himself are actually half-humans, he realized his errors and; even rescued a human, named Hans Andersen from drowning.

But 1 year later, Ariel's relationship; with her father, Triton has greatly deteriorated, this is partly; due to his excessive overprotectiveness; but mainly; due to his prejudiced towards the entire human race in general. As Triton firmly believes that; all other humans in general are bad and this conflicts; with Ariel's deep fascination and curiosity about humans.

While Ariel was exploring an abandoned shipwreck, she had completely forgotten about her father, Triton's music concert, it wasn't; until her friend, Scuttle had (unknowingly) reminded her about the concert that; Ariel realized that; she was in serious trouble. Upon returning home, Triton scolded his daughter for her careless and reckless behavior; despite the fact that; Ariel did not (intentionally) mean to ruin the music concert.

During the scolding, Flounder had (unintentionally) revealed that; Ariel had gone to the surface once again, in her attempt to defend Ariel, she had engaged; into a heated argument; with her father, Triton; regarding all other humans in general; during this argument, she had (unintentionally) disrespect Triton; when she had stated that; she is now 16 years old and is no longer a child; who needs to be protected; which is actually true. Angered; by this, Triton sternly warns her to never raise that; tone of voice; with him; due to his lacks patience; when it comes to dealing; with his youngest daughter.

Ariel attempts to express her concerns about all other humans in general to her father, Triton; but he refuses to listen and demands her complete obedience, forbidding her from going to the surface again, Ariel (tearfully) swims away, after realizing that; it is pointless to argue; with her father; who is too narrow-minded and un-reasonable; when it comes to all other humans in general. Upon Ariel's departure from the palace, Triton realizes that; he was being too hard on her.

For the last few days, Triton has observed Ariel's remarkably joyful behavior, yet he remained unaware of the cause behind it; until his second youngest daughter, Adrina points out that; Ariel is in love, much to his complete delight. Initially, Triton was unaware at the time that; Ariel was in love; with a human, named Eric, mistakenly believing that; she was in love; with a merman.

After Horatio Sebastian had (accidentally) revealed to Triton that; Ariel had saved a human, named Eric from drowning, Triton then confronts Ariel in the grotto, not only for going to the surface again; but also for saving a human, Ariel argues that; Eric could have perished; without her intervention, Triton remains unaffected, maintaining that; it's "one less human to worry about". Ariel counters, pointing out that; Triton doesn't; even know what Eric is like; which is actually true.

Only for Triton to (arrogantly) state that; knowing Eric is completely unnecessary; since all other humans in general are the same in his opinion; spineless, savage, harpooning fish-eaters; who are incapable of any emotions. This causes Ariel to (accidentally) reveal that; she has fallen in love; with Eric, much to Triton's complete shock.

Triton is driven; by the fear of losing his daughter, Ariel to the human world, his emotions spiral out of control, causing him to succumb to anger, in a failed attempt to reach out to Ariel, he inadvertently destroys most of her collection of human artifacts; which ultimately backfires, as Ariel pleads; with him to cease his destructive behavior, only to be ignored. But; when Triton destroys a statue of Eric, he is immediately overwhelmed; with horror, guilty and remorseful, realizing that; his actions were completely unjustified.

Feeling guilt, shame and remorse, Triton realizes that; Ariel will not be easily willing to accept his apology after the harm he has caused, Triton's actions also (indirectly) lead Ariel to; make a deal; with his archenemy, Ursula to become human; in order to be; with Eric. Unbeknownst to Ariel, she was merely being manipulated; by the sea witch as part of a scheme to overthrow Triton.

The relationship is severely damaged; as evidenced; by the fact that; Ariel desired to become human; in order to be; with her Eri; which reveals her discontent; with living under her father's rule. This lack of loyalty and trust in her father is further; evidenced; by the fact that; Ariel had successfully persuaded Horatio not to inform Triton about the deal that; she had made; with Ursula.

Although Ariel still has some love left for her father, Triton, as she acknowledges the heartbreaking reality that; if she becomes human permanently, it would; mean that; she will never be able to see him again; but ultimately, this did not deter her from; making a deal; with Ursula; regarding Ariel becoming human; in order to be; with Eric. These circumstances serve as a poignant testament to the damaged state of Ariel's relationship; with Triton.

