We've finally reached the halfway mark! Yay! And surprise, surprise! This will be Serafina's chapter and her time to shine! It was really a hard chapter, I will admit. I even feel disgusted towards myself for a certain scene with the Royal Advisor. Get ready to hate the Royal Advisor even more. Anyway, enjoy.


Chapter 7: The Fiery Soul that Burns with Passion

Outside on a cold day of March, the Lakefront has frozen into strong, steady ice. Mercy have seen the frozen lake and wanted to try skating it. Creating a pair of ice skates, Mercy steps out of her slippers and put on her new boots. Stepping onto the ice to see if it was steady enough, the Royal Guard started to take another step until she skate on the icy surface. She was surprised that the ice was very steady.

Despite springtime has arrived, Mercy was concerned that the snow and ice would have melted or become weak, but it didn't. Taking another step, Mercy glided on the ice as she attempts at a fancy move. She have read many books on what humans do, so she was familiar with some skating techniques. A few jumps and a twirl before giving a little curtsy. Suddenly, the sound of clapping hands startled her as she looked up.

"Princess..."

"That was beautiful, Merce." Brigid smiled.

"Thank you, Princess."

"Can you teach me too?" the Grak Princess asked meekly.

"Well, it takes a lot of practice." Mercy teased. Seeing the girl pout, she gave in, "Okay, okay, let's get started."

"Yay!" Brigid gave a little cheer.

Taking the girl's hands, she took her onto the icy surface. Brigid nearly slipped, but quickly regain her composure as she tried to adjust. Eventually, she can slowly skate without looking down on the ice. To be honest, the Royal Guard was happy to spend some time with the Salt Princess. It has been... Well, forever, since they were together - just the two of them. In fact, Mercy cannot recall a single memory when she spends time with Brigid alone. As for Brigid... She was also happy to spend some time with her middle sister too. For a long time, the Royal Guard looked like she was keeping her distance - almost avoiding the Princess - so they never really had the chance to be alone. She was grateful for anytime spent with her sisters, whether it was with both of them or individually.

As Brigid slowly let go of Mercy's hands to try and skate on her own, Mercy suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest. It hurts, but she doesn't know what was the cause of it. The pain was also distinctive that it didn't just hurt, it made her feel immense sadness.

'Why has this pain returned? I haven't felt this in a long time, so why...?' she frowned.

Brigid, having noticed the sad expression, became concerned, "Merce, are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm fine. It's nothing." Mercy lied.

Brigid frowned, having easily seen through the Royal Guard's lies. She recalled that she once told the guard about not lying, but she'll let this one pass. Sometimes, there are secrets that people rather not talked about until they feel like sharing it. The Salt Princess understand that the source of this particular lie is out of personal problems. This type of lie, she will not pushed for answers. After some time has passed, Mercy and Brigid left the frozen lake, changing out of their ice skates.

Returning to the Grak Palace, the two of them eventually joined Serafina. Together, the three sisters went to the Music Room. Now as the Grak Princess, Brigid has to learn some etiquette, much to her displeasure. Her teachers insisted that she learned proper table manners, literature, and more. It would have been hard without Serafina and Mercy close by. Learning etiquette was very boring, something that she didn't need and have to learn anyway.

However, the Music Room was one of the good benefits of her learning. The girl love music and there was only one rule from her teacher. So long the music is beautiful, it may be creative. Her sisters may also join her in her lessons. Mercy choose to play the harp while the Princess choose the flute. Serafina refrained because she couldn't play any of the instruments.

Listening to her youngest sister playing the flute, Serafina remarked, "You play so well."

Playfully sticking out her tongue a little, Brigid giggled, "Thank you, Sera."

"It seems our little Princess enjoys playing the flute." Mercy teased.

"I remember playing on a leaf flute. The music was so soothing that I feel like I was surrounded by nature." the Princess explained.

Mercy took note of that and after the sisters left the Music Room, she parted ways.

"Hey, Mercy, where are you going?" Serafina asked.

"Oh, just need to do something. You two go on without me." Mercy insisted.

She didn't give them time to ask anymore questions before she ran off to her Snow Room. She needed an excused to leave. One was because she felt the pain in her heart gem returning. The other was because an idea just came to her mind.

Using her powers, Mercy created an ice flute and leaf flute. The ice was special because it will never melt. She plans to give the icy instruments to Brigid one day, but not today. Taking the two flutes, the water doll place them inside an icy case. Hiding the case beneath the waterfall, the Royal Guard nodded in approval before rushing off to join her sisters. But before she could make it out the hallway, someone called out to her.

