An experiment like me shouldn’t have survived, but here I was. Mankind has always dreamnt of wings and flying like birds. Now, I was first of my kind thanks to Alchemy— where science and magic married; its triumphant child after sacrificing a normal life for the man I love, for my creator.
“I cursed you. You’ll never be free,” he said, tears flowing easily as I descended from among the clouds.
“Shhh,” I wiped off his tears with soft kisses, “this gift is not a curse but a blessing.”
He held me hard. “Let’s run. Go far!”
“No. Let’s fly.”
****
“Are you ready?” Fir asked.
“I am,” Aarben said with a smile and released the magic, his legs promptly turning into a beautiful tail, strong arms holding him close.
The flow of Aarben’s magic moved around them, calling Fir’s power as the sun kissed the waters. It was time to seal the pact and forget life on land. Fir was ready to live among the merfolk— underwater with his soulmate.
Their lips met as they descended with the sun, ancient power emerging from Fir’s soul, his legs no more.
Day became night, and they swam happily toward their new home.
****
“Do you know how hard it is to tire a Satyr?”
“I wouldn’t have minded doing the job!”
Eucrides sighed, narrowing his eyes. “It wasn’t about pleasure! We need his seed for the potion.”
“I mean, look at that nice, thick vein,” Peron commented greedily. “How did you convince him not to finish in you?”
“Taking a leaf from your book and implying I wanted some for later.” Eucrides made a face, not happy that he had to channel his naughty, younger brother.
“Tell me you enjoyed it— at least a little.”
Much to his dismay, Eucrides grunted, “I did.
****
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