Sometime later, Triton decides to go back to the grotto to offer his apology to his daughter, Ariel, as he believes that; she is now be ready to accept his apology; but upon his arrival, he realizes that; Ariel is nowhere to be found. Concerned, he immediately initiates a search to locate her.

After Ariel becomes human and goes missing, Triton is filled; with guilt, shame and remorse, as he (correctly) blames himself for the situation, he realizes that; it was his own actions that; had led to Ariel running away from home, determined to; make things right, Triton (tirelessly) searches for Ariel, unable to find peace; until she is safely back in his arms, he also feels the need to apologize to his daughter for his past actions, as Triton understands that; he has gone too far this time. Just; when Triton is consumed; with worry, Horatio; who has been watching over Ariel, arrives and informs him about Ursula's devious plan (off-screen) instantly, Triton sets-off; with Horatio to rescue his beloved daughter from the clutches of the treacherous sea witch.

Ariel apologizes to her father, Triton for; making a deal; with Ursula, defying Ursula's attempts to destroy their agreement, he learns that; Ariel had willingly signed an agreement; with the sea witch, as the contract is binding and legal, therefore; it cannot be destroy or undo; much to his complete horror, Ursula then offers him the possibility of taking Ariel's place, Triton selflessly decides to take his daughter's position, completely aware of what the consequences of this sacrifice will be. This; proves just how much he truly loves Ariel, as he will willingly risk anything for her; even at the cost of his own kingdom, atlantica.

Despite the fact that; Ariel was (initially) angry at Triton for his previous actions; regarding him destroying most of her human artifacts and a statue of Eric, she never truly hated her father; but her feelings took a dramatic turn; when Triton had willingly took her place and was transformed; into a polyp, this turn of events horrified Ariel and filled her; with rage towards Ursula for what she had to done her father. In her anger, she impulsively attacks Ursula, only to be restrained; by the sea witch.

After Ursula is killed; by Eric, Triton returns back to his original form, not only does he realize just how much Ariel truly loves Eric; but he also realizes that; his beliefs about all other humans in general being bad were completely wrong, furthermore, he also acknowledges that; his daughter has (metaphorically) grown up and must forge her own path in life. With a heavy heart, he willingly transforms Ariel; into a human permanently; allowing her to be; with Eric; despite the fact that; he will deeply miss her.

Ariel's relationship; with Triton is repaired after this, as she forgives him for his previous actions; regarding him destroying her human artifacts and a statue of Eric; to the point that; he is invited to attend Ariel and Eric's wedding, near the climax of the wedding, Triton embraces his daughter one last time and Ariel (tearfully) expresses her love for her father. After bidding farewell, Triton then utilizes his magic trident to conjure a stunning rainbow in the sky that; symbolizing his approval of Ariel's marriage to Eric.

Despite the fact that; Ariel has not seen Triton for 2 years, she still remains very close to her father, she introduces Triton to his new-born granddaughter, Melody; which brings him immense joy, Triton is also no longer overprotective of Ariel and now respects her decisions; even if he does not agree with some of them; for example; when Melody was threatened; by Morgana, Ariel; made the decision that; Melody should not be; allowed in the ocean and should not know about the merpeople's existence; until Morgana has been dealt; with once-and-for-all.

Although Triton agreed; with the decision of keeping Melody away from the ocean for her safety; but deep down, he (secretly) did not agree; with the decision to keep her mermaid heritage a secret from her or not tell her the reason; why she is not; allowed in the ocean, much to his complete heartbreak.

12 years later; when Melody runs away home; due to Ariel's actions, Ariel reunites; with her father, Triton; who transforms her back; into a mermaid and aid her in the search for her missing daughter. But following Morgana's defeat, Ariel is able to maintain a strong connection; with Triton and become; even closer to her father, after Melody; allows (peacefully) co-existence between the inhabitants of both the land and the ocean.

### Athena

Athena was Ariel's mother.

Ariel was very close her her mother, Athena; when she was 5 years; prior to her mother's accidental death at the hands of pirates.

