Peridot was a simple scholar who set out on a trip with her dear friend and captain of the ship, Jasper. What no one planned though is her disappearance during a typhoon that hit the ship. Would she meet her end underneath this cold abyss or she'll end up find a greater treasure that would change her entire life?

LAPIS' POV

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"Dialogues"
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"Dialogues in memories"

Extra Chapter (Chapter XIV): Sunrise

I groaned as I covered my eyes from the sunlight that managed to sneak past the still drawn curtains. Seriously, the next thing that I'll do in this household is probably board that window up…

"What do you think you're planning to do with my window, Lazuli?"

I rubbed the sleepiness off my eyes as I stared at Peridot, standing by the bed. She had her sleeves rolled up with a cup of coffee in one hand, implying that she's been up preparing breakfast.

"Good Morning sweetie, looks like breakfast is looking good today." I said as I rolled around to face her and stretched, the sleep drunkness probably not completely out of my system yet.

As expected the blonde lit up like a tomato, spluttering nonsense before making it out of the door. I mewled as the softness of the bed seems to lull me back to sleep, burying my head to the pillow that I deemed is Peridot's.

"Hey, where are you going. Get back in here so I can have my breakfast in bed." I laughed as I heard Peridot groan loudly from outside the room, the door kept open to allow me to peek out. I stood up and silently made my way behind her.

"If you don't get up now you're going to be late for work, I swear one of these days…" Peridot trailed off as she continued to busy herself with the pan that contained our currently cooking breakfast.

I carefully hugged her from behind and leaned in to sniff slightly on her hair. "Yep, it even smells delicious, Dot. I can't wait to dig in." I smile as she leaned on my form, letting out a soft sign.

It was endearing that she still takes the time to cook for us all the time even with her busy schedule and I swear I've been trying to get better at it as well but my schedule isn't really as free as it used to be.

I started working with Jasper as her navigator and weather consultant, both which requires me to further study a lot of things like maps, compasses, and all that stuff but Jasper has been nothing but patient with me.

As grumpy as Peridot is when we take her to some of our trips, Jasper is still thankful to me that the young scholar is able to accompany her once again in her journeys to which I attributed her extreme kindness to me.

Jasper was even kind enough to train me to swim properly. Though she did laugh a lot at the irony that she needed to teach a mermaid how to swim. If she ever gets herself a mermaid tail, I'll be sure to laugh at her when she flails around like a fish out of the water. Well that's kind of another weird ironic statement right there.

Ooh, my tail? It's been months since that particular full moon that brought Peridot and I back together. We waited anxiously until the morning, afraid that I'd suddenly grow my tail back in the middle of the night, but nothing happened.

I thought back to the time where Sapphire told me about my heart's desire. Maybe that was what I really wanted, to be together with Peridot, to hear those words that she told me that night.

To be honest I can't be entirely sure, but I am more than happy for the fact that I could continue being with Peridot. It didn't stop the constant fear that plagued us for the next few nights but we got over it through time.

Sometimes I can't help but miss the island though. "Peri…" She merely let out a low hum in response. "Do you think we can visit Sapphire sometime?"

"I know they'll be happy to see you if we did visit, but I don't think it's really that safe. We don't want anyone to know about the island and potentially endanger them."

I went silent for a moment before lifting my head up as an idea entered my mind. "Why don't we travel, just the three of us. Sapphire already knows about you and I'm sure she'll be thrilled to see a minotaur!"

Aah yes, Jasper was able to tell Peridot who and what she really is, and the story of how she really met her. I made sure to listen in of course, but it is a story that I'd rather tell some other time. As expected, Peridot didn't really blame her for anything though she did felt silly not being able to tell that she knew so many special beings.

She gave me a small smile as she ruffled my head, one hand carrying a plate with our freshly made breakfast. "Truly you are a woman of wonderful ideas. Maybe sometime. For now, get ready or Jasper would come knocking down our door to ask for you."

I obediently went to my seat and stared at Peridot who was still busy finishing her preparations. If not for that faithful stormy day when I saved Peridot's life I wouldn't find this happiness.

It is a choice that I gave up my past life to retain my humanity but given the chance, I can see myself doing it all over again with no hesitation. There is so much more to discover and a lot more journeys to be made.

"Hey, I love you." Peridot looked a bit surprised with the randomness but smiled warmly at me anyways.

"I love you too, Lapis."

As of now I'm just happy to hear these words from the one I love.

Just an extra something for the wait

the last legit chapter was first written in Lapis' perspective and this was a part of it

I didn't want to scrap it so here it is