[M] A Fish out of Water (danio13 and SilverAce)

[danio13]

Rated M for possible sex scenes.

Dane looked over the aquamarine ocean as he rides on his large sailboat. His fishing line still in the water, but no fish is getting the bait so far. He made a gloomy sigh, realizing how miserably alone he was

After inheriting a grand amount of money from a deceased relative, Dane gone from a part-time worker to a retired 25 year old "Richie Rich". Because of it, many people, including lots of women, suddenly wanted to be with him, but Dane knew they just wanted to squeeze money from him. It's funny how people will completely ignore when you don't have so much as a fancy limousine or big mansion.

Dane however didn't splurge all of his money on fancy thing. He simply got himself a nice Volswagon and a not-to-big house, some miles from the city. However, as happy and content as he was, he still wished that he would meet someone who would like him for him, not for his fortune.

Dane made another sigh, shifting attention back to his fishing.

[Wanderess]

Bree was scared. She seemed to be every day, every night. Every moment of her life she seemed to be scared.
Swimming as fast as her sapphire blue tail could carry her, her blue tail glinted it's sapphire color even underneath the waves, clearly visible.
Her sisters were fast swimmers, but Bree had gotten use to the pull of the wild waves that she could outswim any of them. She spent most of her 24 years in the water, where she belonged.
Her stomach growled and she felt and heard herself wince from the hunger pains.
Don't think about it, Bree, and just keep going. Get yourself as far away as possible from them... she mentally encouraged herself and swam on further.

So tired... so, so tired.
Don't stop, Bree. Keep going. her own mental voice encouraged her, but with weak power.
But I need to stop. I need to rest. But most of all I need-
"Food," she mummbled as she smelled it.
The smell was intoxicating as she was so hungry, that her sense of smell was heightened to give her the sweet torture of smelling the bait just sitting there.
Take it. It's yours, Bree. Finders Keepers. her mental voice encouraged her towards the temptation.
And in a swift motion her hands gripped it, and in a swift second she felt the cool metal.
It's a trap! she said in her head, alarm bells rang in her head and she turned to swim away, and in that split second she screamed under the water.
When she had turned to swim away her tail fin had caught the hook. She wanted to bend and release her fin from the sharp edge of the hook, but the pain was harsh, and her weaker power was even more harsh. She was just tired, so tired.

[danio13]

Dane felt the pull of the fishing line. "Haha, jackpot" Dane held on to the line and started reeling, making sure not to break the line. He kept reeling more and more, surprised at how heavy the catch was. He hope it wasn't some endangered fish.

He figured the fish was out of the water now. He pulled his hardest and slowest so to see what he had caought. As it was in its sight, he could never believe what he laid eyes on.

"Oh..my...god..."

[Wanderess]

She knew she was doomed once she was pulled up to the air.
The hook was still painfully hooked in her tail and it screamed with more pain as she was pulled out of the water, and dangeling in the air like a fish.
Her sapphire tail was beginning to look like a ruby colored one as her mermaid blood seeped down.
Her gills screamed for water and once a couple of seconds passed, they disappeared and was replaced with normal skin. Her tail took the longest to change, and she was just too tired to manually change it.
She looked at the man who had pulled her out, and she couldn't get her soft brown eyes to turn cold and hard as her sisters could easily do. She just looked at him, taking in his appearance, and at the same time pleading for him not to kill her.
And then the world went black.

She had heard of the stories. Of how her sisters were taken by fishermen and usually killed. And she prayed that she wouldn't end up the same.

[danio13]

Dane quickly took the strange woman/mermaid and laid her on the side of the boat. He saw that where the fish tail was was now two legs that were wet with water and blood. The girl was now unconscious but Dane hoped that she wasn't dead. He quickly got out the first aid kit and worked on stopping the bleeding before bandaging it.

Some minutes later, the wound was bandaged up and the bleeding stop. He did his best to clean the bloody mess that was all over her naked body. He saw her bright blonde hair drying on her tan skin. He didn't know if he could forgive himself for hurting her. He wondered if she would forgive her. It was stranger that he wasn't freaked out of the mermaid he just caught but he didn't pay mint to that fact for now.

It would be almost an hour before she woke up. Dane didn't know what to say to her but...

"H..Hello?..."

[Wanderess]

Bree's eyes peered at him, the strange human man. She had seen humans before, but not one up this close.
The man had dark short hair, with a dark tan skin color.
Bree saw his mouth move and say something that she understood-
"H... Hello?..."
"Hello," she said to him kindly, although not realizing that the sound might have come out as something similar to dolphin chitter or more like whale songs.
It was the language of the Sea.
Then she gave herself a mental punch.
Stupid. Humans don't speaks the language of the Sea. she mentally said to herself.
She moved her body into a sitting position, and she yelped from the surprising pain, as she remembered how she had gotten into the boat.
Her pink lips turned down in a frown as she looked at him with an open mouth, prepared to use a voice of anger. But then she saw his face, his face full of sadness for what he had done when he accidentally hurt her. And her soft side took over, and she sighed.
"You probably didn't mean to, huh?" she asked him with the same tone. "And you probably don't understand me... great."
She looked at her legs. The last time she had been in this form was years upon years ago. Her left leg was the one with the puncture wound, but white stuff wrapped around her leg and put pressure on it, relieving the blood from flowing.
She should have been scared- no, terrified of the man. But she wasn't. If he wanted her dead, all he had to do was kill her in her vulnerable state, which would be now. And he didn't.
Making her wonder why.

[danio13]

Dane saw that the woman was as nervous of this situation as he was. He hoped that his apology would be able to reach her obvious language barrier (or dolphin squeaks no less). He tried speaking again.

"Sorry about hurting you...My name is Dane."

Dane smiled, showing he means well and have no intent of hurting her. Dane looked at the bandaged wound again and frowned. He really didn't know what else to do to make things more right than he has already done for her.

"Anything I can do to help?"

[Wanderess]

Bree wondered why she could undersand him so well, but not be able to speak his language.
"Sorry about hurting you... My name is Dane," Dane said with a smile and she relaxed a bit, sensing no danger directed to her from him.
"Anything I can do to help?" He said although the edges of his lips pulled down instead of up.
She shook her head to him.
The wound would have to heal by itself, as her oldest sister who was the shaman, would have it healed with magic.
But this man was no shaman. And she wasn't angry at him for not being one. Not many people got the choice of what they wanted to be when they were born.
Bree wished she wasn't a mermaid, deep deep down. She wished she was human.
"I'm Bree," Bree said in the language of the Sea. "Do you have any coverings?" she asked Dane, remembering the last time she had been in human form her older sister had given her things to cover her bare skin with. She opened her mouth to ask again but stopped short as she realized yet again he couldn't understand her.
She thought for a moment until coming up with an action.
Bree rubbed her bare shoulders with her opposite hands, looking like she was cold, but she wasn't. She just needed a blanket to cover her naked body with so it didn't feel awkward to talk to him in this state.

[danio13]

Dane wondered what she was saying again. The girl covered herself, maybe she was cold? Dane rushed to the deck and grabbed a towel he kept in case of emergency. He wrapped the blanket around her, covering her breast and other awkward places. The woman seemed pleased with the wrapping, comfortable.

"So...what were you doing all the way here, if you don't mind me asking"

Dane didn't know if it was his place to ask her that, but he figured to talk about another subject. Maybe he can figure out what else to do for her.

[Wanderess]

Bree's face grew a little sad, as she thought of her sisters-
The mermaid's face suddenly changed of that to an alarmed one as she remembered her sisters.
"We need to go!" she said in a voice full of alarm, still speaking the strange language, as she became frantic to protect Dane.
The sound came out as killer whale's distress call.
She got up and regretted it as she whinced from the pain, but she steeled herself to stand. Her legs wobbled, and her knees gave in as she fell back to the floor of the boat.
She pointed in the direction of the mainland that she had remembered when she was swimming to it.
"Back to the land before my sisters come!" she said even more frantically although this time it sounded like a whale song.

[danio13]

The woman seemed so frantic all of a sudden, even trying to get up with no avail. Dane helped her up, but she still pointed at the shore.
"You..you want to go to shore..but why..shouldn't you-"

The woman kept making whale noises, insisting to go to land.

"Ok, OK..just take it easy."

After making sure the mermaid was safe, Dane headed back to the steering wheel, turned on the engine and sailed off back to shore. He wondered what the mermaid wanted there..or rather, what she was getting away from by the look of it.

[Wanderess]

Bree clung to the side of the boat, looking behind them as the boat sped onward to land.
She saw a shape move under the waves and the mermaid was instantly on alert. Prepared to fight whatever would fling itself over and into the boat and try to get to Dane.
The figure flickered through the waves again, and this time it jumped.
"Fanta!" Bree squeaked with delight, seeing her old childhood friend. The dolphin jumped again and chittered happily.
"I led some.... of them off the... other way, but...they're going... to get suspicious... soon." the dolphin said in the language of the Sea as the sentence was broken up when the animal went under.
"Thank you so much, my friend..." Bree said in a kind voice as the dolphin turned back around with a somewhat smile, and headed back out to the sea.
They reached the shore in a few minutes, and Bree was desperate to lead him off the boat and onto ground so she could be sure of his safety. Although she silently cursed to herself for not spending enough time on land so she could properly walk.

[danio13]

Dane was a little shaken at the girl talking to the dolphin in squeaks. He didn't know what was worrying the mermaid, but it was obvious someone was after her. After he docked the boat, he set the anchor and carried the woman in his arms and took her back to his home. It would be more than enough for the two of them.

As he carried her, he saw her face up close and was marveled at her beauty. He never though he would meet someone so gorgeous and rare, and especially didn't think it would be a mythical creature.

He suddenly blushed, feeling nervous of carrying such beauty.

[Wanderess]

Bree felt quite useless as he carried her to his house. Wishing she had spent more time learning how to walk then to beat her sisters in a swim race. But then she wouldn't have gotten a chance to get so close to Dane, and the wish was quickly flicked away.
She looked at his face to see his cheeks were rosy pink as he blushed.
She could smell his nervousness, and ever since she had woken up out of water, she had began to smell all of these new things.
Bree leaned inwards to Dane so her nose lightly touched his neck as she inhaled, gathering his scent so she wouldn't forget it. She was curious to all of these new smells and how many there were, but one scent she wanted to remember for sure was Dane's. Conpletly unaware she was being flirtatious. Maybe it was her hungry, dark mermaid side that wanted him... but if she was to protect him, then she would have to protect him even from herself.
She left her head there, feeling comfortable and soothing.

[danio13]

Dane soon reached to his house. It was quite big and spacious, even the living room was quite wide. He carefully laid the mermaid on the couch, making her as comfortable as he can. He made sure the blanket covered her well, despite he rather see her without it.

"Ok...you should be safe from whatever is chasing you. I've locked the door and I hardly open the back so no one should get in. So...Are you hungry?"

[Wanderess]

Bree nodded her head and watched him disappear into another room which she assumed to be where he stores his food.
She was still a bit scared that her sisters may break into Dane's house, and she wanted to be able to walk without his help.
She put her legs out, and winced as her wounded leg took her weight, immediately pulling her legs back in.
She pulled the blankets around her and laid her head back, sighing as she looked out one of his wide windows, looking at the ocean and thinking about her friend, Fanta. Hoping that her sisters hadn't harmed the dolphin. Hoping more that they didn't know she was here with a human man.

[danio13]

Dane came out, bringing out a plate of Peanut/Butter sandwich. It was quite simple to serve to a mermaid, but he was not even sure what mermaids eat so he figured to go small for now.

He put the plate on the table near her, hoping she would like it. He even brought a glass of milk to drink. Perhaps he should have brought water instead.

"I hope you like it."

[Wanderess]

Bree smiled appreciatively as he set the plate of food down in front of her.
It was white and square and was layered with the white spongy thing on the bottom and top, with creamy colored brown sandwiched between them.
A glass of white liquid was set next to the plate.
She reached out her gentle hand and picked the sandwich up with wonder, studying it and bringing it to her nose to sniff it, until finally bringing it to her lips and biting it.
She didn't know her fangs had shot out, and her white sharp canines showed when she bit into the sandwich.
The food was delicious, and she savored the white spongey food known as bread and the creamy, yet crunchy peanut butter in between.
She pointed to the food in her hands and tilted her head to show curiousity of what she was eating.

[danio13]

Dane shivered a bit when he spotted the fangs the mermaid had as she took a bit on the sandwich. He really hoped she was sincere of her needing help and not for..well..malicious intent.

Dane saw she liked the sandwich, glad that she can eat some human food.
"You like it? It's a Peanut Butter Sandwich. It get a bit hard to swallow on the first try which is what the milk is for"

Dan pointed at the glass of milk for her to drink.

[Wanderess]

She same him shiver out of the corner of her eye and smelled his fear.
Her tongue flickered and felt that her fangs had elongated and she quickly switched them back to their normal teeth.
Bree picked up her cup of "milk" as he had called it to wash down the Peanut butter sandwich with.
She dipped a tentative finger in the white liquid and brought it to her lips, tasting the strange liquid as licked it.
It was creamy and cold and good. She smiled and brought the cup to her lips and downed it in one large gulp, setting the glass down and smiling. She felt fine, as if it didn't hurt her throat to her like it would a normal human female.
She picked the sandwich back up and took another bite before setting it down and looking at Dane.
"My name's Bree," she said wishing he could understand her the way she understood him.
"Bree. Bree," she said her name over, and gestured to herself. As she said her name a soft sound similar to that of a high and then low whistle came from her open mouth.

[danio13]

Dane could see that the mermaid was trying to talk to her again, but all that came out was squeaks again. He could then noticed a change in the squeaks that he could barely make out.

"B..Bree..?..you..You're name is..Bree? Is that what you're telling me?"

[Wanderess]

Bree nodded her head briskly as Dane figured out her name.
She decided to make a deal with him-
But how would she communicate with him?
She put her hands together and opened it up like a book. Closing and opening her hands like a book as she had an idea.

[danio13]

Dane saw what she was doing, signaling that she needed a book. HE got a notebook and a novel, titled "Moby Dick". He got a pen put in case she needed to write something, but he doubted it. It was quite interesting she would know what a book even is. Maybe she was out on land before?

Dane placed them on the table, wondering what she needed them for.

[Wanderess]

Bree flipped through the pages, scanning the familiar words and translating them to her language. She remembered when her shaman sister, Xyanda had showed her the strange language known as English.
She opened the book and flipped through it. Scooting closer to Dane, she began making gestures while pointing at words in the book, until a sentence similar to this was put together:
You teach me to speak and walk
And I teach you fish like me
Bree silently prayed that she didn't mess something up and didn't confuse anything. Also wishing she had payed closer attention to Xyanda's lessons.
Bree stuck a hand out to Dane in a business sort of way. Seeing if he would see it as the deal it was.
The mermaid was so intrigued by all of these things that humans had, and figured that if he agreed to her deal then that would buy her more time to spend with him.

