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Something is down there.
Or someone?
The sudden reminder of Blair’s golden scales comes to my mind, and I immediately worry it’s her way down there.
Wherever those depths lead…
I’m left with deciding to swim to the top or take the risk and dive further in hopes she’s both alive and not another six feet under in ocean darkness.
Guess I’ll either die feeding my curiosity or be labeled a fool for worrying about a girl I just met.
Pleading with my lungs to hold out a little longer, I dive. Swimming seems more difficult the deeper I go, but I notice the descent invites a spike of my energies that coil and spin in anticipation. That bubbling excitement that makes the shadow magic within me seethe in impatience encourages my increased pace until my surroundings are nothing but complete darkness.
I’m beginning to regret this decision, especially when I struggle to see the glint of gold, but five seconds later, it not only flickers but radiates a soft glow that proves I’m a few strokes away.
The moment my hand touches the golden light, it spreads and dances, revealing the golden beauty it keeps safe within its protective bubble.
Blair!
Her body is covered in various scratches and bruises, but aside from that, she seems to be in a state of sleep. The golden magic has a thin layer that surrounds her body, which is why she’s still breathing, but I wonder how long it would have lasted if I hadn’t arrived.
I need to get us up.
Easier said than done, especially when I’m struggling with the ticking need for oxygen.
It doesn’t stop me from trying, my hands wrapping around Blair’s left hand and tugging her body with a bit of strength. She floats rather effortlessly, which is a relief because I’m losing strength fast.
Wrapping my right hand around her left hand, I begin to use my one arm to swim upward as I kick my legs to the best of my ability. The movement is slow, but I’m making progress.
It’s just not enough.
Seeing dark spots in my line of vision, I fight the need to take a gasp in hopes of air. I don’t want to admit defeat, but my stubborn mind is doing everything to ignore the reality that’s crumbling with every second that passes.
Even as my vision goes black, and I take those final strides and kicks, I can’t accept this is the end.
The pang of frigid pulsations that come from the root of my magic essence triggers a wave of chilled tingles that rush through my body from my head to my toes.
Then there’s a twinkle of warmth that begins to spread.
It rushes through my veins, kindling sparks of hope as the warmth combats the chilled atmosphere surrounding me.
When I’m finally able to open my eyes, I confirm I’m not only alive but glowing the same way Blair is.
Holy shit…
My skin is a replica of hers, with golden scales that rush along my flesh like a second layer of skin. It only takes a few seconds of stillness for my body to be fully covered, leaving me gasping in utter awe.
Then I remember I’m underwater.
“Shit!” I curse but realize I’m able to talk—able to breathe.“Of all things pure and darkness… I’m alive.”
Taking a few breaths to appease the burning ache my lungs are suffering, I catch onto the way Blair’s eyes further squeeze together before she groans.
“Ow,” she moans and fights to open her eyes at least halfway. It takes her a few seconds to adjust her line of vision my way, but when she realizes it’s me, her eyes grow wide like saucers.
“Ophelia?” she questions before she’s looking around. “Holy shit! Where… where did my older brother go?” She’s still searching around as if we’re not in the depths of dark waters.
As much as I want to interrupt her, a part of me wants to remain quiet.
