126 Beach City (1/2)

As john got up, the water slid from his drenched face down to his top.

”So... What was that for?” John asked

”That's because you wouldn't wake up normally” Said Serena

”Sorry but master said We have to get going soon” Said Ariel

”Oh... Okay” said john while taking off his shirt

”Wha- What're you doing?” Asked Serena while looking slightly embarassed

”Y-Yeah! Y-you shouldn't be taking off your clothes, we're supposed to leave...” Said Ariel

”It's not my fault that someone decided to dip water on my face” Said john

The guilty one didn't reply and instead looked away, occasionally glimpsing due to her curiosity. Ariel covered her face with her hand

”Relax I'm just taking off my shirt” Said john

”Oh” Said Ariel as she stopped covering her face

”You should have said so” Said Serena as she turned back to john

[That was rather quick...] John thought to himself as he separated the water molecules from his clothes

Even though he was just shirt-less, their faces got a bit red as they stared at his figure. Before he was all skiny and supernaturally strong, now he had a buffer build and looked ripped.

Toned 6 pack, nice abdominals, not too big or small biceps. John's build was completely balanced, and looked great

John proceeded to dry his top with wind magic, before putting it back on

”Hey john, you didn't really need to take your shirt off to do that did you?” Ariel asked

”Nope, just think of it as a little revenge for splashing it on my face, your reactions were 10/10” Said john

***

The 4 were now flying around in the air, master got them some fruits and bread for breakfast, and they made sure to properly brush their teeth before eating

”It landed on me again... Very well, john, truth or dare?” Asked Serena

”Serena... you're always picking the same person” Said Ariel

”Sorry ariel, can you wait just one more turn, please? There's something I need to ask this guy.” Said Serena as she stared at john

”Fine...” Muttered Ariel

”John, truth or dare?” Serena asked again

”Hm? Ah? It's my turn? Uhm... Truth”

”What's wrong?” Serena asked as she stared at him

She had noticed that John had his head in the clouds, and seemed worried about something,

”Wrong? What do you mean?” John asked

He didn't really want to tell them that he had a dream about them getting hurt, or the words that came from that ladies mouth.

”No point in acting, anyone could tell that something's bothering you, so follow the game rules and tell us” Said Serena as she pointed at him

John let out a sigh before saying

”I had a dream about a near future where you two got badly hurt” He said clearly while looking at them

They were surprised

John knew where this was going

”So you were down on the dumps all day because of a silly dream? Really john? Sometimes I don't get you, you look fearless but end up worrying over such simple things...”

”She has a point...” Said Ariel

”Simple? What if it wasn't a dream but a vision? What if something bad was really going to happen to you two?” John asked

”We're not kids anymore, well at least I'm not. If we're going to end up facing danger, then we'll just have to get stronger. Isn't that how it works?” Serena asked

John who heard this, nodded

”You're right... instead of wasting time worrying, it'll be better to start preparing counter-measures” John muttered

”That's right” Said Serena with a smile

And Ariel nodded

”Serena... You... You can actually give good advice...” John muttered

”Oi.”

Of course, john had already considered that, but that wasn't the only worries he had in his mind. Regarding Serena and Ariel's case, he knew all he had to do was train them harder. What was on his mainly on his mind, was how he was going to deal with the original kid that was put into a slumber.

So technically he didn't break the rules.

”But, you're still free to worry about us...” Serena mumbled

John was so focused on his thoughts that he didn't hear it

”Hm? Did you say something serena?” John asked

”Nothing.” Serena replied with her lips forming a pout.

John suddenly got up and walked towards master who was still on the drivers seat. She didn't need to stay there as the horses didn't play a single role in the flying carriage, but she seemed focused on something

”You two keep playing, I'll see if I can increase the speed to get us there faster”

Serena who heard this john a nervous smile with a thumbs up and Ariel nodded

”Hey master sylvia”

”?”