"Mercy!"

She stops and turned towards the voice, "Master?"


Meanwhile, Serafina and Brigid were out in the Royal Garden. Finished with today's lessons, the Salt Princess get to have the remaining day to herself. It was strange though. All her lessons were short. Her father had arranged it that way and she wonders why. Many of her teachers have told her that her mother wasn't interested in lessons. Although she can agree with her mother, it wasn't entirely bad. With Serafina and Mercy, time seemed to go by fast and the lessons are just swept away.

Strolling in the Royal Garden, the little Salt Princess pondered, "I wonder what is talking Merce so long?"

"I don't know." Serafina answered.

Suddenly, a raindrop fall from the sky as dark storm clouds appeared. It wasn't long until it started to rain heavily as Brigid screamed, startled by how fast the droplets were pouring onto her. Caught in the rain, the sisters rushed back to the palace for shelter. Shivering from her soaked clothes, Brigid let out a tiny sneeze. Not wanting the Princess to catch a cold, Serafina lead her little sister to her room.

"So cold..." Brigid shivered.

"I'm so sorry, Brigid." Serafina apologized once they got to her room. "If I have watch for the storm clouds, maybe I could have taken you to the palace faster."

"No, no! It's okay." the girl insisted as she went to the dressing screen to changed out of her clothes. As she puts on a more simple dress, the child notice something missing. "Oh no!"

"What?" Serafina jumped.

"I lost my necklace. It must have fallen somewhere." she explained.

Serafina knows about Brigid's necklace. It was a present given to her by the King. She has treasured the piece of jewelry since it was the only thing she has to remind her of her father and wished to keep it close with her at all times. Calming down the child, the Royal Guard promised that she'll searched for the necklace. One of the reason was because she didn't want to see Brigid upset. The other reason was because she felt partially responsible for the loss. However, despite she searched the Royal Garden after the storm has subsided, she couldn't find it. Unable to find the necklace, Serafina was concern until she has an idea.

By the time Brigid had went to sleep, Mercy decided to check up on Serafina. After knocking on the door and was granted permission to enter, the younger sister was a bit shock to find a messy room. A few clothes were lying on the floor, drawers were left open, many things on the shelves were knocked over. At the table was her older sister who has a jar containing yellow beads in her hands.

Crossing her arms at the messy room, Mercy asked, "What are you doing, Serafina?"

"Brigid lost her necklace. The one the King gave to her. I couldn't find it, so I thought I should make a new, identical one for her." the older Royal Guard answered.

"Wouldn't it be more easier to find her lost one?" Mercy questioned, uncrossing her arms. "It seemed to have more sentimental value than the one you're making."

"It's the thought that counts, Mercy." Serafina insisted as she open more drawers in search for materials. "Besides... It may not replace the memories she has of her old one, but it can create new, happy memories."

At that remark, Mercy's expression softens, "Yeah... You're right."

Serafina perk up and turned towards her younger sister, a somewhat shock look was on her face.

"Mercy, are you feeling well?"

"Yes." she shrugged. "Why did you asked?"

"Well, you never praised me before. It's not like you, so I thought you were sick." Serafina explained.

"Well, sometimes you're right... And sometimes I'm wrong." Mercy replied as she grabbed for the things her older sister needs.

As Serafina made a quick drawing on what the necklace looks like, she began to ask questions.

"So, where did you go after music lessons?"

"Oh, I had intended to come back, but Master needed me for something."

"...I see." Serafina paused. Wanting to change the subject, she questioned, "Mercy, whenever Brigid is sad, why do raindrops fall from her eyes?"

"Raindrops?" Mercy became confused.

"Whenever she cries, sometimes a single raindrop or more would fall." the older sister clarified.

"Ah... I believe humans call those raindrops 'tears'." Mercy stood up. "They are produce when humans cry after a stressful, emotional event or intense revelation have occurred."

"Why would humans have such tears when they are sad? And why would humans cry?"

"I don't know. We aren't in the position to questioned that. We... Aren't human ourselves, so we can't experience such things." Mercy look up towards her older sister. "You have the heart of sulfur... So you can experience many range of emotions than I can, but... We both cannot cry or have the ability to shed tears of sorrow or happiness. We can only feel sad or feel a slight tug in our chest. It's the closest thing we have towards crying."

"So if we could cry, would that make us human?"

"I don't know, Serafina. Really, I don't know the answer." Mercy sighed.