Ariel also inherited her mother, Athena's love for dancing, music and singing respectively. She was deeply saddened; by Athena's death and along; with the rest of the royal family, Ariel grieved and mourned over her mother's death.

Ariel still remembers mother, Athena quite well; despite the fact that; 10 years have passed; since her death.

10 years later, after Ariel had stumbled upon an underground music club; instead of expose the club's existence, she found solace in the music as it evoked cherished memories of her late mother, Athena. But; when the club was eventually uncovered; resulting in the band's imprisonment, Ariel (angrily) confronted her father, Triton, insisting that; her mother would not have wanted music to be forbidden.

Ariel then decided to run away, as she couldn't be happy in atlantica; without having music to remember her mother, Athena. When Ariel found her mother's music box and realized how broken her father, Triton was over her death, Ariel decided to bring the music box back to him, hoping to; make him happy again and bring music back.

After Ariel was knocked out cold; by Marina Del Rey, she was awoken; by her mother, Athena's song; "endless sky" and reconciled; with her father, Triton bringing music back; into atlantica just as Ariel hoped to do.

### Attina

Attina is Ariel's oldest sister.

Despite Ariel's free-spirited and rebellious nature; Attina has never considered her to be the oddball of the royal family.

Out of all Ariel's sisters, she is closest to Attina along; with Arista. She also disapproves of Ariel's tendency to stray away.

Due to the fact that; Attin is the oldest of Ariel's sisters; she feels a sense of responsibility to keep Ariel out of trouble, she is extremely protective of her; but not; to the point of being controlling and overprotective.

Despite Attina's occasional bossiness, Ariel appreciates her sister's protective nature far more than their father, Triton's; due to Attina's compassionate approach and patience, qualities that; Triton completely lacks, have strengthened their bond throughout their childhood and teenage years respectively.

Attina along; with Arista, also knows Ariel better than their father, Triton and their other sisters, Alana, Adella, Aquata and Andrina respectively; for example, Attina observed Ariel's remarkably joyful behavior and instantly realized through Ariel's humming that; she is in love; with someone; proving just how close the sisters truly are.

Although Attina was saddened; by Ariel's decision to start her own life on the surface; with Eric; but she still supported her decision support and wished Ariel good luck while present on her wedding day. She was also present; during Melody's christening and were excited to get to know her first niece.

### Alana

Alana is Ariel's ally and second oldest sister.

Due to Ariel's free-spirited and rebellious nature; Alana has always considered her to be the oddball of the royal family. But despite this, she does still love and care about Ariel; despite the differences of their personalities.

Although Ariel is not as close to Alana, like she is to Attina and Arista; but deep down, Ariel does still love her sister.

Despite Ariel and Alana growing up together throughout their childhood and teenage years respectively, she does not know her sister very well; for example, Alana observed Ariel's remarkably joyful behavior, yet she remained unaware of the cause behind it; until her older sister, Attina points out that; Ariel is in love, much to Alana's complete delight.

Although Alana was saddened; by Ariel's decision to start her own life on the surface; with Eric; but she still supported her decision support and wished Ariel good luck while present on her wedding day. She was also present; during Melody's christening and were excited to get to know her first niece.

### Adella

Adella is Ariel's third oldest sister.

Due to Ariel's free-spirited and rebellious nature; Adella has always considered her to be the oddball of the royal family. But despite this, she does still love and care about Ariel; despite the differences of their personalities.

Although Ariel is not as close to Adella, like she is to Attina and Arista; but deep down, Ariel does still love her sister.

Despite Ariel and Adella growing up together throughout their childhood and teenage years respectively, she does not know her sister very well; for example, Adella observed Ariel's remarkably joyful behavior, yet she remained unaware of the cause behind it; until her second oldest sister, Attina points out that; Ariel is in love, much to Adella's complete delight.

Although Adella was saddened; by Ariel's decision to start her own life on the surface; with Eric; but she still supported her decision support and wished Ariel good luck while present on her wedding day. She was also present; during Melody's christening and were excited to get to know her first niece.

### Aquata

Aquata is Ariel's fourth oldest sister.

Due to Ariel's free-spirited and rebellious nature; Aquata has always considered her to be the oddball of the royal family. But despite this, she does still love and care about Ariel; despite the differences of their personalities.

