Growth Spurt 1

Chapter 1
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It was a clear in the village of Najalka as the Einurian cruiser Nashorn ran through its last checks. Being anchored in the harbor of for over two weeks: it was finally time for it to set sail again and resume its mission, now that Einurian ground forces have arrived to safeguard the village. At the docks farewells were being said as Captain Konig and his crew prepare to return to the Nashorn.

Negeyari suddenly lifts the now smaller Lunaris out of the water in a hug, "Awww! I wish you could stay longer, I really enjoyed talking with you all!" the naga whines.

Lunais gave out a gasp as she was brought out of the water into a tight hug, "I hate to leave too, but we'll stop by when we can Negeyari..."

Enishi who was sitting on the dock looked at the mermaid being hugged with soft eyes, "I am going to miss you too..." she said as she blinked looking at the other merfolk, "All of you I mean..."

Ria got a sarcastic look, "Yeah Yeah we know you'll miss Lunaris..." she said before in turn getting hugged by Negeyari, casing her to squirm in the nagas grasp, "Ow Ow! Not so tight kid!" she exclaimed causing the naga to loosen her hug with a blush.

Enishi just giggled, "I'll miss you too Ria..."

"So do I get a hug too 'little' Nege?" Cassius said giving the naga a charming smile, causing Ria to scowl at the merman. Negeyari smiled and looked close to obliging but as soon as she released her hold on Ria: the tomboyish mermaid pounced him causing Negeyari to blink with a confused look.

Ria then surfaced with a knocked out Cassius who had a tail mark on his face, "Don't listen to him kid, he was thinking something underhanded!" she said as Enishi with her eyes narrowed returned her half drawn pistol to its holster. With a blush she looked around hoping no one noticed.

Malis chuckled as he sat next to the cat girl on the dock, "Good call..." he muttered as he tapped out his pipe.

"I have been charged with the protection of Nege, something I take seriously. Still... perhaps an over-reaction in this case" Enishi explained softly.

Malis smirked, "Lets hope so, as much as a pain Cassius and Ria can be, they're still valuable members of my squad." he replied.

"Cassius, whatever he was planning, would not have hurt Nege, right?" Enishi questioned suspiciously.

Malis let out a slight laugh, "Quite the opposite, he was just joking. Though not a good idea doing that in front of Ria."

Luniris swam up to Ria and the unconcious Cassius, "You didn't have to knock him out you know! Thats going a little far..." she said as Ria got a stubburn look combined with a blush. Enishi just let out a sigh, and relaxed: regaining control of her mood.

"Still its hard to believe shes growing this fast..." the scout leader noted as the naga giggled sheepishly at the trio in the water. He then raised a eyebrow at the cat girl who has a serious look in her eyes. "I'm sure its nothing serious. Just a growth spurt."

Enishi just nodded, "Of course."

Captain Konig eventually finished his talk with Nahal and the two stepped to the edge of the dock, the village chief beckoning his daughter over to them. Negeyari blinked and slithered over, her tail easily reaching the shallow seabed. The strong looking captain then offered his hand out to the naga with a neutral expression on his face: causing her to hesitate a moment before she shook his hand. "Negeyari it was a honor meeting you. I know our paths will cross again soon. But remember that your this villages guardian, I expect you to do a find job protecting it." he said finally giving the naga a smirk.

Negeyari just giggled sheepishly, "Well... looks like I'm the one being protected right now... but... once I get bigger I will do my best!" she said with a blush.

Captain Konig chuckled slightly as he released his hand, "I'm sure you will. Also if you don't mind, Piotr is going to stop by soon to give you another examination." he continued causing the naga to get a excited look.

"Piotr's stopping by? That's great! He's really nice." she said as she blinked and her excited look dwindled, "Ugh he's going to give me a shot again isn't he...?" she mumbled.

Captain Konig just patted the naga's shoulder, "I'm sure you'll be fine, be strong." he said causing her to get a sheepish look.

Enishi leaned in and whispered to Negeyari, "Besides. Doctors usually also give candy, don't they?" which caused the naga to nod slowly.