"Right. Sorry I asked." Serafina mumbled as she resumed to her little project. "Hey, Mercy?"

"Yes?"

"You have gold coins that Master tends to give you, right?"

"Yes. Why do you asked?"

"Can I have those gold coins?"

Mercy looked over at what her older sister has on the table. There were a few things that she obviously didn't need. And that's when an idea popped in her mind. After all, neither sisters have any use for gold coins.

"Sure, I'll part with my coins. However, I want that jar of jewels you have in exchange."

A smile spread on the older sister's face, "It's a deal."

After getting her jar of blue jewels and silver chains, Mercy returns to her Snow Room. After sending the gold coins to Serafina via her water powers, Mercy also went to work. Seeing her sister making something for Brigid made her want to do the same thing. The younger Royal Guard plans to make the Salt Princess a tiara. However, it wouldn't be the usual kind. It will be made with blue gemstones laced together with tiny beads.


The next day, Brigid unfortunately came down with a fever after getting caught in yesterday's rainstorm. Initially, Serafina suggested using her magic to lower the girl's body temperature like she did before when she first saw her until Mercy advised against it. The younger Royal Guard suggest letting the Princess recover by herself instead of using magic. That way, her body wouldn't grow too dependent on magic. Plus, it allows them to personally care with the girl's every needs.

At first, Serafina plans to take care of Brigid for some time before letting Mercy have her turn. However, her younger sister rejects the idea, explaining that she has other things to do. Excusing herself out of Brigid's room, the second Royal Guard left. The sudden change arouse suspicion in the older Royal Guard.

'She's clearly avoiding Brigid and me for some reason...'

Turning her attention onto the bedridden Princess, Serafina began checking the ailing girl's temperature. A smile formed on the Royal Guard's lips as she felt the warm heat from the child's forehead. It reminded her so much of the time when she first met Brigid. It was just like this, the exact same scenario.

"Do you need anything, Brigid?" Serafina asked as the Princess woke.

"No." Brigid sighed, " I just wish I wasn't sick. I'm causing trouble for you and Merce..."

The girl sink deeper into her blanket out of shame as she felt very embarrassed over her predicament. The Royal Guard laughs as she tends to her little sister's care, insisting that the Princess isn't causing them trouble at all. After taking care of Brigid's needs, Serafina left so the girl can sleep peacefully.

As Serafina went to find Mercy, she saw the Royal Advisor at the end of the corner. Bowing in front of her master, she waited until the Royal Advisor passed her. Except... She didn't.

"We need to have a talk." Cailleach replied. "Follow me."

Following her creator, the Royal Guard found herself inside her master's room again. It has been a while since she came here and honestly, she didn't really wanted to come back to this room. The very room that reminded her that she wasn't human. It was like a place where one has to be reminded of its purpose. Like a doll's purpose is to look pretty or hide their true feelings behind porcelain masks of deceits. Serafina even felt out of place in this chamber. It just doesn't feel right.

"Master, why have you brought me here?"

"I see that you and your sister have gotten a name since I've last saw you." the Royal Advisor replied as she poured tea.

"Yes." the fire doll confirmed.

Taking a sip, the witch let out a sigh before she glared at her creation, causing Serafina to flinched.

"Have you grown soft?"

"I'm... Sorry?"

"Have you forgotten about your purpose? Why you were created in the first place?" Cailleach took a sip from her cup.

"N-No..." Serafina answered, looking away sheepishly.

"Listen to me. I don't give a crap with what you do, so long you remain focus. Just a simple task. Guard the girl as she grows up and yet, you put her in danger roughly a month ago!" the Royal Advisor scoffed. Turning around, the old woman muttered an insult within ear shot, "You stupid girl."

After hearing that remark, Serafina looked down. Despite she was trying, it was really hard not to feel upset over it. She has been scolded by Mercy many times, but at least she never went too far and insulted her. Unfortunately, this old woman in front of her is her master. She couldn't really talk back even if she wanted to.

'Why do I feel this stinging feeling in my eyes?' the Royal Guard wondered, sniffling.

The Royal Advisor began to hurl insults, belittling Serafina of her faults. Faults such as letting her emotions getting the better of her or developing a close attachment towards the Princess. Her master never addressed her by her name as if she refused to acknowledged her as something as close to a human being. The sulfur servant remained at her spot as she takes all the terrible comments and destructive criticism her master was throwing at her. The more she takes, however, the more she felt like her heart was going to burst from pain and sadness, submerging her in a never ending sea of cruel remarks.

