Star Crossed In Time

"Alright, it's time to clean up and get some food," Zhen says walking to the back of the cave. I slowly stand up and stretch. I feel so good... man, I should have done this sooner! I quickly follow after Zhen but as we turn the corner, I see there's a large watering hole.

"Oh wow... This looks so cool!" I say walking over. Zhen nods his head and says "It's healing water and it also aids in advancing in power! You take a bath first." He then turns around and walks off. I quickly strip out of my clothes and walk over to the water but when I step on the wet, slippery rock, I fall straight onto my ass before falling into the water with a large splash.

Oww!! I feel my ass instantly stinging in pain as Zhen comes running around the corner. "What's wrong!? What happened?" I lower myself into the water out of embarrassment and say "I saw a bug..." Zhen scrunches up his face in disgust while saying "A bug in MY cave!? Where!? I'll kill it!"

I quickly shake my head and say "I killed it! It's dead...." I cover myself as I nervously smile. Zhen's face looks so upset but he says "Let me clean it up! I can't stand bugs!" I panic again and say "It's gone!" Zhen freezes and looks at me with confusion.

"Where did it go? I thought it was dead?" He asks with a frown. Would he drain the entire pool of water if I told him it went in here? Probably... "I.. I ate it!" I say and instantly regret it. Zhen's face falls as he looks at me with bewilderment.

"You... ate it?" He asks with disbelief. I internally cry as I painfully smile and say "I.. I was just so hungry I couldn't help myself..." Zhen stares at me with a blank look and I return it. We stare at each other for a few quiet moments before he says "We have money... I will make sure to buy you lots of tasty things and many more in the future so... so don't eat any more bugs."

I give him a strained smile and nod my head. He looks at me one more time before walking away and shaking his head. What the hell was that Nova!? You ate it!??? I slam my head down and instantly regret it. "It's so hard..." I say to no one in particular. I rub my sore forehead with watery eyes. Now my head and ass both hurt! You're two for one now Nova...

I should have just told him I slipped... it would have been better than telling him I ate a bug... I sigh and quickly wash up. Could I still tell him the truth? I think back to the look on his face and the sympathy I saw in his eyes... Nope!

I guess I will have to carry this one to the grave. Zhen walks in and puts a dress down and says "You're with me now so you have nothing to fear! From now on you'll dress like the lady you are." I look at the beautiful white gown with my bright green bright eyes.

It was so pretty! I nod in agreement as he turns and leaves for me to get dressed. I quickly dry off and get dressed but when I come out, I see a small table set up with a bronze mirror. "This will be yours from now on. This comb is made of the highest quality jade!" Zhen says with pride.

My heart instantly warms as I sit down and begin brushing my hair with the pink colored comb. Zhen nods in satisfaction before leaving to take a bath himself. I slowly allow my hair to turn back to its silver color and look at myself in the mirror. I looked so pretty... I reach up and touch my soft pink cheek.

Why do I look so much better? Was it Zhen's blood or was it the Cultivating? Or maybe it's both... I don't even look human... I look like a doll!