[danio13]

Dane could see that she was pointing out words in the novel to make a sentence. Bree wanted to learn how to talk and walk. In return, she will teach him how to fish, even though he already knows how. Though He would do whatever he can to help.

Dane smiled and nodded at her, agreeing at the deal.

"Sure. I'll teach you, Bree. Nice name, By the way"

[Wanderess]

Bree squeaked with delight and hugged him before releasing him.
She finished the sandwich and pushed the plate back before reaching a hand under her blankets and feeling and sensing her wound.
She looked around the room she was in and studied all the strange things that she didn't know. She smelled the house, every strange scent that entered her nose she remembered. Taking in all the information.
Another thing that changed was her hearing. Her ears, which wee designed to pick up sounds under the water, could easily detect the smallest drop of a pin.
She could hear his steady breathing, and smell his breath. It almost made her mouth water.
You're not like your sisters, Bree. You're not a monster. You're not a monster. she told herself in her head.

[danio13]

Dane saw Bree looking around the room, observing things that must be strange for her. He wanted to ask what she was running from but he figured that could wait for now. He brought his hand to her, wanting to teach her how to walk.

"Are you ready? We can wait if you're still feeling tired."

Dane didn't want to seem to be rushing, so she let her take her time.

[Wanderess]

Bree shook her head, accepting his hand and took a deep breath, and the action seemed foreign as mermaids didn't take deep breaths...
She shifted her wight unnaturally to her right leg and tried to stiffen it so she could stand. Although she gripped his hand and steadied herself with his help, she also clutched the blankets around her for warmth.
Her knees buckled the first time and she fell clumsily back on the couch before trying again, steadying herself with more force and leaning some of her weight to Dane. She felt herself balance out as she was finally standing.
She smiled at her strength and kept her balance.

[danio13]

Dane smiled as Bree was keeping her balance. Well so far so good. Dane then stepped back a bit so she would step towards him. He wanted for her to take small steps so the get used to walking. Dane was still holding her hands so she has somewhere to support herself.

"Ok, just try and follow me now. Take it easy"

[Wanderess]

Bree saw and felt him move away and felt the change so drastic, but she still held her position until she heard him tell her to go forward.
She put one of her feet forward towards Dane, and pressed her weight on it.
She leaned forward and she suddenly tightened her grip on his hands as she felt scared of falling.
But her feet caught her and her other wounded leg took the weight, and she winced a bit from the wound, wishing it would heal so it didn't make walking a pain.
But she hushed her wince so Dane couldn't hear it, not wanting him to feel anymore guilt for his accident.
She kept with this slow process until she reached him and stood in front of him with a smile.

[danio13]

"Good, keep going" Dane said as he smiled at Bree's progress.
Dane kept going back, taking small steps so she can follow her. He figured if she starts small, she can take bigger steps a bit at a time. He hope that plan worked.

[Wanderess]

Bree smiled at his encouragement and worked harder to lengthen her steps.
She took a misstep and leaned too much forward and almost fell if he wasn't there to catch her.
Blushing wildly she straightened up and that's when she heard it.
The call of her sisters looking for her outside. She was sure that they were too far off to know she was in the house, but anyone of them could have a curiosity that would lead them towards land, and she prayed that they wouldn't.
She felt their presence leave her for the moment as they swam out of hearing range.
Bree gripped his hands so she wouldn't fall again and took wider, bigger steps.

[danio13]

Dane suddenly heard a screech outside, somewhere near the beach. He was scared stiff that he almost dropped Bree. He never heard a creature, form sea or otherwise, make a sound like that.

"W..What was that?!"

Dane could see Bree's nervous face. For her sake he focused back on helping Bree learn how to walk. She seems to be getting good at it, making more and more bigger steps. Dane figured she would be ready to walk on her own very soon, maybe before the day is over.

[Wanderess]

Working for what seemed like a few hours, Bree had learned how to somewhat walk.
She could walk with just a bit help, but mostly on her own, and Bree felt a surge of pride from how quickly she had learned.
Bree was also surprised at Dane's determination to help her.
The mermaid glanced outside to see that dusk was about to settle, and the once blue sky was beginning to turn orange and yellow, streaking pink colored clouds. Night was coming soon, and in a couple of weeks was a full moon, making Bree nervous as mermaids were most hungry and strongest at this time. What if her sisters used that strength to come onto land and find her? She knew she needed to be ready before then to protect Dane and herself.

[danio13]

Dane saw that evening has already hit. Guess he didn't notice the day pass as he was teaching Bree.
"Come on, I can show you where you can sleep."
Dane had Bree follow her upstairs, making sure she made it at each step. He opened a door, revealing a wide room with a bed, closet and its own bathroom.

"I hope this will do for you. Do you want to see how the shower and tub works?"

Dane figured Bree would be more comfortable there than in a bed, but he could be wrong.

[Wanderess]

Bree followed him into another wide room that must have been hers.
Her eyes became confused at the words "shower" and "tub", and she watched as he walked into another smaller room. She followed him in there, eyes still lingering on the fluffy looking rectangular thing with a blanket covering it, and figured it must have been a bed. She turned her gaze back to Dane and followed him, walking weirdly a bit.

[danio13]

Dane turned on the faucet, showing Bree how the tub works. He clogged the drain, letting the tub be filled with water. Soon enough, he had a full tub of water for Bree to go in if she wants. He figured that she wouldn't want to right away after begging to take her to land for some reason he doesn't know yet. He just hope whatever is after doesn't try to come for her here.

Dane looked at Bree, seeing if she would like to stay in the tub for a while.

"You don't have to. I though since you'll be staying here, there would be something to make you feel a bit at home."

Dane couldn't help but blush again.

[Wanderess]

Her eyes brightned up at the sight of the filled tub and hugged the red-faced Dane, before approaching the tub.
Bree stuck a finger in it and brought it out. A drop of water fell on her exposed leg, and at the spot where it was dropped, a wet blue scale glistened.
She dropped the blanket and put her legs in, and a split second later, her full sapphire colored tail hung a bit out on the side as it was long. Bree sighed as she felt the water remind her of the ocean. The white bandage floated to the top as it broke and couldn't wrap around her tail. She picked it up and looked at her wound. It didn't seem to bad, and would b fully healed a few days later.
But for now she flexed her tail and fin to stretch the muscle as turning form from her legs to her tail felt unnatural, as she put the bandage down next to the blanket that had covered her.
A light smile spread on her face as the mermaid relaxed in the warm water.

[danio13]

Dane smiled, seeing as she returned to her natural form. As Bree was relaxing, he put some towels on the floor to keep the floor dry. He saw Bree relaxing and smiled, seeing clearly her true mermaid form.

Her glittering blue tail was the most beautiful thing he has seen, along with the mermaid herself. He really hoped he wasn't dreaming this. He then thought of something.

"Bree...I can teach you a bit of English as you relax..."

[Wanderess]

The mermaid nodded her head at the idea and did relax. She felt her gills want to take form, as it was only natural for them to when her tail was wet, but she had enough strength to will it not to.
Bree moved so her body was facing Dane, so she was on her left side, and her tail was in the tub.
Her arms overlapped one another as she rested them on the side of the tub and looked at Dane, excited to learn about his language.

[danio13]

Dane got out a book that should be simple enough for Bree to learn from. Dane bought it in a bargain sale one, wanted to donate to a library since it was a rare book. He turned to the first page and read of the first words, pronouncing each words as clear as possible so that Bree can follow along with ease.

"Mio eats breakfast before she goes to work"

Dane repeated the sentence for her to follow.

[Wanderess]

"Mio eats breakfast-" Bree stopped herself as she knew she wasn't making any sense, and tried saying it again but with little success.
She twitched her fin in frustration, and blew out a long sigh, thinking through the words that he had expressed out.
She tried matching her lips to the way he had said them. Use the same tone of voice that he had.
"Mi- Mio. E-eats brea- breakfast before, sh-she g-goes to wor-work," the med.aid stuttered out and looked at him to see if she did it right. It sounded right to her at least.
English seemed like such a complicated language.

[danio13]

Dane smiled at Bree's effort in speaking the sentence.
"Good. Very nice for your first try. Now lets see if you can try this sentence"

Dane could see she was trying her best and it must be hard for her. Dane wasn't much of a teacher but he seem to be doing well so far.

"The dog barked and growled loudly"

Dane said it again slowly for her to follow along.

[Wanderess]

Bree stressed the words out, tugging on it's syllables and pronouncing the words separately. But she still didn't get it straight.
"The dog barked and growe- groweld- growld," Bree said it half in her language and half in his. Messing up on the last couple of words.
She stiffled a yawn and blinked her eyes a few times as if to ward off the sleep.
Bree was determined not to fall asleep until she finished a couple more English sentences.
"The dog... barked and... growle-d... lou-dl-y" the mermaid said stopping in between words to pronounce them correctly. She was beginning to get the hang of it.

[danio13]

Dane smiled again, as she seemed to be getting it. She was still having trouble of the syllables but she looked eager to correct it, even though she seems to be tired. Not to disappoint the mermaid, Dane got some more sentences for her to speak. As they kept continuing, it was already at the start of nightime. Dane hoped that Bree was getting it, though it seems she was a quick learner.

[Wanderess]

Bree began picking up her faltering mistakes in the language, and she tackled the basics of it quickly.
She enjoyed learning about it. It was her idea of fun. And for once, she just felt abnormally glad that she had ran away from her sisters.
Sleep prowled about, slowly breaking her down until it was to big to go unnoticed and she had to give in.
But she continued on. Glad that Dane seemed to keep her from letting sleep take a complete hold on her.

[danio13]

They continued on through the night until Dane stopped for the day.
"Ok That's it for now. We'll continue tomorrow. Besides, looks like a certain little mermaid is getting sleepy, Hehe.."

Dane decided to let her sleep in the tub since it makes her more at home. She did look quite beautiful with a tail, not that she didn't look beautiful without it either. Dane took a chance and petted her cheek, hoping it didn't offended her.

He quickly took his hand back, so not to make it worse.

"Umm..sorry" Dane said as he blushed.

[Wanderess]

Bree was pretty surprised when Dane had petted her cheek, but she actually liked it. And she felt a bit sad when he moved it.
The warm hand brought back sweet memories of her other sisters, her ones who had died, and when they would stroke her cheek comfortingly like the way Dane did.
The mermaid reached out slowly and took the hand he had petted her cheek with, and grasping it between her hands, she stroked her cheek with his hand, before returning it back.
With a smile, she laid her head in her folded arms on the side of the tub, and fell into the arms of sleep.

[danio13]

Dane smiled, surprised that Bree took his hand back and petted it so softly. He smiled and petted it one last time as she went to sleep. Dane decided to sleep in the same room, to at least not let her sleep alone. He saw her breathing so cutely as Bree sleep. He wondered how he became so lucky. Here he was hoping for a special someone and here was a mermaid of all things. He really hoped she was the one, as he drifted off to sleep.

[Wanderess]

Bree had it again. The nightmare that would stalk all of her dreams and terrify her when they struck her so unexpectedly. The nightmare was really a memory, and her least favorite one of all. It was of the night her first sisters, the ones who believed in a better way, died.

It was dark. And it was nighttime.
Breeze Over the Water's breath shortened in her six-year old fear as she laid among plants and on the island floor.
She heard her sisters, the ones she cared so much for, scream in agony, and Breeze Over the Water knew that what was hurting her sisters, would converge upon her in moments if Breeze didn't move.
She was terrible at walking, and struggled to get up. But once she finally did, it came shining through the trees.
Her eyes reflected it's brilliance, and it was so terrifying she turned and fled to the ocean in a bit awkward movements. But once she reached the sand tears streaked down her face as her sisters died screaming. Her tail replaced her legs the moment she hit the water, and Breeze Over the Water's life changed that night, just like her name did. The other mermaids close by heard the commotion on the island and found lone survivor Breeze.
"That is what they get, trying to walk on land. They belong to the sea. And cannot be claimed by anything else," the oldest mermaid of the coven who adopted her and took her in said. They changed Breeze Over the Water's name to just Bree. And one thing they had a difficult time changing was her diet, as they were an old coven, they followed old ways. Taking on the ancient mermaid's diet, they tried to get Bree to eat human flesh.

Bree woke with a start, disturbing the water in the tub a bit, and she looked up to see Dane, sleeping to keep her company. She smiled at his sweetness and knew people like him were the reason why she rebelled the diet.
Bree steadied herself up, and upon will-power, lifted her tail out of the tub. But once the air touched it, Bree forced her legs through and strong thin legs appeared in it's place.
Bree still hadn't woken him up and she sighed with relief before walking past him and out of the bathroom. Steadying herself and keeping her balance, Bree walked towards the closet in her room and opened it to find some clothes.
Rummaging through something to cover her skin, she remember when the oldest mermaid sister had taught her some human things like clothes and books, and the metal monsters they used for transportation known as "cars".
Bree found a puffy white shirt (the one in her picture appearance) and once putting it on, she found it was too big but comfortable to wear, and it fell to her mid-thighs.
She walked back in the bathroom and still found him sleeping. So she sat down beside him, legs out and folded, and laid her head on his lap and her hands next to her head. And the mermaid waited patiently for Dane to wake up.

[danio13]

The light of dawn broke as Dane started waking up, wondering about the weight he was feeling on his lap. He got his answer, seeing Bree laying on his lap. What really surprised him was the shirt she was wearing. She must have been really good at walking already if she walked all the way up to the closet to get it. Dane felt a bit proud about that.
Dane heard her moan a bit as she was still sleeping. He couldn't help but blush at that sexily cute sound. He gulped as he touched her legs softly. It felt so soft and smooth, almost amazing that it can turn into a tail at the touch of water. Dane rubbed them a bit, hoping Bree would wake up in a pleasurable feeling.

[Wanderess]

Bree waited so long she fell back asleep, until feeling a soft hand brush against her bare leg.
She smiled at the touch, eyes still closed, goosbumps forming in a strange pleasure to the touch, and the mermaid's eyes fluttered open.
Bree smiled up at Dane, and yawned, stretching her hands above her head and scratching the top of it. She ran a hand through her blonde sunlit hair and looked back up at Dane with an almost sleepy smile, except she was awake.
"Hi there," she said in a sweet voice to him, using two of the words she learned last night, hoping she didn't say something else unintentionally.

[danio13]

Dane couldn't smile hard enough, hearing the first words Bree has ever said. He really is doing a good job caring for her.
"Hello, Bree. Looks like someone is picking up on English quite well. So..how do you feel?"

As Dane talked, he petted Bree's hair, seeing how comfortable she was at getting touched. He really hope she would be here to stay. He has never felt such great company and don't want to be left alone again.

