Halloween Special: I Turned Into A Fluff Ball (Aries)

Hnngh? What is this... Why am I rocking about?

I pried my eyes open as I looked around groggily. The lights felt blinding as I struggled to adjust to it.

"Oh? Aries! You're up. Sorry for poking you. You're just so cute~" I heard Sol's familiar voice as I shook my head to wake myself up and looked around for him.

Me? Cute? Now that's a first.

No matter how much I glanced around, I couldn't find Sol. I felt a little downcast as I thought he was nearby. His scent was close and lingered in the air, yet I couldn't see him anywhere.

It's like being trapped in a world of clouds as I could see nothing but white ahead of me.

Suddenly, I felt like I had been lifted in the air. I started to panic but when I saw a familiar face in front of me I calmed down.

Sol seemed to be very close as his face was really huge in my eyes. Even his voice sounded louder than usual. Wait... that's not right... Why is he so huge? My Sol is smaller than me. What's going on here?

I started to fidget about, looking for a mirror until Sol tapped my head with his hand... no... it feel like a hand but... huh? A finger? No way... How small am I right now?

"Hmm? You're pretty feisty today. Are you upset I woke you up? I'm sorry~" Sol whined as he caressed my head affectionately before lifting me to his cheek and giving me a cuddle.

On second thought... it might be a little fine to be this small. No wait... think properly... How could I possibly do anything if I'm this tiny?

Pros of being small: 1

Cons of being small: 1

"Hmm~ I want to bring you out with me while on a walk but... Since what happened last time... I'm scared it happens again so maybe it's safer to let you stay at home." Sol said as he gently poked my head again.

What happened last time?

Almost as if he heard what I thought, Sol mumbled loud enough for me to hear.

"I brought you out with me but when the wind blew, you were blown away. I spent a good 6 hours looking for you only to find you in a tree branch whimpering. I felt like I lost half of my lifespan then." Sol said as he sighed and looked at me apologetically.

I wanted to say that it surely wasn't his fault but the only thing that came out were soft whines.

What?! Seriously? I can't even talk?

Pros of being small: 1

Cons of being small: 3

"Are you worried about me? Aww~ How sweet of you. No wonder I love my Little Aries so much!" Sol said as he lifted me and kissed my head.

If it was even possible to turn red in this form, then I am most likely red. That was the first kiss I got from him willingly! Err... I definitely don't kiss him secretly... much... erhm...

Pros of being small: 2

Cons of being small: 3

"I'll be out for a little while. Please don't leave the room. It nearly gave me a heartattack." Sol said as he kissed my head lightly and headed out of the room with a smile.

Maybe being small is alright.

***

Of course I wasn't simply going to sit on the comfy bed thing that Sol prepared for me. So I had been trying to get to his full length mirror to look at myself.

It somehow felt like a long journey to get there as this body is apparently very tiny.

Finally sitting in front of the mirror trying to catch my breath, I found myself gaping at the reflection casted before me. A small round ball of fluff with cute wide eyes.

No wonder Sol liked me so much in this form. He really liked fluffy creatures. I think I've seen him stuff a drawer full of key chains of this kind.

No way! How? Why am I so small?! This... how am I supposed to do anything in this form?!

"Aries? ...! Aries?! Where did you go?" I heard Sol's frantic voice as my surroundings were lighted up.

Sol looked high and low before he spotted me. He fell to his knees and picked me up gently, sending a pang of guilt for worrying him so to my chest.

"I found you. Oh, I was so scared I lost you again." Sol sighed in relief as he rubbed me against his cheek.

I nudged him back as I gave him a peck on the cheek. Sol smiled and rubbed my head before bringing me to the living room with him as he placed me on the coffee table.

"Wait here. Let me get you your meal." Sol said as he left to grab something.

Meal? I wonder what I eat in this body.

***

I stared at the small plate in front of me with pure disgust as I felt my stomach gurgling either from the disgusting palate this body has or from hunger. I hope the latter is wrong though.

"You're not hungry? I personally went to find them earlier. That's why I was a little late in coming back." Sol said as he observed me observing the plate.

A plumped size worm was writhing around on the plate before me. I observed it inching its way around the plate as I felt my insides beginning to knot.

But Sol went out personally to catch them... I know how much he hates insects. He'd even call me just to complain that a cockroach had made its way into his lab and how I'd always rush over to kill it for him.

He always tells me it was fine and that he didn't mean to disturb me but it was an easy way to get him to willingly cling to me. It was also an excuse to spend the night over. So I welcomed those calls.

"Do you not like this one? How about this one, then?" Sol asked as he picked up the worm he had placed on the plate earlier and replace it with another plump worm.