"...Your sister would have done a better job at protecting the Princess than you. She isn't a pathetic heap of emotions, unlike you, girl."

Eventually, the Royal Guard couldn't handle the amount of hurtful words that spilled from the witch.

"Why...?" she spoke quietly.

"What did you say? Speak up!" Cailleach ordered.

"WHY?!" Serafina asked again, raising her voice as anger started to replace sadness.

"Why what?!"

"I was your first successful creation! So why do you treat me the way you do?!" Serafina yelled. "You refused to acknowledge me like a human being!"

"Because Mercy is better than you... Because she is like me, flawless and perfect." the Royal Advisor calmly respond. "But you... You're just like them. Your very existence reminds me of those imprudent humans, full of mistakes. Your flaws are what makes you so weak. Humans are beneath me and I definitely refused to addressed you with respect! You're not human, you're an abominable creation."

"How do you justify with what you said?! It doesn't make sense!"

"It doesn't have to make sense! I'm the creator and you are my servant. I have full control over your life." the witch snapped. "You should be more grateful that I gave life to you."

Meanwhile, Mercy was heading her way to her master's room. The other day, the Royal Advisor wanted to speak with her about Serafina. She asked many questions regarding her older sister, but Mercy either didn't answer or she tried to assure her master that Serafina is trying her best. Obviously, the Royal Advisor didn't completely trust Mercy since she was also aware of the mercury servant's condition. Nevertheless, she let Mercy go. The girl has been worried about the other day. It felt too easy. Normally, the Royal Advisor would push her questioning in an attempt to make Mercy slip some information, but there was none of that yesterday. She let her leave as if she already knew the answer.

'I have to make sure that Master trust my words or else she'll run out of patience with Serafina...' Mercy thought as she reached the room.

She was about to knock on her master's door when she heard two arguing voices from the other side.

"I don't understand! Why do you always prefer Mercy over me?!"

'That voice...! Is Serafina speaking with Master right now?'

She wasn't sure if she should eavesdrop on the conversation, but it did sound serious. Plus, she was curious. Using her water powers, Mercy made her body appear lucid. Looking down at her hands, she looked transparent, almost invisible. When you have a sheet of water against a brick wall, would you be able to tell that the sheet of water was there? Most of the time, you wouldn't have noticed it. The same applies to Mercy's usage of her water powers. They can come in handy sometimes.

Anyway... From the conversation, it didn't sound good. As the argument escalates, Mercy could hear something shattering. It sounded like something fragile just broke... Like a tea pot.

"Fine. You really want to know the reason? Why you are so intolerable?" the Royal Advisor's voice hissed menacingly. "It's because you are a failure to being with."

Mercy's eyes widen as she heard her older sister muttered in shock, "W-What?"

"I never intended to create you. I initially wanted to create two water dolls, but I couldn't. You weren't suppose to exist. Just another useless puppet, a failed creation."

At the end of that remark, Serafina was shocked before getting angry, "You claim that humans are beneath you, but you're wrong. You've wallowed yourself in hatred for so long that you've allowed yourself to be as prideful as the same humans who've hurt you. You're no different from the humans."

"So what your point?" the Royal Advisor scoffed.

"I hate you... But I also pity you. After all, it's you who is beneath me." Serafina remarked before walking away.

"Wait just a minute there! How dare you?!"

Without saying a word, the Royal Guard stormed out of the door and fled from the room. Mercy just stood still as colors slowly reappear on herself. After overhearing the entire conversation, she was completely distraught. She didn't even know what to do. All she can do is only stood there quietly, pitying her older sister.

'Serafina wasn't suppose to exist? Does she hates me for that...? Because our creator has always considered her as a failure...'


At first... She felt insecure. That information just came out of nowhere... And it was uncalled for! Was she a failure before she was even created? Had the Royal Advisor initially wanted to create two mercury servants? Not her? Just a needless servant created not because their creator wanted or desired for its creation, but because the creator has to create it? Was she really a failure? A simple disposable pawn? Much like a doll's purpose, it doesn't decide its fate. The owner has full control on whether or not they keep such a thing. Sometimes, dolls are simply discarded like useless defective merchandise. Others are kept to be put in an everlasting display, showered with love and attention... Just like Mercy... But not her.

'No. I was... Disposed of, like I was garbage.'

