It was a new day for me, a tomorrow after an important moment in my life. The sun shined through the window, summoning my presence to its gaze. I dived into my covers to crawl my way down from the bed. This underground passageway was certainty an interesting way to start the morning with, sandwiched between a heart-warm fleecy bedding and snugly tickling cover. I felt like I'm during an adventure when you explore the insides of an abandoned building and go through an escape chute just before the construction collapses. It was indeed warm inside, as the fire chased me, while I desperately dragged my fractured body down as if I was wounded. But it was only a short lasting pleasure, as the exit I reached in very little time trickled me down, forcing me to land onto the carpet. Unfortunately, the hassle was not worth it in the end, as it was too uneventful due to my buoyancy. I had to occupy my mind with something, so I decided to check on my genuine toys. Flopping inquisitively with my gleaming scaled limb, I opened the chest with already having the idea what I wanted to bring out. This item, the sharp object that nibbled me ever so slightly because of my impatient mistake. It was surprisingly useful I admitted, during the examination when I kept turning it around with my ambidextrous reach. The sun was reflected by the metal parts of it, as rays of lights were caught by my exquisite and filmy eyes that I had to close slightly. It came to my mind that the object I was holding now was used as a letter opened. I would have never thought of using it in such way, unless there was a need of the moment. However, at that time the events were not in my favour, and perhaps my past self would have enjoyed it to a higher degree. Nevertheless, my friend has made a decision to go against what I wanted her to embrace, it was something that I had a firm believe she wanted. But in the end she choose not to accept the gift I bestowed to her inside the dream, which sadden my greatly. I still remembered the tears I shed from my broken pale face, that I hid behind the darkness. But when I announced who I really was and what is that I want from her, she also started sobbing. Our loneliness attached us both together in a spontaneous and dormant enfold. In this state, both giving us joy and warm of fire, it was her words that left me with a commitment that I already made. There was no turning back for either of the girls there, but also not the end of me trying to convince her. If what she really wanted was for us to become separated between two different realities, I had to stop her, as that would only hurt us both in the end. But when I returned from the dream and tried to talk with her, she was already somewhere else, in a much deeper layer of conciousness. That touched my racing heart to a great extend, and caused my sinful hand to take the worse of me. I performed something that could not be undone, although in this reality death is just an experience that like all feelings can be repeated again and again. But not according for her, since the desire she kept till the end was to return to her world. Only because I was her friend I complied, as it was piercing my fumbled heart. I was not sure why would she want me to depart alongside with her, since this side was a heavens better. I wanted her to stay beside me, for us to enjoy this paradise together. Unfortunately, leaving me with the choice of staying behind alone, I had to return with her. With blood dipping off my clothes and face I received her plead and gave her the decision she desired, as I am a being that was able to break that rule. Was this the right choice, a thought that can't shake off even now, as I furiously rippled my flapper causing some of the furniture to become damaged. However, this state was greatly unfitting for a lady such as me. It made me feel a little embarrassed that I enjoyed this primitive venting off the steam, perhaps even a little too much. In the mist of this outburst the object I was caring suddenly hit the glass floor, at the point where the mirror was located. That place became lit, as her decision from earlier fixed it, even though I did not call any technicians. It's a wonder how those technology filled necessities work, I wittily smirked, as I was remarkably interested in what was on the channel. Changing out of my modest clothes, I positioned my finny mermaid's bottom near the screen, awaiting for the events to unfold as I watched with my curiosity.
When I first took a step into the unknown there was a voice, something calling me from afar. I did not know from where or what was that, but I decided curiously to look for the source. After some time I found a gate with a sign saying that entry is forbidden. As a child, I did not understand why or who would put it there, as it appeared very safe and fun thing to do. What made the pass through it was simply the feeling of breaking a rule and going your own way, in spite of what it appears to be a warning. What happened after was a series of events that lead me through a path no one else could see. In the end I was here, watching a puppet who was walking along with Renko, holding hands as if there was nothing that could have destroy their joyfulness. Above their easygoing mood, it was raining and both of the girls were only sheltering themselves with a single umbrella. I wonder how does it feels like, being completely drenched like a wet dog, shaking off your droplets left and right. But it seems the reason for their current adventure was a nature of hunger, and their prey was sweetener for their faintly steeped existence. I wondered really, how many chocolates can my friend eat and still be feeling more. Perhaps, this is a matter that I will find out in one of my dreams. In any case, it seems that they entered the shop, with the doll entering first. Meanwhile, the other one was shoving off the excesses of the water from her parasol, in a gift of kindness towards the salesman. Only after she was satisfied, and leaving it folded behind the door, she passed the doorway. I was observing with inquisitive look from outside, deep below a rain puddle where I could playfully swim in. It was a lot more pleasing for my body, but unfortunately I could not hear what was happening between the girls as they were behind the window. From my interpretation it was that they were both really busy with the overwhelming choices the inventory presented to them. I can emphasise with that feeling, because there are days that I can not simply pick a single thing from my drawer. Today for example, due my rush needed situation I picked something for the top of the stack and threw it back again, because it was not what I wanted to wear. After a several tires, my choice was a