14. New features

When Augustus awoke, his chest felt heavy. When he opened his eyes, he realized that Lapis was lying on his chest. His new friend that he released from the mirror. He didn't know what to do with it. Could the gems have known that another gem was trapped in the mirror ? Were they holding her for something ? He needs answers, and the source of those answers lies in his chest.

" It's morning. I'll make a quick breakfast for three, as long as Miss Peregrine doesn't find out about the guest. Otherwise, I'll probably get hit on the head with a cane. "

He carefully freed himself from Lapis ' embrace and went into the kitchen after changing his clothes. He started making breakfast, but one ingredient was missing. When he turned back to the refrigerator, Miss Peregrine was already there. Without saying anything, she tapped him lightly on the head with her cane.

--- Ouch. For what ?

--- For having an uninvited guest in my house.

--- What ? There are no guests here. You seem to be delirious in the morning.

She hit him again with her cane. Stronger this time.

--- Ouch !

--- That's for lying. Do you really think I won't find out ? You're naive,

--- And what are you going to do with it ?

--- Nothing

--- ???

--- She can stay here as long as she wants, but it's your responsibility. You will be responsible for her misdeeds.

--- I understood

--- Now, keep cooking. I'm hungry.

After quickly preparing three portions of breakfast, August ate his own and went back up to his room with a tray. Lapis was still asleep. He put the tray on the table and began to wake her.

--- Lapis, get up.

---Hm...just a few more minutes

--- Lapis, get up. It's morning already

Augustus woke up Lapis for almost 10 minutes, but he still managed to get his way. Her eyes slowly opened and she stared at him with a sleepy face.

--- Good morning, Lapis

She abruptly opened her eyes and looked at where she was. She began to examine her body, stroke it, and much more. And when this strange action was over, joy shone in her eyes.

--- So it was real.

--- What ?

--- That I finally got out of the mirror. That I'm no longer in that dark, cold, and scary place. I'm finally free. Free !

She spread her arms wide and shouted with joy.

--- Quiet! They made a lot of noise in the morning

The room quickly became quiet. Until they both started laughing

--- Hahahahaha

The room was filled with lively laughter. They could not restrain this impulse and for about 2 minutes they laughed heartily. Then when they started to choke, they stopped.

--- Phew, I haven't laughed like that in a long time.

--- Agree

--- So. You must have been hungry during your incarceration. I've got some food for you.

--- Food ? What is it?

--- You've never eaten?! How can you even live without food ?

--- I do not know, gems have never been eaten. We can live without it.

--- Then you just have to try it.

--- I don't think I need it.

--- Well, no ! Now I have to feed you on principle !

--- Oh well. Where is your "food" ?

Augustus sat her down at the table and lifted the cloche from the tray. The smell of food quickly spread through the room. Augustus sat down and waited, but Lapis was in no hurry to ea

--- Why aren't you eating ?

--- I don't know how

--- Good. Listen. You take the fork...

After a quick course in how to eat, Augustus watched Lapis ' first meal. She slowly brought the food to her mouth and put it down, then began to chew. Here she is eating calmly, but after a moment her eyes light up and she starts eating faster and faster.

--- Be careful ! You can...

When she brought the last portion, she clutched at her throat and started coughing.

--- ... choke.

He came up behind her and started slapping her on the back. After a while, he was still able to help her.

--- Thanks

--- Be careful. You can't eat so fast, the food may get stuck in your throat. They even die because of it.

--- Understood. But your "food" was very pleasant.

--- You mean delicious ?

--- Yes ! Delicious ! I've never felt this way before.

--- Well, thank you. I tried. But now let's move on to a more important topic.

--- Yes of course. What do you want to know ?

--- I want to know how you came to be imprisoned. And why. I need to know if I made the right choice to help you.

--- This...I don't really want to talk about it. But if you want to know, listen...

So, I think to start with who the Lapis are. These are gems with the ability to control water. In most cases, they come from the Blue Diamond court. They are sent to other planets with high humidity for exploration. This is their role.