"...Mhm...last time he gave me chocolate....it was really good....." Negeyari mumbled as she twitched.

The captain then turned to Nahal, "Forgive the invoncinience, I know the sea is this villages lifeline. Just be wary when fishing out at sea, and report any pirate activity."

Nahal smiled as he shook the captain's hand, "I know it was only to protect us, and for that you have my thanks. The Nashorn is welcome here anytime, and I wish you luck with you hunting."

Captain Konig smirked, "You can count on that."

Eventually the captain along with his marines and scouts departed in their launches for the Nashorn. Negeyari was the last one to stop waving, a bit saddened to see the scouts leave. It wasn't long before smoke began rising from one of the Nashorn's funnels, and its anchor was raised from the harbor bottom. As the villagers watched the Nashorn slowly turning out of the harbor, Kuela put a hand on her daughter's shoulder. "I think its time we got ready..." she said with a somewhat sullen expression. The naga looked up at her mommy with a quivering mouth then sighed looking down.

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"Awww do I really have to move into the temple...?" Negeyari whined from the yard of the chief's house before getting pulled into a hug by Kuela.

"I'm sorry Nege... We'll come by to visit alot and we'll all help redecorate it for you... besides if you stay here eventually this whole house would collapse!" she said ruffling the nagas hair during the last part. Negeyari just nodded as she continued to hug Kuela, lifting her off the ground moments later, "Its not like your living in another village silly, you could probably throw a rock and hit our roof if you wanted. Not that I want you to do that..."

Enishi chuckled as she watched the mother and daughter with her arms crossed, "It won't be so bad Kiddo, just a couple girls living on thier own in the...big city."

Negeyari looked oddly at the cat girl not quite understanding what Enishi meant, "Umm..?" she then disregarded it, before turning back to her mommy and setting her down, "Will you bring some of your food by sometime?" she asked fidgetting a little.

Kuela just giggled, "Don't be silly, of course I will! You'll need all the food you can get." she said knocking her hand against the naga's head: who just giggled in return.

Nahal just smiled at his daughter as he carried her rolled up futon, "Lets get going, we'll see what we can do to make it more comfortable for you..." he said as she smiled a little nervously.

As the group made their way to the temple, Negeyari could see that the inside was lit up with a few villagers standing around the enterance. "Huh?" she said, as she slithered more quickly to the temple picking up the scent of cooking food. "Wh-What's this?" she said with a slight smile as she saw the scene inside the temple: in one corner sturdy looking furnishings are already set up for the naga. A table, some portable cubbards for storage, and even a fire put so she could continue on honing her cooking skills. Tables are already set up around the tower as well, with many of the villagers already sitting at them as they cheerfully greet Negeyari as she arrives, along with several more firepits seen out of the other large exit of the temple.

Kuela smiles and palces a hand on her daughters shoulder, "A moving out party of course."

Enishi leans in and grinned at Negeyari, "It's something people do when they love you hun."

Kuela nodded to Enishi, "And it wasn't easy for your daddy to organize without you noticing. Besides when you pass out from eating too much." she said giving the naga a warm smile.

Negeyari in a instant cheerfully lifted her daddy off the ground in a hug, "Thank you so much daddy!" she exclaimed.

Nahal was already prepared for the impact after Kuela said it was his doing, and patted the nagas head, "Nothings too much trouble for you Nege."

While the parents were distracted by their naga daughter, Enishi walk casually over to Gakiri who was sitting at one of the tables, "We should go and see that Seer mermaid soon."

The shaman just laughed and filled a cup of wine and handed it to the cat girl, "Ohoho! Already taken care of Enishi my friend. For now just enjoy yourself."

Enishi sipped the wine, smiling appreciatively, "How does this little village get such an incredible vintage?"

"Einuria, how else?" Gakiri grinned.

While the villagers mingled, Negeyari and the village children played with each other in the large spacious temple. More than often hide and seek with Nege "hunting" and trying to chase down her friends. Often with a line like, "Grr! I'm gonna getcha!" from the naga, much to the amusement of the adults. Though the naga had to recharge herself from time to time by consuming some of the food that was prepared.

