Y'all, sorry for a very long time of hiatus. It's an exam in my country so I'm trying to focus on it, but ill promise to update more once it's over 😤

~Art isn't mine, Art belong to @catallari on Twitter~

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(Y/n POV)

A normal day at the Forgotten Ark

A real normal day...

"YOU DID IT AGAIN!?"

The herbalist was loud and clear. Any creatures in the Ark can probably hear that, I sigh hearing them fighting again. "That was an accident!? And besides, that wasn't even my idea to begin with!? It was Crab walker!" He pointed at the walker, "I already told you! 'Not literary'" he fight back and it turn into childish bickering.

I rolled my eyes, lucky they can't see it because of my mask. Just then, I heard a voice call my name. "Y/n" was husky and soft, I immediately recognized it and turn around. There's the figure of my charming yet grumpy boyfriend, "Sir, what can I do for you?" "I was just trying to see what's all of this about..." He looked behind my shoulder seeing the spirits fighting

"Yeah. That, the usual"

"well I hate to hear that, so Y/N. if you're not busy. maybe I can use you for a moment?" he asked sounding as if he doesn't have another way to say it, I was flustered hearing it even though I used to help him, it's like him asking me for my first date. but I brushed it off and start following him to his usual place where he brew blessings or spells, you name it.

just now we're here, his place looks dark. even if there were lanterns around he never lit them up, how the heck does he see? "alright. what do you want me to do?" I questioned still looking around, he then grabbed some blessings and handed them to me. "pour these to that small cauldron at the corner there" he pointed as I acknowledge and start working on my job

he then started to stir the other cauldron which was big enough for spirits to fit inside, it looks a bit bizarre. why does he have such a big cauldron anyway? it's like he's planning to torture someone, as I was done like what he said he then instructed me to do mix another blessings and those kinda stuff.

the environment here was calm until he spoke up "Y/N, I ran out of glass bottles. im going to get another outside, so try not to stir or touch this cauldron" with that he left. all I can say was okay and look back at the big cauldron. the curious feelings are building inside of me. and I took my chance to step closer still trying to catch a close look into it.

on the left side of the cauldron, there are empty glasses. many of them. they have this drawn picture of a small character and another big with the arrow pointing down, it's like I've seen these somewhere. Tiny spell? but for what?

just then I hear him from outside and start to rush back to my spot as if nothing happens today, he dropped the bottles and start to pour another spell inside the cauldron. at this point, you were very intrigued so you decided to ask like it's new for you

"so... what are you brewing?"

"just a new spell im inventing"

that kinda sounds like a big lie, even though he answered it like it's an official answer. I can tell it's not 'inventing'. but I played along anyway, and now what it seems to be already 30 minutes. I and he were looking for some recipes for a new spell when a loud sound was heard at the door

"Hey Enchant!" chime the farmer, "got any more spells for my farm?"

stressfully the Questgiver groaned earning a little giggle from me. "yeah, just search it on the shelf at that aisle" he pointed at the back of the room. he runs happily around the aisle searching for his spells and took many of the spells he need, he even stack them as a tower

"you need help with that?" I asked. I and Enchant look at each other unsure of his actions. he then mumbles underneath the spells. "no thanks! appreciate the ask but I think im good!" honestly, we can tell that can barely see through that

and just then, he tripped knocking the spells at the top and falling straight to the cauldron. the cauldron starts to bubble, with a reflect Enchantment push him off and me away from the cauldron. and that an explosion happens. not too loud, but it emitted a lot of smokes out of it.

the Farmer and I were coughing. even wearing a mask it still hurt "Enchant!" I yelled for a response while wandering near the area where the explosion started. the other from outside start to rush inside, the smokes start to fade but we still can't see where Enchantment is.

"what's going on here?!" the muralist looked around in shock, "an explosion happen, quick help me find Enchantment!" I ordered each one of them. when the crab walker start to talk "uh... guys" he called softly, all turned to him "I think this is... Enchantment?"

we looked down at his foot when we saw a little figure, it kinda looks like Enchantment but smaller. the smokes start to clear out and finally we can see it clearly, all of us stare in shock. "wait... this is enchantment? but- why is he small?" I asked when I remember the spells he pour at the cauldron.

"Awe! he's cute!" the Herbalist exclaimed alerting the mini Enchantment, he grew scared and start to whimper. like as if he was about to cry. the crab walker picked him up. Enchantment starts to throw his hands all over his arm, pinching it and punching it. "Ow, okay! okay! ill put you down" he then put him back to the floor gently

he then starts to stand up and waddle to me and fling himself to my feet. I can hear a little mumble from him. it's almost like he was trying to call my name and something to a word like 'carry me?' he raised both arms prepared

with a second I finally had him in my arm, cradling it like a baby while the other stare at him. he was indeed cute, but I can tell he still acts like the old version of himself and maybe a bit childish. "so uh, how- why is he small now?" the Farmer asked, "I think its because of the spells. I remember he was mixing some kind of blessing that filled with tiny spells?"

