A/N: This is my first Hellboy fanfic, so all the disclaimers apply. Don't sue me, please! I don't own Hellboy, Abe, Liz, or any OTHER Hellboy characters. I only own Aquamarine. Thank you, and enjoy.

Aquamarine was sleeping soundly in her bed when she taken to the Borough of Paranormal Research and Defense, or BPRD. She was a fairly normal girl by appearence; she had bright red hair that reached to her back, and tan skin. But, this girl was anything but mundane. "Aqua," a voice called, "Aqua, wake up, I need to speak with you."

She opened her watery, teal eyes. Above her was her mother, crying. "Mommy, what's wrong?" She asked, her voice wavering. "Why are you crying?" Her mother took a deep breath and turned her head. "You're going away for a while," she said, trying to contain her emotions. "I've called someone to pick you up, and help you with these... gifts, that you have."

Aqua's eyes widened. "Going away?... But why? Mommy, what do you mean?" Her mother sighed, and looked into her eyes. "Honey... You can't stay here. Other people, they don't understand. They'll reject you, Honey, because of these gifts." Aqua was silent, trying to understand her mother's words. "Are you coming, too, Mom?" She shook her head. "No, Honey, I can't. But don't worry. The man I called, Professor Broom, told me that there's another person there that shares your gift."

"When is he coming?" Aqua took a deep breath. "He'll be here shortly, Honey. Now, let's pack your things, so you're ready when he gets here." Aqua nodded slowly, and got out her bags. She thought, "I can't believe that I'm leaving... I hope Mommy will be okay without me. And who's this other person? The one that that man mentioned?"

A couple hours later, the doorbell rang. Aqua and her mother were quick to respond, proceeding down the steps quickly to meet him. Her mother opened the door, and in stepped Prof. Broom. Aqua looked confused. He didn't look like any professor she could think of. He had stark white hair, round glasses around his brown eyes, and had an air of an elderly man. That much was normal, she thought. But he wasn't elderly at all! In fact, he seemed quite young. "Hello, Ms. Jewel. And I see that this is Aqua, yes?"

"Yes, this is Aquamarine. Is... is there any way that I might be able to visit her, once she's gone?" Asked Ms. Jewel. The man nodded. "Yes, we can make arrangements. Now, we should get going. Aqua, would you please gather your things and follow me to the car?" She nodded once more, and brought her belongings to the car. After her things were placed in the trunk, Aqua turned to see her mother once more. "Goodbye, Mom. I'll write, if I can...."

"All right, Honey," said Ms. Jewel. "Good luck," she murmered, as the car pulled out of the lot.

During the car ride, Aqua was silent. She was nervous; Who were these people, really? What was in store for her? Suddenly, she spoke: "Professor Broom? Where are you taking me?"

Broom turned to her and smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, Aqua. There are people with gifts like yours all around the world. And, we, at the Paranormal Research and Defense, gather them together and provide for them. I know it may seem a little overwhelming, but you needn't be concerned."

A few hours later, they arrived at their desination. Prof. Broom motioned her inside, so that she may have a look around while her belongings were brought. "Now, then," said Prof. Broom, leading her to a golden door, "let's meet that man that will serve as your mentor and guardian for the remainder of your stay, shall we?"

"Okay, Mr. Broom... but, um, what's his name?" Asked Aqua. The professor Broom opened the door, and led her inside. "His name is Abraham Sapien." Aqua stepped inside and looked around. There were books everywhere, and a fireplace, with a roaring flame. On the furthest wall was a huge tank, full of water. Prof. Broom walked towards the tank, and pressed a button on the intercom next to it. "Abraham, could you please come out of the tank? Aqua, our newest addition, has arrived." Aqua jumped back in surprise as a blue blur shot up from within the tank. Suddenly, she heard footsteps to the side of the tank. Then, she heard: "Coming, Professor."

From the top of the tank came a very strange sight. As he desended the stairs, he came into view. Aqua gasped, as she finally saw Abraham. He was a fish-being! His skin was blue and striped, and on his neck were gills. When she glanced at his feet, she noticed that they, like his hands, were webbed. "Ah, you must be Aqua, then."

All of this soon became too much for the little girl, as she began to sway. Just as her vision began to waver, she saw Abraham move toward her. Down she fell, regaining concousness only for a moment as she was caught. She looked up to see Abraham looking down at her. "Aqua," the voice sounded distant. "Are you all right?" She was about to speak as her vision began to fade once more. Before she lost herself completely, she was able to reach into his mind and begin to understand that she was safe in his arms.

A/N: Remember, this is my first time writing a Hellboy fic, so don't be too harsh! Hasta lavista, and look out for the next chapter!