polka dot shirt on top of a antique looking fuzzy shawl, that also made for a good cover of my lower limb. Still, the warm of it was not something I was interested in now, I had to clench my distracted fingers into the deep, reaching the answer to what did they exactly want to buy. Renko was all over the notion, walking around in circles as she compared various kinds of coatings and creams. Perhaps she wanted to order a cake, but I doubt it would be anything tasty from what I could see. Yet, she keened on the idea that her partner should participate in the decision as well. Since I was not interested at all what would be picked, I remained silent and observed the situation. Not surprisingly, although a little fretted and concerned, she only managed to agree with her partner's suggestions without having a opinion of her own. Eventually, because Renko was not fully satisfied, the shop clerk had to pick a good product for them, or perhaps something they had the budget for. A double packed box was laid on the counter for the costumers, as the more timid girl decided on carrying it. Leaving the store with a hesitant face, the female without the container realised about something she left behind. The departed looking puppet was still standing near the counter, as if she was wondering if her decision was the correct one. I was also able to sight that the shopkeeper was looking oddly at that girl, thinking if the client there was still interested in making a further purchase. However, she was not really absorbed in anything related to the sweets. Even her gaze was ignoring the place where she was, as it was looking at something that was appealing only for her. I knew what this was, as I reached my welcoming hand up in the air to wave at her. Like a marionette that had her strings shaken by someone, her unoccupied wooden arm raised half length and swayed from left to right. This sight must have been something that attracted the attention of a outsider, as Renko quickly rushed back and grabbed the girl by her moving limb. Second later, she lead her outside and covered her head from the rain that was still falling. There was a brief conversation between the two, about her recent behaviour. What the pretty dolly advocated was that she did not see anything, as she was afraid of what could happen if she did speak the truth. Even though my friend was satisfied with that lie, those was the most pitiful words she could speak at the time, at least in my opinion. Since there was probably nothing more interesting that was going to happen, I decided to advance the channel into the future a little.
Perhaps I did overdo it, as the puppet decided to return to her staying place after the afar at the confectionery earlier. I saw that she was really absorbed into what seemed to be a school issue, with her eyeballs splattered over the screen of a computer. However, the girl was not making much progress in her essay, constantly being distracted by things of little importance but high probability of attention drawing. In this state she would surely not be able to muster up a solid paper, even though it was a seemingly easy issue to write on. In her current head, her mind was obscured by something more unclear. She differently needed something that would work as a windscreen wiper for her. It was still raining outside, painting the uninviting city in grey ugly mud. Perhaps this feeling of dirtiness aroused her self-conciousness to take a relaxing bath after a tiresome day. After all, the work could wait for a one more day, since she wanted to become utmost concentrated for the sake of creating something concrete not liquid. The first step for that was to make your own body clean from anything that would be grubby or filthy, as in to get rid of any obstacles from your way. Therefore, the puppet without a red on her face, unzipped her skirt and threw her top off her. The clothes made their landing on the ground, one after the other, forming a trail along the way towards the bathroom. As she reached the door, her bare hand turned the handle without problems, and she finally arrived at the tile filled asylum. The girl with the preparations already done before entering operated the value to fill the basin with water. Because she would have to wait for it to eventually reach a reasonable level, in the meanwhile she took a shower handle and rinse her body and hair. A lot different mixtures and chemicals were at use, supposedly each had a beatification effect. The process took some time, due to her long glimmering hair, but was also the exact measure required for the actual bath to be ready. With her diminutive foot toe, she felt the liquid before submerging the rest of her unsure leg and soon her entire doll-like body. There was a brief gasp releasing a puff of worn out air, which was followed by reposing of her silky feeling nape onto the resting place inside the bathtub. I knew what was she thinking or waiting for, because I was eager to meet her as well. However, she was quite reluctant today, as she was soaking in this position for a little while longer than usual. In this case I decided to take a slight detour, with her permission of course. I reached my hand through the surface, as my fingers were dancing in an inviting step. But since that was not convincing enough, I had it placed on the top of her head and pushed it down. The girl's guided eyesight was soon placed submerged under water, along with her entire sublime body only in the flesh. I could see my how her motionless limbs suggested compliance, with her attention being betrayed by the reflection in her pupils. She was not breathing, because it was not needed, but she was clearly still alive. I started calling her awareness, with a sweet angelic voice that created words inside of bubbles. One after the other, they were caressing her ears, and stuck the strings by her acknowledging arms to reach mine. Exchanging both of our eager fingers, she let out a cry for help once again. This was a time where she wanted for me to do something she would not be able herself. I was always for her, and of course this instance was no exception, as I embraced her fully with my loving heart. I slithered my tongue towards her impatient mind, calming the puppet with my rose-scent words. All your wicked and twisted desires I accept as mine without condition, for them to show you the way towards the paradise. Every wishes that were born and perished I shall engrave, so that there wont be any dreams that would end. I shall always be in your sight, drawing towards the unfathomable destination, as a voice you will always be able to hear. With those words finally taking a place in my spirit, I felt as someone placed a tenderly cradling kiss on top of my body.
