Miia woke up with a shiver. She pulled Mero closer to her, trying to steal as much heat as she could. Despite her efforts, the mermaid had no more heat to offer on this chilly morning. Sitting up and stretching, Miia figured the best course of action would be a bath. "Mero," she gently shook her bedmate's shoulder, "wake up Mero."

Yawning and rolling in her cocoon of coils, Mero mumbled, "oh Mistress...just five more...miin..." Mero trailed off, slipping back into sleeps embrace.

Miia giggled a little. As much as she enjoyed taking a bath with Mero, she couldn't stand to wake her, not when she was so cute and seemingly having a nice rest.

Begrudgingly, Miia peeled her coils off of Mero's body and headed for the bathroom. Nobody else in the house was awake, which for Miia, the late riser she was, was an odd sensation. Miia started the bath and let it get warm while she rinsed off under the shower. Once the room was filled with steam, Miia slithered into the warm waters, letting out a deep sigh. All that shopping yesterday had made her coils sore, and it was a battle to stay awake in the cool morning air. As Miia sank up to her chin in the water, she heard a light tap on the door.

"Hey, Miia," Papi said in a hushed voice, "can I take a bath with you?"

Miia perked up. A bath was always better when it was with someone. Besides, she hadn't spent any time with Papi since she'd hypnotized her, and she didn't want any of her pets to feel neglected. "Of course Papi, come on in!"

The door creaked open and then shut. The sound of Papi's talons clicking on the tile echoed in the room before she glided into the tub with a graceful splash. Papi slid close to Miia, then wrapped her wings tightly around Miia's arm, hugging it close to her chest. Looking up at the lamia with big, adorable, brown eyes, Papi said, "good morning Mistress."

Miia was shocked at the show of affection, but it was certainly welcome, the harpy's feathers always being nice and warm. When Papi called her Mistress, she was even more shocked. "Papi, I thought you'd forgotten about that."

Papi giggled, nuzzling into Miia even more. "I did!" She chirped, "but then Suu helped me remember it. It was really nice." Papi closed her eyes in a a dreamy fashion, rather similar to Mero.

Miia now took the chance to wrap her coils around Papi, siphoning some more heat. 'So Suu had probed around Papi's mind to find out about our night together,' Miia thought. Despite being a little unsettled by the slime's apparent curiosity to her doings, Miia decided to simply relish the opportunity to spend more time with warm, exuberant, little heat source with feathers.

Now plenty warm, Miia planted a kiss on Papi's head, before pulling her back to look her in the eye, and said, "Would you like to play now Papi?"

Papi's eyes went as wide as Miia had ever seen them, the harpy squealing with glee. "Yes yes Mistress I wanna- mmf!" Papi was cut off by something smothering her mouth.

Miia had pulled Papi's mouth to her tit, silencing the girl with boobs. "Now now Papi, remember," she cooed as she pet Papi's fluffy blue hair, "we have to stay quiet. This is still a secret."

Papi hummed a response as she began sucking on Miia's nipple, making the lamia moan.

Miia kept their fun simple; mostly just a little foreplay and splashing around. Papi however seemed to be having the time of her life, so Miia let it be. After they washed and left the bath, Papi was glued to Miia's side, and Miia didn't dislike it. They both got dressed and headed to breakfast, Papi still stuck to Miia's arm like an accessory.

At the table, it seemed that now Darling was the only one oblivious to Miia's scheme. Mero watched Papi cuddle Miia with an envious yet blissful look, while Cerea gave Miia a kind smile. She and Darling were getting on well, but not the same as they had been. Suu kept giving Miia blank stares, then giggling, further frightening the lamia. She'd have to take care of her next. Rachnee surveyed the table with her usual air of knowing, but this time with greater interest. And Lala, despite seeming to know the happenings of late, was just disinterested.

Miia smiled and sighed. Even if she couldn't fully sort out her feelings, was this really that bad? She had made friends (and pets) of her once rivals, and was seemingly on the forefront of Darlings mind.

Miia caught Darling multiple times giving an envious and perplexed look to her and Papi, but whenever she'd turn his way, he would look away again. Miia smirked to herself.

After breakfast, Miia finally peeled Papi off of her and the harpy ran off to play with Suu. Feeling she needed a quiet minute to herself, Miia went to her room, shutting the door behind her. Slithering to her bed, she sighed. Despite all the fun and reward of her plot, it was still a lot of work and energy. Miia looked at her desk to find a magazine to flip through, but instead saw a picture frame with a note taped over the picture. Taking the note, Miia read to herself, "I was going to use this for blackmail, but seeing how lovey dovey you've become I didn't think it was worth it. I'm enjoying all the entertainment, keep it up my slithering sweetheart. P.S. you still can't beat me for Dom of the house. Signed: R." Miia rolled her eyes and set the note aside. Rachnee was going to be a difficult hurdle indeed...but if she was going to have her Darling and her pets, she couldn't have Rachnee toying with them anymore. Picking up the picture frame, Miia gasped. It was a photo of her and Mero sleeping together, leaning on one another's shoulders from the night when Miia's grand plan was hatched. Miia was filled with rage, ready to snap every one of the spider woman's legs, but then she looked at the photo again. Mero was smiling in her sleep it seemed, and Miia's tail was even wrapped around Mero's. The sight filled Miia's heart with warmth. Perhaps even the deadly arachnid didn't need to be her enemy either.

Miia gave the picture another look before hugging it to her chest. Lying back, Miia resolved to find a way to thank Rachnee, as well as never let anyone else see this photo, ever. Before Miia knew it, she had drifted asleep.

Miia rolled around her bed, giggling in her sleep. "Sssss...ssstop...that tickles!" She mumbled, her hands and tail wiggling through the air to stop the phantom culprit.

Miia slowly opened her eyes and saw sunlight that was tinted blue. Opening her eyes further, Miia realised the sunlight was being filtered through Suu, who was currently straddling her waist. "Suu!?" Miia gasped as her brain caught up to her eyes. "What are you doing?" Miia looked at the slime, but she didn't respond. Suu had her main hair tendrils on Miia's forehead, making Miia shiver, and the slime was now pinning Miia's arms down with her own. Her eyes were distant and hollow, like she was thinking.

Furthermore, Miia noticed Suu was looking much bustier than her usual form.

Finally, after an uncomfortable amount of time, Suu lifted her tentacle off of Miia with a pop sound. "Suu...?" Miia said, growing more nervous by the second. Suu knew about her and Papi; was she angry about it?

With an adorable hum, Suu leaned forward a bit, making her gelatinous tits sway hypnotically, and smiled at Miia. "I know what you've been up to Miia. Your pretty little head just gave up all of your juicy secrets."

Miia was stunned, to say the least. Not only was Suu smarter than usual, but her tone had a chilling edge to it. "Hehe," Miia chuckled nervously, looking at all her precarious surroundings, "you're kinda scaring me Suu. What's gotten into you?"

Suu giggled, something similar to her normal, innocent and cute giggle, but now somehow far more sinister. "Oh am I different, Miia?" She asked, as one of her tendrils gently stroked Miia's cheek, "there's no need to be sssscared. I'm not any different from how you've been acting lately."

Now she was copying Miia's hiss? Miia noted however, it was slightly less of a hiss, and a bit more like running water; a relaxing and bubbling sound. Now well and truly frightened, Miia lifted her tail up behind Suu in an attempt sneak attack, but at the same time, a tentacle of Suu's hair raised as well, poised to strike. Miia stopped her advance. Suu really knew what she was doing.

Leaning down closer now, her breasts slipping and sliding atop of Miia's, pressing them together erotically, Suu brought her face inches from Miia's. "How about you show me those pretty sssspiralsss you've used on everyone else? You made Papi feel ssssooo good, I'm curious to sssssee for myself what you can do."

This was it. If Miia was gonna make it out of this on top, she had to use her hypnosis now, at full power. With straining focus and eye contact, Miia lit her eyes with brilliant colors, which soon reflected in Suu's eyes. Suu cooed and moaned as the colors took hold in her eyes, making Miia smirk. She had her, Miia thought as she stopped her spirals.