When our Lapis was returning from another mission, she decided to stop on Earth for a rest. But as soon as she set foot on the planet, she was drawn into the war. Her physical form was shattered by some rock, she no longer remembers. After that, the stones of the HomeWorld picked her up and began to interrogate her, she was mistaken for a rebel, but she could not tell anything. After the Diamonds attacked Earth, everyone started evacuating, and she was forgotten. They threw it on the ground and someone stepped on it and damaged its stone.

--- This is my story. I was trapped in the mirror for so long that I started to lose myself. I was so lonely. I don't want to be locked up anymore. Never !

Tears began to gather in her eyes, and they burst out like a raging torrent in crying. The years of suffering had hit Lapis hard, and if Augustus hadn't released her, she would have simply disappeared. Lost myself in the dark.

--- I don't want to suffer anymore. I want to be free. Free. Fre...

Augustus hugged Lapis tightly. Startled, she hugged him back and continued to cry into his chest. For a long time he wiped away her tears and spoke soothing words, until finally she calmed down.

--- What are we doing now ?

--- What are you talking about?

--- What is the name of the fusion of our bodies ?

--- It's called a hug. We people hug when we want to calm someone down or just like that. Close people also hug. In general, hugs are very cool.

--- Hugs. We can stand like this for a little longer. It's nice.

--- Sure. As long as you want.

The two of them held each other until Lapis pulled away from him. There was a very noticeable blush on her cheeks.

--- Thanks

--- Now we need to think about what to do next.

--- Do you have a plan ?

--- We can go to the gems, maybe they can...

--- No. Not them. I don't trust them. I don't know them.

--- But you've known me since yesterday, too.

--- You set me free. I trust you a lot more than I trust them.

--- Good. Can you go back to your HomeWorld ?

--- I'm very weak. My rock is destroyed and the only thing I can do now is control the water.

--- And contact your HomeWorld ?

--- I have no connection with them.

--- Then I don't have any ideas. But I know how we can find them

--- And how ?

--- Walk on the beach ! When I don't have to think about something, I always go there.

--- Beach ?

--- I think you'll like it there. Let's go ! I'll show you.

He quickly led her to the beach. It was still morning and the sun was just rising. They were just in time for sunrise.

--- We're on time. Just the beginning.

--- ???

--- Vide

It never got boring. Watch as a new day begins. As a huge ball of fire rises and illuminates everything around. Since that time, Augustus has never missed a sunrise. And it seems that his new friend also liked it.

--- It's beautiful.

--- I know. Now, let me buy us something to eat.

--- But I just ate, didn't I ? And you, too.

--- This is our human nature. We want more and more, even food. Well, enough reasoning, go for the potatoes ! And then for cotton wool ! Pizza ! I will help you, Lapis Lazuli, to plunge into the world of food !

Augustus spent the next morning dragging Lapis around the diners. It seemed strange at first, but then she just got used to it and enjoyed the food. After that, they visited an amusement park and spent some time there. Then slot machines. In general, Augustus introduced Lapis to Beach City. They had been having fun for so long that they didn't notice when dinner arrived. They sat on the beach side by side and looked out at the ocean.

--- What do you think ?

--- It was fun. I learned a lot of new things.

--- You said you could control the water. Will you show me ?

--- Sure. Get ready to admire.

Indeed. It was an interesting sight. She controlled the water as if she were conducting it. At the rate of increase, the water became violent or calm. It changed the shape of the water into different shapes. Cube, triangle, circle, or ball. And the last thing she showed was Augustus and Lapis holding hands together. Then Augustus clapped.

--- Bravo, bravo ! It was wonderful.

--- Thank you, thank you.

--- I wish I had some power, too.

--- Don't you people have the strength ?

--- No. We humans don't have any powers.

--- This sucks

--- I agree

The atmosphere between Augustus and Lapis could be described as friendly. They had grown very close this morning. But apparently Augustus forgot something. Internship.