[Wanderess]

"Good... Dane feeling good?" Bree asked him in improper grammar, but it was the best she could think of.
She seemed to purr at the touch of his hand, almost like a cat. Instead she moaned and positioned her head so it was in his hand more.
She decided in her head that she should teach him about mermaids, since she is one and she would be staying with him for a while... and hopefully a long while at that.

[danio13]

Dane chucked at Bree's broken English. BUt in a way, It was quite cute and unique. Dane kept petting as he answered her.
"Yes, I feel good. Bree. I'm glad to have meet you. Well, I'm sorry about how I met you..but, I'm happy you're stayign with me. I would like to get to know you better."

Dane looked at the beautiful face that stared at her, so divine, so innocent.

[Wanderess]

"I would too," Bree replied with bright eyes and a smile up to him. She felt tired still, but shook it off, trying to find something to do, she also stood up.
"Eat first, then we go to water," the mermaid said, a bit excited to show him about her species and all the miraculous things they could do.
She wobbled a bit, not fully use to her legs, and steadied herself on the sink, until looking back at him with a smile of eagerness.

[danio13]

Dane smiled back, enjoying Bree's eagerness. He let her wear the shirt as it was covering enough, and he doubt that she would be comfortable in pants yet. He had her follow her downstairs to the kitchen, getting ready to make some breakfast. He was not a great cook, but he did learn most of cooking from his parents and they were quite good.

He decided to make some bacon and eggs, while he put some bread on the toast. As he was working, he hoped all this technology didn't overwhelm Bree. Though he think she will be alright. She seemed more adamant than he gave her credit for.

[Wanderess]

It was fascinating being surrounded by such strangely delightful tools.
She felt like a toddler, exploring a big city like New York.
A sizzling sound came from where the intoxicating smell of cooking meat called 'bacon' came from. A white poultry food sat on the machine that you cooked food on top of, in a pan of some sort, crackling as well while it cooked. She jumped in her seat as a bell-like noise sounded from a small box as the smell of burning bread filled her acutely smelling nose quickly. All these scents flooded her nostrils and while it was overwhelming, it was so delightfully intriguing! Learning so many new things in such little time, Bree could hardly keep the curious side of herself contained.
She got out of her chair and, wobbling a bit, walked over to the counter where she steadied herself. On the counter sat the machine that had 'ding'ed, and she examined it with a tilted head curiously. She had seen Dane put in it the same white stuff that he had fed her, but out popped a slightly browner version of it. The smell of something burning was stronger near it, concluding that it was the source.
She used the counter edge for guidance, and came up next to Dane as he cooked the eggs. Her hands slid up around his arms, holding onto him while he worked, and she leaned on him.
Taking out her right hand, she didn't realize that the pan was hot, and before she could hear Dane warn her not to, she grabbed the scorching hot pan.
She screeched in surprise at her stupid decision, and retreated back from it. She hugged her hand against her chest, as if it would magically heal by itself, and glared daggers at the pan. She was more surprised of it than she was in pain, and she knew it would be fine in a couple of minutes.

[danio13]

Dane chuckled as Bree was holding on to him so snug, staring menacingly at the hot pan that she just touched. She looked so cute when she did that, so innocent.
"Be careful now, I wouldn't like you to get hurt again. You can look but don't touch, OK?"

Dane was already done with the eggs and the bacon was already served in plates for him and Bree. It seemed a bit strange making for two after a while making for just one. But he hoped that he would keep making breakfast for Bree for a long while. He

Soon enough, the breakfast was done and two plates of eggs, bacon and toast was done with a glass of orange juice for both of them.

"Ok, Bree enjoy"

Dane picked up his fork and cut a piece of the egg and ate it, showing Bree how to eat her food. Again, he hope it tasted OK for her.

[Wanderess]

Bree mimicked his moves with the string piece of silver that he held in his hand.
She grasped it like he did, used it like he did, and for a second, Bree thought that it was somewhat natural eating like that.
She had finished her entire plate with just a few scraps left and smiled with closed eyes as she felt full.
The mermaid opened her brown eyes to look at Dane.
"Good food, Dane," she said to him in improper English, waiting to see if he was done as well.

[danio13]

Dane finished his breakfast as well, content on the good meal he had. He looked at Bree, waiting excitingly on what to do next. He never go tired of looking at that face of hers.

Dane figured it was time to let Bree to do the teaching now, but a thought came to mind.

"Bree..what about.. whoever is chasing you. Aren't you worried?"

Dane still didn't know what or who is after Bree, but he assumed they would be able to get her the minute she hits the water.

[Wanderess]

Bree's eyes opened wide a bit. She was quite surprised that Dane knew she was being chased.
"Sisters won't find me. Friend leading them away. And I not smell them nearby. We safe," the mermaid replied to Dane, easing his fear.
I wouldn't let anything hurt him. Bree thought to herself. Especially any of my sisters...
The mermaid jumped up and surprised herself by steeling her feet to make her not fall.
She grabbed his arm before he could react and they made their way out the door, turning the silver handle the way she had seen Dane do it when they first walked info the house, and pushing on it so the bright light of morning had fallen upon the two of them.

[danio13]

"Sisters?..That's who's chasing Bree?...I've heard of sibling rivalry but this seems to be more serious" Dane thought as he was dragged out.

Dane was surprised at how strong Bree was, dragging him outside to the beach, not in a rude way of course. Dane really hoped no one was out yet, but he remembered not much people would be out this early. Still, He felt nervous being dragged out by a beautiful girl with nothing on but an over-sized button up shirt. Not that he enjoyed the experience.
Dane still followed the mermaid to a private part of the beach. Luckily he was still had his trunks from yesterday since he sometimes likes to skip showers. He now waited for whatever Bree had planned for the two of them.

"So, Bree..what are we going to do today?"

[Wanderess]

She smiled at the ocean. Taking in it's large expanse and how it sparkled in the sun.
The waves rolled onto the sand before retreating back to sea, washing away anything that had previously been there. Her human toes flexed in the sand, digging deeper in it's softness and the mermaid wanted to remember that feeling.
She tugged lightly on his arm as she was drawn to the water. She finally let go of him and the sand as she dove straight in.
It took only a second, and it felt like a light shimmer. A fin and tail emerged once again, and Bree turned to look at Dane, waving her hand for him to join her.
She ducked back under the water, but stayed in the same spot so Dane wouldn't loose her, and called out to the nearest sea creature to answer- dolphins.
Two of them arrived. They were apparently friends with Fanta, the dolphin Bree had talked too earlier on the boat.
They squeaked, happy to see the mythical creature, and reported the news.
As what she had thought, her sisters were far away from where she was, making the waters safe for now.

[danio13]

Dane removed his shirt leaving only his trunks on, He wasn't much of a swimmer, but he knew enough to dive and swim some distance if needed. He gulped a bit, not sure how long he could hold his breath to stay where Bree is at the moment. But he shrugged that thought. She allowed Dane to teach her, so it's only fair to return the favor.

He soon walked to the water till he was knee deep and then dived in, holding as much as he can so to meet up with Bree, She seemed to be talking to some dolphins, which made Dane chuckled mentally. Dane smiled as he rejoined Bree.

[Wanderess]

The mermaid took his hand through the water as she replaced her hand, on the dolphin's forehead, with his, and placed her hand on top of his so he could feel the life of the dolphin.
"Mermaids have connection with sea animals, more with dolphins, because dolphins are said to be mermaid's helpers. They taught us to fish and hunt and gather. Dolphins are friends to mermaids. Mermaids can also talk to other water creatures, but not influence them..." she trailed off, thinking about when she had a near shark attack if it wasn't for her sisters who saved her.
Bree knew she would have to sooner or later tell Dane about her complex family relationship...

[danio13]

As Bree's put her hand on top of his head and the other on the dolphin, he could feel the heartbeat of the dolphin, and somehow he could feel what the dolphin was feeling..content and free. Dane felt a little jealous of the dolphin, not having to worry about the worries of humans. He tried to listen to Bree's explanation but she trailed off for some reason.

"Bree? Is something wrong?"

[Wanderess]

She looked at Dane for a split second before returning her eyes back to the animal.
"Nothing wrong... nothing wrong," Bree replied, focusing back on the animal. The dolphin lifted it's nose up to the mermaid and clicked a serious of noises at her in a playful manor.
She laughed a little, and the sound was like a bell.
Bree looked up to answer Dane for her spontaneous action.
"He wants to play with you, Dane. Does Dane want to play with him?" She asked the human curiously. If he didn't she wouldn't really blame him, after all she was asking him to ride a wild dolphin.

[danio13]

Dane felt nervous. He never had an experience with playing with aquatic creatures, not even having a pet fish. But, Bree was its friend so that's good enough for me.

Dane nodded, said he would like to, until he realized something.

"But..I don't think I can hold my breath long enough though"

[Wanderess]

Bree smiled at his acception, and shook her head to his question.
"He not going to dive, he going to show you our world," the mermaid said as she put Dane's hand over the dolphin's dorsal fin, and helped him hold the grey creature so he wouldn't fall of.
She muttered 'go' to the dolphin and the animal dashed off. He kept Dane's head above water, and was zipping through it like it was air. It made pretty little circles and shot fast through it, then reverted back to a slower pace. The other dolphin jumped over his head, spraying a bit of water before landing on the other side of the dolphin carrying the man.
Bree swam up to the two and she noticed they had gone a bit farther from the shore, scaring her a bit before she chitted to the dolphin to go closer to shore. She looked up at him to see his reaction to the ride.
Dolphin rides were pretty much unpredictable, and she wasn't sure if he would be excited the way she had been when she was four and had her first ride, or scared like some of her sisters had been of the animal on theirs as well.

[danio13]

"WHHOOAAHH!!!"
That was all Dane could say as the dolphin he was riding on, dashed through the water, going away from the shore. He was quite scared at first, not sure if he could hold on much longer, but he then saw the majestic scenery of the ocean. He never saw it from this angle, always far on his boat. But from here, it was..very serene. He made a big smile, truly enjoying the wild ride. It was over before he knew it, as the dolphin went back to shore.

"Haha..Wow!!..that was a wild ride. I'm glad I agreed to it. So what's next?"

[Wanderess]

Bree smiled back at him, glad that he didn't freak out.
She swam back to shore with Dane and the dolphin. Once they reached where the water was low enough for Dane to stand and the water would meet his knees, the dolphin allowed him off. Bree smiled at the dolphin and ran her hand over it's smooth grey head in a polite gesture of thanks.
Suddenly a sound far off from the shore reached her sensitive ears, and Bree knew that Dane wouldn't be able to hear it. Looking for the source, the mermaid's eyes scanned the ocean, until finding what she was looking for.
The dark hair was wet and pulled back to see the sun tanned face. Silver eyes glowered at the blonde mermaid, and Bree focused in on the head that bobbed in the water. Mermaid's eyes were specially tuned to see through thick murky water, and in the dark depths of the ocean, making it easy to identify the mermaid that watched her and Dane.
It was Genavive. The one mermaid that hated Bree because if it wasn't for her, Genavive would be the fastest swimmer in the coven.
Bree puzzled at why Genavive didn't swim and attack, and leaned in to ask the dolphin in the ancient language.
"Why does she not swim here?"
The dolphin turned to look at the dark haired mermaid in the ocean, and turned back to answer Bree.
"Line of dolphins circling the shore. Mermaid not be able to break the ancient law," the dolphin chittered back to Bree before she allowed it off. Her soft brown eyes looked to see three dolphins jump out of the water near where her sister was, and saw that the dolphins jumped right in front of Genavive. When the dolphins landed and made a splash, the water cleared to show that the mermaid had gone, and her scent went with her off to tell the others.
Bree knew why the mermaid hadn't just attacked the dolphins and swam to get her, and knew that she needed to tell Dane soon.
A storm cloud suddenly blocked the sun, as if Genavive had brought it with her and left it behind. The sky began to turn greyish but jot threateningly dark. Just a dark hue of grey that promised rain.
"We should go inside... I tell you about mermaids..." Bree said, pulling herself onto shore and, taking a minute or two, she changed her sapphire blue tail to two human legs and kind of laid there for a second to gather back her loss of energy to change form.

[danio13]

Dane decided to carry Bree back to the house, so to save her energy. He didn't really think the sudden dark cloud was a mere coincidence. It seems that the mermaids Bree was talking about had made their move but didn't seem to try and go after Bree. Dane felt a bit nervous for Bree..and for himself.
Finally he made it to the living room and laid Bree on the couch. He made sure to lock the door and closed the windows before going back to Bree. He didn't want to pressure, but..he needed to know sooner than later.

"Ok, Bree..just what is going on?..Why are the mermaids..your sisters after you?"

Dane asked in the most calm way he could muster, so not to scare her.

[Wanderess]

The rain began to fall in a soft manner, filling the ocean and watering the land.
Bree propped herself up so she was facing Dane.
"Mermaids swim in covens, clans. All mermaids are sisters to eachother, since goddess mother gave us tail, we are daughters of goddess mother. Each clan has eldest sister, who be healer and shaman and learn healing magic. Eldest sister is most important and special of all sisters in clan because only one sister is allowed to follow in shaman's steps. One sister is chosen by eldest sister to follow magic and healing methods, and without shaman sister, goddess mother does not bless clan and it is bad luck.
"Dane, I use to belong to different clan, when I was small child, very young. But this clan did not have shaman sister, and the clan tried to learn to walk like humans and they did not have ancient diet. I was to young to learn the lessons of walking, but island that they practiced walking on became fire, and sisters died. Except for me. Rumors went about that goddess mother cursed them.
Another coven nearby heard the commotion. This coven was ancient and cruel and mean... but when shaman sister found me, she saw something in me... and chose me to be next healer.
This clan was most powerful because of their cruelty, and their ways were ancient and everything they did was lawful. But one thing that they had above all was diet..." Bree looked at Dane and went quiet, debating in her head in what she was going to do next. But he needed to know.
Bree shot her canine fangs out and they elongated adding half an inch of sharp razors. Bree's eyes went silver and this was her form.
"Mermaids have sharp teeth to tear flesh with, Dane. Human flesh," she said while changing her soft brown eyes and returning the normal teeth.
"But I was different from my new clan. I didn't eat human flesh. I didn't terrorize the boats that passed by. I was kind and sweet, and all the sisters hated me because I was chosen for next as shaman, but I didn't want to be. I didn't want to be in that clan. So I ran away... and I met you," she said with warmth st the last part. Meeting Dane was the best expedience she's ever had. And now she was scared he was going to reject her for what she was. She understood it if he would stumble away in fright. Shoot her like the stories of mermaids who communicated with human men went by. And she averted her eyes, not wanting to see his face when he rejected her and she would stumble out into the water and never see him again. She willed herself not to cry at the sad thought.

