Once A Human Once A Child

Chapter 11: The Conversation.

I think I put Star into an awkward situation and she doesn't know how to react or respond so I decide to change the subject.

"So. Um. How are your wings from the water? Aren't they not supposed to get wet?" I ask

"Yes. If they get in the water for too long they will have spilt into two parts and they are enable to ever be used again."

"Oh." I say stupidly.

"So... You really did see that monkey?"

"Yes."

"I believe you." Said Star.

"Really?" I ask

"Yes. What are friends for?"

"Wait. Were friends?" I ask

"I think we are... if you want to be."

"But. Mermaids and Fairies aren't supposed to be friends." I say.

"Well I guess it's time we break the rules and be renegades." Said Star.

"I guess it is." I say.

"Isn't your father the king of your country?" I ask.

"Yes. I'm the princess but I always run away from the castle. To many people want to talk to me... That's how the pirates found me and took me hostage. I guess I deserved it." She said digging her face into her knees.

I'm in an awkward situation and don't know what to do. So I do nothing. I just sit there hopelessly. She is sobbing into her legs.

"Do you want to go get some dinner?" I ask trying to change the subject.

"Sure why not?" She said "But where?"

"Think like a fish. What are we surrounded by?" I say.

"Fish!" Added Star.

"Yep! You wouldn't be a bad mermaid yourself for swimming all day for a fairy that's impressive."

"How do you know so much about fairies? I thought you grew up on an island half your life?" She asked.

"I did. But one day my mother came and spoke to me when I was in trouble and told me all sorts of stuff about your people."

"Oh." She said awkwardly. "Cool? I guess."