Kuela smiled watching her daughter enjoy herself, "She seems happy... but I hope she'll get used to living here..." she said sitting to her husband while sipping some wine.

Nahal nods, "She'll be fine, and Enishi will be here to look after her, so she wont be lonely." he says putting a arm on her shoulder.

Kuela blushed slightly and said softly, "I think Nege needs a little brother or sister, what do you think...?" she says causing Nahal to pause for a moment, then nod with a smile.

"Luckiest kid in the world having the village guardian as a big sister." he laughed, causing Kuela to giggle herself.

Siena and Jiru who were enjoying the party themselves were also watching the children play, "Looks like we might have to relocate the training grounds to here, closer anyways." Siena mused.

"Heh still plan on training her when she's big enough to swing around a tree?" Jiru replied.

"Maaaybe..." Siena grinned.

Negeyari blinked as music began to be played, "Oh! I'm going to dance, your welcome to join me!" the naga said cheerfully to her friends, being easily charmed by instruments. She quickly slithered over to a open spot near and began doing her usually "sway" dance. The naga blinked as Enishi started to sing a beautiful yet very foreign song, causing Negeyari to smile at the cat girl who winked in return. After several songs Enishi couldn't resist joining the others in dance.

"Ummm? So I should use my hips more instead of my tail?" the naga questioned, as she attempted it while Enishi giggled. "L-like that? Its a little different from how I usually dance." The two draw a few whistles as they continue, causing the naga to blush and smile sheepishly.

The festivities continue pretty late in the night, but alas had to end eventually. Negeyari eventually wore herself out and fell asleep on a large mat that was set out for her, and parents began walking or carrying their children home. Several of the adults stayed, later and socialized. Enishi eventually passing out at a table after having too much to drink.

"Looks like I'll have to work overtime at this rate." Nahal said as he steadied a rather tipsy Kuela.

Kuela giggled cheerfully, "Oh you have no idea!" she said as she kissed her husband.

"You sure can't handle your wine." he smirked.

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As morning arrived the next day, Negeyari slept soundly on the large mat as some of the villagers began cleaning up from the festivities last night. The tables and chairs being loaded onto carts, save for a few which the artillerymen stationed around the temple were using to eat their breakfast. The peacefully sleeping naga was suddenly snapped awake as Kuela hit a pot with a ladel. "Time to wake up sleepyhead, its time for breakfast!" Nege's mommy said as she vibrantly smiled at her surprised daughter

Enishi looked up from her spot next to the naga: her pink hair disheveled and her clothing askew. "Did someone mention food...?" she said groggily.

Negeyari smiled cheerfully while still looking a tad sleepy, "Thank you mommy, your the best." she said as she slithered lazily over to the table while rubbing her eyes.

Kuela giggled slightly, "Well your a growing girl, you need to eat." she said as she filled a bowl with a rice based dish.

Enishi stumbled a little untangling herself from her covers, then straightening out her clothing and headed barefoot to the table as well "Smells dielicious..."

Kuela smiled at Enishi but before she could say anything Negeyari cut in, "Of course it is! Mommy's a wonderful cook!" she said as she accepted her bowl eagerly.

Enishi giggled and gave a nod, "I have traveled three worlds, so believe me when I say, cooking like yours is a rare gift indeed... reminds me a bit of... Nah, forget it, that was... a very long time ago." she said as she dismissed it.

Negeyari blinked as she glanced at the cat girl curiously while already stuffing her face. Kuela then sat a bowl in front of Enishi, "No let me know, I'm curious about what it reminds you of." she says as she gives Enishi a smile before sitting down across from her.

"Just reminds me of what my mother cooked. Until now I have not seen the like..." the cat girl replied.

Negeyari blinked, "Thats a coicidence, my mommy's cooking reminds you of your mommy's cooking?" she asked with her mouth full.