Miia's celebration was cut short as Suu brought a hand to her mouth, giggling. "Oh my. Those are very nice. I can see why Papi and the others like them sssso much. Now how about I try." With that, Suu's eyes lit up, an exact mirror of Miia's colors.

Before Miia could even think of resistance, the spirals had her. She could feel herself slipping under the spell, but unlike Lilith's hypnosis, which felt like a warm blanket enveloping her body, Miia now felt like the spell was pulling her under; like it was drowning her in power and arousal. However, despite the fear and anxiety of being pulled under Suu's influence there was...a simplicity. An ease to Suu's mind that let Miia relax. As her will buckled, it now felt not like drowning to Miia, but more like being pulled and lapped at by cool, calming waves.

Suu giggled once more triumphantly, her tentacles now roaming Miia's body, feeling her supple curves and squishing all her lovely flesh. Suu pressed her lips to Miia's and in a show of dominance battled the lamia's tongue with hers.

Miia had no memory of what happened after that point. The only things she could recollect were the pleasures and all the slick, moist, slime.

Miia jolted awake later in the evening. She tried to move, but was held down. Looking around herself, she saw Suu, asleep, her body somewhat melting on top of Miia's as she spooned the lamia. A puddle of the slime body encompassed all of Miia's coils, one tendril even still lazily sucking on Miia's tail.

Trying her best to ignore the waves of pleasure coming from her tail, Miia flopped her head back onto the bed. She let out a deep sigh before turning once again to Suu. Despite how chilling the slime had looked earlier, the only thing Miia could see now was how cute she was. She had the sweetness and innocence bordering a child's. Miia was able to slip a hand out of the liquid mass and brought it to Suu's face, gently stroking her cool, moist cheek. Miia couldn't place a finger on it, but she now felt a greater compassion toward the slime girl. It was inexplicable, but perhaps when Suu had reached into her mind, some of her thoughts or feelings had stayed with Miia?

Whatever the case, Miia no longer felt any fear or aggravation toward the girl; if anything, she felt a bit of frustration with herself.

"Mmm..." Suu's eyes slowly blinked open, their color now lacking a certain sparkle in them she'd had earlier. "Miia...?" Suu asked, her voice now returned to its normal echoing childlike coo.

Miia smiled lightly. "Hi Suu. Do you remember what happened?" Though Miia could wager a good enough guess, she'd still like a few more specific details.

Suu hummed, the cogs in her head practically visible as she thought. Her eyes suddenly widened and the feeler atop her head bounced adorably as she responded, "Suu remember! Here, Suu share." Placing her probe once more on Miia's forehead, she shared the memories of the last few hours with her. In summary, Suu could change her body into any shape she wanted, on any part of her, to any size. And she did so with quite some skill...even reliving it in replay, Miia lost count of her orgasms.

Miia's cheeks grew very warm as the memories all came back to her. This was going to leave her sore for a while... then a panic rushed over her. "Wait...Suu, you didn't-?" Miia trailed off as she looked down at herself.

Suu cocked her head, then put her tendril to Miia's head once more. Shaking her head, Suu said, "No, Suu didn't pop your cherry, Miia. Suu knows you wanna save that for Master."

Miia sighed and let herself relax. Before she could speak again, Suu jolted up. "Oh, Suu almost forgot!" She exclaimed, now donning a grumpier (yet still adorable) expression. "Suu won't let Miia steal Papi! Papi is Suu's and Suu is Papi's, Miia can't have her!"

Miia blinked in shock. Was this Suu's sole motivation? "Suu," Miia said, choosing her words carefully, "I'm not trying to steal Papi. I had no idea that you two were...that kind of close. I just wanted to play with her a little, that was all. I won't ever steal Papi from you." Miia bit her lip. Here she was, trying to keep the other girls from usurping her Darling from her, and she herself had become the usurper.

Suu pouted, looking to Miia with her lip stuck out adorably, and said, "promise?"

Miia smiled, hugging Suu as best she could, "I promise, Mistress Suu."

Suu giggled, booping Miia on the nose with her tentacle. "Mistress Suu likes that name."

After planting a soft kiss on Miia's cheek, Suu pulled herself back into her proper form and quickly bounded out of the room, humming happily. Miia was left somewhat perplexed, vastly discouraged, but mostly worn out.

Miia eventually worked up the strength to get dressed, then head downstairs. She figured it was finally time for her to spend some time with her Darling; hopefully a calm and quiet evening, watching a movie perhaps, or even just cuddling up to one another in-

Miia's train of thought came to a screeching halt. In the living room, sat on the couch together and arm in arm, were Darling and Rachnee. They appeared to be watching something on the tv as Rachnee carried on, while Darling smiled and laughed in response. Miia almost couldn't believe her eyes. While she had been working and scheming to throw all the other girls off Darling's tail, Rachnee had taken the opportunity to swoop in and steal him for herself!

Disheartening as this was, Miia had worked too hard to give up, not when she was this close. Equally so, despite all her anger boiling up inside, she also knew that rage would help her none in this scenario. The only course of action was calm, methodical planning.

"Oh, hey Miia! Wanna come join us?" Darling asked with his charming smile.

'Or not,' Miia thought to herself. Returning the smile, she nodded, making her way to the couch. "I'd love to, Darling!"

For a while, the three of them sat together, making small talk and watching cooking shows (a pastime Miia was unaware Darling and Rachnee shared). Miia could feel Rachnee's gaze on her, but every time she tried to meet Rachnee's eyes, she'd dart her attention back to Darling. After what felt like far too long to Miia, Rachnee finally excused herself to bed, saying something about needing extra rest for tomorrow.

With Rachnee finally away from Darling, Miia could breath easy.

"Do you wanna change the channel Miia?" Darling offered her the remote.

The show now was about the worst cooks in the country being taught how to cook properly. Miia suspected it was a hint of some kind, and decided it could be informative. "Lets leave it. I'm starting to enjoy these shows."

Darling smiled at her and set the remote down. A few silent minutes passed before Darling asked, "have you seen Suu today? She was being really strange earlier."

Miia raised her brow, asking, "strange how?"

"Well...She and Papi were just sitting together silently for about ten minutes. And then, all morning, she was drinking a ton of Smart water."

Miia almost couldn't hold in the laughter. "Oh I'm sure she was just playing a silly game with Papi. You know how those two are."

The pair chuckled, then went back to silence. Finally, Miia worked up her courage and said, "Darling?" She looked up at him with as big and pleading eyes as she could.

"Yeah?" Darling looked at her, blushing as she drew her face closer to his.

"I'm...kind of cold."

Before Miia could continue, Darling sprang up, "I'll turn up the thermostat then! Just a-"

"Wait!" Miia shot her tail out to catch his wrist. "Um...I'd prefer if you didn't. Turning up the temperature...it...dries out my skin." Miia prayed that excuse was good enough for Darling.

"Oh...okay, then...I'll get you a blanket." Darling was now looking somewhat nervous. He'd lived with Miia long enough to recognize where she was going with this.

Miia shook her head again. "Oh come on Darling, you remember my favorite way of warming up..." pouting and clasping her hands together to beg, she looked up at Darling and said, "oh pretty please? I promise, I'll behave. I just want a little snuggle..." Miia used her elbows to squeeze her breasts together, giving Darling a most excellent display of cleavage. For good measure, Miia even let a lone ring of color float through her eyes.

Darling blushed heavily, trying his best not to stare into the enticing canyon of breasts in front of him. "Well...I suppose...if you promise not to try anything...maybe-"

"Yay, thank you so much Darling, you're the best!" Miia threw her arms around him and pulled him into a tight hug. As she pulled him back into his seat, her coils began their way up his legs. Miia made sure not to go too fast or seem too eager. Leaning her head onto his chest and nuzzling into him, Miia noticed how rapid his heart rate was. "Oh Darling, your heart is pounding...are you really getting that excited from this?"

As Miia's coils rounded up around his hips, Darling gulped. "Not excited per say...more like..."

Miia noticed the tremble in his voice and the way his eyes followed her tail. "Afraid?" Miia asked as she stopped the progression of her tail. "Are you...afraid of me Darling?"

A bead of sweat rolled down his brow as he looked back to Miia. Taking a deep breath, he said, "of course not, Miia. I know you'd never harm me on purpose. I trust you completely. But..you do have a history..and I'd rather not get any other dislocated limbs."