Why worm though? This body didn't even seem like the type to... I feel like I might throw up...

I looked away from the worm as Sol panicked in the background. He sighed, picked the worm up and kept it back into its cage and glanced around.

"I can't always feed you these but since you have no appetite today I'll give this to you." Sol whispered as he fed me a dry piece of bacon.

Gosh. This is so much better. What kind of diet does this body even have though?

"You're eating well... Sigh... I was scared Dar would get upset if he found out I fed it to you." Sol sighed as he patted my head.

Dar? Who is that? A man? I've never heard of him before though?

"Hmm... do you want to take a bath? I was going to take one after feeding you. Maybe we could take one together?" Sol asked as he grinned to himself.

The dried piece of bacon I was munching fell to the table as my mouth gaped open. What?! A bath with Sol?! No no... calm down... it's only because I'm small and cute that he would even suggest it! If it were my usual body... ...

An image of Sol screaming and spraying me with water made me a little disheartened. Maybe it's good I'm small now.

Pros of being small: 3

Cons of being small: 3

***

I have no idea what I was thinking. I couldn't see anything in this steam.

It's also so hot~

But I guess seeing Sol drenched in water wasn't such a bad thing. His pale skin was tinted a little pink from the heat and his cheeks a little flushed.

A scene I would not be able to see ever. Especially if I wanted to stay in his good books.

I'll relish this memory forever! Viva la small fluff ball!

Pros of being small: 4

Cons of being small: 3

***

The day passed by smoothly but there were many occasions I felt frustrated at being small.

Like the time Sol had to climb his foot stool but slipped and fell? I really wanted to catch him. But with this small body I would most likely be crushed to death.

Then the time he was cooking... I wanted to tell him to watch the pot... But since I could only whimper, he didn't hear me and burned his hand on the pot...

And then the time he was walking out of the bathroom with me and slipped on the puddle.

Then now... he was dozing off. I couldn't even drape a blanket over him nor could I carry him and tuck him in bed.

Being small is no fun at all. I'd rather be big and take care of you. Sol is too careless which is why I need to be by his side in my normal form. Being so close but unable to do anything makes me feel useless.

Suddenly, I felt like the world around me was shaking. I glanced around and bit Sol's finger, trying to wake him. If this was an earthquake and I'm still small and powerless... what could I do for Sol?

As I noticed a florescent lamp about to fall on his head, I screamed out his name.

The world suddenly turned to white as I sat up and looked around me, drenched in sweat. I quickly looked at my hands then lifted the blanket draped over me and checked underneath my pants as well.

Good lord, my magnum is still there. Thank God.

I heard a faint cough as I turned to find Sol looking at me with a weird expression on his face.

I felt my lips pull to a relieved smile as I threw my legs off the couch and rushed to hug him.

"Woah! Stay away from me! You're so sticky! And I have no idea where that hand touched!" Sol exclaimed as he backed away from me.

"Don't be like that, I only checked it. I didn't touch it." I said as I stretched out my arms towards him.

Sol pushed me away by my chin as he refuted my sentence. "I saw you touching yourself and making weird faces when you were sleeping. Now go and take a bath and leave me alone!"

Sol's grip on my chin slipped and I fell on top of him, getting my wish of a hug from him while he screeched beneath me.

"Aieee~ So sticky!" Sol whined as I rubbed my cheek on his.

"Aww, didn't you say I'm handsome no matter what?" I teased as Sol flailed beneath me.

"I did say that, but I said not to touch me when you're drenched in your sweat! Now I have to take another bath." Sol sighed as I grinned slyly.

"Wanna take one together?"

"Huh? No way. You always tease me. Go take one yourself, and get off me you big oaf." Sol said as he patted my back.

"I'll take one... later. Since we're already dirty, can I get a longer hug?" I asked making myself sound as pitiful as possible.

"... No. Get off." Sol said as he pushed me off.

"Alright then." I pouted and started to take off my shirt.

"What are you doing?!" Sol gasped as he moved to cover his eyes.

"Huh? It's damp. And sticking to me. I'm just taking it off before I head to the bathroom."

"T-t-then do it in the bathroom! Why are you undressing here?!" Sol stammered as he stood up and headed to the couch, occasionally peeking in my direction.

Well, as I said. It's better to be in this form than that of a fluff ball. I get to see a diverse reaction from Sol.

"Don't strain your neck too much trying to look over here." I said loudly as Sol threw a cushion at me.

"Just go take a bath, idiot!"

"Okay!" I replied as I headed for the bathroom.

Looks like another great day today.