Kuela then pointed the ladel at her daughter, "Don't talk with your mouth full..." she said sternly which caused the naga to blush and continue chewing her food. "She does have a point though, I imagine you ate rice and seafood often as a child?" she pressed.

Enishi nodded, "This islands cooking is much like traditional japanese cooking that I grew up on..." she replied.

"Japanese food? Must be from the world you came from, its interesting that foods of two different worlds can be so simular." Kuela said as she looked up pondering. Negeyari continued to eat quietly but was listening intently, with the tip of her tail twitching.

Enishi nodded, "There are differences, but it is remarkably simular... one of the reasons I love this village so. The plant and animal life in this world is also pretty simular. Even the people, to some degree."

"Thats really something, its hard to believe everything being so simular..." Kuela said with her finger pressed against her cheek, looking lost in thought.

Negeyari swallowed before turning to the cat girl, "So thats in Felarya?" the naga questioned curiously.

Enishi shook her head "No... Felarya is a far different place then either here, or the world where I was born." she said causing Negeyari to get a confused look. "I was born on a planet the inhabitants gave the imaginative name of Earth to. When I was young, I underwent a ritual that changed me into who I am now, and sent me to Felarya. I actually developed the cat ears and tail on Faelarya, I believe as a magical defense to fit in with the tribe that found me. The Rosic neko tribe."

Kuela looked a bit sypathectic towards Enishi, "Oh... I'm sorry that must have been really hard on you..." she said as she stood up and embraced the cat girl.

Enishi blushed as she returned the embrace, "It was probably harder on my parents, they... likely never knew what happened to me, and the last few years... I really regret alot of things."

Enishi then blinked as she heard the naga next to them begin to start sniffing. As she looked towards her: she saw Negeyari with watery eyes and biting onto her lower lip. Within seconds before she could say anything: the naga picked up both her mommy and Enishi in a hug and began to cry. "What a tragic story, I'm sorry Enishi! I shouldn't have asked, being seperated from your parents sounds awful!" she blurted out. Enishi gave out a gasp and struggled to hug the watery-eyed naga, but finally gives up in her embrace and snuggled against Kuela.

Kuela gasped as well as she pressed against the cat girl in the hug, "Ah! Negeyari put us down! I know your sad that Enishi went through that and you had to be seperated from us too...to a lessor degree..." she said with a surprised tone, causing the naga to blink and set the two of them down, wiping her eyes afterwards.

As Enishi caught her breath she smiled at Nege, "Don't worry over me. I have come to terms with my fate, and I'm very happy to be here, and to have met everyone."

Kuela just let out a sigh with a slight blush on her face, "The foods getting cold..." she then looked at Enishi and smiled, "I'm glad for you..."

Negeyari blinked, her hunger overriding her sadness, "Oh right!" she then eagerly continued to eat.

Kuela blinked at Enishi and leaned in towards the cat girl, "Best way to calm her down..." she said quietly, causing the nagas ears to twitch but she said nothing as she blushed. Enishi just let out a giggle.

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After finishing breakfast Negeyari stretched happily, as she made her way towards the crops with Enishi in tow, while Kuela began cleaning up. The naga sighed happily while rubbing her stomach which was digesting her breakfast, "That hit the spot, I'm still kind of hungry though... Time for seconds!"

Enishi just chuckled, "You will probably be hungry alot from now on..." she said.

Negeyari's happiness was suddenly dashed by the cat girls words, "Don't remind me... this is such a pain..." she said with her ears drooped.

"It will be ok." Enishi said as she patted the irritated naga on the back, who just nodded silently until she saw the large figure of Goro working the crops.

Goro doing his daily routine was interruped as he looked up after a shadow appeared over him. He then smiled standing up: Still taller than the growing naga. "Here to catch some vermin Little... I mean Big Negeyari?" he said with a laugh causing the naga to blush. Putting a hand on her shoulder he smiled, "I can hardly believe how much you've grown in such a short time, you'll be taller than me before you know it." he continued causing Enishi to giggle.

Negeyari still blushing just smiled sheepishly, "Ummmm... yes I'm still kind of hungry even though I just ate breakfast...." she mumbled.