Although Ariel is not as close to Aquata, like she is to Attina and Arista; but deep down, Ariel does still love her sister.

Despite Ariel and Aquata growing up together throughout their childhood and teenage years respectively, she does not know her sister very well; for example, Aquata observed Ariel's remarkably joyful behavior, yet she remained unaware of the cause behind it; until her third oldest sister, Attina points out that; Ariel is in love, much to Aquata's complete delight.

Although Aquata was saddened; by Ariel's decision to start her own life on the surface; with Eric; but she still supported her decision support and wished Ariel good luck while present on her wedding day. She was also present; during Melody's christening and were excited to get to know her first niece.

### Arista

Arista is Ariel's ally and fifth oldest sister.

Out of all Ariel's sisters, she is closest to Arista along; with Attina.

Despite Ariel's free-spirited and rebellious nature; Arista has never considered her to be the oddball of the royal family.

Ariel has a close relationship; with her sister, Arista; who she shares her adventurous, cheerful, carefree and laid-back nature, as she would often go on several adventures; with her. But unlike Arista; Ariel (unintentionally) lets their adventures come at the cost of her responsibilities to atlantica, Arista also disapproves of Ariel's tendency to stray away.

Arista along; with Attina, also knows Ariel better than their father, Triton and their other sisters, Alana, Adella, Aquata and Andrina respectively; for example, Attina observed Ariel's remarkably joyful behavior and instantly realized through Ariel's humming that; she is in love; with someone; proving just how close the sisters truly are.

Although Arista was saddened; by Ariel's decision to start her own life on the surface; with Eric; but she still supported her decision support and wished Ariel good luck while present on her wedding day. She was also present; during Melody's christening and were excited to get to know her first niece.

### Andrina

Andrina is Ariel's older sister.

Due to Ariel's free-spirited and rebellious nature; Andrina has always considered her to be the oddball of the royal family. But despite this, she does still love and care about Ariel; despite the differences of their personalities.

Although Ariel is not as close to Andrina, like she is to Attina and Arista; but deep down, Ariel does still love her sister.

Despite Ariel and Andrina growing up together throughout their childhood and teenage years respectively, she does not know her sister very well; for example, Andrina observed Ariel's remarkably joyful behavior, yet she remained unaware of the cause behind it; until her oldest sister, Attina points out that; Ariel is in love, much to Andrina's complete delight.

Although Andrina was saddened; by Ariel's decision to start her own life on the surface; with Eric; but she still supported her decision support and wished Ariel good luck while present on her wedding day. She was also present; during Melody's christening and were excited to get to know her first niece.

### Melody

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Melody is Ariel's ally and daughter.

Ariel was overjoyed; when her daughter, Melody was born and excited that; she had become a mother, she also had a strong desire for Melody to experience both of her ancestral homes from both the land and the ocean simultaneously, a luxury that; Ariel didn't have; during her childhood; due to her father, Triton's prejudice towards towards all other humans in general at the time.

But; when Melody's life was threatened; by Morgana, Ariel became extremely overprotective of her daughter; resulting in her severing all ties; with atlantica and the ocean, as well as keeping Melody in the dark about her mermaid heritage and the reason; why she is not; allowed in the ocean simultaneously in a misguided attempt to protect her daughter.

But Ariel had also failed to realize the consequences of keeping her daughter, Melody in the dark about her mermaid heritage and the reason; why she is not; allowed in the ocean would ultimately do more harm than good. But as Melody got older, Ariel slowly started to realize how this isolation had negatively affected her relationship; with her daughter.

Although Ariel loves her daughter, Melody very much and vice versa; but the relationship has become so strained; to the point of being emotionally distant; due to the fact that; Ariel never informed Melody of the reason; why she is not; allowed in the ocean; for example, Melody feels unable to openly discuss her feelings towards her mother, Ariel; regarding the ocean. She also believes that; her mother has an irrational fear of the ocean; completely unaware of the actual reason; why Ariel never; allowed her to go; into the ocean at the time.

Although Ariel is happy; with her new life on land; but (secretly) she longs for her father, Triton and her sisters, Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista and Andrina respectively. But despite this, Ariel keeps this longing concealed from her daughter, Melody to ensure her safety.

