(In the past...)
Ames braced himself, paws firm and steady, while his tail danced through the air, alive with eager delight.
"I, Ames Adtraic, shall serve with Asahi as their companion and follow him whithersoever thou goest."
As he spoke, a smile blossomed on the child's face, spreading to the white-haired Acheros and then to Achlys.
While the kitten, Ames, swam in the crystal clear waters of the shallow fountains and pools, it stood unafraid, resting on the lap of the newborn. Achlys and Acheros cherished this vibrant moment, the swimming pool and fountains feeling like heaven, and the water magically clean, perfect for a baby.
But the fountain Achlys and Acheros resided in was no ordinary fountain.
From those birthing waters flowed the fountain that kept them eternally youthful. Anyone touched by its waters would forever remain that age—time stood still for them.
So, little Asahi was placed in the normal waters for now, while Ames swam in both waters altogether.