"Why would he brew that?"

"to sale them maybe?" I looked down when I felt a tug on my torso, he was trying to catch my attention. "Aww. the little Questgiver is jealous!" the crab walker teased making the farmer and him both laugh. I looked down to see him groaning. and start to swing his arm yelling cutely at the walker and the Farmer.

"ah ah ah, no. you can't hurt other people" I pulled him playfully trying to calm him down, he only mumbled at my torso still angry. "anyway, how long will these spells last?" "most of it last 10 minutes. but since it's mixed I think the time lasts until 30 minutes" not gonna lie, this is gonna be tyranny. but it's not like he's staying like this forever, I just hope not even though I wish to see the more cute side of him.

"to fasten the time, why don't you all try to figure out a spell for him to grow back? ill be outside for a while"

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now that im outside, I take myself on a little tour with him trying to kill the time, we went to the cave only for a couple of minutes since I don't want to risk his life getting hit by the crabs, so mostly I just take him to some bright area. "alright Enchantment. are you sure you want to look inside the cave?"

he nodded and grab my hand. it's a bit hurtful that I have to hold his hand cuz I need to bend my posture a little to the left. we tried our best to avoid crabs and probably tried not to make so many sounds. but at some point we did, luckily no-hit.

as we were at the end of the cave exit I took him to the highest point in the ark so we can do sand sliding, and yeah we did tumble down but no one was hurt. I wish I could take him out of the Ark. I reached at the back of the ark, yknow. the one with the second cave, not sure what to do in there. all he wanna do is to see a crab in there "we better exit. let's go" this time I carried him in my arm. just as I was about to hop out I heard an eerie screech not far behind me.

oof

the crab hit my back pretty hard, I yelped in as I stumbled back in pain. the Questgiver dropped from my hand, he yelp as well. he look at the crab earlier. it was growling, I looked at Enchantment seeing that he was furious. he runs full speed at the crab and kicks it, sending it flying not far. it hisses in pain and Enchantment continue to abuse the crab with all the power he got

I quickly jog to him still feeling the pain, "enough! it's hurt" I grabbed him while backing away in case it attack me again. he darted at me worriedly but still with the irate noise "no! y/n is hurt!" he with his baby voice rang

not gonna lie I think im about to pass just how cute he is. "yeah whatever, let's just get out of here" I ran out of the cave and walk back to the shipwrecks

I also didn't forget to bring him to his little area in front of the shipwreck in the spot where he usually stands. let him run around and roll around. and play with the koi fish on the little pond and probably him having a little bath.

and since those were the only places that were close by I decided that I and him would have a little rest at the top of the shipwreck. I sat down at the slab "wow. those were sure fun, what do you think?" he nodded happily giggle, I blush at the sight of him jumping happily. and it seems like his spells haven't run out yet. im kinda happy that he hasn't returned to his normal state.

I feel him scooting closer to me and lay his head down in exhaustion, I looked down at him and gently caress his head. he mumbles cuddling even more onto me. it was silent for good 5 minutes until I realize he was deep asleep. I sigh in relief "guess I have to put you back to my room" I pick him up gently trying not to wake him up the best a could

and walk slowly to his room taking my time, a good thing that Ark is silent enough for a baby to sleep peacefully. as I finally reach his room, I carefully put him to bed and lay the blanket softly making it comfortable for him. and not forgetting the little kiss on the forehead

"sleep tight" I whisper and turned around to take my leave, instead of that. I was tugged by a little arm. it was a hard grip and I realize that he was trying to sleep with me, I can hear him whispering a word underneath the mask. I was reddened with his gesture

but a rest won't hurt, right? I lay at the other side of his bed and gently take off his mask and mine so we both won't have a hard time breathing. and there it was just us together

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*bonus*

you wake up still laying down facing the now grown-up-looking man. he was handsome as ever. it took you a minute or two to see the whole vision clearly, then it hit you. you were all red

"good morning..." his soft voice soothes you. you only cover your face as a response. he giggles and gently yanked the blanket "ugh. whatever, how are you feeling?"

"I feel okay, but I did have a weird dream that I turned small. I and I hit a crab" he looked at the ceiling thinking about his dream, I only chuckle and hugged him from the side "that does sure sound weird..."

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~ta76

shit, this took me 4 hours :")

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