Miia was locked eyes with Darling. Then, she giggled. "Is that all you're worried about?" Slowly, she began to wind her tail up again, now passing his stomach. "Darling, I'm more careful than that now. You said it yourself, I'm changing. I'm bettering myself. And part of that is being more gentle and cautious, especially with my pet- I mean, friends." Miia tried to cover her slip up with a smile.

As Miia's tail wound around his chest, Darling took another calming breath. "Alright Miia. I'm not nervous anymore. I trust you." Flashing one of his dazzling smiles, Miia almost didn't stop coiling after she looped around his neck.

With a tired and contented smile, Miia leaned her head onto his as they watched tv. This was all she needed. Miia couldn't believe it took her this long and all this effort to realize all she needed to do to get her Darling in her coils was calm down a little.

The two continued to talk, about the goings on of the house, or small things like that. Hours passed, and Miia could hardly tell. Every second felt like bliss with Darling. Well after everyone else was in bed, Darling yawned, his eyes fluttering as he struggled to stay awake. Miia giggled and gently pet his cheek. With a few rings of color in her eyes, she said, "Goodnight Darling."

With his eyes half open, he only caught a bit of the hypnotic magic, but it was enough to put him to sleep. Miia gently and quietly carried him to his bed, tenderly depositing him under his covers. As she tucked his blanket around his shoulders, Miia looked into his face, peaceful in slumber. He was gorgeous, Miia thought. Before she knew what she was doing, she felt the warmth of his lips on hers.

Miia was in a fog. She'd done what she'd wanted to do for so long. She was kissing her Darling! His lips were soft and warm, and even in his sleep, he managed to reciprocate it just enough. With her eyes closed and a hand on Darlings cheek, Miia felt a warm tear roll down her face. Pulling away from Darlings sleeping face, she noticed a small hill rising underneath the covers. Miia quickly slithered back to her room, her cheeks on fire. She knew if she'd stayed any longer she wouldn't have been able to control herself.

After letting out a deep sigh and sliding down the back of her door, Miia nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard a yawn, then a voice say from her bed say, "Mistress...? Is that you..?"

Once Miia's eyes adjusted to the dark room, she recognized the tell tale head of coton candy pink hair and gleaming blue eyes. "Yes it's me Mero, it's my room," Miia slithered to her bed, taking her clothes off to slip into her pajamas, "what are you doing here?"

Mero hummed, half asleep as she rolled over onto her back, looking at Miia upside down. "Well I wanted to ask how your quiet day went...and I really missed you."

Mero seemed to be too tired to censor herself at all, making her all the much cuter and making Miia giggle. "I wasn't away from you that long silly. Now slide over," Miia waved Mero onto the other side of her bed, deciding to forego her pajamas in favor of a smoother and slimier way of keeping warm, "as long as you're here, you're gonna be useful." Mero obeyed Miia's order as the serpent's tail begin winding up the mermaid. Mero wore a contented and sleepy smile as she opened her arms for her Mistress to slide into. Miia was all too happy to do so.

"I did it Mero," Miia said as she nuzzled into Mero's soft and warm bust.

"Did what Mistress?" Mero mumbled, sleep threatening to take her back.

"I...I kissed Darling. On the lips. And he kissed me back...it was as wonderful as I thought it would be." Miia closed her eyes and let herself drift back to the memory.

"That's...wonderful...Mistress..." Mero could hardly talk anymore as she slipped back into slumber, and further into Miia's coils.

Miia giggled. With kissing on her mind now, she looked longingly up to Mero's beautiful, soft lips. Slithering up, Miia engaged Mero in a gentle and passionate kiss, relishing every sensation, feeling, and flavor of the mermaid's mouth. Taking Mero's hand in hers, Miia broke the kiss and sighed happily. Mero wasn't Darling, and the kisses were vastly different, but she loved the experience of both just the same. They felt like dreams.

Once more lying her head on Mero's chest, Miia whispered, "sleep now, my little mermaid. Sleep for your Mistress, and tomorrow we'll have some more fun."

Miia couldn't tell how much Mero heard her as she was already soundly in slumber when Miia finished speaking. Closing her own eyes, it wasn't a minute before Miia fell into her own dreams. Never had Miia's sleep been so peaceful and sound, yet simultaneously filled with the most sensual and erotic of fantasies.

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Miia groaned deeply as she woke up. Her sleep had been so restful and full of wonderful dreams she didn't ever want to leave it's embrace. As she woke though, she was greeted by a most beautiful sight. Not only was the gorgeous Mero still peacefully asleep directly in front of her, but standing over Mero was Cerea, her cheeks red and ears twitching.

"Good morning...Mistress..." Cerea said, twitching nervously, but her eyes never leaving Miia's.

"Cerea...?" Miia said as she slowly sat up. "What are you doing in my room...?" Her mind had not fully flushed out all of her sleeping state and she was just a tad slow.

Cerea blushed even more as she now noticed Miia's naked body. "Well...I have completed my morning run and was about to bathe...I thought maybe you would like to join me. And, lady Mero as well, of course."

As Miia woke a little more now, she noted just how adorable bashful Cerea was. Giggling, she said, "of course we will. I could use a warm bath and nice snuggle from my beautiful, strong knight." As she spoke, Miia stretched her arm out to place her hand atop Cerea's, her tail sneaking around to slither up the centaur's spine.

Cerea blushed even more, then jolted as Miia's cool tail climbed up her back. With a shiver, Cerea stood and slowly retreated from Miia's room. "I shall go prepare the bath for you then, Mistress." With her cheeks practically steaming, Cerea darted off to the bathroom, leaving Miia to giggle to herself.

Once she awoke Mero, the pair headed to the bathroom with nothing more than a towel loosely hung around their waist. In the bathroom, the bath was steaming and Cerea was rinsing her hair under the shower head. The girls quickly washed and rinsed themselves, then the trio slid into the warm water, letting out a collective sigh of relief.

Miia sunk neck deep into the water and moaned, letting the heat reinvigorate her muscles. Opening her eyes slowly, Miia now saw her face was at level with Cerea's bountiful bobbing boobies. Cerea's skin had begun to take on a pink glow as she warmed in the water, and her nipples were still hard from the cool shower rinse, which to Miia, made her breasts look like the most beautiful thing she'd ever seen. Looking at Cerea's face, Miia smirked as she saw the Centaur's eyes closed and her breathing steady. Miia snickered to herself before poking Mero's shoulder, then nodding to Cerea.

Mero quickly picked up on Miia's hint, and the two of them silently swam around Cerea. As the knight nearly nodded off, the two scaled seductresses circled like sharks. Once they both lined themselves up, using their powerful tails, they launched themselves at Cerea.

Cerea had no chance to react as she gasped and moaned. Opening her eyes, she saw Mero and Miia, mostly underwater, both of them latched onto and suckling on one of her breasts. "Lady M-Mero...! Mistress..! What are you-!? Oooh..." Cerea trailed off into a moan as her hands went to the back of the other girls heads, pulling them closer to her bosom as they sucked harder.

Miia giggled around the delectable nipple in her mouth, looking up at Cerea with frighteningly mischievous eyes.

After some while of the two tormenting, teasing, and pleasuring Cerea, they settled into a snuggling position, with Miia wrapped around both women, and her and Mero laying their heads on Cerea's boobs as pillows. Still trying to regain her breath, Cerea slowly and gently pet Mero and Miia's heads, running her fingers through their hair and sending shivers down their spines.

Miia gently hummed, her body relaxing completely. As she closed her eyes, nearly falling back to sleep, her head swam with memories. Memories and recollections of the feelings and sensations Suu gave her last night. It had felt every bit as pleasurable as when Lilith had hypnotized her, but there was a gnawing feeling in the back of Miia's mind. A feeling of doubt, of fear, and of failure. Now more then ever she needed to put Rachnee under her spell if she was going to secure Darling, but if she couldn't even hypnotize Suu, was she really strong enough to subdue Rachnera?

It seemed Miia's internal distress began to show on her face, as Mero said, "What's the matter, Mistress? You look upset." Mero's voice was soft and soothing, her words carrying an air of concern akin to a mother.

