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ᴊᴇᴀɴ's ᴘᴏᴠ
After the King's ministers announced the game's orientation. My sisters immediately started preparing themselves.
Our parents told us to join the game and we must help each other.
But unlike my sisters... I didn't wanted to join. If only my mother did not beg me.
Iam not as competitive like my sisters. Everytime we join something, my sisters always won. They are very competitive.
While me... I prefer staying in my room by myself. I prefer to be alone and quiet.
Jade told me that I should learn to gain some friends and this is the perfect opportunity.
The truth is I'm scared of joining the game.
First, I have never stepped on a land before since mermaids gains feet once they step on land. And it's one of our saying that once a mermaid steps out of the water for a certain mission, she mustn't fail or it will cost her life.
Second, I'm scared of other beings as they always think of mermaids so little. Especially the Vampires and Lycans.
And third. I'm not confident of winning.
The game's orientation will be held tomorrow. And it will be the first time that half of the mermaids population wanted to join. It's a risk since not everyone can win.
"Jean! What are you doing there by yourself again?" Judy came. My third sister.
I am the youngest among 8 of us.
Judy immediately pulled me and we swim to where all the candidates are.
They were talking about a strategy of how we can win over the others.
But I couldn't pay attention to it as I was busy playing with the small fish swimming around me.
Instead of paying attention to big things. I would prefer the small ones.
They're too small that not everyone can see them.
I don't want to be a part of that "everyone."
I grew up getting used to be by myself. Getting used to be alone. Getting used of being enough of what is given to me.
After the meeting at the main square, I immediately swim back to our house. I didn't expect that the meeting took 5 hours.
The next day...
Iam now preparing myself as we are approaching the shallow waters.
Along with my sisters, and the merpeople.
Some of the mermaids who married the land people are already waiting for us with clothes and more stuffs with them.
And finally...
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"Jean! What are you doing? Let's go!" Joan pulled me and when my tail turned into feet...
"Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!" I screamed after seeing my long legs.
"Quiet!!!" Jade yelled at me as Judy covered me with soft fabrics.
Once we are done on preparing ourselves, they brought us to the bunch of land horses which brought us to the 'Great Square'
It's so funny that the land horses looks exactly like a sea horse.
The whole place is filled with different statues of Kings and Queens. Jade said those were the first Kings and Queens who won the game.
Each are of different kins.
There were a lot of people who are same in my age and above.
"Miss!!!" A voice exclaimed behind me.
I turned around and saw bunch of horses approaching.
I wanted to make a move but I don't know how. I'm not used into walking.
"Look out!!!" the same voice exclaimed again and someone pulled me away from the road.
My legs shaken and I couldn't help but sat on the ground.
"Are you alright?" I turned to see the person who saved me.
A Sorcerer who controls Earth.
He have a red hair. A round eyes and perfect nose. His lips are pinkish and his skin is so fair.
Wow. He's so beautiful. I have never seen a man this beautiful before. Not to mention that this is the first time I've seen a man up close.
"Are you alright?" He asked again.
"I-I'm fine..." I said.
"You shouldn't be standing on roads miss! Especially in this place swarming with creatures!" He said and helped me stand up.
"Are you a mortal?" He asked and I shook my head.
"I'm a mermaid!" I said and he seemed surprised.
"This is the first time a mermaid is joining the royal game! You should be careful miss!" he said and flashed a smile.
Now he looks more beautiful than Iam.
"Are you a sorcerer that controls earth?" I asked just to make sure and he smiled again.
"That's right! So? What's your name?" he asked with the same charming smile as always.
"I'm Jean Aubrey Wallen!" I said and smiled.
"Oh! Wallen! The biggest clan among the mermaids? Pretty cool huh?" he said and chuckled.
"Anyway! I'm Yalex Demris Mertuso!" he said and offered his hand.
Why is he offering his hand? Does he knows about our secret ability? If I accept his hand, I might erase his memory! Is he asking for that?
"Hello?" he said and shook his hand waiting for me to accept.
"It's a handshake!" he said and chuckled and was about to shake my hand so I immediately stepped back.
"I can't!" I exclaimed and he must've been surprised.
"I- I'm sorry... I mean... I can't touch anyone's hand!" I said and he raised an eyebrow.
"If I do... I might erase your memories..." I explained and he nodded his head.
"I understand... But I hope we can still be friends though!" he said and tilted his head and I smiled.
"Great! You're probably new in this land, so why don't you meet my fellow sorcerers?" He asked and before I could say yes, I'm already following him slowly.
Thankfully he walks very slow so I can catch up with his pace.
He took me into the upper hill where the rest of the sorcerers are talking with each other.
He waved at the two guys not far from the edge. The one have a yellow hair while the other have a black hair.
"Laurant! Acrox! I want you guys to meet my new friend! This is... uhm what should I call you?" he asked as he turned to me.
"You can call me Jean!" I said.
"Okay! Jean! These are my friends Laurant and Acrox! Laurant controls fire and Acrox controls ice and water!" he said while introducing them.
The two offered their hands at me. Does this two knows my ability too? Or is it just a handshake?
Why are they so fond of doing this handshake? They will never know what powers lies in the hands of every people. They're being very careless about this.
"Oh guys! She can't! If she touches your hand! You might lose your memories!" Yalex explained to them and thankfully they understand.
"If you're a mermaid, then this is your first time of joining the royal game!" Laurant said and looked to the people around us before looking back at me.
"It is true indeed... Mermaid are a true fair maiden! And gifted with undying beauty..." Acrox said and I couldn't help but blush at his statement. A tint of embarassment trying to take over my entire self.
To be honest. I don't think I'm beautiful enough compared to my sisters.
"Real beauty she is! And hopefully we're not bewitched!" Laurant added as he look at me with his dark hazel eyes.
"I'm pretty sure we're not! She's very nice!" Yalex said and they laughed.
"Miss Wallen!?" I turned when I heard a very familiar voice.
It was Dan. An Earth sorcerer. He's one of the people who brought us here. His wife and daughter are mermaids.
"Your sisters are looking for you!" He said and darted a glare towards the boys.
"Mr.Dan!" The boys greeted in unison when they saw Dan and their strange looks to him didn't go unnoticed by my eyes.
Their looks seems to be saying something telepathically.
"Let me bring you to your sisters!" Dan said and led me the way.
"I hope to see you guys again!" I said and bid my farewell.
While on our way back to my sisters...
"Miss... You shouldn't be making friends to those people..." Dan said and I immediately halted my tracks and turned to him.
"Why? They seem very nice!" I said and Dan sighed.
"Of course they are... And that's how exactly they'll make you fall for them until they can use you for their own advantages." He said with a soft yet disappointed tone.
Why is he saying that? Is he on a bad terms with Yalex and his friends? But they're sorcerers. They're from the same kin. They shouldn't be like that!
But what if he's telling me the truth? Then does it mean that Yalex and his friends are bad people?
Can I really not trust them?
If they're bad, then why did Yalex saved me earlier?
I just don't understand...
Yalex... His smile shows that he's a nice person...
Should I believe and do what Dan asks?
He's never done anything bad to me before, and he's probably just concern about me.
What should I do?