Anger started to build up. In response, the Royal Guard left the palace to unleash her anger. She was so upset and bothered. Another factor was because she never felt such pain in her chest. She was sad. And yet, she can't even cry tears! It was so frustrating and upsetting! Is it true that her mistakes and flaws is what makes her weak? Then... Her carefree personality, her willingness to allow herself to love makes her weak? Those are her mistakes? It was so darned confusing that she don't even know anymore!

What she had said to her master wasn't a lie. She does pity her... But at the moment, her anger weighs heavier than her compassion. To cope with her feelings, Serafina created a doppelganger of the witch during the night. She didn't dare do this where her master could notice or be there to witness it. It was a simple illusion, however, the face was blurred out.

"Why?! Why am I inferior to Mercy? I don't understand!" the Royal Guard yelled, missing her mark.

"Because Mercy is better than you... Because she is like me." the Royal Advisor's voice rang in her mind.

"If I was a failure to begin with, why did you created me?!"

"Because a magical servant is still a magical servant." the witch simply answered.

Serafina attacked and attacked, each miss caused her to grow more and more frustrated. Eventually, she overexerted herself and had fallen on her knees. Rain started to fall, but she could care less. After all, she isn't human so there was no need to be concern of one's heath. If she's injured, she heals with magic. If she faces danger, she use magic. It started to rain harder, but as she laments over her failures, Serafina didn't notice drops of water falling from her eyes. She simply assumed that it was the rainwater.

"I hate this... I hate myself..." she cried bitterly.

She also hated this side of hers. Although it was her more honest side, she didn't want to look weak or vulnerable. It'll only reminds her of what her master had said.

"Your flaws are what makes you so weak."

"You're wrong!"

"You always let your emotions get in the way with your missions. It's proof that you're a failure."

"That's not true!"

"You weren't suppose to exist. Just another useless puppet, a failed creation."

"SHUT UP!"

Her anger didn't quell, but it was slowly being replace with a new type of feeling. Resentment. The Royal Guard started to resent her younger sister for being the perfect creation. At the same time, she doesn't blame her. That was just how they were built. The younger sister never show off her perfection or rubbed it in her face. However, it doesn't change the fact that she was starting to become resentful and jealous of Mercy.

'You're so lucky, Mercy. I wished I could have been more like you...' Serafina thought.

Getting back up on her feet, the Royal Guard continued to attack, her anger and hatred has been rekindled.

Eventually, dawn arrives as Brigid woke up. Sitting up, she noticed that neither Mercy or Serafina were waiting for her. Normally, the sisters would tell her "goodnight" before retiring to their rooms during the night and returns to her room before she wakes, exclaiming "good morning". Getting up, Brigid left her room in search for her sisters. After seeing sparks of flames in the forest, the girl ran to find Serafina. By the time she got to the forest, there were flames that charred the ground. The Royal Guard was panting from exhaustion, tired of her night's venting.

"Sera?" Brigid called out. "Is something wrong?"

The older sister didn't respond at first, but sighed, "No. It's nothing, Bri."

"Please, don't lie to me... Or to yourself. What's wrong, Sera?"

Another sigh as Serafina sinks to her knees, "I don't understand. I know why people love Mercy. She's smart and capable, but... I feel like I'm in her shadows."

"Is that all?" Brigid asked softly.

"No. I was told of something cruel. My existence was a mistake... I'm just... Useless piece of trash who have no further use."

Serafina has given in. After venting her anger last night, she eventually realized that it wouldn't change the fact over what she is. She was hurting and tired of it all. All these few years of living contently... It was like a dream. And the truth smashed that dream into pieces. The guard felt something foreign at the brim of her eyes again as she criticized herself, but a set of tears steam down that weren't hers.

"Don't say that! You can't have doubts about yourself! Otherwise, you wouldn't be you anymore!" Brigid cried.

Wiping away whatever was in her eyes as well as the Princess', Serafina let out a small laugh as she questioned in a sarcastic manner, "And how am I me?"

"You're Serafina. A sister I love and care for!" the girl answered.

The Royal Guard giggled as hug the child, caressing the back of her little sister's head, "Oh... Thanks, Bri. You're so sweet."

"Promise me you won't change, Sera."

A small smile appeared as Serafina closed her eyes, "I promise."

Getting up, the Princess took her sister's hand as she takes the Royal Guard to her most favorite spot in the entire kingdom in hopes of cheering her up. On the Viewing Tower, it was known to be the best place to see the sunrises and sunsets.

"I always love this tower of all the others. The view always calms me down. When the sun rises or sets... Or the moon and starry nights come, it cheered me up."