Miia sighed. "Last night, I tried to hypnotize Suu. It backfired...literally. She reflected my own hypnosis and put me under a spell." Despite being plenty warm in the bath, Miia shivered. "It was...embarrassing. I finally have a little power, a leg up on everyone and...I was subdued so easily." Miia sighed, deflating into Cerea's plush chest, hugging the centaur closer. "I still have to put Rachnee under my hypnosis if I'm really gonna get Darling...but I don't know if I can now. Part of hypnosis is confidence, and if I don't have that...what am I gonna do?" Miia closed her eyes, not expecting an answer.

"You're going to pick yourself up," Cerea said, gripping Miia's shoulder, "you're not going to let go of your convictions. You're going to train, practice, and better prepare yourself. I once thought it was impossible for me to be put under a trance, but you showed me you were stronger. You simply must do that again with Rachnera."

Miia shook her head, "but I found a weakness with you. I relaxed your body and then used your insecurities to gain the upper hand while subduing your mind. I don't have any weaknesses for Rachnee!"

"Thank you for telling me that..." Cerea deadpanned, "but nevertheless, you must treat it the same. If you truly want your Darling, then you will find a way."

Mero nodded in agreement, "she's right Mistress. The only way through this predicament is to push. You've hypnotized the rest of us, that's got to count for something." Mero put her hand on Miia's shoulder, gently rubbing her arm.

Miia thought for a moment. "Wait...I haven't hypnotized everyone else. I haven't tried Lala yet. Maybe I can practice on her!"

Cerea raised a brow, "But Lala has no apparent interest in the master, and from what I can tell, has no interest in romantic or sexual engagement. What good will hypnotizing her do?"

"Build confidence!" Miia said with a smile, "Besides, even if I fail with her, there's no way it can backfire on me, unlike with Rachnee. Not to mention, it'll just be fun." Visions of Lala's gorgeous blue curves danced in Miia's head.

After drying off and getting dressed, the trio went downstairs. "Where's Darling?" Miia asked Lala, who was sitting on the couch, idly flipping through channels.

"Rachnera said she was taking him on a date." Lala was as monotone and disinterested as ever.

Miia felt panic and dread overtake her. Last night had been so pleasant, and Darling looked like he was chomping at the bit to get any bit closer to her. So why was he now galivanting off who knows where with Rachnee of all people!?

As Miia felt a slight sting of tears in her eyes, she also felt a cool pair of hands on her shoulders. Mero pulled her close, locking their eyes together. As calm, dignified, and sweet Mero usually looked, all that was now gone, replaced by stern determination. "Miia," she said, her soft and gentle demeanor much rougher, like a scolding parent, "listen. Just calm down. I'm sure it's not what you think. If you love and trust in the master, then trust that he will be faithful. Rachnee probably labeled it a date just to get a rise out of you. If you give her that satisfaction, you've already lost."

Miia was struck by Mero's change in attitude, but even more so by her words. She was right. She had to believe that Darling wouldn't do this to her. As Mero said, Rachnee was likely the only one calling it a date. Taking a deep breath, Miia composed herself. Though she was still upset the spider was stealing her Darlings time, she now held less dread. "Thank you, Mero."

Mero smiled, her usual facade returning. "You're welcome. Now come on," Mero said, taking Miia's hand, "you need to relax. Lady Cerea, would you like to join us?"

Cerea shook her head. "I appreciate the offer, Mero, but I must get my routine in for the day. I shall catch up with you two later." Cerea smiled at them before heading to her room.

Mero went down the hall to her own room, Miia in tow. After hopping off her wheelchair and onto a large, plush couch, Mero stripped down to her usual bikini. "Sit with me, Mistress, back facing me."

Miia did as she was told, letting her coils spool up at the foot of the couch. "This is unusual for you Mero...I'm not used to you being so commanding."

Mero blushed a bit as she got a hair brush and slowly began running it down Miia's wondrous scarlett locks. "I'm sorry about that Mistress...but I knew you needed a firm hand to help you. And no matter what you need, I want to be that for you. Now, relax, and just listen to my voice."

Miia pouted just a bit, not being quite in the mood to relax any more. That was, until Mero began singing. Her voice was so soft and sweet, Miia felt her shoulders instantly loosen as Mero sang the melody, still brushing Miia's hair.

"Upon one summer's morning, I carefully did stray, down by the walls of wapping, where I met a serpent gay," Mero smirked, running her fingers through Miia's hair.

Miia shivered as she felt Mero's fingers on her scalp, almost not noticing how she had modified the song.

"My heart is pierced by Cupid, I disdain all glittering gold," Mero's voice rose to a beautiful high pitch Miia had never heard from the mermaid, "there is nothing can console me, but my jolly serpent bold."

Miia smiled blissfully. Mero's singing was absolutely divine. How had she never heard her sing before? Miia's thoughts slowly fell silent though as Mero continued.

"Her hair it hangs in ringlets, her eyes bright as Sun they show, my happiness attend her, wherever she may go," Mero's hands trickled down from Miia's hair onto her neck and shoulders now, slowly firing more sensation into Miia's nerves.

Mero's voice was like the ocean itself. Every word she sang was like a gentle wave, lapping at Miia's mind. It was cool, smooth, and calming. Miia swore she could even smell salt and foam drifting in the air as Mero's voice echoed through her head. With every moment, it was getting harder for Miia to keep her eyelids open. Even Mero's hands, as they ran through her hair and down her back, felt like tiny streams of water.

"My heart is pierced by Cupid, I disdain all glittering gold. There is nothing can console me, but my jolly serpent bold." Mero hit every note with perfection. Miia was astonished. Yet still, with every word, every wave of sensation, every trickle of Mero's fingers on her skin, Miia felt her worry, her stress, her fears, her mind itself just washing away, as if on the tide.

"My name it is Meroune," Mero sang as she took Miia by the shoulders, slowly pulling Miia back into her lap, "a monarch's daughter fair, and I have left my parents, and 3000 pounds a year." Mero smiled down at Miia, holding the lamia's head in her lap, now idly playing with her hair and lightly running her fingers on Miia's ears.

As Miia was pulled backwards, the air felt more like water, as if she was being pulled under the tide. Once her head hit a soft and cool pillow, she looked up to see Mero's beautiful face, wreathed by light, the frame of her vision going blurry, as if she was really looking from underwater. Though Miia couldn't think it at the time, she felt like she was entranced.

"Come all you pretty fair maids, whoever you may be," Mero let her hand drift down, tracing Miia's face gently, "who love a jolly serpent, that has the heart of me," Mero giggled a little, her thumb barely brushing over Miia's lips.

Hearing the angelic sound of Mero laughing, Miia's addled brain told her she had to giggle as well. It was a half giggling hiss, making Mero laugh that much more. Seeing the beautiful mermaid so happy brought immeasurable joy to Miia.

"My heart is pierced by Cupid," Mero now slowed her tempo, her hands framing Miia's face, "I disdain all glittering gold. There is nothing can console me," Mero now leaned down to Miia's face, filling the lamia's vision with nothing but her beauty, "but my sexy Serpent bold." Mero brought her song to a close by planting a kiss on Miia's forehead. The last thing Miia saw before she fell asleep was Mero's beautiful, ocean blue eyes.

From what Miia could recall of her sleep, it felt exactly like swimming. Or no, not swimming, but...floating. Miia's dreams were nothing but an endless expanse of blue, only broken by pink and gold rays of light piercing through the depths. As she drifted deeper and deeper into the void, the song of the ocean pacified her; a song of constant waves, of gentle hums and moans, echoing from far off. It was peace. It was bliss.

"Mistress, can you hear me? It's time to get up now."

Miia's eyes opened, groggy and slow. She blinked a few times as she saw Mero, looking down at her exactly as she had been. Mero smiled, making Miia's heart swell with something much more than joy, something Miia couldn't find a word for.

"Hi Mero..." Miia spoke slowly, still in a very docile state. Mero's name felt heavy on her tongue, almost as if...She had an urge to call her by another title.

"How are you feeling?" Mero asked, her hands still idly streaking through Miia's hair and over her skin. Every touch of Mero's cool, moist skin felt like a tiny kiss, filling Miia with electricity.