Goro laughed again, "Growing appitite too I see, well feel free." he said gesturing towards the fields, "Just try not to damage any crops." he said causing the naga to blush brighter as she rememberd the time she crushed a couple watermelon while chasing a rat. Silently she gave a nod and carefully slithered in between the rows of crops.

As Goro sat down under the usual shade tree: he beckoned the cat girl to join him. Enishi smiled and walked over gracefully, relaxing under the tree next to him, "So how are things going Goro?"

"Been a good season so far, the crops are doing well. Other than that, I'm doing the same as usual." he said with a grin. "How did Negeyari handle moving into the temple?"

Enishi giggled, "The party really helped I think. I am staying in the temple for now, til she gets used to it at least. Thinking of hanging a hammock there."

"A hammock you say? Well I'm sure she'll get used to it in due time..." he then paused as the naga in the fields let out a scream. The two were quick to rush over to the distressed: Enishi with her pistol drawn and a aura glowing slightly around her. They then stood speechless as the Negeyari turned slowly towards them: blushing and sniffing she pointed to her tail, revealing several crushed tomatoes under it. Goro let out a sigh, "Is that all? You had us worried, especially Enishi here..." he said as he looked at the cat girl's drawn pistol.

Enishi just stood there with a surprised look before she started giggling, holstering her pistol and dismissing her magical aura. The naga just continued to sniff as tears trickled down her cheek, "B-but..." she muttered.

Goro patted Negeyari on the head, "Its just a few tomatoes... but perhaps you should start patrolling the outskirts." he advised.

The naga nodded quickly while still blushing, "I... I understand... its my duty to protect the crops, but I can't be destroying that which I protect....." she said as she slithered off the tomatoes.

Enishi then picked up the crushed remnants, "In the mean time... I will make sure those are not wasted." she said mumbling a spell which made the dirt fall off, before casually eating them.

After a hour partrolling the outskirts of the fields, the now larger naga returned to the shade tree Enishi was lounging under looking a bit dissappointed. "Not quite as satisfying as it used to be hun?" the cat girl questioned.

Negeyari had a pouty look with her ears drooped, "Only caught five of them....." she mumbled.

Enishi nodded, "Well thats good, means your efforts are working and fewer rats are around."

"B-but... I used to have such a easier time catching them!" the naga whined while clenching her hands into fists.

"As you get bigger it may be much harder to catch such small creatures hun... I could could catch them for you if you like. But you will unfortunately have to move up to... bigger pests I guess..." the cat girl said, scratching her cheek during her last comment.

Negeyari nodded with a sigh, but then blinked as she noticed Nahal walking towards them, "Hello daddy!" she said cheerfully as she slithered towards him.

Nahal smirked as his daughter gave him a enthusiastic hug, "Hard at work I see..." he said as he patted his daughters head.

"The rats are getting harder to catch though..." the naga mumbled looking a bit ashamed.

Nahal chuckled, "Of course they are, they're getting even smaller to you, soon it would be like catching bugs so to speak. But anyways we got a telegraph from Piotr. Seems they will be delayed for a bit because they had to avoid some storms..."

"That's too bad..." Enishi said with a frown.

Negeyari got a dissappointed look, "Awwwww!" after a moment of silence she got a sheepish look, "At least that means I wont have to get that shot for a while..." she said with a giggle.

"Yeah... nobody likes needles." the cat girl said with a bemused look.

Nahal gave a smile and ruffled his daughters hair, "Don't worry he'll get here eventually, its unsafe for air ships to fly through storms... Just wanted to let you know. I'm about to head out to do some fishing, don't worry though I heard the Nashorn has been putting alot of pressure on those pirates."

His daughter nodded but still looked concerned, "Still be very careful out there daddy..." she said as she hugged him again, this time lifting him off the ground.

Nahal just laughed, "I will... I will... don't worry. Besides that Einurian patrol boat will be with us as well." he said calming the naga a little.