[danio13]

Dane heard all Bree had to say and it was quite a lot to take in. He was basically caring for someone who ran away from her foster family due to their cannibal ways. He was quite surprised when he saw Bree's other mermaid form, but still..she didn't seem so scary. He should be terrified of this creature that would be able to eat him if he was in her element...but he wasn't. Bree would have had the chance to devour him earlier today, but didn't. She didn't even seem to want to get back at how he hurt her on the boat. She basically called herself a monster like her family or clan rather...but for Dane....he only saw the most beautiful thing he was fortunate to have ever laid eyes on. One he wanted to spend a ling time with.

Dane took hold of Bree and hugged her comfortingly, making sure she know she is staying here. He really didn't care for her history, as long as she knew she was her own person and doesn't have to follow her clan's way. Dane was glad that she was. He petted the surprised mermaid, calming her down from her explanation of her past.

"I'm really glad to have met you, Bree. You're the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. You've made my life...so grander than I could have ever thought. You can stay with me...for as long as you want. I would never reject you...ever."

Throwing caution to the wind, he leaned forward to Bree's face and kissed her salt-water lips.

[Wanderess]

Bree was surprised by the amazing feeling that came when his lips touched hers. She had never really been kissed before because she never met a humane man before. Never fell in love with a human man before.
The mermaid could taste his breath as it mingled with hers, feel his lips move beneath hers, and every sense of hers tingled with electric-like energy.
She didn't know how these things went, and just let herself be lost.
Bree didn't open her eyes as her hands moved up his arms, shoulders, and twisted his hair. She hadn't really called what she felt for him what it should be called. And every part of her wanted him just as much as he wanted her. And she knew this was called love, because it felt so right.
The mermaid moved closer to him, as close as she could get, and knew she wouldn't let her mermaid side hurt him, or anything for that matter.

[danio13]

Dane felt Bree's hands all over his body. He couldn't get enough of her, wanting to be closer to her more. He took of the wet shirt she was wearing, revealing her bare voluptuous body. As he continued kissing her, he caressed his hand all over her shoulders her hair, and even her breasts. After a few moments he pulled out of the kiss, giving himself some breaths of air.

"Bree..I..I love you..."

[Wanderess]

Bree felt a rush of exhilaration as she smiled at his confession and her eyes softened.
"I love you too... Dane..." she admitted to him and her eyes grew a longing for him, as she leaned towards him hard enough to push him onto his back into the couch.
She pulled his shirt over his head and ran a hand lightly up the line his chest. Oh, how badly she wanted to be as close as possible with him as the kiss transformed into something beautiful. And suddenly Bree had an inner fire inside of herself. Not literally that is, but a burning desire like the raging fire that her sisters had died in. And the fire hungered greedily for Dane. Every part of her sang for him.
Bree brought her hands up so they caressed both sides of his face, and her fingers twisted in his dark hair.
"Dane... Dane... Dane..." She mumbled his name in between breaths of air and when their lips meet, expressing her want- no, her need for him in words and actions.

[danio13]

Dane kissed Bree back while caressing her body so sensually, wanting her as much as Bree wanted him. He didn't want this moment to end. He felt a burning need for her and he didn't want her to ever leave him. He could even feel his member getting harder as they shared their passionate moment.

"Mmm..Bree...I want you..need you...so much..."

[Wanderess]

The rain taped against the window, and suddenly something other than rain tapped along with it.
It took Bree awhile to hear it above the noise of Dane and how close she was to his thrumming heart.
"I want you to-" the mermaid stopped short as she heard it again- the tapping of long fingernails against glass.
She flipped to a crouching position over Dane's legs, facing the window where the sound came from. A shadow darted on the other side of the window, and Bree could smell it was Genavive through the glass.
Her silver eyes darted after the shape, and she bared her fangs as it blurred again.
The scent grew fainter until it disappeared again, and Bree barely caught Genavive's silver glaring eyes before her dark shape melded with the shadows.
Bree relaxed her muscles and settled down next to Dane.
She knew exactly why the dark haired mermaid didn't break down the door. They were too weak and didn't have the energy to use their strength to break down the door, since they didn't know how to operate doorknobs, and used most of their energy to change to their legs and walk.
But all the clan had to do was wait for the full moon to come which was in a couple of few days, and with the extra boost of energy of the moon, they could overthrow the house, take Bree, and kill Dane.
But she would be ready. She would take on the clan that once sheltered her, and defend Dane.

[danio13]

Dane shivered, seeing a figure put of the window. It looked like the mermaid that was out of the ocean earlier. This just proved what Dane feared, that the mermaid could easily come into the house if he wasn't careful. A bit after she left, He hugged Bree protectively, not wanting to lose her.
It wasn't fair. He just found the best thing that has ever happen to him and she was in risk of being taken away, and probably his life with her. He was at a lost at what to do now. How was he going to fight a killer mermaid, assuming it isn't a whole group of them?

Dane frowned, not knowing what to do. He was at a complete loss.

[Wanderess]

Bree looked up at him and her hand came up so her thumb could brush his cheek.
"I won't let them hurt you..." the mermaid said to him as she felt his nervousness come off him in waves. She was nervous too, of the fact that she would have to kill a whole coven of mermaids.
She leaned her head against his chest, her hand found his neck as she held on to him.
"I won't let them hurt you..."

[danio13]

Dane smiled a bit, feeling less nervous now. He didn't know how he could do it yet, but he will make sure the two of them will protect each other. It was getting late so he figured it was time to turn in. With Bree still holding on to him, Dane carried her upstairs to the bedroom.

"Do you want to sleep in the tub again?"

Dane was a little upset the close encounter with the killer mermaid ruined their sensual moment, but he knew there will be another time for that.

[Wanderess]

She shook her head, wanting to try out the feel of a bed.
She held onto Dane, and was about to ask him if she could just stay there, asleep in his arms.
It was still raining by the time they reached the room upstairs, and Bree felt zombified, half alive and half dead-asleep.
"Bed?" Bree asked him as she felt curious to try it out.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and nodded in agreement. He gently laid the naked Bree on the bed and covered her and himself with the blanket. Dane realized this is the first time she had ever slept in a actual bed. He wondered how these first experiences must be like for her. The very familiar objects he was always surrounded with must seem so new for her.

"So..how does lying on a bed feel like?" Dane asked while petting Bree's face.

[Wanderess]

"Amazing..." Bree replied as she did feel amazing. It felt like sleeping on a fluffy cloud that she would stare up at while she floated on her back in the middle of the ocean.
The mermaid's hand ran up his as he stroked her face, and her hand cradled his face as her eyes fluttered shut at his touch and from sleepiness. She happily sighed as the back of her mind remembered the sweet moment that Genavive had interrupted downstairs, and she blushed at the thought, her cheeks tinting rosy pink.

[danio13]

Dane smiled, seeing Bree blushing for once and shifted closer to Bree. He hoped Bree wanted to continue where they left off, but he didn't want to seem to force it. He just went with kissing her on the lips slightly, tasting the salty sweet lips again. He lightly wrapped his arms around her, rubbing her waist and behind, wanting to start of slow.

He pulled off from the kissing before asking Bree if he should stop.

[Wanderess]

She smiled and shook her head as she crushed her lips against his.
The sweet taste of his breath filled her mouth and she almost moaned in pleasure at the feeling. Bree knew he wanted to continue the moment that was going on downstairs before the interruption just as much as she wanted to.
Pressing herself close up to him, she gasped for air as her hands were lost in his dark sea of hair. Soft brown eyes met deep dark ones as she looked into them, entranced by their depths.
Her lips made soft butterfly kisses down his jaw line, and Bree couldn't stop herself.

[danio13]

Dane felt a bit ticklish as Bree gave her butterfly kisses. He could feel his member grow harder and harder. He wanted to do it now. Dane took hold of Bree's waist and laid her flat face up, as gently as he could control himself to do. He saw the cute face again, the beautiful face that he first saw only yesterday. Though it hides a more stronger, darker part of this mythical creature of marine beauty, he knew she would never hurt her and he would do anything he can to protect her.

"Are you ready, Bree?"

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head slowly, not in hesitation, but in savoring excitement. She always wondered what it would be like to love a human man, and never in her hundred years did she dream to actually be able to do just that.
She didn't break eye contact with him, scared that if she would close them then this would all end up being a dream.
And so, Bree lived her dream that long blissful night.

Bree woke up next to Dane, lights streaming in through the windows and across Bree's spread out bare body under the sheets. She sat up, and a warm smile tugged a bit at the edges of her lips, as she remembered last night. She stretched her hands high above her head, and laid back down on her hands, looking at Dane's fine featured face. Her fingers couldn't help themselves, and she lightly traced every line on his sleeping face, not disturbing his sleep. If she could, she would have purred like a cat, and she was entranced by how spellbound she was to him. How in love she was with him.

[danio13]

Dane felt the soft touches to his face from the sweet mermaid beside him. He slowly opened his eyes and views the beauty and smiled.

Dane leaned forward and kissed Bree lightly, still remembering the passionate time they had last night.

"Good morning, Bree...I see you had a good sleep."

Dane kissed her one more time before sitting up the bed and stretching. He took a good look at Bree, seeing she was still very naked while wrapped in the light blanket.

"Hehe, as much as I like you naked, I have to get you some clothes soon."

[Wanderess]

She looked down at her bare body and looked back up to him with a nod of agreement.
Bree got out of the bed with the blanket clutched around her, sitting on the edge of the bed. She ran a hand through her blonde tangle mess of hair, and leaned back a bit, turning to smile without teeth, to Dane.
"Where you get clothes?" She asked curiously.

[danio13]

"In stores. Well, Stores are where people buy things with money basically."

Dane didn't know how else to explains what stores are. He really underestimated Bree's curiosity. "I'd let you follow me, but..well...Wait a minute. I just remembered"

Dane rushed to the closet and looked deep in it, hoping the clothes he was thinking about was still there. It has been a year now and he wouldn't be surprised if he gave them away.

"Here they are is"

Dane brought out a box labeled "To be Donated" and opened them, revealing a bunch of summer dresses in many assorted colors that have been barely worn.

(Here are the clothes that was in the box)
http://www.oprah.com/style/Summer-Dresses-You-Can-Wear-on-Any-Occasion/4

Dane smiled, glad that they were still there.

"These were clothes that I bought for some...well...a "former friend" of mine. You see...I always got admired by other women but...they wanted me for my money..and not for me. She had me buy all these just to satisfy herself. Eventually she left me for another man and never came back...leaving all this here...I guess...I've always hoped for love but I'm always drawn to people who only want what I have, not what I am....It sucks.."

Dane sat on the bed, feeling a bit distraught for relieving the heartbreak he had suffered.

[Wanderess]

Bree sensed his sadness and did feel sorry for him.
She was glad there was no such thing as money in her sisterhood.
The mermaid leaned up to him, and kissed him gently on the cheek in hopes of comforting him, before whispering next to his ear.
"I want Dane for who he is..." Bree said to him honestly. She wondered why people would do such things for something such as money.

[danio13]

Dane touched Bree's cheek, comforted with her words and her sweet kiss. He smiled, knowing that Bree truly loves him unlike the others.

"Thank you Bree."

He then realized that it was almost time for breakfast, but he hasn't bathe for two days straight. He then looked at Bree, wondering if she should join him.

"Bree, would you like to join me for a bath? I haven't had one in two days and I'm starting to smell, hehe"

Dane didn't say "shower", seeing that any touch of water would cause Bree to grow her tail, making it hard for her to stand. So it was better to bath and wash themselves in the tub.

[Wanderess]

Bree looked at him a bit curiously before connecting the dots that bathing meant to cleanse herself. Like her sisters did with her whenever they swam through an oil patch or something, but that was with her previous non-canabilostic sisters. It seems like forever since she had a bath.
She nodded her head and got herself out of the bed, wobbling for a split second until getting the hang of walking and stood upright and looked at Dane, holding a hand out for him with a dazzling white smile.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and took Bree's hand, walking her to the bathroom. He filled the tub with water before having Bree lay in the tub. Dane took off his clothes and joined Bree in the tub.

"I hope it's not too tight for you."

Dane splashed some water on both of them as he got a bar of soap. He soaped the two thoroughly as Dane started speaking.

"So..I hope it's not intruding but..I was wondering..how are you planning on taking on your sisters..the recent ones i mean?"

[Wanderess]

Bree concentrated hard when she put her legs in the water not to change form, as mermaids could stay with human legs as long as they used energy and concentration not to be pulled into the persuading lull of changing into a mermaid.
"I think I have to kill them, or we'd have to move... but I wouldn't let you move out of a house you've known so long because of me... but my sisters won't have enough energy to break in until the full moon, when we're at our fullest extent of our powers- more hungry and a lot stronger, but don't worry Dane. I won't let them hurt you," she said sweetly to him, pressing her shoulder against him lightly and playfully.
She felt proud she hadn't broken concentration yet, and felt herself drain a bit of energy from trying not to break into her tail form.

[danio13]

Dane smiled, seeing that Bree was intent on fighting. She seemed so sure of protecting him that her felt a bit odd that a beautiful creature would be able to fight for him. He though of if it would be Ok to move, at least away from the beach so to have some distance.

Dane then noticed how he has yet to change to her mermaid form., even when dipped in water.

"Your tail hasn't shown. A..Are you sick?" Dane said as he felt worried.

[Wanderess]

She looked up at him and the corners of her lips slightly pulled up as she shook her head to ease his worry.
"No. Mermaids change to tail whenever they want to, even without the water although it would seem rather strange to do so. When mermaid is in water, there is strong pull, like strong current pulling you back, that wants mermaid to change form. Although the pull can be fought if mermaid wants to stay human, it takes lots of energy to resist the current, like trying to swim against it, but it is not impossible. Just takes lots of concentration and energy..." she said as her eyebrows knitted into concentration.
She felt herself slowly slip, as with a gasp, her legs elongated with scales back to the blue tail that glinted in the light and under the water. The edges of it flopped out with her fin as there wasn't a lot of room in the tub with the two if them in it, but it wasn't like she wanted him to move...
She blushed as she thought of such things and laid her head back a little bit.
"Obviously, I not very good with concentration..." she muttered with a s.ike as she felt herself almost relax to be back in her original form.

[danio13]

Dane chuckled, seeing that Bree's concentration was broken and got changed to her mermaid form. He felt a bit guilt for distracting her. Though, he rather have her be herself when they were alone to each other. He soon finished soaping her and his own body and splashed water on both of them to rinse themselves.

"Hehe..It's funny. I kinda feel like a kid, having to splash around like this."

Afterwards he drained the tub, finally done bathing, took a towel and dried Bree first.

"By the way, you seem to be familiar with some clothes like the shirt you took in my closet. And you know what a book was...Have you been on land before?"

Dane wasn't mad at Bree, just curious.