Miia sighed, just letting the awe of looking at Mero's beauty wash over her. "I feel amazing..." Blinking a few more times, Miia felt a little clarity enter her mind, and said, "but I am a little confused."

Mero giggled, putting a hand to her mouth adorably. "That's understandable. I don't tell many people I have that ability."

Miia cocked her head, "What ability? What exactly just happened, Mero?" Again, as beautiful a name as Mero was, Miia felt it almost wasn't reverent enough for the mermaid.

"I thought you of all people would have recognized a trance, Mistress. I hypnotized you with a siren song. That's why you were at such peace."

Normally, Miia would be shocked, but still pacified from the song as she was, she just blinked for a moment. "You...you can use hypnosis too?" Miia's mind slowly began returning to her and she made a very puzzled expression.

Mero giggled, blushing. "Oh not anything like your caliper of hypnosis, Mistress. It's just a song that we mermaids can weave a little magic into. All merpeople are descendants of sirens, so we do still have a tiny bit of those old traits. My mother always stressed a need for me to be able to sing, so she got me the best siren tutors."

Miia smiled blissfully as Mero spoke, the sound of her voice alone like a sweet melody. "That's amazing Mero...that felt absolutely divine. Why haven't you done it to any of us before?"

Mero blushed. "Well, I've never really needed to put any of you to sleep. But you were just so stressed, I couldn't stand to see you like that, though I do feel kind of bad doing it."

Miia sighed and smiled at Mero. Even if she wanted to get excited, or distressed, Mero's presence was just so soothing now she couldn't fathom being anything but calm and happy. Aside from the bliss, Miia was feeling an overwhelming amount of another emotion. "I love you," as Miia spoke, she finally found the proper title to call Mero, "my Queen."

Mero blushed brighter than Miia had ever seen her. "Oh goodness...Mistress, I think the trance is making you say things...and I'm hardly a Queen, especially compared to your radiance, Miia."

Miia shook her head, her smile never ceasing. "No, it's not the trance. All your powers did was take away my inhibitions and fears. I'm speaking my heart, free of any influence. I love you. Even if we've only truly been friends for a short time, I've known it since you confessed to me." Miia rolled onto her stomach now, hugging herself closer to Mero, taking in all of her delightful scent, all the feeling of her warm, smooth skin, and all of her pleasant aura.

Mero continued to blush as one of her hands rested over her mouth, and the other on Miia's head. "Oh Mistress...Miia..."

Miia lifted her head to respond, but before she could, Mero had grabbed her face on either side and pulled her into a kiss. Miia returned the kiss with all the passion of her heart. When she tasted the saltiness of tears streaming down Mero's face, Miia pulled back. With her thumbs, she wiped the tears off Mero's face.

Mero giggled a little, sniffling. "Thank you Miia...this means so much to me, just to hear you say it...I know I'll never be able to contest with the Master for your heart, but to know I even have a place in it...it means the world to me." Mero was absolutely glowing.

Miia smiled, until Mero mentioned Darling. Still, Mero placed herself second, always wishing to be an afterthought. Before Miia could say anything to contradict her, the door to Mero's room opened.

"Uh, hey, Miia? Cerea said you were in here. Would you and Mero mind if I came in?"

It was Darling! How long had Miia been asleep that he was already home? Before Miia could answer him, Mero spoke up.

"Of course Sir, come in!" Mero sat up, and to Miia, she almost seemed uneasy.

As Darling entered, he blanked when he saw Miia cuddling so closely to Mero. "Oh, what were you two up to? I hope I didn't interrupt."

Miia sighed. He was as innocent as ever. Sitting up and detaching from Mero, Miia ran her fingers through some of her hair. It felt so soft after Mero had brushed it. "Oh we were just talking, and I got a little chilly, so Mero offered to warm me up." Miia flashed a brilliant grin, once again attempting to distract Darling with her charm.

It worked, as Darling blushed, then cleared his throat. "A-alright then. Well, um, Miia I wanted to ask you something."

Miia cocked her head. Darling was nervous. He was fidgeting in place and rubbing his neck. He was cute when he was nervous. "You can ask me anything Darling~" Miia couldn't stop her voice from sounding more like a moan as her mind drifted into fantasies of the meek and nervous Darling in all kinds of frightening, precarious, sexy scenarios.

"Would you like to go on a date with me tonight?"

Miia blinked a few times. In her head, all she heard was slow dripping of water. "A date?"

"Yeah," Darling blushed even more now, "a real date this time. Dinner, a movie, whatever you want. And it can be just me and yo-ow!"

Before Darling finished, Miia had thrown herself at him, wrapping him in her coils, head to toe in a matter of seconds. "Yes yes yes yes YES!" Miia screamed and squealed. She knew she sounded like a little kid or a maniac and looked even crazier. But right now, she didn't care. Darling was asking her on a date! Finally letting go of Darling so he could breath, Miia giggled and blushed. "Yes. I'd love to go on a date with you, Darling."

Darling chuckled and slowly pulled himself off the ground. "Awesome...well, I'm gonna go get ready. I'll meet you at the door in an hour."

As Darling walked away, Miia turned to Mero with the biggest smile she'd ever worn. It was finally happening! Mero returned the smile, her tail flipping about in glee. Then Miia remembered what Mero had said. To Miia, Mero wasn't in second place, and Miia refused to let her feel overshadowed or cast aside, even if that's what Mero wanted. "Darling, wait," she called down the hall, "can Mero come too?"

After dodging the questioning gazes of both Mero and Darling, Miia rolled with, "it was just so much fun when she came last time. I think having her around brings good luck." Darling, though confused, hesitantly agreed. With a shrug and a nervous laugh, he left to prepare himself.

Once Darling was out of earshot, Mero lightly slapped Miia's coils with her tail. "Miia! What are you doing!? You just threw away your chance at a real date with Darling! He would have been all to yourself! Why would you invite me!?"

Miia ran her hand through her hair, flinging it behind her elegantly. "Because I wanted to. The whole reason I even learned hypnosis was so I could get what I want. And now, I want something different. I want Darling, but I want you too. I want you to be happy. I'm not commanding you to come, but I will. I promise, this is going to be fun for all of us." Miia knelt down in front of Mero, taking her hands. "Please, Mero." Miia flashed one of her brightest smiles, trying to seduce without any magic.

Mero sighed. A smile from her Mistress was like the sun shining upon her. She just couldn't refuse. "Of course, Mistress...but I won't be getting in the way of you and your Darling this time, I swear."

Miia giggled, then planted a kiss on Mero's cheek before racing off to get ready.

As soon as Miia was ready, she headed to the front door. She had donned one of the few outfits she'd brought from home: a cobalt blue two piece dress. The top was sleeveless, had a large heart shaped cut out to display as much of her cleavage as possible, and cut off right under her breasts, leaving her entire midriff bare. The skirt was long and ruffled, with a large slit up the left side, and a large golden sash on her waist.. Miia didn't want to leave much of her body to Mero or Darlings imaginations. With a small amount of eye shadow and a subtle bit of lipstick, just enough to make her eyes stand out and her lips look divinely kissable, Miia topped it all off with her heart shaped serpent necklace.

When she arrived at the door, she found a very handsome Darling waiting for her. He had donned a very nice suit, which Miia thought made him look almost more muscular. He had attempted to do his hair, but in its uniformity, he looked rather silly, making him only that much more endearing to Miia.

Darling blushed as he noticed Miia. "Oh wow, Miia...you look...wow."

Miia blushed and hid behind her hair a little. "Oh Darling, you're making me blush! But look at you! I've never seen you so fancy." Miia slithered close to him, looking him up and down before playfully ruffling his hair, returning it to its normal unkempt glory. "Where's Mero?" Just as Miia asked, they heard wheels approach.

"I'm right here, Miia."

Turning around, Miia was stunned. Mero wore a teal dress that flowed as if it were underwater, with a neckline that went all the way down to her navel. The dress split in two places to allow free movement of her upper flippers, leaving much of her tail exposed, which had an unusual level of shine to it. Mero's hair had much more volume than usual, appearing once more to be floating around her head. To round out the elegant look, Mero had applied dark turquoise eye liner and a shimmering pink lipstick.