What was left for me to do, for my desire to be fulfilled, was to meet Renko. It was the middle of the night, as I asked her to suddenly leave the house and meet inside the park. There was not a single soul in vicinity, with the ground partially filled with today's raid, a tick fog was felt through the woolly clothes of mine. In order to increase the heat, I squeezed both of my arms and stroked them against my body, hoping that I would move from this place soon. I did not expect for her to show up instantly, but I had my patience. It appeared to be synchronized with the degrees of the temperature. The longer I was waiting, the colder I was feeling, so I took my phone to check on her. Of course, I did not have her permission to make her signal appear on a map, but at least I could see how many minutes passed since I called. Perhaps I should open that one game, I was wondering, as it might have been worth to delve into procrastination. But I was surprised that even though it was a odd hour, my friend showed herself on time, as she was running towards me. Her face was visibly a little chilled, without a coverage of a scarf, while her attire was presumably assembled in a hurry. If that was the case I felt a little guilty asking her to arrive as soon as it was possible for her, so I welcomed her with rubbing her back in a act hospitality. That increased both our spirits and their warmth, as I apologized for my impatience. Renko simply shrugged as she did not mind, even though her frigid body would deny that statement. However, more than minding what she was wearing, she was thrillingly interested in knowing why would I bring her to this place and at this hour. The reason was simple, I explained, it was because the of the club activities. Recently, there was a ghost sighted in this area. Since it was more astute to explore it at night, I started to explain to her, I have decided that it would be better for us two to perform our extraction at this odd hour. Moreover, I was not able to fully explain the sudden call. Even though I did my best to present the reasons behind those actions, my friend was got a little confused and wanted to know the direct justification. It was quite understandable, because she did not receive much time for her preparations to be sufficient, as evidenced by stroking her nylon cowered ankles between one and the other. I decided that the best course of action would be to show her, as we changed out location to a different one. I showed her the river at where would a strange thing will happen, and announced that it would appear at any second. Acting like I was not sure of the current time, I took my phone to confirm my assumption. At this time, my partner returned her gaze from the sky, with me wondering what was she looking at. She explained it with words which caused me not to worry about it, even though I titled my head in a puzzled expression. That strange statement also resulted in a brief restive of my lower body, as my hand snatched the arm of my friend to make us both descented down the bank. The ground was a little uneven and with the wet grass, walking became a concerning annoyance for a while. Still, with our ankles soaked, we finally reached the goal, which was was the position that would allow her to surely see a ghost. Of course, there was no need for me to be this close, but for Renko it would have been hard otherwise. Therefore I asked her in a whispering voice if she is ready to see the spirit. Her response was that of a gulping and nodding with her head, without speaking a word in fright presumably. Even with the reflection of the stars in her pupils, I was not sure if she was truly ready for what was about to unveil to her. Hence, I asked her again in a very calm and whispering voice, if she was willing to leave her common sense and dive into the phantasm. At that moment, she had realised the concealed hand of mine on her hip. But it was not me who pushed her in, but her own shadow, created by the light of the full moon.
Seeing her body being swallowed by the surface of the river, I threw off my disguise and jumped after her. We were both submerged, but unlike me, her human limbs were struggling to emerge from the blue environment she was taken into. However, it was not my wish for her to leave, not after what she did for me. I understood that even if this situation is a little strange, I would have to help her, since the therapy in the dream world was not fully effective. The reason for that was partially my fault, but surely if she accepted her other side, we would have stayed there. Even when I tried to convince her to remain with me in that paradise, even when I begged again and again, she would not listen. I never learned why she thinks that dreams and reality are different, but what mattered right now was holding through this pain we both were feeling. I swam towards her in an instant, and covered her my own sea jade scales protectively. Even though her wishes appeared to be muffled there was a stronger desire that I heard, for us two to remain together. With my delicate hands, I traced my obliging fingers close to her chin towards her ears. My maw slowly rippled the close space between us two, as I told Renko not to worry, that this is only a moment that will lead us both to an eternity with each other. The world we were travelling together now, I whispered as she was taking water into her lungs, it is a reality where all dreams are possible. Different from the one you last saw, a paradise with a beautiful name, where you would no longer have to worry about phenomenons such as death. As you can you see, I pointed at my the hole left in my heart, I forgot about something that you are experiencing now. My partner lost her strength in limbs and finally gave up on resisting my gift, as if she accepted the new life I birthed for her. Without knowing about being in pain, wishes subduing to decay, having preciousness taken away from us or anything bounding us. With the door opened I had my doubts swept away in a flash, knowing that this was the right choice after all. The step we are both taking, while I was holding you, it was always you hand, right? Let us die and be reborn, together in this beautiful world. Renko eyes closed, with the help of someone closest to her, allowing her wish to be fulfilled.