When I asked what they meant  snow answered  me  she said 

"Malaya is the reward clause of the Merfolk, ensuring that only those without greed in their hearts can claim the rewards meant for the deserving. This clause was established by the first king of the Merfolk after a young lady saved him from injury, much like you saved the merman today. Upon his return to the sea, the merman, who was also the first king, placed a chest of treasures in the water for the girl to claim upon her return."

Unbeknownst to them, looters discovered the chest and stole the gift meant for the girl. The king was filled with regret for not being more vigilant, as he believed he owed a debt to the girl for her past kindness. Many years later, he found her, now an elderly woman with a granddaughter who, during play, fell into the water.

It is said that the merman, also known as the king, went to rescue the granddaughter of the woman who once saved him. When she saw him, she was astonished because he looked exactly the same as he did 70 years ago when she was a teenager. He spoke with her and explained that he had given her a reward for her kindness, but looters had taken it. For many years, he felt indebted to her, a debt he has now repaid by saving her granddaughter.

I stood with my mouth agape in shock when I learned that merfolk remain indebted to their savior if they refuse a reward. Not wanting the burden to fall on the handsome merman, I turned to Snow for advice. Despite my inability to swim, she assured me she would assist.

Snow nudged me to the water's edge before she entered, then swiftly pulled me in. Panic set in immediately, but Snow gathered her three heads, and I witnessed Icicle assume control of Snow's body. Transforming into Snow, yet devoid of fur or sparkle, she appeared to be crafted from the water itself, her legs dissolving into a tail.

Then snows sorry icicles  body turned  all scaly like a fish  my dad and uncle had my exact reaction on there  faces   that I had on mine  soon  icicle  neighed and in my mind I heard her

"Come, Malaya, sit on my back. I promise it's still your horse, but this is my water horse body. My sisters and I each have a different body; snow is our main form, but Sparkle and I have our own too. It's why we are so rare—because evil beings would exploit our gifts for all the wrong reasons. We can also merge with our rider if we choose, as you will soon see."

I mounted Icicle's back, and as she gently descended into the water, I felt her essence merging with mine. Her equine aquatic temperature became identical to my own, her translucent skin fused with mine, giving me the appearance of a porcelain doll. I sensed my lungs broaden and gills form on my neck. My long blonde hair transformed into an aqua hue with streaks of light blue, my tanned complexion turned pale, and my deep blue eyes shifted to an even deeper shade.

I realized I looked different when I saw my reflection on the translucent, almost glass-like icicles. As I emerged from my shock, I began to appreciate the beauty of being underwater and felt an urge to explore. However, I hesitated to leave the icicle, fearing that I might drown.

So I remained on Icicle, and we delved deeper until we reached the bottom. There, I picked up the chest, which caused the same tingling sensation I had felt earlier. Using seaweed, I secured it to Icicle before mounting her properly again. But just as I settled in, I felt strong hands grasp me. I screamed until I came face to face with the man I had rescued and cared for. My screams halted, and I found myself locked in his gaze. Before I could utter a word, he drew me close and, seizing my hair,and kissed me.

I was in shock because I was a virgin and I had never been with a boy  let alone been kissed by  one and when he kissed me it felt right and good even though in my mind  I could hear  he's  a stranger  but my heart  said he was  mine  so I carried on letting him kiss me  and when he let me go  Icicle  took me back up  to the surface.

When my papa and uncle noticed my flushed skin and asked what had happened, I was speechless, but Icicle started giggling. Upon their inquiry, she went ahead and told them.

"The mistress remained silent as she was engaged in a kiss with a handsome seaman."

I was stunned that the icicles had revealed what had occurred, and as my embarrassment peaked, I seized the icicle, now just snow, and insisted we needed to leave. However, she started laughing hysterically as we flew back home, where I anticipated papa's interrogation and knew I urgently required mama's assistance.