To wish to Swim. Is that what you next desire Akane-sama? The bracelet asked suddenly causing Akane to jump.
“What?…Um, yes I’ve always-“ she whispered as a few girls glanced at her with odd expressions.
As you wish. It replied quickly Merely touch one of the other girls and Swim you will it explained before going silent again.
“Touch…That’s all…” She said to herself unsure of how to go about it, she looked around to the girls of her class trying to figure which girl to choose. She focused on one girl a few lockers down by the name of Daina, she was one of the best swimmers in class. “Well if I’m going to do this I might as well pick the best..” She told herself as finished dressing and made her move. “Hey Daina.” She greeted.
“Oh hey Akane, Why you suited up? I thought you couldn’t swim.” She wondered and then blushed. “Oh I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound rude.” Akane smiled with a small amount of bitterness.
“No harm giving a try right?” She asked reaching out and patting her classmate on the shoulder. “Not anything you have to worry about though, your a great swimmer.” She said as she saw the jewel flash on her wrist. Daina shook a bit as if a chill had past by before nodding
“Guess your right, I’ve been training hard I think I might make the team this year. Well we better head out, see you there.” She said before heading out, Akane rubbed her arm nervously. She felt warm all over. She glanced down and was surprised, her arms and legs were a little slimmer and looked more toned. It was hardly noticeable but as a martial artist she was more at tune with her body then most. She swallowed and headed outside to join the others. It took some convincing of the teacher to let her get near the pool but she arrived in time to see Daina setting up for a lap swim. She launched off awkwardly and sank quickly into the pool’s depths bubbles trailing up. The others didn’t seem to be worried as they all knew Daina was a good swimmer but Akane had come to a sudden realization. If she had Daina’s swimming ability than she must have hers.
“Daina!” She shouted diving in without a second thought. She glided through the water easily making it over to her classmate who looked to be unconscious. She grabbed her limp form and began pushing to the surface near the edge. “Sensei!” She shouted as she tossed Daina onto solid ground where she cough up water pitifully. Fortunately in the confusion no one gave much that it was Akane who had done the rescuing keying it to adrenaline or some other such thing that had given her the ability to save Daina. “Oh no…she almost died because I took her skill…” She said taking a seat on the side while they took care of Daina.
But you can finally swim. Didn’t it feel grand? The bracelet quipped cheerfully. Akane looked ashamed but nodded.
“At least she’s okay…” she said softly taking little comfort in that phrase. Period was canceled as they rushed Daina to the nurse.
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