## Romances

### Eric

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Eric is Ariel's ally, husband and saviour.

In "Thingamajigger", Ariel first meets Eric; but they don't have any direct interaction; with each other or see each. Ariel is (initially) terrified of humans, as she believed that; some of the stories that; she had heard from the other merpeople may have been true; regarding that; all other humans in general are bad. But; when she witnesses Eric saving a dolphin that; was caught in a net, this causes her to realize that; the stories that; she had heard from the citizens of atlantica are completely wrong that; not all humans are bad, as some of them are good.

In "Scuttle"; when a second ship appears, Horatio not only informs Ariel that; it is the royal galleon and there's a prince on board; but he also informs her of the pirates plans to take that; said prince hostage.

Ariel then asks to Scuttle to fly back to the docks and get her a battle axe; which she uses cut the ropes of the ship's tale rudder, foil the pirate's plans, unaware that; it is the same human; who had saved a dolphin that; was caught in a net at the time; preventing Eric from being taken hostage.

During the skirmish, Ariel is (accidentally/unknowingly) seen; by Eric; albeit he does not see her face, as he only sees a red coloured hair and emerald colored tail; but he (correctly) believes her to be beautiful. The two future lovers would not officially meet each other; until 1 year later.

1 year later; when Ariel spots a ship passing above her grotto, excited, she quickly swims up to the surface and toward it; despite Horatio's protest and her father, Triton ordered her to never go to the surface again, where she watches the party on board, upon spots a human prince, named Eric, she immediately becomes romantically attracted towards him.

When a storm suddenly come out of nowhere and sinks the ship, Eric is knocked overboard and is left completely unconscious, Ariel saves him from drowning just in time and carries him all the way to the shore. Much to her relief, Eric starts to regain consciousness and Ariel sings to him about her longing to be; with him in his world.

Even though Ariel and Eric are (partially) different species, she doesn't care and she loves him so much that; she; makes a deal; with the sea witch, Ursula trading in her voice for a human body in hopes of winning Eric's heart; within 3 days. If she succeeds; before the setting of the sun on the third day, then she will remain a human permanently; but if she fails, then she will turn back; into a mermaid and Ariel will be Ursula's slave forever. When the two reunite, Eric gets a feeling that; Ariel is familiar; when he asks her if they met; before, she states yes; by shaking her head up and down.

After Eric finds out that; Ariel is the girl; who had saved him from drowning, he asks her what her name is, she attempts to answer; but the moment she tries to speak, she not only realizes that; her voice is gone; but Ariel also remembers the deal that; she has made; with Ursula, losing her voice in exchange for becoming human. After discovering that; she cannot speak, he (incorrectly) believes that; she cannot be the same girl; who had rescued him from drowning.

Ariel becomes frustrated; by Eric's cluelessnes, so she then tries using sign language to speak to Eric to tell him that; she is the same girl; who had rescued him from drowning and the reason; why she cannot speak in the first place. But this fails; due to the fact that; Eric doesn't know sign language. Despite not recognizing her as the girl; who had rescued him from drowning, he invites her to stay; with him.

After Ariel takes a bath and gets dressed for dinner, she arrives in the dining room, Eric is amazed of how beautiful she is and complements her on her beauty, much to Ariel's complete joy; who blushes as a result; of his complement. But unfortunately, she (unintentionally) embarrasses herself in front of Eric; when she uses a fork to comb her hair; due to previously been told; by Scuttle what they are used for. But; when she sees the confused looks on Eric's face, she soon realizes that; forks are not actually used to groom hair, much to her complete embarrassment.

After Ariel notices Grim's pipe, she takes it and thinking that; it is a musical instrument, also; due to previously been told; by Scuttle what they are used for, she blows ashes; into Grim's face, also discovering what it is actually used for, believing that; she had; made a complete fool of herself in front of Eric again.

But Ariel's embarrassment is short-lived; when Eric laughs at Grim; who's face is covered; with ashes, after Carlotta points out that; it is the first time in weeks that; she is seeing her prince smile, much to Ariel's complete delight, realizing that; she didn't; make a complete fool of herself in front of her love this time.

