Testing The Waters Novels & Stories

In the ward, only white curtains stirred in the wind. On the desk lay a signed divorce agreement. Jason stood in the empty ward, crumpling the agreement. His assistant ran in, panting, his forehead beaded with sweat. "Mr. Smith, I already had someone suppress the news, but the audio recording is spreading rapidly." Jason took a deep breath, the panicked look in his eyes fading into condescension. "No need to look for her. Cancel all her supplementary bank cards. The Woods have been relying on their deals with Smith Group to keep their business afloat. She's throwing a fit because she wants me to drive Susan away."

Because now— The game had changed again. And this time— They weren’t just testing us. They were escalating. “Welcome,” the figure called across the rushing water. “Let’s see what you’ve learned.”

"Can't we do the Moon service without the blessed water?" "I guess we can." She said with uncertainty. "It's never been done but I guess there can be an exception." Relief floods through me causing me to release a deep breath I must have been holding. "Well, since that is settled, we can go back out there and inform people of the good news. In the meantime, I'll have Doctor Mooney test the water." "Sounds good to me." Kirsten said and as we climbed down from the steps, with me in the lead. On our way to exit the room, something caught my eye.

Daniel POV: The shower door closes behind me and I hold my breath. Walking underneath the shower head I let the water wash away my nervousness. We aren't going to do anything. Let me just make small talk "You are the first person I've ever showered with," he says beating me to it. Okay well that sounds innocent

I try to turn on the shower to have my bath when I realize it’s not working. Come on’ I tap the shower head and realise my water has been cut off. I frown, my lips almost wobbling, sucking it up. I head to my water storage. This has happened too many times to count that I had to start storing water. I’m neck-deep in debt, and I have no idea how to solve this issue.

He still hadn’t spoke if he liked it or not and I can’t gage his emotions either. “Can you make the water spray out?” Wade asked. Looking at the fountain, I visualized the water spraying the lilac bush to water it. “How’s that?” “Can you pull the moisture from the air?” Jet asked. Looking uncertain at him, I was willing to try anyway. “I’ll try.” The breeze gently ran though my hair as I tried to reach out to it. Closing my eyes, I visualized the clouds. Mentally grabbing the water from them and from the lakes nearby and pulled them towards me. The wind picked up as I loved the feel of it blowing through my hair.

I handed Kari her jeans, as well, and she quickly put them on, realizing that we were out in the open. “Why were you crying?” I asked her. “I wanted to call you so many times, but I was scared to,” she said, and sat down next to me. “Why? What’s going on?” I asked her, and stood up. “I’m late and I’m too afraid to do a test,” she said softly, and I sat back down. “Does anyone else know?” I asked her. “Of course not!” “You need to do a test, so we know for sure, because that will change a lot of things,” I said.

“Please prepare the test water.” Elder Wesley inclined his head and turned to mix the liquid in the shallow bowl again. The hall was so silent now that I could hear the soft swirl of water and the heavy beat of my own heart. I forced myself to maintain my composure, refusing to let the fear creeping over me show. “What exactly is that water made of?” Kade broke the heavy silence and every head turned toward him. I looked at every face, catching the way people frowned and shifted in their seats, as if they couldn’t believe he was questioning something so sacred. Some of them even whispered that Kade certainly deserved to be punished.

In a dimly lit room, Tanya stood before a crystal ball. Her gaze was fixed on the swirling images within it. The ball showed various scenes from around the city: the bustling market, the crowded streets, and most importantly, the water source that supplied the entire capital. Tanya frowned as she observed the Gamma Warriors guarding the water source, their vigilant eyes scanning the area for any sign of trouble.

After all, I had to do this with Shanti and I keep telling myself that no siren has ever been harmed during this test. “Get them, my little tiger shark.” I say to her, and she makes nashing motions with her mouth and I chuckle. Carter kisses her and gives her a cuddle and offers her words of encouragement. “It’s time.” Artemis says and we move back, and my heart is in my throat. We all wait silently when I see the meg as she enters the area for the test. I look at Ione and she is smiling at the meg. “BEGIN!” I shout out and Ione swims slowly and lazily towards the meg who is still turning her head to watch her. I can hear Ione humming a tune in my head and I look at her in confusion.