To Kill A Mockingbird Alternate Ending

The ruckus from above got louder. Then in her mind, she heard Rayne telling her, I would never let you drown. And the sound of her stepbrother’s soft voice made Anna’s fears vanish. She jumped into the water. Through the murk she could see the waterbird, a large relative of the goby fish, staring back at her. It was twice her size. When it rubbed its fins against her, she took hold of its dorsal fin, and it swam down into the black depths. Her heart raced and her breath became short. Before she inhaled the water, another waterbird swam alongside and kissed her with its giant algae-sucking lips, leaving a bubble filled with air that surrounded her entire body. Suddenly, Anna could breathe again. The waterbird then pushed the …show more content…
“Then I’m sure he told you that we abandoned the rest of the world,” Glassinger said. Her glow dimmed as if she was perturbed by the mention of Burton. “No. He did not.” “I was a part of his resistance, until I realized that my involvement could jeopardize the secrecy of our city beneath the sea. No one knew of our kingdom and the few that did couldn’t reach it if they tried. Burton sent Gabriel Volpi to Naan and the Nekrums followed. It’s Burton’s fault that the Nekrums are here. I renounced my oath to fight. The sky monsters are no threat to what they can’t see,” said Glassinger. “Burton told me that they come from another world,” Anna said. “Yes,” Glassinger confirmed. “If they can travel the heavens, then they surely have the capability of finding you,” Anna said. “No one is safe. You can either fight now and end the war, or hide. They will never stop hunting you down.” Glassinger seemed to have her mind already made up. “I have kept out of the mages’ affairs for centuries and I intend to keep it that way.” “How could you? How could you stand back while innocent people are slaughtered,” Anna asked, furiously. “How can I be your daughter when I am nothing like …show more content…
The glowing city was now blinding. There were creatures everywhere; fish, water birds, whales, dolphins, and even people with webbed fingers, glossy skin, and fins across their arms and backs, all looking on. “Because we are limited to the water, it was quite difficult to reach you. But we have sent many waterbirds to patrol the rivers, lakes, and ponds to try and contact you. We are all connected telepathically here in Mern. All knowledge is shared among all creatures, similar to the technology of the Nekrums. Only our abilities are natural—organic.” Anna was stunned. “But when the mages attacked, how could an army of soldiers from far away get to me before my mother who was right beneath my feet?” “Anna,” Glassinger said, bowing to her. “Unlike you, I cannot breathe air. I only had a chance near the docks to take you before they boarded you onto the ship. But you were heavily guarded and I couldn’t reach you. My love for you has remained strong, even after all of this time.” “I want you to understand something. I am going back to fight this war. I have loved ones there. And if you really love me, you will come and defend the kingdom that I came to call my