If Mero had been trying to upstage her, Miia believed the mermaid succeeded.

Miia and Darling were beyond stunned. After a while of silence, Mero blushed, pulling a strand of her hair to cover her face. "I know it's not much, but-"

"Not much?" Miia scoffed, "Mero, you're gorgeous! I didn't think you could get any prettier, and yet..."

"You look beautiful." Darling finished Miia's sentence in a whisper, still in awe of Mero.

Miia looked to Darling with a raised brow, instinctively making him flinch. Normally, Miia wouldn't have liked to hear him compliment the other girls, but if it was Mero...She supposed she could overlook it. She did look drop dead gorgeous.

So, the trio set off. For a while, they just walked, slithered, and rolled around the town, seeing the beautiful night lights, the parks, and all the sights to be seen. It was rare that Miia or Mero went into town after dark, so all the brilliant neon glow to every building was still somewhat new to them. Darling couldn't help but laugh and smile to himself as the girls stared up in awe at the cities buildings. With their interest caught by the sights around them, Miia and Mero failed to notice that in their state of dress, they had become somewhat spectacles of awe themselves. Before the girls could notice the watchful eyes, Darling got them both to a restaurant.

The three of them sat at a round table, upon Miia's insistence, so that she could wrap her coils around Darling's chair and legs while winding her tail with Mero's. To their surprise, the waitress was a monster girl herself, a type of kobold species, Miia thought.

"Oh wow, you two look gorgeous! And you too sir, you're looking very dashing. What's the occasion?" She spoke with excitement and curiosity as she admired Miia and Mero.

Miia spoke up first, "it's our first date." She smiled at the waitress, who seemed very confused, her eyes shifting between the three of them. Luckily, she was wise enough not to pry, simply saying, "Congratulations! Well, what would you like to drink?"

"A strawberry daiquiri for me," Miia said.

"The same, but extra strong please," Mero said, her voice sounding almost...tired? Miia couldn't put her finger on it.

"Just a peach soda for me," Darling said, nervously. He'd dealt with the girls on a full moon before, but drunk? He prepared himself for a turbulent evening.

The waitress scampered away with their orders, leaving the trio to talk amongst themselves. Darling spoke first, to break the silence, "I didn't know that you two liked to drink," he said with bemusement.

Mero blushed. "Oh, we mermaids love alcohol. It's one of the main reasons we hang around sailors so much. I've always preferred softer, fruitier drinks though."

Miia shrugged. "Lamias are just drunks. Besides, it's a special occasion." She smiled, her eyes gleaming as she looked at Mero and Darling. How did she get here? It seemed it was practically yesterday she was at Mero's throat for looking at her Darling, and Darling was too busy taking care of everyone to notice Miia. Despite that, now, Miia was on a date, dressed to the nines, with the two people she loved most in the world. She couldn't stop her heart from swelling.

The conversation was for the most part nothing interesting, just small talk. That in mind though, Miia loved every second of it. They got their drinks, and soon after ordered. After they finished eating, Miia was dying for some dessert, as well as some 'dessert', but that could wait. Once Miia had ordered herself a piece of chocolate lava cake big enough for the table, Mero excused herself to the restroom.

Once Mero was gone, Darling said, "hey, Miia?"

Miia smiled at him, resting her chin in her hand. "Yeah, Darling?"

He smiled a little as he looked at her, but blushed and scratched his cheek a little, nervous it seemed. "I'm a little confused...the first time you, Mero, and I went out together, you threw a fit about it...now, you insist she comes with us? I didn't wanna mention how odd you've been acting lately, because you've been so nice to everyone, and it seems you're getting better at a lot of things. But this is just so...out of the blue for you. Is something the matter? Do you...not want to be alone with me?"

Miia gasped a little, "Darling, of course that's not it!" She said, putting her hand on his. "That couldn't be further from the truth. I still feel the same about you as I always have, and I love every second I spend with you. It's just that...I've spent so much time talking to Mero lately, and I found out we have so much more in common than I could have imagined. We're really great friends now. And more than that..." Miia hesitated. Should she tell Darling everything? Could she tell him? That she was in love with Mero as well, and still wanted to be with him. Taking a deep breath, Miia looked into Darling's eyes with intense sincerity, "she wants herself to be second. She says she wants tragedy, and to love but never be loved, but...She looks so alone and sad when she says it. I don't want her to feel left behind, or even worse so, I don't want either of you to think I pretended to be nice just to win you over." Miia blushed and looked up to Darling with pleading eyes.

Darling sighed, a smile breaking on his lips. Miia could see the relief written on his face. "Thank you Miia...I guess my anxiety just got a hold of me and I let myself imagine things were worse than they are. And I agree with you; I don't want Mero to feel left out or less than anyone else. That said though..." Darling rubbed his neck, seemingly unable to look Miia in the eye now, "we can get some alone time later, right?"

Miia blushed. It was really happening. She tried her best to contain her excitement as she said, "of course we will!"

Mero soon returned and the trio devoured the delectable cake. After paying, they left and went to the quieter part of the park to admire the lights strung throughout the sakura trees.

As they strolled along, Miia slipped her hand into Darling's, and he didn't resist. In fact, he held Miia's hand firmly, running his thumb along the back of her hand gently. With a smile plastered to her face, Miia turned to Mero, who was lost in a daze, staring up at the lights and petals. Miia was struck with awe; the pink of the petals as they slowly floated to the ground, the blue and yellow lights dancing across Mero's face, Mero's hair that matched the blossoms shade almost exactly, and Mero herself, an ethereal vision of beauty. Miia almost fell over her own coils as she stared.

"Excuse me, sir!" A man on the side of the path called, motioning for Darling to come closer to him. "You and the lady lamia look so good together! And since you are dressed so well I'm guessing it's a special occasion. Would you like a picture to commemorate your special night?" He smiled wide and held up his Polaroid camera.

Miia smiled and gasped, "a picture would be lovely! Right Darling?"

Darling chuckled, skeptical, until he looked at Miia. She was so excited, he just couldn't say no to her. "Alright, fine. We'd like a photo very much, sir."

Darling and Miia stood next to one another, Darling snaking his hand around Miia's waist, making her smile as she leaned into his shoulder. Out of the corner of her eye, Miia noticed Mero discreetly rolling herself out of the way. After the flash and shutter of the camera, Miia said, "could we get one more please? I think I blinked." As the man agreed, Miia wrapped her tail around Mero's wheelchair and quickly pulled her closer. With a surprised squeak, Mero spun around, now in front of Miia. Smirking triumphantly, Miia put her hand over Mero's shoulder and took Mero's hand, then taking Darlings hand with her left. "Ok, ready!" Miia smiled wide, being the happiest she could be. With a blush, Mero smiled as well, and the picture was taken.

"Now, the cost of the photos," as the man heckled Darling for the price, Mero turned to Miia with a shake of her head.

"Mistress, why would you go and do that?" She asked in a low enough voice Darling, who was only a few steps away, couldn't hear. "Making me come along is one thing, but that? Are you really going to jeopardise your chance with our dear Sir just for me?"

Miia smiled and placed her hands on Mero's shoulders. "Yes, I am. You're worth that. Besides, I know Darling. He would never look down on me trying to help one of you girls out." Miia leaned in close and kissed Mero's cheek. "I'm gonna get my Darling. But I'm not going to abandon you. I might be selfish, but I'm going to make sure you're both mine."

Before Mero could rebuttal, Darling approached with a sigh. "Jeez, those guys always act so nice until money is on the line..."

"Ooh lemme see the pictures, Darling!" Miia giggled as he handed them to her. "Aww, they're perfect! Hehe, Darling, look at the way you tilt your head in this one!" Miia showed the picture to Mero, making her giggle, then to Darling, who blushed. In the photo, the more Darling smiled, the more his head leaned toward Miia's.

Darling blushed and rubbed his neck. "Sorry...I guess I never noticed..."

