You sat on the stone rim of the courtyard fountain at Night Raven College, letting your fingers glide across the cool marble. The water hummed a quiet tune, reflecting the afternoon light, while the air hung heavy with the faint, sweet scent of magic.
Opposite you stood Jade Leech, hands folded neatly behind his back. He wore that signature calm, slightly amused smile that always made you wonder exactly what was flickering through his mind.
"You seem lost in thought today," he remarked gently, tilting his head. "Has something happened?"
"I was just enjoying the quiet. Itβs a rare thing around here." You smiled and shook your head.
As you spoke, your gaze inadvertently drifted back to his face. You froze. There, on his cheek just beneath his eye, something shimmered. It wasn't sweat, nor was it a trick of the light. They were... scales.
"Jade," you said softly, standing up. You took a step closer, your heart quickening. "You... you have something here."
"I have something? Where?" He arched an eyebrow.
You reached out, your fingers lightly brushing the spot where tiny, pearlescent scales were beginning to emerge. He gave a microscopic shiver under your touch. For a heartbeat, he went still. Then, his eyes widened ever so slightly.
"Ah... thatβs impossible," he murmured, reaching up to touch his own face. The smile vanished. "It seems I have... forgotten."
"The potion?" you asked in a low voice. You knew exactly which one he meant.
"Iβm afraid so." He nodded. His voice remained composed, but you caught the sudden tension in his posture. "And I donβt have a spare on me."
"Then come on. We have to get to it. Quickly." Your pulse hammered in your chest.
"Are you certain? If the transformation completes itself-" Jade looked at you, this time with a flash of genuine surprise.
"Weβll be long gone before that happens," you interrupted firmly, grabbing his hand. His palm was colder than usual, but his grip was steady.
The trek through the hallways felt longer than ever. With every step, you noticed further changes. A faint iridescent sheen on his neck, the slight narrowing of his pupils. By the time you finally reached the Mirror Chamber, he could barely conceal the signs of the shift.
"Quickly... please," he said softly. It wasn't fear in his voice, it was trust.
The Mirror Chamber was empty, each mirror leading to its respective dorm. As you guided him closer, his body began to change more rapidly. His legs fused together, his clothes shifting and dissolving into a glow of magic.Β
Where a student had stood moments ago, a merfolk now lay with a long, dark tail. He was breathtaking. For a moment, you forgot to breathe.
"I apologize for burdening you with this," he said quietly.
"Don't apologize," you replied, resting a hand on his arm. It was smooth and cool to the touch. "I'm right here."
Taking his hand, you worked together to reach the mirror leading to Octavinelle. The glass flared with light, the surface turning into liquid. Without hesitation, you led him forward.Β
The moment you touched the glass, an air bubble encased you, and the world flipped upside down. Suddenly, you were surrounded by water.
The sea was silent, deep, and luminous. Light fractured into shimmering rays, and tiny specs of bioluminescence drifted around you. You floated within your protective bubble while Jade swam before you in his true form. His tail moved with a graceful power, every motion was natural, elegant.
He turned toward you, relief washing over his features. He swam closer, so close you could have touched his face through the transparent barrier.
"Thank you," he said softly. "I don't think I could have made it without you."
"You're fine. Thatβs all that matters." You smiled.
For a while, you simply stayed there. The silence of the ocean embraced you, and you felt a strange sense of peace. Jade watched you with a tenderness he usually took great pains to hide.
"You know," he began, "the world above the surface is... complicated. But when you are with me, it feels a little more bearable."
"I feel the same way." You felt your cheeks flush slightly.
"When we return, I promise to be more careful. I have no wish to frighten you again." Jade offered a small smile, his fingers lightly brushing the surface of the bubble as if he wanted to stroke your cheek.
"Then Iβll just have to keep an eye on you," you answered softly, smiling as you pressed your hand against the bubble, exactly where his was resting.
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