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head.
"Oldest Sister in my old coven, the one that died a long time ago, use to take me to island where she hid all of these human contraptions, such as books, and pencils, and paper that you used to record things on. Even things like "technology" and once she showed me a "phone"!" she squeaked in excitement as she remembered all those strangely wondrous things her eldest sister had shown her.
"Although I was young, I remembered all of the interesting things..." she said, fading off in remembrance of her kind coven that was killed.
Bree glanced outside at the weather, as the once shining sun was darkened with grey clouds, and Bree knew that the old shaman sister was converging up a storm... literally. Bree remembered that shaman sisters were said to have "magical" powers in medicine and influence over the weather, and since the clan that was hunting her was a very powerful one, they had the most powerful influence over the weather, darkening the sky just like their souls were. Worry suddenly masked her sun-tanned face, and she hoped and prayed that when her sisters came for her, that she'd be ready.

[danio13]

As Dane chuckled at Bree's recollection of her time seeing human contraptions with her old family, he noticed the sky suddenly darkened just like yesterday. It looks like the killer mermaids were out to try and get them again, but it would seem they would try more harder than before.

Dane looked at Bree with a tense look on her face. He touched her face and kissed her, in the case she wouldn't see her again.

He put on the first clothes he could find and got out a golf putter in his closet, in the intent to use it as a weapon.

"Dress up if you can, and come downstairs. I'm going to try and block the entrance."

Dane rushed down and pushed a couch and two CD shelfs to the front door, hoping it would barricade the door. He then readied his putter to attack, in case anyone of them came crashing through the window.

[Wanderess]

Bree rushed behind him, not smelling any danger... yet.
She laid her hands on his chest, sensing his fear of the mermaids, and desperation to save her.
"Hey, hey..." she whispered to him, gathering his attention and at the same time sniffing the air for any signs of her sisters.
"It's okay, they're not here. They're too weak to travel on land still. Sisters won't attack until moon is high and round like sun, the time of month when we are at our most powerful. They won't attack yet, Dane. Not yet..." she soothed, wrapping her hands and fingers around his arms and gripping them gently in a comforting manner.

[danio13]

After hearing Bree reassuring voice that the sisters won't come yet, he relaxed a bit. But still, For them to make a storm...Dane wondered why they would do that. Was it to scared the two of them?

"Ok Bree..If you say so..."

Dane petted Bree's hair as the two sat down on the moved couch. Dane decided not to move it just in case.

"I guess I overacted a bit there..I was..just so scared for my life...and to lose you..."

As Dane embraced Bree, he noticed that she didn't put on any clothes yet and chuckled at that fact.

[Wanderess]

Bree wondered why he chuckled, and that's when she realized she had rushed downstairs with him, skipping on putting any clothes on.
She shouldn't have blushed, but her body worked against her and did so. She jumped up a bit quickly, and creeped a bit quickly towards the stairs.
"I'm gonna go- yeah," she said as she disappeared up the stairs, and made her way to the room.
She knelt down next to the box and picked up the first dress on the top- a white one with slightly visible horizontal lines on it.
The mermaid picked up the summer dress and went over to the curtains, pulling it back to reveal the large window that showed the tossing and turning sea against the grey and stormy skyline. Lightning flickered rays of light in distant places of the sea, and Bree knew that her sisters were getting desperate now.
She slipped the dress on her curved figure body and walked to the bathroom, managing to get there without any wobbles she was getting use to walking. Her blonde hair went about untamed and curling around her smooth shoulders and neck. She stared at the woman in the mirror as the woman stared back, and Bree wondered if her reflection, her natural beauty, was also a tool to lure men into a deadly trap of sharp teeth and silver eyes.
She wouldn't loose control for Dane's sake and hers.
The mermaid tiptoed back downstairs and snuck up besides Dane who was sitting on the couch, and gently covering his eyes with her soft hands, she whispered in the air next to his ear.
"Guess who?" She practically purred with playfullness.

[danio13]

Dane saw his mermaid walked up the stairs to get dressed. Bree sure was getting better at walked after a short time. There was know way he could have such a exotic person to live with her, only to be taken away. He'll find a way to protect her.

A few minutes passed and Dane was feeling a bit bored, still waiting for Bree. Suddenly he felt a pair of hands and paniked a bit until he heard the teasing sweet sound.

"Hehe, Sicne when are you so sly, Bree?"

Dane turned around and saw Bree dressed in one of the summer dress. She looked so remarkable and so sexy.

"Oh man...'beautiful' doesn't describe..."

[Wanderess]

Bree blushed, eyes falling down to look at her feet as she moved down to stand in front of him.
The mermaid sat down close to Dane, snuggling up to him and pulling her legs to eventually shift so she was sitting in his lap. Her arms looped around his neck, and her face pressed close to his.
"The only reason I'm beautiful is to easily lure men who give in so willingly to their temptations," she explained to him, looking at him hungrily as if she was going to eat him up, but in a playful manor, because she never would do such a thing. She leaned in to his neck, analyzing it like a cougar would before it eats it's prey. "And then we eat them," she whispered against his warm skin as she pressed her lips against his neck, pretending to bite his neck, but instead kissing it.

[danio13]

Dane moaned as Bree teasingly kissed his neck so sensually. He felt a bit nervous how Bree acted so predatory, but know Bree would never hurt him. As the sexy mermaid played around with Dane, he took her waist and held her, giving her his own kisses. He worked around her cheeks and her neck, giving her the same playfulness as she did.

"Well, If I had to be tempted by a mermaid, I'm glad it was you.."

[Wanderess]

Bree trailed her kisses up to his cheek from his neck until reaching the corner of his mouth. Her hands twisting gently in his hair. She looked him in the eye for a second. Her heart swelled, as what he said meant more to her than he could ever imagine.
"Dane..." she said fading off, and she leaned in to this time kiss his lips.
Hers melded with his, and Bree knew that no matter what happened, she would do anything to protect Dane.

[danio13]

Dane and Bree had their blissful kiss, ignoring the storm outside. He felt Bree's body, draped with the dress she picked.
He really felt like he had everything now, not just money.

"Mmm....It's sad..your sisters won't ever know about being in love...In a way, I feel a bit sorry for them..."

Dane still thought they were dangerous, but for the mermaid to go at so length to get Bree back...He wondered why they were so intent on it.

[Wanderess]

"You pity my man-eating mermaid sisters?" Bree asked in a whisper tone, her breath touching his lips.
She was rather curious of his human behavior, when he was pitiful of her sisters. It made her think of how nice he was to think of such a thing.

[danio13]

Dane saw how surprised Bree was when he said that. As he petted her body, he got her closer to him, wanting to be as close to Bree as possible.

"You think what I said was wrong?"

[Wanderess]

She smiled and laughed the slightest of laughs.
"No, it's... I've never really felt anything else besides hatred for them. Well, that is wrong- I never really liked my sisters for their ways. I've pitied the poor men they've made to call their meal, but never had I pitied them. I think it's nice that you feel sorry for them... kind, really," she replied and her fingers absentmindedly twisted in his dark hair, as she pressed herself more to him, feeling his attempt to do the same thing.
The mermaid ended up on his lap facing him so she was straddling him, and her face breathed closer to his. She felt glad that Dane was the one that had caught her in the ocean. Dane, the kind man, who taught her such amazing new things, and Dane the man she loved and would protect at the cost of everything she had.

[danio13]

After another kiss, Dane had an idea. It would make sense to give her a bit of the "technology" she liked for a while ago.

"Hey, you said you remembered what a phone was right? Have you heard what a cellphone is?...I can gove you one tomorow if you like. It'll be my little gift for you."

Dane held Bree close to her, seeing if she approved.

[Wanderess]

Bree looked at hi with surprise. Surprise of what a cellphone was and surprise that he would give her one.
"You don't have to give me anything, Dane..." she said, although her voice worked against her, and she felt ashamed that she couldn't hide the exciting eagerness in her voice.
She blushed in embarrassment of it, and kissed him with gratitude on the cheek.
The rain faintly tapped against the window as the earth was watered, reminding Bree of the steady beating of Dane's heart that she could hear. She didn't need to have mermaid ears to hear it, as she was already close enough to hear it thump rythmatically in his chest.

[danio13]

Dane chuckled as he hugged her, as he could tell that Bree was quite excited of having a phone despite acting modest. He insisted since he felt like she should act a bit human since she is there, even though that would be quite impossible. Not that Dane had a problem with that.

"Besides, who knows when you could need it. You'll never know."

Dane looked outside, seeing it was still raining, pouring quite furiously.

"I can't believe there still keeping this up. Why do they bother making a storm if there're not coming?"

[Wanderess]

She stared outside.
"It's the eldest shaman sister... She's getting desperate so she's conjuring up a storm to more than likely scare us, or it could possible be a warning that they are angered that I am here and with you, and that they're... coming..." she said the last part softly, before turning to look at Dane with worried eyes.
"When they come, I don't want you to fight... please..." she pleaded to him.

[danio13]

Dane was surprised that she would say that. How can she ask to have her fight the killer mermaids alone.

"What?!...Why not? I can't just leave you alone with them..."

[Wanderess]

"They'll kill you, Dane. Snap you like a twig. You'd be surprised how strong a mermaid alone is. We were designed to hunt and eat the top predator of the world- man. I couldn't ever forgive myself if something happened to you..." she whispered, tears almost in her eyes, and she leaned in and kissed him again.
"Please don't, Dane... please," she said in between kisses, trying to persuade the human man to not fight.

[danio13]

Dane couldn't bare to see Bree cry, even when she was kissing him. He kissed back trying to console her. After a few minuted of kissing, he pulled out smiling at the mermaid.

"Ok, Bree..I won't fight them...but...promise me you will come back to me..I..I don't want to see you hurt..or dead..I..I don't' want you to leave me. I..I know it might seem selfish...but I've been alone for so long. You're the best thing that has ever happened to me, Bree. So...promise you'll come back...

Dane waited for an answer.

[Wanderess]

"I promise I'll come back..." she whispered softly, glad that his life wouldn't be put in danger, and curled her feet back up so she could snuggle up closer to him. Her arms held tightly to him, and her head lay on his chest.
"Breeze Over the Water... that's my real name, before my man-eating sisters changed it... I just thought you should know my real name," she said to him, not looking at Dane. She sighed softly and almost inaudibly, as she pleasured the warmth he had, and tried to get closer to him. She just couldn't get enough of him.

[danio13]

"Breeze Over the Water..It's beautiful...It sure describes you perfectly."

Dane sighed, seeing that Bree was so relaxed close to him. He felt like he was in heaven now, being close to his aquatic angel.

As they lie together, Dane's thoughts goes back to what Bree's strengths of mermaids.

"Bree...Umm..I was wondering..how strong are you?"

Dane wanted to know what hidden strength this beauty possessed.

[Wanderess]

Bree smiled almost mischievously at his question.
"Let's just say it's not the greatest idea to arm wrestle me..." she said with a smile.
"Do you want me to show you?"

[danio13]

Dane nodded anxiously, wanting to see how strong she was.
"Sure, I would love to see."

Dane got up the couch, wondering how she would demonstrate her strength.

[Wanderess]

Bree got up and floated to the kitchen. After rummaging around for a bit in the kitchen, she came back with a fork and showed it to him, the way it was suppose to be. Then she easily bent it with just her fingers, and after a couple of seconds of bending, molded it to a ball. Then with a couple more seconds of hard concentration, and firmly exerting most of her strength, she had opened her closed palm to reveal only silver dust in replacement of the solid metal fork.
She took out Dane's other hand and poured the small little shining particles into his palm.

[danio13]

Dane gasped and stared at the silver dust on his palm that was not long ago a silver fork, then looked at the smiling beauty that grounded it. He now saw how strong Bree was and knew she could easily kill any man if she wanted to, even him.

"W..Wow.. that's...WOW...I always thought mermaids were just so meek...but...you sure showed me wrong...I guess I have nothing to worry about when some guy tried to attack you, hehe.."

Dane poured the dust in the dustbin and went back to Bree.

"I guess it just shows how lucky I really am"

Dane kissed Bree for a moment and grinned at her.

"Any more surprises for me?"

[Wanderess]

Bree grinned back at him for a moment, thinking if there was indeed anything else to tell him.
"Well, there is the reason why my sisters are after me..." she said fading off before finding her voice again and sighing.
"Remember when I told you that every clan has a sister shaman for good luck? And that those who don't have one are said to be cursed? Well, my recent clan believes strongly in this, and not every mermaid lives forever. So before the shaman sister passes, she picks a new mermaid to learn her ways. When the shaman sister chose me, I refused it. But if you are chosen, there is nothing else you can do excepts step up to the plate and accept it. Shaman sisters are said to have magical powers to protect their clan. That's what this storm is-" Bree said looking out the window at the still raging storm.
"Shaman sister is dying, and if I do not soon accept it before she passes, then the clan is doomed without a shaman sister for good luck. If a mermaid is chosen to be a shaman, they learn about 'magic'" Bree said the word like it didn't exist, and she rolled her eyes at it. "And they learn about medicine. They also have a longer life expectancy than the rest, and are the basic leaders of the clan. But I don't want to be leader... I want to be human," the mermaid said with sadness, hating her tail and wishing that she could forever have the two human legs and never be able to change info a fish. Never be able to have sharp teeth and silver eyes. And just be human, with Dane.

[danio13]

Dane felt truly sorry for Bree, having to be burdened with such a mantle. He also noticed how she hated her mermaid heritage as well.

"So..you're not really fond of being a mermaid, I see..."

Dane petted her hair to console her. He now understood a bit more why the mermaids were doing this. They truly believe that Bree was the only one to give them "luck" to survive in. Including their cannibal diet, it's not wonder she doesn't want to be a mermaid.

"Bree...just know..I don't see you as a monster...Don't be ashamed of who you are because of your clan or what they try to make you as. You're your own person."

[Wanderess]

"Thank you, Dane..." she whispered softly, glad that he had come to see Bree for a person rather than a good luck charm, or a creature he could sell to the government for money.
She looked up at him with a smile, bringing up her hand to stroke his cheek, feeling the soft human skin beneath her warm nimble fingers. Everything about Dane was so human, so good and kind, it made her feel gratitude that he had been the fisherman to fish her out of the sea.
"For everything you've taught me, for loving me beyond what I am, and for accepting me and the danger that comes with being with me..." she said in an almost "good-by" manner.

[danio13]

Dane touched Bree's cheek as well, hoping what she was saying didn't mean some sort of goodbye.
"Hehe...Don't mention it...now..why don't we enjoy our company upstairs. I'd hate to spoil the day with so much melodrama."

Dane took her hand and lead Bree upstairs to his bed.