--- August ! Where are you !

The gems were looking for him.

--- Heck ! It's them. Lapis hide !

--- Where to? There's open space everywhere.

--- Well, then, get ready. I'll be right there.

Augustus took her hand and they both waited for the gems to come out to them. And as they stood and waited, the tension grew.

" If only we weren't here. If we just disappeared. They became invisible. "

Augustus didn't want them to be noticed. So that no one can see him and Lapis. Then everything would be better.

Finally, the gems came out to them. They were standing right in front of them.

--- August !

--- I...

--- Where are you ? Are you here ?

--- Pearl, can you stop yelling ? If he was here, he'd definitely hear you.

--- Well, then, where is he ? What if something happened to him ? What if he's hurt ? We don't even know where he lives !

--- Don't panic Pearl. We'll find him.

--- Good Garnet. Let's keep looking.

The gems were standing right next to them and didn't notice ! He walked around them and continued down the beach. When they were far enough away, Augustus and Lapis exhaled. They unclasped their hands and began to think.

--- What was that ? We were standing right in front of them, but we were like that to them...

--- ... invisibles.

--- Do you know something ?

--- When they almost reached us, I thought about not letting anyone see us. To make us disappear.

--- That is you...

--- I have the powers ! I have the power to be invisible !

--- But how ? Humans can't wield power, can they ?

--- I don't know. We'll have to think about it together later. But I have to go now. Here, take this key with it you can get into the mansion.

--- What are you going to do ?

--- I'm doing an internship with them. Don't worry, I won't say anything about you. I'll be back tonight. Ok?

--- Okey

They quickly said their goodbyes and headed in different directions. When Augustus reached the gems and they noticed him, Pearl quickly ran to him and hugged him.

--- Are you okay? Not hurt ? You're not dying ?

--- I'm fine Pearl. I had a bit of a headache this morning so I was only able to get out now.

--- Good. But you should have warned us in advance. Call or write.

--- I don't have a phone.

--- Why ?

--- I have one with them....history. I'll tell you about it sometime.

--- Okey. Ready for an internship?

--- One hundred percent ! What will we do ?

--- We've detected unusual activity.....

The rest of his day passed quite calmly. Well, except that he and the Gems were fighting a huge gem snake. Her punches were weak, but they were venomous, and she was also very fast. Today, he was also on the defensive, but there was nothing interesting. The Gems quickly dealt with the snake and his internship for the day was over.

When he returned, Lapis was waiting for him.

--- What do we know about your newfound power ?

--- Well, apparently I can become invisible and make others invisible through contact.

--- Let's try.

They held hands again, and Augustus began to think about how to activate his power.

" I don't want anyone to see us "

--- August look !

Augustus came out of his reverie and noticed that he and Lapis were not reflected in the mirror.

--- You really did it !

--- Yes! It's amazing. But I'm tired. I think we should continue tomorrow.

--- Okay

August went to the bathroom and changed. When he returned, Lapis was no longer in the room. Apparently Miss Peregrine had given her another room. But he realized that he was wrong when he got into bed and felt a guest.

--- Lapis, what are you doing here ?

--- Is something wrong ?

--- Yes. Why are you in my bed ?

--- We were in the same bed last time. You don't like that ?

--- No. Simply...

--- Then there's no problem. I'll "sleep" with you. Good night.

--- Good night, Lapis.

" I'll need to have a serious conversation with her in the future about this. Well, I think I'll get some sleep now. I have so much to do tomorrow. "

Augustus fell asleep quickly. As soon as his breathing calmed down and he fell into a deep sleep, Lapis ' eyes opened. She stared at August with unblinking eyes. She seemed to think of something, then she moved to his chest, took her hand in his, and closed her eyes.

" So much more convenient. " - she thought, and fell asleep, too.

Today, a strong bond has been established between Lapis and Augustus. Every link makes him stronger, and by creating many links, he was worthy of receiving his own strength. A power that he chose himself. Let's continue to observe him further.