Miia hummed and leaned into him, planting a soft kiss on his cheek. "I know you were just trying to get closer to me. I think it's cute, Darling." Miia put the pictures safely into her purse and the group continued. The air between them felt almost thinner now, like a tension was being slowly washed away. Miia now slithered in between Darling and Mero, openly holding both of their hands. There was still much conflict, turmoil, and trepidation flooding Miia's mind, but for right now, there was no reason to muddy such a glorious night with frivolous thought. Miia just did her best to enjoy the moment, trying to make it last forever.

When the trio finally returned home, the moon was high and the streets were silent. They quietly snuck in the front door, so as not to wake anyone. Darling and Miia escorted Mero to her room first. Mero turned to the two of them at the door and steeped her hands in front of her face. It seemed she didn't know what to say, so Miia wrapped her arms around Mero's neck in a tender squeeze, whispering into her ear, "thank you, My Little Mermaid." Miia discreetly left another kiss on Mero's cheek as she pulled away, making the mermaid blush immensely.

"Goodnight Mero. I really had fun toni-" Darling was cut off as Mero leapt up onto her tail, then threw herself forward into Darling's arms, hugging him with her arms and flippers.

"Goodnight, Dear Sir. And thank you. I had a lovely night." Now, Mero was the one who kissed Darlings cheek, before falling back into her chair and wheeling into her room.

Darling was left spiralling, his hand on his cheek. Miia giggled, taking his hand and leading him back to his room. Stopping at his door, Miia faced Darling, and took both his hands in hers. "Thank you Darling. Tonight isn't what I always thought of, but it was perfect anyways. Thanks for letting Mero come."

Darling blushed and smiled sheepishly. "Well, I couldn't exactly say no, could I? Not to you anyway." He laughed nervously before looking back to Miia.

Miia felt a whirlwind plowing through her body. Her heart pounded like drums in her ears, her stomach was writhing like a ball of knotted snakes, and her head just felt empty with a mild breeze rustling leaves. Slowly, Miia leaned forward, as did Darling. Miia closed her eyes. She leaned further until she felt her lips meet his. The kiss was soft, simple, and slow. But Miia didn't care. Any kiss with Darling was sacred.

When the pair pulled away from each other, their bodies were now much closer, Miia's breasts almost pressed against Darling's chest. They both wore a bright red blush on their cheeks. Miia could tell that Darling's heart was pounding just as much as hers. She wanted him, so so bad, and she thought he wanted her too. Then Miia stopped herself to think. If they went any further now, all that would come of it would be her deportation, and Darling's arrest. They had to be married before they could do anything. Darling knew that better than anyone. With a sigh Miia pulled Darling's head to her chest in a hug. Even if she couldn't fuck him right now, she was sure as hell going to tease him. "Goodnight Darling..." Miia whispered as she ruffled his hair once more, "I love you."

Miia turned and slithered away, but as she did, she heard Darling whisper back, "I love you too Miia."

Miia retreated to her room as fast as she could, lest she lose her rational thought and have her way with Darling then and there. Pulling her coils around her and leaning against the back of the door, Miia sighed. Everything was perfect. What more could she ask for? Aside from being able to fuck Darling senseless of course.

As Miia began to lose herself in her own world, the lights were turned on. With a sharp gasp, she looked up, only to have a web muzzle appear around her mouth, preventing her from screaming.

In the upper corner of her room, Rachnee had perched herself, stark naked, and smirking. In her arms, she help Mero, bound and incapable of moving, with even a muzzle and blindfold on, and still wearing her dress. Miia was petrified.

Rachnee giggled as she descended from the wall. "My my Miia, do I truly look that terrifying?" Rachnee gently set Mero on the bed, then approached Miia. "Sorry about this," she cut the muzzle off of Miia's mouth with her fingertips, "I just didn't want you to scream."

Miia glared at Rachnee. "And what about that?" She pointed to Mero, who gently writhing against her bindings.

Rachnee smirked. "I needed some practice, and you seem to be more at ease with her around. Don't worry, she enjoyed the whole thing."

Miia now paid closer attention to Mero, who she could hear moaning quietly, muffled by the webs on her mouth. Miia sighed. "What do you want, Rachnee?"

Rachnee lowered herself to Miia's eye level, putting her hand under Miia's chin. "Now now Miia. I thought you and I had become better friends. After I held you, and rocked you to sleep in your time of need. Then, I helped you learn hypnosis, so that you could have all kinds of fun. What have I done to warrant such rude behavior from you?" Rachnee pouted, puffing her lip out and leaning closer to Miia.

Miia rolled her eyes. "Firstly, you've been spying on me. Second, you were making moves on Darling. And third, you tied my girlfriend up!" Miia stopped herself. Did she just call Mero her girlfriend?

Rachnee giggled. "Oh come now, I know you liked the picture," Rachnee pointed to the picture of Miia and Mero asleep together, on Miia's nightstand. "And I never said I would back off Honey just cause I was helping you. And I only tied up Mero to bring her here, that's all." With a snap of her fingers, all the webbing around Mero fell loose. Miia rushed to her to help get all the webs off.

As Miia pulled all the webs off of Mero, Mero moaned a little. "That...was a pleasant surprise, Miss Rachnera. I never thought your webs would feel that good..." Miia raised her brow at Mero, making the mermaid flounder a little, "oh, but, not nearly as good as your coils feel Mistress! They don't even compare, I promise!"

Miia rolled her eyes and put a loop of her tail around Mero's waist before turning back to Rachnee. "You still didn't answer my question. Do you need something from us?"

Rachnee smirked and put her hands on her hips. She walked to Miia, put herself once more at eye level with her, then placed her hands on either side of Miia's head. Licking her lips, Rachnee pulled Miia into a hot and passionate kiss. Miia, as horny and frustrated as she was from having to stop herself with Darling, couldn't even think to resist. As Miia pushed back into the kiss, Mero put her hands over her mouth, but herself couldn't help but be turned on.

When Rachnee finally broke the kiss, Miia was left blinking and panting. "Ok...what was that for?"

Rachnee giggled. "You're just so tense. I needed to relax you." Rachnee once again ran her tongue across her lips. "Mm. Is that flavored lipstick? I like it." Miia blushed, which made Rachnee laugh and Mero very jealous that she didn't get to taste it.

"But, as to why I'm here," Rachnee folded her arms under her breasts, lifting them up to give the girls a good view. "I just wanted to check in. See how you were doing, and ask how your date went."

Miia blinked. "Is that...all?"

Rachnee smiled, actually looking innocent for once. "Yeah, that's it. Unless, you wanted to have some fun...but I think Mero has earned a night alone with you."

Miia turned to Mero, who was blushing intensely, playing with her dress. Miia sighed, and wrapping a few more of her coils around Mero, sat on the bed, then offered Rachnee a spot to sit as well. "I'm starting to do better, Rachnee. I finally accepted my feelings for what they were, and it feels like I've got a hundred pounds off my back." Miia didn't really know what possessed her to confide in Rachnee, again. Perhaps it was the nostalgia of their night together? The passion from the kiss? Or maybe she just needed a third party to confide in that badly. Nevertheless, she continued, "I love Darling, and I love Mero. I don't want to give up either of them, and I'm going to do my best to have them both." Mero placed her hand on Miia's, snuggling into the lamia. "As for everything else, you know how's it's been. Papi, Suu, and Cerea were surprisingly easy. Now I've just got to claim Darling, officially." Miia figured she'd better keep her plans to seduce Lala and Rachnee next to herself. "And the date...the date was...wonderful. Perfect. I never knew I wanted it to be how it was, but I wouldn't change it for anything." Miia blushed, reciprocating the affection to Mero.

Rachnee smiled and hummed benevolently. "I'm happy to hear it Miia, and I'm glad I was able to help. But, don't forget, I'm still vying for Honey, so you aren't his wife yet." Rachnee smirked and bounced her titillating breasts a little, attempting to either intimidate or arouse Miia, she couldn't tell. "Nevertheless, it's wonderful to see you having fun. I'll leave you both to each other then." Standing up, Rachnee placed a kiss on Miia's forehead, then one on Mero's, allowing them both a gracious view of her suspended bosom. "Goodnight, my little viper lily." With that, Rachnee left.