[Wanderess]

The mermaid followed Dane upstairs, curious to see his room and how it would differ from hers and seem the same.
Her hand clutched softly to his, and she used it for a bit of support as they reached the top of the stairs and headed towards his room.
A back part of her mind wondered about battle tactics. Where should they fight?
Not in the house... that would pit Dane in danger... her voice in her head said and she nodded ina agreement with it.
Maybe in the water... after all, I am the fastest one of the clan.

[danio13]

Dane opened his room, showing Bree the grand room he sleeps in. It was a bit similar to Bree's room other that that it was quite decorated with posters of video games and certain shows. He had a small HDTV on his dresser and the closet had more men clothes that the other one.

"So...What do you think?"

[Wanderess]

She walked around in it, examing the pictures on the walls and hesitantly approaching the TV, not really sure what it was and could do. Her hand ran across it's smooth screen and she looked at Dane with a smile of wonder.
"Amazing..." she said, looking up and around her again.

[danio13]

Dane chuckled at her amusement, realizing she probably has not seen a TV. He walked to her and grabbed her waist.
"You want to see how it works?"

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head eagerly, stepping back so she can watchh the magic happen. It was amazingly wonderous to be surrounded by such amazing things built by humans without any magic or luck.
Bree watched him and his movements carefully as to what he did next.

[danio13]

Dane sat Bree down on the bed, as she eagerly waited and got the remote out. He turned it on as it was currently on TNT now, showing "Monster in Law". He explained to Bree that TV was just a way for humans to show moving pictures as stories, news or other things that might appear. He was glad he sprung for broadband cable since it would hardly be affected by the storm.

He and Bree sat together and watched the movie.

[Wanderess]

The mermaid was entranced by the moving pictures. Mesmerized by the colors and people, and she snuggled up closer to him. Before she knew it, her eyes had drooped shut, and her head leaned in his chest as she fell into dreams.
The mermaid dreamer she was human, and Dane and her weren't running from her sisters. They were happy together, in this house filled with all of theses human things. And without her noticing, she smiled in her sleep at the dream.

[danio13]

Dane saw that Bree has dozed off. HE smiled as he tucked her on his bed, covering her with a blanket.
He saw her, sleeping so cutely with her dress on. He wondered what was she dreaming about that she would smile.

Dane also started wrapping up for the day. He turned off the TV and dressed for sleep. He laid down with Bree and petted her hair until he dozes off. He went to sleep, smiling like his mermaid.

[Wanderess]

"Bree... Bree...
Breeeeee..."
The mermaid bolted upright, but not defensively, but in curiousity and purely intrigued by the melodic female voice.
Her attuned ears listened for it again.
"Come to us, Bree... Come to the water, where you belong, Breeze Over the Water..." it whispered persuasively to her, as if it had a draw of it's own.
Bree, overcome by it's magical potent, soundlessly sweeped her feet over the side of the bed, not disturbing the sleeping Dane.
Tip toeing down the stairs, and unlocking and opening the back door, walked barefooted down to the beach.
The moon was half a circle, not as magically powerful as a full moon, but possessing some magical content in it's beams. Bree could feel it too. She absorbed some of it, feeling refreshed, but not strong enough to break from the swaying voice.
She stopped when she came to a halt in the sand near the water, not touching it but close to.
"When the time comes... we will come back for what is rightfully ours... And we will fight for it even if it means fighting it... And the battle shall take place in the sea... "

[danio13]

Dane moaned in his sleep, feeling like something was missing. He opened his eyes, realizing that Bree was gone.

"What the?...Bree?...BREE?!

Dane panicky looked over the room, and rushed downstairs. He saw the back door was open and went outside, not even wearing slippers.

"Bree!!! BREE! Where are you?!"

[Wanderess]

Bree put a foot out, an inch away from the touch of water that sloped out over the sand in a wave.
"Bree!!! BREE! Where are you?!" Dane's voice pierced her mind and concentration as she was suddenly whipped back to reality.
Her foot came back and stumbled away from the water, as it seemed to recede back to the ocean, just to start the same thing over again.
She looked around and saw Dane running towards her with his panamas minus his slippers, and she felt frozen and confused at what had just happened.
"D-Dane?" She said his name tentatively, not even sure if he was exactly an illusion like the voice.

[danio13]

Dane saw Bree out on the beach, still with her dress, barefooted. He rushed to her, baring the rocks that pinched his feet. He hugged Bree as tight as he could, feeling so glad she was OK.'

"Oh Bree, you're alright. W...What are you doing out here?"

Dane was so confused as to why she was out here where the mermaids could easily get her.

[Wanderess]

"I, I don't know, Dane..." she stuttered, staring off into a distant thought while she hugged him tightly back, and it wasn't until then did she realized she was shaking from fear. How easily that voice could have told her to dive into the water and get caught into the ocean's pull, especially on a half moon night.
She tugged on him gently, towards the house, scared she might accidentally break him.
Bree wasn't sure what had gotten info her that night. And she hoped that that easily persuasive voice didn't tell her to do something that she might regret, to Dane...

[danio13]

Dane lead Bree back to the house and back to the bedroom. He looked at Bree, still looking worried.
"Bree..what happened..please tell me."

Dane touched her face, wanting to know what drove her to the beach. It was as if she was going to leave him. Did he do something to her that she didn't like?

[Wanderess]

"I- " she paused trying to gather the memory up in her head, but it was like trying to pick up water with opened hands, because it kept slipping through her.
"I- I don't know..." she faded off, staring off into her thoughts again as she was trying to figure out herself for her own secrets. She was shaking with the effort and her hands crossed as she gripped herself physicay and struggling to do so mentally.

[danio13]

Dane saw she was having trouble to remember what she was even doing there. He figured the mermaids had something to do with it, probably brainwashing them somehow.

"OK Bree..just stay here..."

Dane left the bedroom, locking the backdoor and the windows before covering them with drapes. He hid the key somewhere Bree wouldn't know or get to. Dane returned to his room, seeing Bree still with a worried look.

Dane went to her and hugged her, petting her hair to console her.

"It's OK, Bree...You're safe now.."

[Wanderess]

"I'm still going to have to fight them..." Bree whispered against his shirt, clinging to him.
"I don't know what they did, but they'll do it again and sting until they drive me insane... I have to kill them," she said, realizing in her mind what she had to do, but saying it made it more real. And she needed reality on her side if magic was on her sister's.

[danio13]

Dane looked at Bree when she said she would have to kill her sisters. She looked so determined that he didn't know what to say. He kept petting her, wondering what to say next.

"But..Bree...the odds are in their favor. There're more of them and there is...just you..Could you take all of them on your own?"

Dane knew how strong Bree was, but if the mermaids are as strong as she was, Bree would be totally outnumbered.

[Wanderess]

"It's okay, Dane. Not to brag, but I am the fastest swimmer in the coven. Speed and strategy beat strength and numbers any day," she said to him hopefully.
"Plus, they can't really harm me. Just force me against my will to go back, but I won't let them do that. I'll refuse it a million times over," she said to him with determination, and smiled in reassurance.

[danio13]

"I see...well...as long as you come back to me"
Dane hugged her, reassured that everything would be alright.

"Bree..umm...did you mean it when you said you always wanted to be a human?...I can't help but wonder that you don't like being a mermaid."

[Wanderess]

She sat on the edge of the bed, bringing him down with her.
She shook her blonde hair, that curled around her fingers until falling in place around her neck, making her grimace slightly. She hated that she had to be beautiful just to attract men to kill them.
"Being a mermaid isn't as glamerous as it might sound. To have a tail?" She scoffed. "Absolutely sucks. You can't ever feel the water on your bare legs, because you concentrate too hard to actually enjoy it anyways... Too have sharp teeth and be tempted to eat any human being that passes by you. And to be held captive by the sea... to be called to it and too belong to it... but you- you humans... You are free to whatever you please! You make these wonderful things that can do amazing things... I really wish I was human, Dane..."

[danio13]

Dane listened to Bree say her piece and was really opened to what mermaids had to put up with.
"Wow...I..I never thought of it that way. I mean...humans aren't so perfect either..but..I can see why you would hate that. To be honest, I was so glad to have someone special..so mystical to call my own...but...I didn't think you would hate the thing that make you so special."

Dane held her hand, trying to console her.

"Well...I don't know how much it can help...but you can be as human as you like here. Hehe..which would mean I will have to teach you a bit about human society. If you won't mind that is."

[Wanderess]

"No, no, not at all," the mermaid said with a smile. "I actually would like that."
She looked at his hand and brushed her thumb over his hand as he held it. Smiling faintly at how wonderful of a man he was. She was glad he had been kind enough to teach her about humans and their things, and looked up at him with a curved upwards pink line of lips at him, smiling.
"Thank you... so much, Dane. For everything," she said it almost in a goodbye way, but more of just thankful appreciation.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and kissed her lightly on the lips, thankful she would still stay with him.
"You're welcome...We should get some sleep now."

Dane laid Bree on the bed before lying next to her.

"You know..when I first saw you..wearing my shirt with your tail..it was...quite sexy..."

Dane blushed as he revealed that fact.

"And you now... wearing that dress...it's so...alluring..I really hope I'm not dreaming"

Dane touched Bree's body beneath the dress she was wearing, wanting to feel her smooth skin.

[Wanderess]

"Bree thinks Dane is sexy, too" she said, pressing closer and closer to him. The mermaid almost gasped from his touch and the tingly electric feeling that came along with it, and her arms wrapped around him, fingers entwining in his hair, and she felt so alive. More alive than the night before, although thinking it had to be impossible to reach such limits.
She felt a rush of cool air escape her lips in a moan, and blushed at the sound she made.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and brought Bree closer to her, He couldn't almost believe how much Bree's English has improved but still had some cute lapses of broken English that Dane didn't really mind.

He slowly removed her dress, showing her sweet body uncovered and had his way with her once more. Most of thier night was nothing but bliss.

The morning sunlight soon woke the two up and Dane saw her Bree sleeping cutely. As he stared at his mermaid, he wondered how good she would look in a bikini.

[Wanderess]

Bree was disturbed by the light that streamed in through the window and stretched across Dan's face, that almost made it impossible for her to see him. She lifted her hand to block the light so she could see his handsome face, and she smiled once she could.
Scooting closer to him so she was in the shadow, she blinked twice to wake herself up.
Her hand came up to his cheek in a sweet gesture.
"Hey there," the mermaid said sweetly to him. "What are you thinking about?" She asked, noting his thinking face.

[danio13]

Dane blushed at Bree's question. She didn't know about bikinis but was sure she would like to.

"Well...I was wondering if you would come with me to the plaza nearby today. I would like to see you in some...very cute clothes. If that's OK with you."

Dane touched Bree's cheeks and kissed her passionately.

"And I haven't gotten your phone yet."

[Wanderess]

The mermaid smiled, shrugging her shoulders.
"Are you sure that I need a phone, Dane?" She asked him, not wanting to be the pushy girls that he had previously dated, who wanted him just for his money.

[danio13]

Dane thought of it. He wondered if it was really necessary to give Bree a phone just yet.
Dane: Well...We dont' have to get you one just yet. We stay close to each other most of the time anyways. We'll hold off on it for now.

Dane stood up and carried Bree to his tub and laid her there before turning on the tap. He looked at Bree starting to concentrate.
"You don't have to hold it in, Bree. Just be yourself here...Remember...you're not a monster."

[Wanderess]

She looked up at him and took his advice, letting it naturally flow.
Her tail and fin grew and this time there was something different about her tail.
It seemed more alive with a glittering blue than usual. With a hint of green glinting off her scales in the light, her fin flapped with energy, and some small groups of scales formed on her arm.
She seemed more beautiful than normal today and Bree suddenly realized why.
The mermaid groaned and her face fell in her hands.

[danio13]

Dane smiled as her transformation took place. She even looked more beautiful than before. Though she suddenly groaned and covered her face for some reason.

"Bree what's wrong?"

[Wanderess]

"Dane, tonight I have to spend outside, alright?" She asked him and made it seem more like a statement than a question.
"Tonight is my birth moon, Dane. All mermaids are born underneath the moon's rays, and this only happens once every twelve full moons (once a year). We're most beautiful and stunning on this day, because we get hungrier on this day too. But we reach our full form of beauty and hunger when the moon is up," she explained to him.
Uncontrollably, her fangs shot out until retracting back in, unnoticed.
She hated this day. It always made her more sexually attractive and active, because her hunger seems unbearable.
Her eyes dilated silver and she suddenly had the urge to sleep with Dane, even though she just did. But she pushed all these things down, bottling them up and putting a tight lid on them.
She still wanted to venture out to the human world.

[danio13]

Dane saw Bree's eyes turn silver and her fangs trying to show up. It really looks like she was trying her best to control her "predator" mermaid side due to this birth moon.

"SO..basically...today is your birthday?"

Dane felt kinda happy for her, but also a bit worried since she could end up like her sister if she isn't controlling herself.

"Can you still...control it? I can wait till tomorrow"

[Wanderess]

"No, no. It's alright... I think I can control myself..." Bree said to him, wanting to go out to to the human society. She closed her eyes in concentration and when she opened them, she felt backing control.
"I want to go though, Dane. I honestly do want to go..." Bree said, pleading at him with round, soft chocolate brown eyes.

[danio13]

Dane touched Bree's sweet face and looked at her pleading. He couldn't resist how she looked adn wouldn't want to disappoint her.

"Ok, ok...We'll go..Wouldn't want you stuck in the house in your birthday. Let me help you bath, we'll get your breakfast and then we'll go out."

Dane soaped her all over her mermaid body, including the tail. It felt so smooth like linen cloth. He would never imagine a body this beautiful would be so predatory.

He soon washed Bree's body, teasing her a bit by rubbing over her sensitive spots.

[Wanderess]

Bree smiled slightly, eyes flashing up at him as he washed her.
She leaned up next to his ear and whispered in the space next to it.
"Does Dane need a bath too?" She said temptingly to him as the seducing mermaid she felt like.
Her soft lips touched his cheek in a kiss, as she suddenly lost herself, kissing all over his cheek and neck and teasingly lingering on the corners of his lips.
She was faintly aware of what she was doing, but the majority of her mind was blocked off by her mermaid senses calling out for him like a siren.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and kissed the seducing mermaid. He didn't worry since he knew she wouldn't hurt him. He caressed her mythical body and kissed all over her.

"Mmm..Bree...I love you soo much..."

Dane removed his clothes and joined her, still kissing her body.

[Wanderess]

Bree gasped as her eyes reverted from silver back to brown. Then did the same transition as she fought the urge to eat Dane up.
"Dane... Dane... Dane," she tried saying his name in a commanding tone, but it was kinda hard to do that when he was kissing all over her body.
"Dane."
She finally said his name and slightly pushed him off of her so she could breath and regain control over herself. Her tail slightly twitched in annoyance that he had stopped, but that was involuntarily.
She brought a hand up to her head as if dealing with a headache, but instead with her cannibalistic side.
"I'm- I'm sorry... it's just a little bit more harder today because..." she faded off, closing her eyes in concentration as she hoped he understood.

