Hey, guys. I've been feeling a bit better lately, but things are still kinda crazy. But I was in the mood today, so I decided to do some writing. I hope you enjoy :)
Aria and Sonata flew through the air. As natural as it was for sirens to swim, given their serpentine-like bodies and fins, Aria actually preferred flying. Don't get her wrong, she loved the ocean. But there was something about the wind in her face and the way her body moved effortlessly through the air that made her feel calm and happy. And, because of this, it helped her mind be relieved of some of the stress that had been placed on it recently.
Not much time passed before the familiar rocky formation came into view, along with a rather ticked-looking golden sea creature. As the two neared the rocks, Adagio spotted them, and they heard her let out a curt, angry snarl before suddenly shooting up from the rocks and into the air towards them. Aria and Sonata immediately stopped in the air as the golden siren met them halfway. She got in Sonata's face, her teeth bared.
"Sonata, what did I tell you?!" She snarled. "Why didn't you stay like you were told?!" Sonata let out a whimper, slightly shrinking away from the alpha siren. Aria's protective instincts kicked in, and she let out a snarl as she forcefully came between the two. She glared at Adagio.
"Hey, lay off, would you?" She snapped. Adagio's snarl grew smaller as she looked at Aria, but she still held her dominating glare.
"Aria, this is your own fault. If you hadn't dashed off in such a hurry without even the slightest of explanations, then she wouldn't have gone after you!" Adagio yelled. Aria growled.
"I was...going through something! You know, you don't have to be such a dictator about it!" She defended. Adagio just huffed in response. Sonata suddenly went in front of Aria, glaring at Adagio.
"Adagio, it was my fault! If I had never pressured her, then she never would've flown off!" Her voice then became softer. "I just...didn't want her to be alone. That's why I disobeyed you. I'm...sorry, Dagi..." Sonata sighed. "But I don't regret what I did..." Then, before Adagio could speak, Sonata quickly flew down to the rocks, landing on the far end of them before curling her tail around herself. Aria looked at Adagio before shaking her head, going down to join Sonata. Adagio just remained suspended in the air for a few moments before sighing, losing any animosity she'd had, and going down to the rocks as well, settling on the end opposite of the other two.
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A while later, Adagio sighed and looked over at the other two. They were asleep. The golden siren looked down before going over to Aria. She watched her for a moment before leaning down and lightly nipping at her neck in an attempt to wake her up. The purple siren let out a low groan, shifting a little in her sleep. Adagio rolled her eyes and did it again, a bit harder this time. This caused Aria to suddenly jolt awake with a start, and she jerked away from Adagio.
"Hey, what was that for?!" Aria whispered-yelled, trying not to wake Sonata. Adagio motioned with her head to the other side of the rocky formation. Aria was about to refuse but, with a glare from Adagio, thought better of it. Hesitantly, she followed her leader to the secluded side, plopping down next to her with an angry huff. "Okay, now what do you want?" She asked in a harsh tone. Adagio growled and nipped Aria again, this time with the intent of pain. Aria recoiled. "Hey, why in the name of Celestia do you keep doing that?!"
"Don't talk to me like that. I did nothing to you." Adagio stated firmly. Aria rolled her eyes, shaking her head dismissively. "Aria, you should think before you judge." The purple siren looked at her leader.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm not just some dictator. I'm not a ruthless leader. I'm not without mercy. I actually care about you two. I hope you know that."
"What? Are you kidding me?! I was hurting, Sonata came to comfort me, and then you yell at her?! Yes, you're sooo caring." Aria spat. Adagio growled.
"That's not the case! I lost my temper, yes. But it was because I was worried. After what happened with you and your injury, I've been a nervous wreck! Now, whenever one of you goes out alone, I'm internally panicking, because I wonder if it'll be the last time I ever see you, because you two can't seem to do anything without getting into some kind of trouble!" Aria's eyes widened, her glare immediately softening.
"I...wha...Adagio, you..." Aria tried finding the right words, but she was nearly speechless. She didn't know Adagio felt so strongly about them. "Dagi, I...I didn't know..." Adagio looked away.
"You two mean the world to me. I guess I'm not good at showing it, though. And I try to hide my fear, my doubts...anything down-bringing." Aria tilted her head.
"Why?"
"Because I don't want to appear weak. As your leader, I need to be strong for you guys. Or at least try. Would you follow someone who looked like an emotional wreck half the time?" Aria looked down and sighed.
"Fair point."
"And so I...I just..." Adagio seemed to have trouble speaking. Aria looked at her, and saw her eyes glistening with moisture.
"Adagio..." Aria began softly. "...it's okay. I understand. I'm sorry. I just...lost my temper, too. That seems to be happening a lot lately." Adagio nodded, still not looking at her companion.
"Indeed. Now, I mean no offense, but...I don't think you're well, Aria." Aria was about to snap at that comment, but then realized how true it was. She sighed.
"Yeah, me neither..." She said, shaking her head. "I...I really don't know what's happening, Dagi. I just...I want things to be normal again, and ever since that incident, my life's been quite the opposite. I don't know what to do, Adagio..." The alpha siren looked at Aria with pity, feeling sorry for her.
"I'm sorry your having such a hard time, Aria. If I could fix it, I would. But I don't even know what's wrong! You won't tell us!"
"Because I don't even know! I keep seeing and hearing things, I'm being haunted by a creepy version of myself, I keep losing my temper with everyone more easily than before, and...I always feel like I'm being watched..." Aria shivered before continuing, looking at Adagio. "If you can put a name on those symptoms, then it'd be a friggin' miracle!" Adagio was silent for a moment, thinking.
"Maybe it's a side effect of the potion that weird striped pony gave you. She was pretty sketchy..."
"I doubt it. That was a while ago. I think any side effect it would've supposedly had on me would've happened and ended already." Adagio was about to respond when a crack was heard in the distance. The two sirens turned their heads, and looked out at the horizon. The sky was dark now, so they couldn't really see the clouds, but the feeling of the wind picking up told them enough, and another crack in the sky confirmed it. The two were silent for a bit until Adagio spoke up.
"Hmm...there's going to be a storm." She said monotonously, never taking her eyes off the horizon, as if looking at something only she could see. Aria did the same.
"Yeah. A bad one."
"Indeed." Adagio answered as the sky suddenly lit up brightly with electricity. The waves began to noticeably get more violent. "Wake Sonata up. Seeing how close and big it will be, the storm will be too much. We must retreat underwater." Aria nodded, leaving Adagio's side and moving across the rocks to where Sonata was still sleeping. She nudged Sonata's side, and the blue siren stirred a bit before lifting her head sleepily. She shivered as she felt the cool wind of the coming storm.
"Aria? What is it?" She asked tiredly. Aria motioned to the sky with her snout.
"A storm is coming. A big one. We have to go underwater where it'll be calm." Sonata looked up at the sky and, as if to confirm it, a few drops of rain landed on her muzzle.
"Oh, okay." Sonata yawned, getting up. Aria smiled as she slipped off the rocks, sliding effortlessly into the water. Sonata followed her soon after. And, when she was sure the other two were safe underwater, Adagio did as well.
