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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 12:19 pm
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BeaMichelle […]
"I...don't want to tell you what to do, but I've seen the thing in person. It devoured my world. It was unstoppable, and just looking at the big eye would drive people insane. But, we didn't have them." she said with a motion to Kerana. "They're strong. Really strong. If you do what the voice says, you'll be strong too. I...I don't know. I'm afraid for you, and for me. It's hard to put into words."
She took a deep breath and blurted out, "You're smart. A lot smarter than me. You should do what you think is right. As long as it's your choice."
Kerana blushed as Ravan made a reference to her but nodded in agreement.
Sara smiled as Ravan swam her way over. Though she could sense her discomfort she had come a long way when it came to swimming. She listened to what she had to say and noticed Kerana looked different, not just her hair ears and tails but body had changed too since she last saw her in the pool. This made her blush because she caught herself staring. “ahem, Thank you Ravan.” Ravan had shared some good points but was she really a good choice for this endeavor? They swam toward the shallow end so Ravan could stand if she wanted. “Did your uh… ancient say anything to you?”
Kerana thought about it for a moment, “Her name was Vivi, the aspect of Life's Vigor. She said she was sorry she had to do this to me and that I would help to save the world. She quoted my mom saying that ‘I bring life and love’. And also to believe in myself. What did your Ancient tell you?”
”His name was Rheum, aspect of water's adaptability and I would receive a boon. He chose me because of the strength of my heart. He was sorry that it came to this and showed me everything. Including the Hellstar.”
“Rheum mention that I would evolve to not have to resort to having to use the suit to walk around. He mentioned something similar happened to Heather. It’s been a while since I last saw her. What happened?”
”When Damien came to her she was close to death. Her source was warped and Damien was able to fix it along with granting her first part of her boon. When he was done she was a fire breathing dragon. It took a while to figure things out but she was able to shape-shift from dragon to human and anything in between.”
”Wait! Now hold up!” She stood a moment. “You mean to tell me that I could be human again if I accept his boon?”
”Quite possibly… I mean that is what happened to Heather.” Kerana spoke with uncertainty, if that’s what the ancient truly meant or if it was indeed something else. “Regardless you would be able to roam the surface based on what he said. Not sure what that entirely looks like to him. But being human again is a possibility but it may not be the only one.”
”I see… “ she sat in the water for a moment. “So there’s a possibility that I could still look like this but breathe on land? Heh, thought it would make the decision easier if that was it.”
”You okay?”
”I’m not sure. One big advantage of being in this form here. I don’t necessarily have to go out there and be discriminated against or called monster or whatever… People already have a sense of what they are in for when they come visit the mer-metas.” |
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:14 pm
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 6:10 pm
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 6:13 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:55 am
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2024 8:50 am
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BeaMichelle The water around Ravan fluctuated slightly with a building anger. "Who calls you a monster?! They're stupid! I've seen real monsters, and they can look just like me! No tails, no fins, no fur or scales! I fought and killed monsters like that! A monster isn't just something or someone that doesn't look like a non meta-human! You're a pretty girl who smiles even when she's sad! You're not a monster! You're a person who's trapped by her powers!"
Sara nodded on what Ravan said and smiled a little. “Thank you Ravan.”
“There was something else that was bugging me. He seemed to take one look at me and simply called me a daughter of Mer. It was like he disregarded my human life. ”
”That might not be what you think it means. One of my teachers who is about as old as the ancient that granted me my boon has referred to me as ‘a child of Inari’. An ancestor of mine. I know that it is a strange coincidence that your ancestor’s name is Mer and you’re a mer-meta but that’s all it is.”
”I guess it’s not what I thought indeed.” She took a moment to look at the pool.
”You want to hear something really weird? When I met my current mentor who posses the second part of my boon, she already knew Alec and I before we spoke our names. She said she had met us in a different lifetime. She described us then as ‘a sullen, nervous boy and a bright, headstrong girl who were practically inseparable’ isn’t it kind of odd how accurate that is?”
”Yeah, I’ll say…” she looked to the pool and took into consideration of letting someone else see the visions she saw. Give the wright of the world that have been bestowed upon her onto someone else’s shoulders. As Ravan mentioned people list their minds seeing such a vision. People might not be able to take the weight of the world. It helped that shew knew a few people on the team already and that they wouldn’t let her down. She could depend on them and they… could depend on her. With her mind made up she nodded on her decision. Yes she could have taken the easy route and let them keep searching and they would ultimately come back to her if no one else was willing. No, she figured might as well skip the wait and face this head on. Though she would miss the safety and comfort of her pool but this was the right choice. “Thank you both. I’ve come to a decision.” She faced Kerana and Ravan, “I’m joining your fight.”
Kerana’s feelings were mixed, she was glad they didn’t have to continue searching but wasn’t too keen bout bringing someone else into all of this. ”Thank you Sara. I know it is a hard decision to make.” She hugged her. “I’ll go change and text Alec.” Kerana got out of the pool and into the locker room, leaving Sara and Ravan alone together for a moment. |
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Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:42 am
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Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:52 am
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Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2024 6:28 pm
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BeaMichelle "As long as it's your choice, then...then I'll fight with you. One last time."
She was about to reach for Sara when the door opened again. At first, she thought Kerana had come back. She had not expecting to see Deora.
Sara observed Ravan and but her lip. She nodded in acceptance. Sara was reaching for her when the door opened it too drew her attention and was not expecting Deora.
Rikki Tikki Travi Deora had left the ER against medical advice. Even with Alec's 50/50 prediction, she had a gut feeling that Sara would agree to Rheum's terms. All things considered, Deora was able to walk on her own. No amount of blood cancer would stop her. "I thought I'd save you guys a trip."She saw their somber faces and immediately knew her gut was right. She sighed and stepped into the water. Although she was at Ravan's level, she was not wet. The water was just enough off of her that she was able to tread and swim. "Are you sure this is what you want?" she asked.
”Yes. Not only that I’d be riddled with regret if I let someone else look at the Hell Star. Besides how am I to be a marine biologist when there’s no life left on earth?“
“I thank you for taking on this great burden for so long. You can rest at ease I’ll do whatever it takes.” Her dark spheres looked into Deora’s eyes.
Kerana returned with the outfit she had on earlier. She exchanged some texts with Alec ending with ‘she’s here I’ll let you know when we need a portal back.’ She observed their exchange and what was about to happen next. |
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Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2024 10:15 am
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Deora's eyes welled up. She huffed and wiped her eyes with the tips of her fingers. After a deep breath she offered her right hand. The inherit humidity of the pool room drew around her upper arm and concentrated into a pair of amorphous aquatic tendrils and stopped jest behind Deora's wrist.
"Wow, he's really eager. Alec said Mister Richards' Ancient acted in a similar way. Ok...take my hand."
When Sara's hand grasped Deora's the tendrils continued their path and slithered around Sara's arms without making contact. Once they reached her shoulder, they split off and morphed in to dozens of small, water made sea life. Sharks, turtles, dolphins, fish, octopi, whales, and more called and swam around her like she was the safest person to be around.
Rheum's voice echoed in her head, "Sara, child of humanity and daughter of Mer, receive my boon. May your spirit give you the strength to join with fire's light, create steam, and power humanity's way to the future."
A bright, blinding light emanated from their hands, and Rheum's power passed from Deora to Sara.
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Heather, still out cold from the sedative, stirred in her sleep as she felt Deora's connection sever. Thankfully her restlessness was short lived as a new, and pleasantly familiar, connection was made.
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:31 pm
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2024 1:34 pm
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2024 1:41 pm
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