[danio13]

Dane blushed shamefully, understanding why she stopped him.
"I understand..Sorry..I was just... teasing a bit and...I'm so sorry..."

Dane soon finished and carried Bree to bed to dry her off.

[Wanderess]

"Today I need to be much, much more careful with you, Dane. But I'll still be able to control myself, so long as I don't take it farther than my limits..."
She said as he laid her gently on the bed. Her brown eyes looked up at him softly, as her hand came to caress his cheek.
"Hey, I promised to protect you. From my sisters and most of all, from me. I wouldn't hurt you, but I have potential to. You have to realized the danger that I am, Dane. Even though I wouldn't ever upon never hurt you, I still can and if I slip, accidentally come loose..." she looked down as if trying to rid the thought that came to her mind. And the picture that made her shiver in fear.
Her other hand came to touch his face so she looked back up and saw his sweet face, and she smiled. She fought for him. No one else could compare to the love she had for Dane.
"I love you so much..." she whispered to him, and knew that it was her speaking, and not her mermaid side.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and touched Bree's face. He saw Bree's naked self, her legs finally returning. He knew there was more to Bree than her being a mermaid. He knew nothing will happen...at least he hoped. Though Dane was a bit nervous, knowing how strong and even dangerous Bree was.

"I love you too..."

Dane let Bree go to wear another dress she liked. She seemed really excited when it comes to dressing.

"Not unlike lots of women" Dane thought as he chuckled.

[Wanderess]

Bree gingerly lifted up a pinkish colored dress with small hexagon patterns on it, and slipped it on, covering the soft fabric over her slim shape, and twirled to face Dane in it, pulling her blonde curly hair out as her thin pink lips curved upward into a smile.
"How do I look?" She asked him in a sweet voice with a dazzling white smile, and an excited tone of voice.
She pointed her toes out to look at her dress and human legs. Her chocolate brown eyes flashed back up at him and she waited for his voice of thought to answer her question.

[danio13]

Dane smiled at his mermaid, agreeing with her look.
"Wonderful. Come on. Let's get some breakfast."

Dane soon cooked up some sausages for Bree. Since it was meat, Dane figured it would be ok for her. He also served the sausages with eggs and a glass of orange juice for the two of them.

"So..Do you like the sausages and eggs?"

[Wanderess]

"I love it," she practically purred to him as she soon later downed the food and sighed happily at the feeling of food in her stomach. Although it wasn't quite like having actual human meat, it still made her feel full, but not complete.
Her eyes flashed upbfor the briefest of moments at Dane, thinking of human meat, but she forced herself to stay calm so she wouldn't loose privelages to the field trip out of the house.

[danio13]

Dane got a bit nervous as Bree kept eyeing at him as she eats. He just hopes she wasn't getting any ideas.
Soon the two finished eating and Dane got refreshed quickly.

"Ok..Ready to go? We should head to the car...Oh right..you probably don't know what that is."

[Wanderess]

She looked at him curiously before standing from the table, and looked Dane up and down, not in a hungry manor, just to see if she had forgotten anything to wear that humans did, as mermaids accepted eachother for who they were... most of the time.
She noticed Dane was wearing strange things on his feet and Bree pointed down at them curiously, not sure what they were.
"What ar those, Dane?"

[danio13]

Dane noticed what Bree was pointing and smiled at her curiosity.
"Oh those are shoes. People wear them when they go out. Oh man. You don't have one...Hold on"

Dane rushed upstairs and got a pair of slippers.

"Here. You can wear these until I get a pair for yourself"

[Wanderess]

She tilted her head curiously as she slipped the fuzzy coverings on her feet, and she smiled at it, flexing her toes in it.
Bree looked expactantly at him, waiting patiently as she thought of the word he had used earlier for their transportation.
She had heard of cars before but never actually saw one or touched one. She was curious and dying to try out these new things.

[danio13]

Dane lead Bree to the car. It was a Volkswagen Beetle, quite a compact car for Dane and was comfy. He opened a door for Bree, leading her to enter and sit on the chair.

"Hehe, don't worry it won't eat you."

[Wanderess]

She looked at the metal monster curiously, as she was split between curiosity and cautiousness toward it.
Finally her curiosity won and she slipped into it, scared that it might actually eat her up like Dane had said it wouldn't.
Eyes wide for any sudden movement by the car, she looked around it, feeling the soft cushion of the seating, and running her sensitive fingers over the feel of the dashboard in front of her. It was so curious to her, and she couldn't help but explore all of these new things.

[danio13]

Dane chuckled and got on the driver's seat and buckled up.
"Here, let me help you"

Dane got Bree's seat belt and buckled up for her.

"The belt is for keeping you safe. It can be a bit dangerous on the road."

Dane kissed her on the head and smiled back at her.

So...you ready?"

[Wanderess]

Bree nodded her head almost excitedly as Dane asked her the question.
She took the time to tug on the seat belt with little force as she was gentle with all things as Dane shut the door to get on the other side of the car. The belt didn't budge.
She finally excreted a fairly large amount of force on it and a snapping sound was heard from it as she panicked and put the seat belt that was unharmed back in it's original position.
She smiled as if nothing happened at Dane, hoping that indeed nothing did happen...

[danio13]

Dane noticed that she snapped the seatbelt but he pretended not to notice so not to ruin the mood.
He started driving off, hoping Bree enjoyed the view. He took the long way there so Bree can see the human world for all he could show.

"Not like underwater huh?"

[Wanderess]

The mermaid shook her head in agreement to his question.
She looked out the car window at all the things that passed by them. The tall buildings, windowed stores, and people walking by in their average routine.
Her eyes flickered from everything that she possibly could set them on. Processing everything she could.
It differed from her aquatic world by very many things, and all of those things fascinated her so.
Bree watched everything that they passed with a smile of wonder and a twinkling eye that felt so happy to have soaked up so many new images.

[danio13]

The two soon reached the plaza and parked up in front. He opened the door for Bree so she can come out. He saw she was still amazed with everything she sees. However, Dane reminded her.

"Bree. Be sure to stay close to me. OK? I don't want anyone trying to take advantage of you or you getting lost."

Dane took Bree's hand and headed to the clothing store first.

[Wanderess]

They walked into a building and Bree caught her gasp before it could leave her mouth.
Different types of fabric made up various colored clothing everywhere. She looked at all the beautifully patterned dresses and shirts, and soft colored blue jeans.
The mermaid passed some racks with clothes on it, and as they walked by it, she stuck her hand out to feel it's soft texture.
She almost giggled happily at being in such a place.
Turning to face Dane she waited for him to do what they has come in the store for, as she wasn't sure what the proccess went by here.

[danio13]

Dane stopped and saw the store wasn't too busy today.
"Ok. Do you see what you like. You can have whatever you like here. Just don't get everything, hehe. Leave some for others"

Dane was intent on following Bree, happy to be sharing in her experience. He wanted to make her birthday something for her to celebrate, not to morn.

[Wanderess]

Bremen smiled and tugged excitedly on Dane's hand, pulling him in the direction of colorful clothes.
She spent time in her head, mentally deciding which clothes looked more attractive than others, and felt a slight tug in her mind of wanting ti buy everything her eyes had set on. But she knew Dane had a point about sharing, and plus she didn't want to be like the girls that abused the power that Dane had.
She pulled out a white shirt (http://usih.merchantrunglobal.com/ImageHosting/ViewImage.aspx?GlobalID=1003&MerchantID=32836&ImageID=15433&DisplaySize=-1&ListingID=1457) with some blue Jean shorts and held them up for Dane, and that was all she really wanted.

[danio13]

Dane looked at the clothes she got and imagined it looked nice on her.
"So that's all you want? You sure?"

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head.
"Mhm!" She added as she looked hopefully at it, and then back at Dane.
The mermaid was quite proud of herself right now. Proud that she hadn't snapped at having so many triggers around her.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and went to the cashier.
"Oh I almost forgot" Dane quickly got some lingerie and underwear for Bree, just in case.
"This is something you wear inside your dress. You want to test them out?"

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head, quite curious how simple things like these worked out.
Dane and Bree went to a section of the store that read Dressing Rooms and they stopped in front of it with the lingerie and underwear.
She patiently waited to see what they were going to do next.

[danio13]

Dane knew that Bree couldn't put these on without help, but men aren't allowed in the women's section of the dressing rooms. He looked around, checking to see if anyone was looking and sneaked in with Bree.

"Alright, Bree let me help you in this." Dane took off her clothes and put on the under wear first. Afterwards, he saw Bree, looking even sexier than she was before.

"Umm..so..how does it feel?"

[Wanderess]

"Kinda weird..." she said, restlessly twisting and turning around to try and look at herself in it.
She touched the straps and felt the fabric tthat covered her feminine spots, and felt almost bare in it.
"But kinda comfortable too."
Bree looked back up at Dane and noticed how he was looking at her, and she faintly blushed as she smiled through it at him.
"What?" She asked half curiously.

[danio13]

Dane blushed more feverishly as he answered.
"Umm you..look good in them is all. We better get going before someone finds me here."

Dane had Bree wear the new clothes she got. He took the tags from the clothes so he could pay for them while Bree wore them. As they checked the clothes out, he was oblivious to the woman looking at Dane and Bree enviously. Though Bree could clearly notice them.

[Wanderess]

Bree's eyes flashed up at the woman who was looking at the two of them, as she, gentle Bree, got suddenly angry and suddenly had her eyes revert to silver for a seconds notice until quickly changing back as her fangs shot out behind her lips and Bree quickly changed that too.
She straightened up and Dane and the mermaid were done buying the clothes.
They were walking back to the car as Bree hoped Dane hadn't seen her snap like that. She blamed the fact that it was her birth moon and took a deep breath to help herself.
"Are we done now, Dane?" She asked him.

[danio13]

"Well Yeah. We got the clothes we need now...do you want to eat out today"
Dane hoped that he wasn't rushing her since she wants to see more of the outside world.

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head excitedly, curious to see the places that humans ate it.
Bree was mostly cruious and haply to see these new things and experience it for herself, but some small part of her was just trying to get Dane out of the house, so to reduce the chances of hr sisters being able to reach him.
Th mermaid was curious as to where he would take her to eat, as she buckled herself in.

[danio13]

Dane led Bree to another part of the plaza, an outside restaurant. He ordered some burgers french fries, and milkshakes for the tow of then and sat outside to eat. They waited for the meal to come.

"So..how are you feeling. Your..umm..urges still in check?"

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head, one edge of her pink line of lips curved upward in a half smile as she looked up at him.
"Yeah. I'll be fine for today, I think," she said as she absentmindedly sniffed the air to smell something delicious. She wasn't sure how to describe it, but she really wanted to bite into it. Her mouth almost watered as she smelled the beautiful scent of food.

[danio13]

Bree soon saw that the food they had ordered has arrived and was served to them. Dane gave one to Bree, and showed how to eat it.

"See?..You don't have to use forks for this one.."

Dane took another bite and see how Bree liked her meal.

[Wanderess]

Bree couldn't get enough of it! The savory taste lingered on her taste buds as she finished the food known as a "burger".
She felt slightly sad as she finished it, and looked curiously at the golden stick known as a "french fry" that she held in her hand. Taking a small nibble at it, her desire turned from the sadness of finishing her hamburger to consuming the golden food and forgetting almost completely about the burger.
Feeling her throat begin to crave something to drink, she picked up the white styrofoam cup and the liquid slightly shakes, and once Bree took a sip through the straw, the sweet rate of the cup's contents filled her mouth. It was creamy and thick, and contrasted from the short fries and burger with a sweet almost elegant taste inside her mouth.
A smile spread across her face as she picked up another fry and plopped it into her mouth with a wider smile at the taste.
"This human food is amazing!" She said excitedly as she closed her eyes free eating another fry, savoring it's deliciousness.

[danio13]

Dane blushed as he saw Bree eating her food so excitingly. He felt so happy for her to share this experience with her.
"Hehe slow down unless you'll choke yourself"

Dand thought of what else he could take her for her birthday. He got clothes for her, along with a pair of sandals, but he wondered if there was something else.

"Hmm..would you like to see a movie after we're done here? Unless you want me to get another burger for you since you like it so much, hehe"

[Wanderess]

Bree finished her fries as Dane asked her about a movie.
The mermaid actually took a moment to ponder getting another delicious burger or going to experience a movie for the first time.
She reached over and gripped the cup in her hands that her fingers spread out to hold, taking a sip before already deciding on what she wanted to do.
"A movie?" She asked curiously at Dane, choosing the new experience over the burger.

[danio13]

"Well it's like the TV back home but it a lot wider. Many people usually go and watch it together. I'm sure you'll enjoy it."

Dane didn't care for any movies that were out now, but there was a rustic theater that was having a showing of the movie "Splash"

"Also...Wouldn't you like to see how people see mermaids as? I mean..We can go see another kind of movie if you like...It's your birthday"

[Wanderess]

Her eyes widened in surprise.
"They make movies about us?" She asked even more curious to see how humans viewed her kind.
"No, no," Bree interrupted him as he started to change his mind to find her interest. "I do want to see it. I'm curious to see what humans know about us," she said with a smile as she looked at Dane kindly.

[danio13]

"Hehe Ok then. Let's go."
Dane took Bree's hand and lead then back to the car. Since the belt at the front was broken, Bree had to sit at the back for now. He wanted Bree to be close to her, but he had to think of her safety first.

Soon they reached to the theater, which wasn't a fancy one but always showed yesteryear movies at a cheap price. They went to the food bar and bought a bag of popcorn for the movie.

"Here taste it" Dane said with a smile before eating a handful of popcorn in his mouth.

[Wanderess]

Bree cautiously picked up a small white piece of it and popped it into her mouth, and Bree suddenlu recognized one distinct flavor- salt.
She smiled warmly at it and shook her head smiling.
"I'll never get over all of your wonderous foods you have here, Dane," she said as she looped her arm through his and occupied the close space next to him.

[danio13]

"And I'll never get over you Bree...you're so wonderful. I couldn't believe someone so gorgeous and unique would be a monster...you aren't a monster, Bree, you know that?"

Dane asked as they headed to the theater. The movie was soon going to start so they quickly took seats together.

[Wanderess]

Bree nodded her head, looking down, before glancing back up.
"Your gorgeous too, as you are attractive," she said as her hand came to touch his handsome face. "And you're unique, as you differ from the cruel men. And one thing both of us have in common is that we aren't monsters."
The mermaid leaned up and sweetly brushed her lips against his in a whisper kiss, teasingly playing with him in a fun-like manor, before smiling and leaning back to see his face before the movie started.