That; night as Eric is playing; with Max, Ariel gazes at him from a balcony. When Eric suddenly notices that; she is gazing at him from a balcony, this causes him to happily wave at her; which (initially); makes her become nervous; but then she happily waves back at him; before going back; into her guest bedroom to sleep.

After some encouragement from Carlotta and Grim, Eric is compelled to spend time; with Ariel and the two spend the next two days bonding, Eric gives Ariel a tour of his kingdom and eventually takes her sightseeing in a lagoon, he starts to fall in love; with her; but is reluctant to kiss her partly because he still hopes to marry the one; who had rescued him from drowning; but mainly; due to his shy nature; regarding all other girls in general. With the help of Sebastian orchestrating a romantic stimulation, Eric and Ariel are finally about to kiss; before Flotsam and Jetsam ruin the moment.

The next morning; when Scuttle informs Ariel that; the entire kingdom is buzzing over the news that; Eric is getting hitched this afternoon, she is briefly confused, as doesn't understand what that; word means; until Scuttle had stated that; it means that; he is "getting married". She then realizes that; Eric is going to marry her, much to her complete delight. She excitedly runs downstairs to see her fiance, only to see him; with a dark-haired girl, named Vanessa.

Hearing Eric intending to marry Vanessa, Ariel becomes confused about how Vanessa could be the individual; who had saved him from drowning; when Ariel knows full-well that; she is the one; who had actually saved Eric from drowning, she then breaks down in tears and runs off, devastated that; he is not marrying her. Later, that; afternoon, the wedding ship departs; with him, Vanessa and the wedding guests on board, leaving a heartbroken Ariel to mourn over the loss of the man that; she loves.

But Ariel's heart-break is short-lived; when Scuttle informs her that; Vanessa is actually Ursula in disguise and that; Eric is compelled to marry Ursula while entranced; by her, realizing the sea witch's dark intentions, she dives; into the water; in order to get to the wedding-ship so that; she can save Eric from being married to Ursula. But Ariel still cannot probably swim in water well she is in her human form, as she has to grab onto one of the barrels that; was released; by Horatio to stay afloat and Flounder helps her to the wedding-ship; by pulling it; with a rope.

After Ariel reaches the wedding-ship and climbs aboard, the seashell on the necklace that; Ursula had been wearing shatters in front of her, freeing her voice; which is then restored to her, after Eric comes out of the spell, not only does he notice a glowing ball of golden light surrounding Ariel; but he also hears a voice coming from it, as he recognizes it as the voice of the girl; who had saved him from drowning.

When Eric calls out to Ariel, having regained her voice, she speaks his name, much to his joy, Eric then excitingly runs towards Ariel, after realizing that; she is the girl he has been looking for the entire time.

But unfortunately, Ariel is so caught up in the moment that; she does notice how close the sun is setting and just as she was about to kiss Eric, the sun completely sets and she then changes back; into her mermaid form right in front of him. But he is only slightly surprised to discover that; the girl that; he is in love; with is a mermaid.

After Ariel is abducted; by Ursula, Eric goes and rescues her, not caring if she is a mermaid or not; during the battle; with Ursula, Ariel displays concern for Eric's safety and tells him to get away; but he refuses to leave her. At the climax of the battle, just as Ursula was about to kill Ariel, Eric saves her; by plunging the ship's splintered bowsprit through Ursula's belly; killing her; in the process.

The next morning, Ariel watches Eric on from a nearby rock, she is sad; since she is unable to be; with Eric; due to being a mermaid again; but her sadness is short-lived; when her father, Triton uses his magic trident to permanently transform her; into a human, much to her complete delight. After Eric regains consciousness and sees Ariel in her human form, they are happily reunited as they embrace each other and they share their first kiss.

A few days later, Ariel and Eric get married. After Ariel waves goodbye to her father, Triton, her sisters, Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista, Andrina, and her friends, Flounder, Sebastian and Scuttle, she and Eric have one last kiss at the climax of their wedding.

Even after 2 years have passed, Ariel and Eric are still happily married; when Ariel becomes pregnant; with Eric's child and discovered this, she becomes happy that; they are both going to be parents.

## External links

* File:Disney Wiki.jpg Ariel/Relationships on Disney Wiki