Miia was still somewhat spiralling from the odd, yet not uncommon, interaction with Rachnee. So much so she almost didn't notice Mero grab her by the shoulders and toss her onto the bed. "Now, Mistress..." Mero whispered, blushing, "I'd like to taste that lipstick myself."

Miia smirked and pulled Mero into a kiss, pouring all her pent up frustration out on Mero, like lava into cool water, it sated her beautifully.

A few orgasms later, the pair lie together, naked, sweaty, panting, tired, but most importantly, madly in love. Miia wanted to say a million things to Mero, and Mero a million things to her Mistress, but before either could talk, they feel into slumber, tightly holding onto one another, their tails wound together, Mero sleeping on Miia's chest as a pillow.

When Miia awoke, she was unusually and pleasantly warm. As nice as Mero was to cuddle, she never warmed Miia this much. Opening her eyes and rolling over, Miia saw Cerea, leaned over the side of the bed so that her torso was snuggled next to Miia and Mero. Miia giggled and gently booped Cerea on the nose. "Cerea, wake up."

Cerea jolted awake. "Oh! What? I wasn't sleeping, I swear!"

Miia giggled. The hair sticking up on one side of Cerea's head and her ear matted down made Miia think otherwise. "What brings you here today, Cerea?"

Cerea blushed, clutching Miia's arm close to her bosom. "Today I have my date with Tanner...I am somewhat uneasy about it, and...I need a little help getting ready."

Miia gasped. "Of course, your date! I'd love to help!"

"As would I, lady Cerea," Mero said around a yawn as she stretched awake.

Cerea blushed. "Oh thank you both. Although, I should be blaming you for getting me into this date mess..."

"Do you want your Mistress's help or not?"

Cerea immediately ceased her complaints. "Yes! Please!"

First, Miia and Mero accompanied Cerea to an extensive bath and homemade manicure. As horny as the two were, they kept themselves from ravishing Cerea, so as not to ruin any of the work they were doing to prepare her. After she was clean and dried, they went to Cerea's room to find Rachnee waiting with her dress. After Rachnee took much pleasure in synching every seam around Cerea once or twice, the spider took her leave, wishing Cerea good luck.

The dress itself was simple yet elegant, in a gorgeous shade of emerald, with a wonderfully deep neckline, showing off as much of Cerea's well endowed chest as possible, no back, and a blue sash around the waist. Miia gave Cerea a golden necklace and bracelet, then they went on to her hair. Miia and Mero spent a while combing out the long, blonde waves of it, before tying it up into a loose yet fancy bun. Lastly, much to Cerea's behest, they came to makeup.

"W-wait! All of the rest of this I can understand, but makeup?! I don't need it that badly!"

Miia scoffed. "Of course you don't need it, you're gorgeous already. But Tanner already knows normal, pretty, bad ass, knightly Cerea. Now, he's gonna meet regal, sexy, stunning goddess Cerea! And goddesses need lipstick." After holding her down with her coils, Miia and Mero set to work. After almost an hour of makeup, Cerea was finally ready.

Miia and Mero exited Cerea's room with pride in their gait (so to speak). By now, everyone else in the house knew of Cerea's special day and was waiting to see her.

"Now behold," Miia said with a boisterous tone, "our masterpiece!"

With cheeks as red as her lips, Cerea slowly trotted from her room to a mixture of gasping and oohing. On top of her dazzling dress and hair, Miia and Mero had given her a healthy coat of ruby red lipstick, a mild blush, a simple mascara, and a touch of golden eye glitter, to bring out her sapphire eyes.

Cerea groaned. "I don't understand why you all must gawk like this..."

"Because you look like a Damn work of art!" Miia pouted.

Papi hopped over to Cerea and hugged her face into the canyon of cleavage her dress gave, chirping, "you look so pretty Cerea! I wish I could look as good as you." Papi pouted and poked at her own meager chest.

Rachnee silently smirked to herself as she appraised the dress; easily some of her best work yet.

Everyone fell silent when they heard the doorbell ring. Mero smiled and clapped, "that must be Tanner! I'll go greet him!" As Mero rolled off, Miia turned to Cerea, grabbing her hands.

"Alright Cerea. You got this!"

"No, I do not!" Cerea flustered, "What do I do!? I've never been on a date! A real one anyway...I don't even know why I agreed to this!"

"You agreed because he said he'd show you his swords and nerdy knight stuff! Now, you are going to strut out that door like a drop dead gorgeous woman with tits the size of moons in a million dollar dress, because that's exactly what you are! Besides, Tanner is absolutely smitten with you. You can't possibly say anything that wouldn't impress him."

"But...that's just it...I've never had anyway look up to and adore me in such a way, I...what if I'm a disappointment when he really gets to know me?"

Miia rose up on her tail and took Cerea's face in her hands. "You are not a disappointment. You're amazing. That's exactly what you're going to show him; your amazing self. Now, go get him." Using her tail, Miia gave Cerea a sharp slap on the rear to get her moving toward the door.

As Cerea got to the front door, she pulled a strand of her hair behind her ear as she stared at the floor. When she finally worked the courage to look up, she saw Mero sitting to the side, with Tanner standing in the doorway, handsome and stunned. His mess of curly hair had been combed back to a degree, but still curled up at the back in a messy but suave manner. He wore a deep blue Japanese style overcoat, with gold trim and an ornate splashing water pattern, with darker blue short pants. His red scarf adorned his neck, as Cerea assumed it most often did, and he bald a bouquet of blue and yellow flowers in his hands. "Wow..." he said, almost breathless, "Milady Cerea...you look like a work of art, hand crafted by the gods..."

As Cerea blushed, Miia leaned to Rachnee, and whispered, "well, I wouldn't call us gods, but I'll take the compliment."

"Thank you, Sir Tanner...you like nice as well." Cerea fidgeted nervously, unsure of what her hands should be doing.

"Oh, please, this? It's nothing. Had I known you were going to take this so seriously, I might have tried to pick something better myself. But alas...I would never hope to even think of out shining your radiance." Tanner knelt down and offered up the flowers to her, which she took with a shaky hand and a nervous smile.

"Sh-shall we get going then?" Cerea stammered, impatient to get away from all the watchful eyes of her house mates.

Tanner held his arm out and up for Cerea to link hers with. Hesitantly, she did, and they set off. With one last look back, Miia and Mero gave Cerea bright smiles and thumbs up.

Once they were gone, everyone set about their day as normal. Every time Miia and Darling passed one another, all they could do was blush and look at the ground, smiling. Miia knew if she made eye contact with him, she wouldn't be able to stop herself, and she hoped he felt the same. After a small lunch, Miia and Mero were once again relaxing in the pool. "Hey Mero?" Miia said as she idly ran her fingers through Mero's hair.

Mero, who was atop Miia's sprawled coils, her head resting on Miia's chest, responded, "Yes, my Mistress?"

Miia bit her lip. "We really need to have a serious talk...but not right now. Sometime...later. You and I need to make absolutely clear just what it is you mean to me."

Mero giggled. "Oh Mistress, you're so sweet. But really, you don't need to do something special for that, you spend so much time with me now as it is."

Miia shook her head. "That doesn't mean the same thing. I just...I need to express it to you. Really. The first thing I'm going to do to reach that...is starting dating you."

"W-what do you mean, Miia?" Mero rolled over onto her stomach so she could make eye contact with Miia.

Miia smiled. "I've been thinking about it a lot. And you mean just as much to me as Darling. So, I want to treat you with the same love. So starting today, if you'd let me, I want to date you, just as I have been Darling. We can go on dates, have dinner and sleepovers, and even, one day, make us no longer a secret."

Mero gasped. "Miia...are you sure? What about our Dear Sir, what if he doesn't approve? I can't let you risk your love with him for me."

Miia smiled wistfully. "I think Darling will be open to learning how to accept it. Especially if we tell him about us in a very...intimate way," Miia winked suggestively, "besides. If Darling loves me as much as I love him, than he'll have room for us both in his heart, like I do." Miia gave Mero a kiss on the forehead. "I'm sure of this Mero. It won't be today, but someday soon."

Mero shivered under Miia's lips. She was hesitant to say anything about Miia's plan. Not because she didn't want Miia, but she was becoming unsure of herself. Was she really worth that to Miia? Was it really Mero who had been put under a spell?