Chapter Ten: Revived
Coesite started into the bubbled gem in front of him, then back at the dark figure hiding in the shadows.
If he could revive her...
If she could help them...
He popped the bubble and moved a small stream of water in a dance-like movement before finally letting it settle on the gem.
After it glowed for a bit, the Gem regenerated, and Orthoclase was in its place, small blue sparks dancing on her skin before fizzling away.
Coesite unfused.
Turquoise pointed at the corner, where Iolite was.
Iolite laughed.
"Catch me if you can."
She kicked at the wall, watching it fall below before jumping out, projecting purple glass-like platforms as she jumped from one to the other without using both feet.
Malachite growled, jumping out, skipping every other platform.
He grabbed one of Iolite's sashes, pulling on it.
She yelped, swiveling around and slapping Malachite in the face before bouncing away.
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After a small "welcome back" party, Andesine went outside to stargaze.
She must have been really immersed if she hadn't noticed Azurite closing the door.
"Hey," he said softly, startling her.
"Oh! Uh, hey, Azurite."
After a brief moment of silence, Andesine went out on the beach.
She tripped on a slippery and mossy rock, falling back. Her instinct was to try to form a small bubble she could fall on, but she didn't.
Instead, Azurite appeared behind her. "Gotcha," he said, trying to avoid eye contact and blushing a light shade of blue.
Andesine got up from his arms. "Thanks."
She slipped again, oblivious to the fact that the rock was still there.
She unintentionally knocked him down and their lips met.
Andesine got up from the accidental kiss, blushing before running away.
Azurite stood, watching her go.