A female mage entered Pilan empire. Her light pink hair fluttered in the air and her light emerald eyes glared at Keegan.

Keegan sneered, "Oh looks like if we have another guest to attend."

"....." She looked quite annoyed seeing his smile. Without wasting any time she took out her magic staff and started casting spells.

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"Ugghhh...... my head." Mizuki groaned rubbing her forehead.

"Well this is what happens when you consume alcohol." Estelle smirked.

"Gosh.... you are such a pain. Do something..... I need to get over with this headache."

"Well a cup of strong black coffee made by Aki can help you get rid of the hangover."

Akiara arrived with two cups of black coffee, "Here. Drink it. It's good for hangover." she handed another cup to Estelle.

"Thanks." Estelle started drinking.

"Gross, you know how bitter black coffee is." Mizuki commented.

"If you want to get rid of your hangover then drink it." Akiara replied sternly.

Mizuki groaned again, "Fine." she started taking small sips.

At afternoon they arrived a small coastal town to replenish their resources for the journey. Everyone got off and started exploring the city. Akiara took Arrow to get his haircut since his hair got longer while Cordelia followed them. Mizuki and Estelle were walking around accessories stores and Suki-san tagged along with the captain to buy supplies.

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Mizuki and Estelle entered a jewelry store. She was staring at diamond rings.

"Are you going to propose Aki?" Estelle asked with a smirk plastered on her face.

Mizuki blushed and started panicking, "I-it's not what you think it is. I-I-I just wanted to gift her something."

She laughed, "Relax. I'm not gonna eat you. Besides," she met her eyes and smiled sincerely, "-you both have my blessings." she took a ring examining, "Thanks for bringing her emotions back. I lost my hope thinking that she would stay like that for rest of her life. She's been through a lot. Please keep her happy. I don't want to see that dull expression of hers again."

She placed her hand on her shoulder and have a reassuring smile, "Don't worry I will make her happiest girl she ever lived."

She smiled. "Anyways good luck on choosing the ring." she waved her hand walking out of the store. Mizuki smiled and got back to looking at the rings.

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Akiara smiled seeing Arrow got a new haircut. His face looked flustered seeing Akiara smile.

She hit him on his back, "You look handsome. I'll buy you whatever you want."

"S-sure big sis." She grinned seeing his flustered face.

Akiara bought him fish 'n' chips. She also bought for Cordelia and herself.

Arrow asked, "Hey big sis, can I try some of your fish?"

"Sure." She bought the tray closer to him.

"Akiara, you are spoiling him." Cordelia commented sternly.

"Come on its alright. He knows when to act like a spoiled kid. Right Arrow?" she glanced at him.

"......." Arrow's cheeks tinted red.

"Anyways, I'll catch up with you guys later." Akiara walked away from them.

She was exploring streets. She smiled seeing the sight. She arrived at the huge fountain in the middle of the street. She noticed painters painting. She bumped into someone from behind.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't looking." She apologized.

"Aki? Thank goodness I found you." Mizuki exclaimed happily. She hugged her tightly.

"Uh.. okay."

Just then a man approached towards them. He smiled, "Young ladies, if you don't mind will you allow me to take a picture of you both standing together?"

"Picture?" Mizuki asked.

The man took off the sheets covering a certain thing standing in tripod. It revealed a camera from 1900s.

"Come a little closer." He gestured his hand. Click. A flash appeared. He stood up working on the picture.

"How is it?" Mizuki asked.

"Please wait for a moment." He asked still working.

"Sure." They started conversation. After five minutes the man walked towards them holding a photo.

He handed them, "Here you go."

"Thanks." They looked at it. Mizuki smiled seeing Akiara's earnest smile on the picture.

"How much is it?" Akiara asked taking out her coins pouch.

"Two silver coins." She handed him money. She dragged Mizuki out from there.

They bought a frame and put the photo inside the frame. "You can keep it." Akiara spoke seeing her happy expression.

"Yes!" She pumped her fist in the air.

They were heading back to dockyard. Arrow shouted, "Hurry up!" they ran towards the ship. They pulled up the anchor and started their journey again. Akiara was again staring at the deep blue sea. Suki-san tapped her shoulder to get her attention.

She turned around, "Suki-san?"

"Hey." She blushed.

"Is there something I can do for you?"

"Um-I... I wanted to give you this." She wore her a pendant with a small blue diamond on it.

"Thanks. It's pretty." She admired the gem. She smiled seeing her smiling face.

Mizuki stared at them. Her eyes were filled with jealousy. She took a deep breathe then walked towards them. She grabbed Akiara's wrist. She winced as the grip was tight.

She smiled at Akiara, "Aki, would you like to accompany me? I need some help."

"Uh sure. But can you loosen up please. It's hurting me." Akiara spoke looking confused seeing her expression.

"Oh I'm sorry." She dragged her away.