Serafina turned her attention as the sun started to rise. It was such a warm glow of red with the sky being an orange color. The feeling when the faint rays touched her skin, giving her warmth... It was like curling up by the fire. The two sisters stayed that way for a while until they heard a voice.

"So this is where you two have been." Mercy walked up the stairs as she joins them.

"Merce, you're here!" Brigid exclaimed.

"Were you planning to exclude me?" the middle sister joked as the others respond with a small laugh.

The three didn't talk much, only sitting at the edge of the tower and admiring the scenery. Later that night, after Brigid was asleep, the sisters returned to the Viewing Tower at night. Mercy had chosen not to mention what she had overheard the other day. She doesn't want Serafina to get upset again. At the same time, she, herself, was not ready to think about it again. After watching the stars, a thought came into Serafina's mind.

"Hey, Mercy. Have you ever had a dream you want come true?"

The younger Royal Guard scoffed, "What are you talking about, Serafina? We aren't humans. We can't dream."

"Well, I guess a wish is something as close to a dream. What would your wish be then?"

After some consideration, Mercy answered, "If you put it that way, I guess... I would want us to be humans."

"Really?"

"Real humans. We would understand Princess Brigid more. We could sleep and dream... We wouldn't have to listen to what people say..." she trailed off. "And... I'd get understand the Princess' feelings. Yours too."

"What?"

"Never mind. So, what's your dream, Serafina?" Mercy asked.

The older Royal Guard looked at the stars, "Despite it's peaceful here... Sometimes, I feel that Brigid isn't happy with her life, living as the daughter of the King. I guess because we, as her sisters, have to serve her. That is the expectation. From the King and... From Master. In a way, this kingdom, the walls, the barrier... How it stands high and mighty, it's just another cage."

"That's very insightful, even for you." Mercy remarked softly.

"My dream is that you, me, and Brigid will stay together. We would escape these walls, away from life as royalty and servants. We would live somewhere else. In a peaceful cottage, isolated from nearby villages or kingdoms. I know that Brigid doesn't do well in large crowds. She gets nervous. That's why we'll live in a cottage, away from the people." Serafina wished quietly.

"Well, you certainly have a big dream."

"Indeed I do. And so do you." the older Royal Guard sadly comment as she stared at the stars with a sigh. "It would be nice if our dreams can come true."

Mercy stared at the stars also with a sigh, "Right."

As the sisters watched at the glimmering diamonds in the sky, a shooting star passed by. It shined bright for a moment before disappearing in the horizon.


1) You know, when I first saw Brigid's design, there were two things I notice once that stood out to me. The gold necklace and her blue jeweled tiara. I thought, what if they were presents from Sera and Merce? And Brigid is wearing them to remind herself of them during her exile? Sadly, her young concept art has the same gold necklace… But as the famous Rumpelstiltskin/Crocodile would quote (OUaT reference), "always love a good loophole, right?"

2) I was a bit bummed out that Mercy rarely used water in the main game. Most of the time, she used the solidified form of water (which I have no problems with, but still...). The only time she ever used water was to wash the salt out of the Detective. I would have love to know what else she could have used her water powers for. So, I give her the ability to disperse her body into water (which happened last chapter). That way, she can travel in a swirl of water. This is because I never physically saw Mercy teleported. Only Serafina did it on screen. The second ability is turning her body into something that has the appearance of water, being see-through.

3) One thing I want to clarify. Sure, Serafina has fire powers and Mercy have water powers, but that technically doesn't mean that those are their only powers. They were imbued with "the perfect combination of alchemy and several branches of magic" as well, so there should be some sort of magic other than elemental ones.

4) Mercy and Serafina's wishes/dreams reflect who they are as a person. Serafina is aware that she doesn't want to live two lives at the same time. She doesn't want to live as a Royal Guard because it'll only remind her that she has a mission. She wants to live solely as Brigid's sister. And by living far away for the kingdom, she'll be happy. Mercy... There are two things with Mercy. One is that she cannot express many range of emotions like Serafina does. She wants to be human so she can experience the same feeling Serafina and Brigid feels. Also... You might have notice that there is something... Wrong with Mercy's heart gem. But what can it be? You'll have to stick and find out later.

Now tell me, DP fans, how much do you hate the Royal Advisor? I am so not finish with her yet. We'll be seeing her do more terrible things to the sisters, so enjoy the short happy moments as you can. Mwahahaha! Also... Remember to review.