[danio13]

They caught their seats in time for the movie to start. Dane's favorite scene was when the mermaid Madison was transforming at the bathtub. The part when Madison an Allen made out constantly was quite attracting too. But overall he enjoyed how much Allen wanted to be with Madison and vice versa even before the tragic way he learn who she really was.

He looked at Bree at times to see how she liked the movie.

(In case you don't know what movie it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splash_(film) )

[Wanderess]

Bree showed wonder on her face as she watched the movie of moving pictures. She felt happiness for the mermaid Madison, as she began to experience the human world just like what she was doing right now, and then sadness once she was rejected by her lover, Allen, once he found out about her other half.
That's why most relationships with mermaids don't end very well... she thought as she remembered the scene when she was exposed as a mermaid in front of the cameras, and then saw how she was rejected by Allen.
My tail will always seperate us... she thought as she didn't show the emotion on her face and continued to watch the movie.

[danio13]

The ending was quite bittersweet for Dane but it was nice to see Allen and Madison finally being with each other. Then Dane thought if he had to make the same choice...could he? Could he leave all he knew and had to be with Bree?

The credits showed and people started leaving the theater.

"So..how did you like the movie?"

[Wanderess]

She nodded her head, happy to see the couple untied forever in the story.
"It was good," she said excitedly as she stood up and stretched her aching muscles.
The mermaid yawned a bit from sitting in a seat for the entire movie, and looked around the theater, taking in it's appearance and sighing.
It was so amazing to be doing the things she was doing right now, exploring the other dry world she always admired.

[danio13]

"Well I think we should head on home. You sure enjoyed yourself, did you?"
Dane lead Bree back to the car and he drove back home. As he drove, he thought of what he could do with Bree. He knew she would like to try the clothes they bought. He would rather liked to see her in a bikini.

Soon enough they reached home and Dane was happy to carry the purchases himself.

He opened the door, hoping to get to have some more private fun with Bree.

[Wanderess]

Bree headed in before Dane, sniffing the house for any signs of any other mermaid being in here. Searching the house and finding it empty except for the two of them, she ran back and helped Dane with the clothes, bringing them up to his room, where she set them on the bed.
She fell back flat into the soft bed, smiling happily at the day.

[danio13]

Dane smiled and put the bag of clothes on the bed and laid on the bed with Bree.
"So..not a bad birthday, was it?..Too bad we can't...well...you know"

Dane started bringing out the clothes, seeing what Bree could try on first.

[Wanderess]

She smiled faintly, also wishing that her birth moon didn't come with being so hungry.
Bree sat herself up and picked up the first thing her hands touched in the bag.
She felt the soft satin dress on her fingers as she pulled it out. It was really meant for sleeping in and Bree undressed, leaving her underclothes on and slipping on the plush pink dress that stopped mid thigh with spaghetti straps.
She smiled and twirled in it, the dress faintly flowing at the motion as she looked down at it, letting her fingers softly run through the amazingly soft fabric with a smile of wonder.

[danio13]

Dane got even harder looking and Bree trying out her new clothes. It took all he had to control himself from not jumping at Bree and having her way with her.

"Hey..you want me to help you try out the bikini?"

[Wanderess]

She stopped twirling around in a circle like a little girl as she looked at Dane and nodded her head.
Bree regretfully took off the fun dress as she walked back over to the bag with Dane, and once the two were hovering around the bags, she could smell his emotion of want as both tried to tie themselves back from doing what they were thinking about.
Bree swallowed hard, wishing the feeling away because she didn't want to hurt him.
Maybe I'll just try to be extra gently tonight... one side of her thought.
Tonight's your birth moon! Nothing about it is gentle! another side of her argued.
The mermaid waited for Dane to move as she was having her inner war.

[danio13]

Dane saw Bree feeling nervous, probably wanting the same thing he wants. But they both know they can't risk it due to the fact it would bring out Bree's carnivorous side. Dane decided to change the topic so to distract her.

"So tell me...how was your...old tribe like?"

[Wanderess]

Bree smiled remembering her other sisters, as she sat on the bed in her under clothes.
"They were a lot... nicer. Much different from my sisters now who are hunting me down."
She paused, laughing a little as she though of each and every one of them, and the mermaid tucked a loose strand of her blonde hair away as she smiled a bit wider. She ended up pulling her legs into a criscross on the bed and looked up at Dane for a second before looking back down in thought and to pull herself away from her want.
"They kinda wanted to be like humans too... They even tried to learn how to walk on land, and some even interacted with a few humans. They were a vegetarians, eating other foods besides human meat, and when their hunger wasn't satisfied by plants, fish made the menu. But they were nice and helpful, and didn't believe in magic and the Goddess Mother. I think you would have liked them..." she said as she glanced out the window to see it was almost sunset.

[danio13]

Dane saw how solemn she was as she remembered back to her old family. It was sad that they died.
"Yeah..I would have like to meet them too. SO you don't believe in magic?"

Dane found it odd since her adoptive sisters have been using magic to intimidate the two the past days.

[Wanderess]

She shook her head.
"My previous sisters didn't either, and they influence most of my decisions now..."
Glancing again out the window she noticed she was getting dangerously close to nightfall.
She stood up and with eyes full of sorrow, approached Dane and leaned up and kissed him gently on the cheek.
"Goodnight, Dane. Thank you for this wonderful birthday," she whispered softly up next to his ear before she walked out of the room and into the bathroom, shutting and locking the door, she ran the water and filled the tub and got into it.
Leaning her head against the wall, her tail grew into the shimmering beautiful blue and Bree could feel her hunger grow, and her eyes flickering from their normal brown to the dangerous silver, and the mermaid waited for her full carnivorous side to come.

[danio13]

Dane was worried how Bree kissed her and went to the bathroom. He followed her, but she already locked the door.
Dane wondered why until he realized the moon will be out and her urges will skyrocket.

Dane sighed and slept on the bed, alone. It must be torture for Bree to have to fight her killer mermaid side. Maybe it would have been best if Bree wasn't a mermaid. At least...she won't think so harsh on herself.

"Good night, Bree..." Dane whispered as he dozed off.

[Wanderess]

The mermaid curled her tail towards her body, as her hair was wet, and her forehead touched her sleek tail.
Her eyebrows were knitted in concentration as her eyes shut from the pain. Her teeth gnashed together as her fangs sharp points showed.
Bree thought she couldn't take the pain that her stomach was in from going with so many hears without any human meat.
She wanted to scream, to tear down a building in frustration, and rip anything her eyes set upon.
But she only faintly whimpered, as she hugged her tail tightly to her chest, her eyes closed in concentration as she tried to wish the painfully night to go by.

Morning came, and Bree had made it to the floor, laying sprawled out as she panted from the struggle of last night as she still shook from the loss of energy.
She felt drained, of not eating anything through the night. And she just lay there, on the floor, managing to unlock the door after she was positive that her hunger had subsided, and she tried to will her eyes to sleep.

[danio13]

Dane slowly woke up and groaned. He couldn't remember when he finally succumbed to sleep. He looked around the room and gasped, seeing Bree on the floor. He got out of the bed and went to her, getting her up and laying her on the bed to rest.

"Bree...are you OK?..Are you sick?"

[Wanderess]

"D-Dane?" She said wearily as she just let herself relax on the soft bed after the exhausting night.
She evened out her breathing as she felt her mermaid hunger leave her, and she faintly smiled as it was now gone.
"No... I think it's over now... it's over..." she said it with a smile as she opened her eyes tiredly to look at him and her soft gentle hand came to caress his cheek.

[danio13]

Dane caressed Bree's cheek, glad that her urges were gone now.
"I'm so happy to hear that...It...It must have been torture. Umm...I'll get breakfast ready for you. I'll bring it here."

Dane was about to leave Bree on the bed.

[Wanderess]

Bree nodded her head.
Breakfast sounded good to her right now.
The mermaid yawned softly and felt her eyelids drooped a bit and she tried to ail them to instead stay open so she could not waste any time with Dane.

[danio13]

Dane made some toast with bacon along with some milk. He smiled, glad the whole "birth moon" thing was over. He hoped Bree would feel a bit better now and she can be able to do some more..activities.

He put the breakfast on a tray and went back in the bedroom.

"Here you go Bree. Freshly made toast and bacon with milk. Hope you like it"

[Wanderess]

She was half asleep when he came up, but she quickly snapped herself awake.
Bree smiled thankfully at him, and she suddenly felt like she needed to be doing something to keep herself active and awake.
She sat up when she ate, and once she drank her glass of milk she felt... better. A bit more alive. The bacon she savored, because it was probably the closest thing to meat that could satisfy her stomach, and when she was done, she looked at Dane, slyly smiling at him as she scooted closer to him, whistling a random tune and looking around the room, acting like she wasn't doing anything at all.

[danio13]

Dane grinned knowingly at Bree's humming. It was obvious what she wanted to do.
"So..should we make up for lost time?"

Dane took Bree's waist and brought her closer to him, staring at her brown eyes. He smiled, wanting to kiss her so much.

[Wanderess]

She managed to move herself so she was in his lap, straddling his legs.
Smiling back at him she lightly chuckled at his question as she momentarily got lost in the depthness of his dark eyes as he got lost in hers too.
Bree managed to lean in and kiss him, wanting to have done it last night, as she didn't stop. Her gentle hands caressed his face and body, running through his hair, up and down his arms, and even rubbing on his chest.

[danio13]

Dane did the same, caressing all over her body, especially her breasts. All the sexual tension he felt yesterday was finally released as the two passionately kissed one another. He pulled out and smiled, wanting to get to the main event. He laid Bee down on the bed and pulled out his pants.

Without a word, he continued their lovemaking throughout the rest of the morning. If anyone else was around, pleasurable moans would have been heard from the room.

[Wanderess]

Bree opened her eyes to see Dane's sleeping face upclose, as she was pressed up comfortingly to him, comforting for him and her. She still didn't have any clothes on and she smiled as she watched him sleep, lightly tracing his facial features like she had before.
Bree stroked his face, practically purring almost like a cat, but more like sighing as she just watched him.

[danio13]

Dane woke up feeling Bree's soft touch at his face. He smiled at her aquatic angel and petted her hair.
"Hey there. So..Enjoyed yourself?"

[Wanderess]

She smiled a gleam of white teeth, nothing sharp and pointy ruining the picture, and she leaned and gently brushed his lips with hers in a whisper kiss.
"Very much..." she replied softly, her breath touching his those lips she had kissed so many times as she leaned back out and stretched her sun-kissed hued hands over her head, and ran her fingers through her blonde curly hair that scattered around in a beautiful mess.
Bree yawned while she stretched and she looked around the room and out the window to see the sun entering it's afternoon stages, as the weather seemed calm and cool.
It looks like my sisters are taking a break today... she thought to herself.

[danio13]

Dane wrapped his arms around Bree, enjoying their relaxing.
He looked put the window and was glad there was no storm this time around.

"So...earlier. You said you don't believe in magic. Why? I'm not mad..just wondering. Your 'new' sisters uses it to cause these storms, don't they?"

[Wanderess]

"Well," she said, turning to look at Dane as she spoke. "Magic is believed to have been given to us mermaids when we were first created. By the goddess mother that my adoptive sisters believe in."
Bree scoffed at the mention of the goddess.
"I don't really believe in magic because our goddess is beloved to poses it as well as the shaman sisters of each clan and all of those shaman sisters to come. But what I don't understand is if I was to be chosen as a shaman sister, and I posses 'magic', then why couldn't I have used it when my other clan was dying?"
She whispered the last part out, her eyes growing sad as she looked down, scared she might cry in front of Dane and appearing as a weak fish out of water.

[danio13]

Dane petted Bree's hair, not wanting to her to be sad. He felt that Bree blames herself for what happened to her old sisters.

"Bree...don't dwell so much in the past. Your old sisters would have wanted you to be happy. What happened wasn't your fault.."

[Wanderess]

"I don't know, Dane," she said as she faintly traced his lips with the nail of her index finger. Enthralled by his facial features and really just Dane himself.
"You always ask me about my life, but I never get to hear about yours... What about your family, Dane? Why are you so lonely here in this big house with only some weak little mermaid like me to keep you company?"

[danio13]

Dane chuckled a bit, thinking it was obvious she would ask about his life eventually.

"Well...My parents still live together back in the city. I lived with them all my life, we always been close. I suppose it was by chance I decided to try the lottery just once..and I won. Me and my parents couldn't believe it. It was quite a big deal back home that I was the talk of the town. All the girls fawned at me and I couldn't help but feel so lucky...Though..some girls, like the ones I've dated, thought I should live with myself now that I had money, thinking my parents would slow me down...and I was stupid to listen to them. My parents didn't seem to mind but...I always felt guilty for leaving them...It's been almost a month since I've talked to them...I guess I've been a bit ashamed."

Dane looked at Bree with a smile.

"But not everything was bad...If I didn't move..I wouldn't have met you...but...I guess you think I'm silly for not talking to my parents often."

[Wanderess]

"No, no. It's not silly," she said to him kind of quickly.
"It's understandable."
She thought about what he said. About the girls who had tricked him and tried to use him like a tool.
"I don't know who my parents were... All mermaids had a human father and a mermaid mother. No matter how hard the couple would try, it would always be a girl. A girl with a tail. And the daughter would always be taken from her father. As for my mother, I don't know where she is..." She said fading off until looking up at Dane.
"You're pretty lucky to at least know who your parents are, though," she said to him with a smile, feeling a it envious towards her lover.

[danio13]

Dane learned more about Bree's harsh livelihood and felt more pity for her. It hurt him so much that she would think herself so weak.

"Well, maybe someday...you'll get to meet my parents...I mean...I'm sure they'll like you for you..just like I do..."

Dane kissed her on the lips, not wanting her to be so sad.

[Wanderess]

Bree sighed happily as she kissed him back, chuckling almost.
She pressed towards him, so that when she leaned back a bit she was leaning towards him.
"I'm not sad, Dane," she said to him with sparkling eyes. "I can smell your emotions rolling off of you in waves. Don't pity me, Dane. I'm actually quite happy. I'll always be happy whenever I'm with you," Bree said, meaning every word she said as she pressed back towards him with a kiss, dwelling in her happiness with him.

[danio13]

Dane kissed Bree for a few minutes until he pulled out and smiled.

"Ok..but...don't keep calling yourself weak. You're the strongest person I've ever seen. And I don't mean just your strength. You have been put through so much, and yet fought for yourself. You never let yourself be changed despite of everything you have gone through. You're like an aquatic Supergirl."

[Wanderess]

"Thank you, even though I don't know what a 'Supergirl' is, I'll take it as something good," she said back to him with a smile as she sighed happily as she folded her arms right there and laid her head down in them, watching Dane.
"Ya know, I don't think girls only wanted you for your money," she said almost quietly to him as she studied his features.