"I'll talk with you later." Akiara waved her.

"It seems you were quite jealous of me speaking to her." Suki-san smirked.

Mizuki dragged her to captain's office and locked it. She slammed her hand against the wall making Akiara flinch.

"Mizu- mmph!!?!" Mizuki crashed her lips to hers making her groan. She tilted her head making her to deepen the kiss. She pushed her away breathing heavily.

"Mizu what's gotten into you? I have never seen you been this rough."

"You should know that you belong to me." She grabbed her waist and kissed her roughly. As she kissed her she bit her lower lip making her gasp. She started exploring inside her mouth. Her eyes grew wide realizing what she was doing. Both started to fight for dominance but eventually they let go since they needed to breathe. Then she started kissing her neck and collarbone leaving purple marks.

Akiara pushed her away, "What's gotten into you?"

She grabbed her waist and pulled her closer to kiss her again but she puts her hand on her mouth, "No. Not a chance."

"....." she rolled her eyes looking annoyed.

"Tell me what's bothering you?"

She took a deep breathe to calm herself. Then she looked at her eyes, "Why were you talking with Suki?"

She smirked, "Are you perhaps jealous?"

She snuggled on her neck, "Yes." she bit her neck leaving a light pink mark.

She gently pushed her and cupped her cheeks, "Look... Suki-san is my friend. And I love you. Only you." She gave a soft peck.

"Then why don't we-"

"Shut up." She looked quite angry.

She looked down, "Sorry."

"Anyways let's go back. Others are gonna search for us." She turned to opened the door. Suddenly she hugged her from behind, "I love you too." She smiled. They let go of each other and walked out of the room.

They walked back to deck. Estelle noticed them. She walked towards them, "Where were you guys?"

Mizuki stuttered, "I um I...."

Akiara spoke, "We were in captain's office. Seeing the map which place we are in."

Estelle noticed a faint pink mark on Akiara's neck, "Oh I see." she smirked, "Umm what's that mark on your neck?"

She slapped her neck, "I-it's a bug bite. A bug bit me just a moment ago." Akiara glared at Mizuki while smiling painfully. Mizuki was smirking. She walked towards Cordelia and Suki-san.

Estelle walked closer to Mizuki. She poked her elbow. She whispered with a smirk, "Did you guys do it?"

"No we didn't." Mizuki replied looking away. She looked embarrassed.

She hit her on her back, "I see. Don't rush things. Take it slowly. I just hope to catch you both kissing."

"Estelle!" she winked walking away.

After few weeks of sailing they reached the Pilan empire. Everyone were prepared with weapons and armors. While crossing the border, Arrow could hear a sweet voice. His head started to hurt. His eyes no longer showed human's eyes. Akiara noticed it.

She placed her hand on his shoulder, "Are you alright?"

He roared loudly and jumped in the air transforming into dragon. Estelle and Suki-San stared at him on disbelief while Akiara, Mizuki and Cordelia looked panicked. He flew towards them spewing flames. Cordelia created a dome shield made of water.

"Why did he turn into a dragon?" Suki-san asked.

"Because he is a dragon." Akiara replied.

"What?" Suki-san and Estelle asked.

"But the most important part is that why did he transform back to his original form?" Mizuki shared her thought.

Just then they noticed their ship's captain walked out of the cabin. He stood on the parapet ready to jump. Suki-san ran towards him. She grabbed his arms, "Hey where are you going?"

"I have.... to.... die." the captain babbled.

Akiara narrowed her eyes feeling something is wrong. Estelle's elven ears slowly picked up a voice. She took out her bow and arrow. She pointed her arrow towards the source of the sound. She imbued her mana on the arrow and shot it. It hit on the mermaid and fell in the water. Arrow and the captain came back to their senses wondering what they were doing.

Arrow transformed back to human and landed on the ship's deck. "What just happened? Why did I transform into a dragon?"

Akiara patted his back, "Don't worry about it. Everyone prepare yourselves to attack." Everyone nodded and positioned themselves in respective places to fight. A pirate ship hit their ship causing them to stumble. A plank was placed and all the skeleton pirate members started attacking them. As they were fighting against them, mermaids started singing causing a leviathan to rise from the sea.

"I got this." Arrow jumped in the air transforming into a dragon. He charged towards the leviathan. They started to fight.

"Fighting with these skeletons are getting annoying." Suki-san commented while fighting.

"These pirates captain must be inside the captain's office." Cordelia spoke while fighting.

"Got it." Suki-san ran towards their ship kicking them. She headed to the cabin running searching for the captain.

She kicked open the door of captain's office. The skeleton captain glanced at the door. He took out a compass. Suki-san furrowed her eyebrows pointing her sword. He dropped the compass causing the glass to break. Her eyes grew wide when the compass needle started spinning in a weird way.

"Oh no." She realized it but was too late.

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