AFTER getting rid of the shock I felt for my powers, I went downstairs only to find out we weren't alone.

There was a blonde woman siting on the coach with Phoebe using a hairdryer on her legs. I stopped abruptly seeing a blue-green aura on the woman, instantly letting me know she was magical.

I shrugged to myself, not knowing yet exactly what those color meant and I walked to Piper, wanting to see properly our guest.

In that moment, Paige crossed the front door heading toward us

"Okay, I just cut work on the day of my big promotion and sped through a rainstorm to get here, what is the 9..." Paige began, walking towards us but stopping abruptly as well seeing the blonde "...11?"

"Phoebe found a mermaid" Leo told us crossing his arms, he had been watching the blonde and Phoebe curiously when I arrived

I smiled in excitement, looking at the blonde woman

"That's so cool" I exclaimed smiling as to which the mermaid looked up at me in curiosity

"Actually, she found me" Phoebe corrected "On the way to a very important court date I might add" Phoebe said shooting the mermaid a look

"Hi, I'm Mylie" the Mermaid said with a smile, shaking Paige's hand "You must be Paige. You have a very big underwater fan base" then she turns to me, I shook her hand

"I'm Kass"

Mylie let go my hand, looking shocked

"You're The Guardian" Mylie breathed in amazement "I thought, wow!" She shook her head in disbelief "We didn't know it could be you. You must be quit powerful" she smiled at me looking amazed

I scratched my neck awkwardly, looking away not used to be recognized at all

Paige, seeing I was uncomfortable saved me of answering, thank god!

"You're a mermaid? You guys actually exist?" Paige asked Mylie

"Uh, excuse me. When you said, uh, sea hag, did you mean like old woman hag or evil magic hag? Because see, I'm not really in the battle mood today" Piper interrupted before Mylie could answer

"Uh, she's kinda both" Mylie told us

"Uh-huh" Piper said sarcastically

"Forget that" Paige waved her hand "What's life like under the sea? Does your skin get wrinkly? Does algae pose as a personal hygiene problem" Paige asked her excited

"Okay, guys, why don't we let her up for a little air" Leo said trying to calm Paige

"No, it's okay, I don't mind" Mylie told Leo reassuringly "Actually, there's nothing like being a mermaid. Swim in the open sea all day, explore endless wonders, it's pure freedom" Mylie told her

I smiled softly at her

"Sounds like heaven. I'm sure you want to get back. I can drop you off at the beach on my way..." Phoebe said with a content sigh

"Wait, you don't understand" Mykie said quickly, looking terrified of returning back to the ocean making me frown "It was a great life. For the first few hundred years" Mylie said looking away, sighing

"Mermaids are immortal" Leo explained at our confused faces

"Yeah, we can spend eternity at sea" Mylie nodded slowly "Because our hearts are, well, some say are as cold as the water. But sometimes a mermaid gets lonely and her heart warms and she wants more"

"Is that what happened to you?" Paige asked softly

"Mm-hmm" Mylie nodded "The ocean's floor is littered with bones of mortals who died for love. I had to know why" Mylie sighed

"Now these bones, um, could they be bones of mortals that perhaps the sea hag killed?" Piper asked her

"Piper" Paige scolded her

"What?" Piper asked innocently

"So you said you wanted to feel love, is that why you went to see the sea hag?" Leo asked Mylie

"Yes. If a mortal professes his love to a mermaid she becomes human. The sea hag agreed to give me legs but if I didn't find love before her deadline I would have to give her my immortality" She answered

"All that for a guy?" I asked her skeptically

"Boy, did you get taken for a ride" Phoebe continued

"Kass, Phoebe" Paige scolded us, I looked away not answering

"What?" Phoebe asked her innocently

"But I did find love, I-I mean I think I did" Mylie said trying to excuse herself "But I might be dead before I get to find out for sure. Craig's getting on a plane to New York soon" Mylie told us looking down saddened

"Oh, no-no-no, this is good. Because all we gotta do is find the fish lover, get him to spill his guts and then we don't have to face the sea hag" Piper said

"Piper!" Paige exclaimed, I frowned walking to Leo

"What?" Piper asked her

"If your boyfriend's love can make you human why don't you just tell him you're a mermaid?" Paige asked her

"You mean, that I'm a genetic freak with a fish tail coated in glandular slime?" Mylie asked sarcastically

"She raises a good point" I said nodding slowly

"Yeah" Phoebe said agreeing

"You may be half fish, but you're still a woman and women, you know they generally know when a man's in love even before he does" Paige told her

"Oh, puh-lease! If I wrote that slop in my column I'd be driven out of town" Phoebe said waving her hand, skeptically. I looked at her confused

"Okay, that is it. Can I see you two in the kitchen?" Paige told Piper and Phoebe walking away

I stayed with Mylie and Leo in the living room, I smiled sadly at her

"So... You don't want to be a mermaid anymore?" I asked her softly, she sighed

"No, but I do love Craig, you know? I know he does too, but he doesn't want to say it, yet" she looked down, I sat next to her

"I'm sure he does, everything will be okay, they will help you" I squeezed her arm giving her a small reassuring smile

"Thank you" Mylie smiled softly, "You're too young, you know?" She suddenly told me.

Leo shifted his weight, looking curious

"Huh?" I asked her confused

"For being a Guardian" Mylie explained, she eyed me with sadness. It was like if she knew what I was getting myself into more than me "I've never heard of a Guardian too young as you are before" she told me softly

I bit my lip, feeling shocked about it and I risked a look at Leo, who frowned seeming to be thinking the same

"Well, I guess there's a first time for everything, don't you think?" I asked forcing a small smile

Mylie chuckled shaking her head "It doesn't matter how old you are, I know you're gonna be a great Guardian. Don't let anyone else make you think otherwise" she said squeezing my hand

Leo smiled at out interactions and slowly walked away from the living room

"Kind of hard to that. I'm still struggling on this Guardian thingy" I rubbed my forehead sheepishly

"No one said being what you are is easy" Mylie said softly "Even if you are only a beginner on this new life, you're gonna struggle, trust me. I met Sally when she was in your position as well" I looked at her surprised "Yes. She also had the same doubts as you. But don't underestimate yourself, you're powerful. I sensed that as soon as you touched my hand. With each Guardian, their powers grow stronger. You're stronger than Sally and the Guardian before her. She could handle this life, so can you. I believe in you" she said smiling at me softly

My eyes filled with tears as I smiled shakily for her faith and I leaned forward pulling her in a hug

"Thank you"