Not knowing where my mind was, I didnât think it was a good idea to go out again, not to mention I had no idea how to fight that demonâ¦
I lay in bed with Rune snuggled up next to me taking a nap. It was mid-day, but we had closed the shades to darken the room, so the atmosphere was peaceful and easy to relax in. I couldnât blame her for falling asleep. With how exhausted I still was mentally, I almost did too.
âSo⦠Iâm no longer attracted to men⦠Iâm even more awkward than before⦠I act shameless if Iâm not extra careful, and I have a body that makes everything I wear lookâ¦â I sighed. âI donât really mind being able to stay calm in front of guys⦠But⦠This feels so wrong⦠Of course, the biggest problem is that I canât fix any of this and there's a powerful demon out there that I need to fight⦠And itâs not like I can ask others for help⦠Even Airsidh would probably die from one hit⦠500 strength⦠Itâs absurd⦠To make matters worse I canât talk with Rafi because of the same coating thatâs stopping me from changing back⦠Itâs like the dragon is just glued together with meâ¦â
I groaned, rolling over, pulling the blanket tighter over the two of us and closing my eyes. âItâs too much to think about at onceâ¦â
As Rune felt the air around her grow warmer, she instinctively curled up and clung to me tighter, snuggling her head against my chest. Normally it wouldnât be an issue⦠But it quickly made it hard for me to fall asleep as it brought my attention to my heightened senses. Touch mainly, followed by scent, and the sound of her breath, and her heart calmly beating. It wasnât that any of them necessarily made me uncomfortable, but the sensory input was overloading my brain. On the bright side⦠I could now differentiate between peoples scents like a dog⦠If that even masteredâ¦
âThis is so stupidâ¦â I gave her a pillow to cling onto and got up again, pacing back and forth, unconsciously using magic to soften my steps to make no noise to not wake Rune. âOk⦠Think⦠Dark magic is the key to separating us again. I canât use it⦠Rafi is M.I.A, and trying to trick a demon into helping me is all sorts of dangerous⦠No one else can use it besides us⦠No⦠Thatâs not entirely true, is it? Lu is actually a vessel for Rafi, isnât she? Maybe she will be able to do something⦠If not, maybe she can help me talk to Rafi? Itâs decided then.â
She was in class 1 in the other tower. It took quite a while to find her, wandering around and getting all sorts of stares⦠Admittedly being alone around a bunch of strangers⦠And especially in that body, made me a bit nervous⦠But on the other hand there was an overwhelming sense that I somehow deserved the attentionâ¦
Eventually, with the help of a few girls, I managed to get to Luâs room. As I knocked though, no one answered. âI haven't seen her in a while⦠I hope sheâs doing wellâ¦â
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With no answer I knocked again, sharpening my senses. âSomeone is definitely inside there⦠I can here her breathing.â I sighed, kneeling down and picking the lock. âIâm glad I had Mo teach me how to do this⦠Sorry Lu, but I canât wait any longerâ¦â
I opened the door and stepped inside⦠But what I saw before me wasnât my sister⦠I wasnât sure who⦠Or what it was. âLu?â I asked, carefully closing the door behind me and locking it again.
She didnât respond, staring back with one eye that had cried a streak of blood and another that was pitch black. Her right arm was covered in black mist and turned a dark blue, with stone scales flaring out of it like a demon. Her clothes were damp and torn, and her body had changed almost as much as mine. She was a bit taller. Her legs were thicker and her waist narrower. Although she still looked like she had the build of a fighter, that was for sure. Her calves especially seemed to have grown out, although her feet seemed the same, aside from the spiraling dark blue marks that painted her skin like tattoos⦠Her arms had always been large, but her forearms had grown, making her shoulders almost look smaller in comparison. Like her waist, her neck was more slender, and her face seemed smaller as well, although I was sure it was just because the proportions were all thrown off.
âRafi?â I asked slowly, thinking maybe Lu wasnât the one in control, but again there was no response. âWhatâs going onâ¦â I stepped closer, but it started to feel like something was forcing us apart, like two magnets. âCan you hear me?â
âHer heart's beating, and sheâs breathing, but sheâs unresponsive⦠Itâs possible sheâs inside her own soul, but she could also be having a conversation with Rafi⦠Of course, I canât join in because of the dragon⦠Although⦠This might honestly be exactly what I need right nowâ¦â
I stepped closer again, enhancing my body with magic and forcing myself even closer. âIt hurts⦠It feels like my whole body is swelling up and about to popâ¦â I grabbed onto her, eventually wrapping my arms around her and pulling myself close, then everything snapped. I heard a sound like cracking glass and a sonic wave shook the room, shattering the window as we both fell to the ground on top of each other.
âIncompatible⦠Is a bit of an understatement⦠Donât you think Rafi?â I heard Lu groan and felt her chest rumble as the stone scales broke off her arm and slowly deflated back to the Lu I remembered. My whole body felt hot and then started steaming. I braced myself for more pain, but it almost felt kind of⦠pleasant? Like stepping out of a sauna into a cool breeze. My body slowly melted, all of my energy sapping away as my muscles suddenly became sore and my bones began to ache. âThat was easier than I thought⦠Looks like Iâm returning to normal⦠Iâll have to talk to the dragon again soon⦠But for nowâ¦â âLu⦠Hey Lu, can you hear me?â âDid she go out and fight the demon I ran away from? But thatâs ridiculous. What else would cause such a strong reaction though? How long has she been like this? Sense last night? Someone would have noticed if she came back during the day right?â
She groaned again. âSiya⦠Why are you here?â
âGood sheâs okâ¦â Getting the strength together I rolled to my side to face her. âMy question first⦠What were you doing last night⦠Or today for that matter⦠When I came in you were crying blood and completely out of itâ¦â
She softly pushed me away and staggered to her feet. âWe can talk later⦠Bathroom.â
âOh⦠Well yeah⦠I guess if she hasnât moved for over 14 hours that would make sense.â I sighed, standing up myself and staring at a giant mirror. My hair had gone back to how it was before⦠But it was still crazy long and tough⦠Meaning I could actually step on it standing up straight⦠I mean, at least when I did it didnât get pulled out⦠But⦠âWhy canât I just be normal!â