forum The Siren and the Chimera (with @Dances_with_Shadows)

Started April 12, 2019 by @PrettyLittlePyro

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Bay turned to the Chimera while Ford went inside to tell the others. Thank you for helping my sister, he signed. You can go if you want, but I know that the others wanted your help with defeating the mad gods.

"We'll stay," Lance declared before Levi or Leon could open their mouths.
The two exchanged a knowing look and didn't argue. "I guess we're staying," Levi said.

Bay looked grateful. I guess our family has a lot to thank you for.

"No need," Levi said, putting on his natural friendly charm. "We're happy to help. Your sister is a great person. We're lucky to have met her."

Bay sent Lance a knowing look but smiled at Levi. Well, she does tend to meet all the right people.

Lance's brows twitched together in confusion, then he said something about getting food and walked off, running his hand through his hair. Once again, he didn't know what he was feeling. But he had some kind of understanding. Somewhat. But he was still confused and wanted to clear his head. Being around his brothers wouldn't help. He found the farther away from his brothers he was, the easier he was able to talk to Tempest. So maybe he just needed to be away from their influence to think things through.
Maybe.

Bay gave a silent laugh. He's really fallen for her hard, hasn't he?

Levi and Leon decided to shift into their respective creatures and prowled around the area–Levi in the air and protected by the mist while Leon paced around on the ground. They didn't have much else to do at the moment.

Aquarius walked down to the water and submerged himself in the salty ocean. His sister breathed in the salt water and some color returned to her pale cheeks.

Lance walked down the street trying to sort through his thoughts. He had been more open with Tempest than anybody he knew besides his brothers. Why? He thought about it some, and the only conclusion he came up with was that he liked her. Quite a bit, if his recent actions had any indication. But what about her? She already had someone. Was it just her siren charm that was drawing him in?
No. He didn't think that was it.
"Uuuuhhhgh. Feelings are way too complicated," he groaned.

Aquarius started to swim down to the bottom of the ocean floor. Tempest opened her eyes and groaned. What… happened? She asked.

Levi swooped over the ocean, making sure Tempest was okay still.

Tempest floated out of her brother's arms, her skin turning white and her hair fading to blue at the ends. Scales grew on her wrists and ankles. Snapping her fingers, her legs fused together to make a tail. She propelled herself through the water, leaping into the air while her brother watched, amused.

Levi hovered overhead, sending mental images of Tempest to his brother through their bond. He smirked mentally when he felt Lance grumble in response, hiding his true relief that she was fine and well.

Tempest morphed her tail back into legs and did a few somersaults before turning to her brother with an evil grin.
"Oh no…" Aquarius backed away. He knew that look.
Tempest laughed and swept her hand slightly above the surface of the water, creating a small wave, before moving it towards her older brother.

She's certainly more lively now, Levi mused.

Aquarius got the wave full in the face and went under. He came out, spluttering, and smiled when he heard his sister's clear laughter ring through the air.

Levi was so glad he was in dragon form, so he didn't worry about having anyone see him blatantly checking out Aquarius. All they'd see was him watching over the siblings.

Tempest snickered. "Got you, fishy," she said.
Aquarius snorted. "I'll get you next time." He charged toward her. She shrieked and ran out of the water, towards the house, her brother following.