As they watched the village chief head back towards the docks: Nege let out a sigh, "I guess we'll have to wait a little longer for Piotr..." she said as she absentmindedly scratched her tail, "I wish I could take a hot bath again..."

"Actually hun, one of my projects is restoring that olympic sized swimming pool the mage had for a bath. It should be about ready for testing now... and I think it should acomodate you nicely." Enishi said with a giggle.

"Olympic...? Oh that sounds great! Can we take a bath in it now?" the naga asked excitedly, then blushed brightly as she realized what she asked, "I mean...ummm... if you don't mind..?"

Enishi nodded with a smile, "Of course, lets head back to the temple."

The naga beamed, "Right!" she said as the two began to head back.

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As the two arrived at the temple: the villagers have finished cleaning the interior of the tables and chairs set up for the party the previous night, and only a few Einurian soldiers were busy playing cards while a few watched the horizon near the field gun positioned by the temple enterance. A few gave the naga and the cat girl nods, as the others just looked at Negeyari curiously. Once out of view of the solders, Enishi placed her hand on one of the spheres at the base of the tower and channeled her magic into it once again opening the door to the elevator. After descending the cheerful naga eagerly slithered out of the elevator only to run into the same golem once again! "Ow! Not again!"

Enishi giggled as the naga held her head, "Sorry hun, when I have time: I'll try and learn how to make it move so we can get it out of the way..."

Negeyari got a frustrated expression, "Allow me!" she said with much gusto, as she coiled her tail up and pushed against the golem with all of her might slowly sliding it out of the way of the door. She then beamed, "That was too easy! In a way I guess....its good that I am bigger!" she said between pants.

Enishi smiled at the naga, "How cute..." she thought. "Heh... definatly has its advantages." she said as she began heading towards the bathroom. Negeyari followed anxiously and was truely amazed once Enishi opened the door leading to the bathroom and turned on the lights. Its floors and Walls glistening, the huge tub in prestine condition, not a speck of dust on anything.

"Wow this is amazing! You really wanted this bath restored didn't you?" the naga exclaimed.

Enishi smiled whistfully, as she activated the controls to fill the tub. "I have always dreamed of having something like this. I just didn't know until I saw it." she said with a giggle. After activating the controls: coils around the large bath tub began to hum and glow, after a few minutes hot water began to pour into the tub from ten faucets.

Negeyari just watched in awe at the magical bath, "Wow...its so pretty..."

"For all that he was a real idiot in many ways, the man did have style..." the cat girl noted.

Negeyari giggled as she removed her large dress and pulled her wrap around bikini over her head, letting out a sigh of relief. "I think I need to have this adjusted again..." she said as she looked down at her ever growing bust.

Enishi's eye's widened as she licked her lips, "Oh yes, you are definatly growing up hun..." she observed as she began removing her own clothes with almost supernatural speed.

The naga smiles oblivious to the cat girls reference, "Of course! Why do you think I've had such a ravenous appitite?" she giggled as she finished removing her clothes and slithered into the filling tub: which deactivated once the water line got to a certain level.

"Ohh this is nice..." Enishi said as she sat down and relaxed: leaning against the wall of the tub. Her attention is then directed towards the naga next to her, "You look really nice hun. You are turning out to be very beautiful..." she complimented.

Negeyari giggled with a blush, "Oh...ummm...thank you." she replied.

The cat girl smirked and splashed some of the pure water at Nege, "You know, this is actually sea water, the magic purifies it when it pipes it in. It takes out the salt so it will not dry out delicate skin."

The naga blinked, "Oh really? Sea water doesn't seem to do that to me though..." she noted as she cupped her chin.

"Nah, you are made for salt water, and the magic protects me. But still it's nice to relax in fresh water..." Enishi said as she relaxed more.

Negeyari smiled, "It sure is..." she said as she suddenly yawned. She then shook her head and rised out of the tub slightly, "Agh! Hot water always seems to put me to sleep!" she says as she notices Enishi's ample clevage and looks down at her own breasts. "I wonder if mine will get that big..." she mumbles.

The cat girl looked up a little, her eyes half-lidded, "Oh yours will get way bigger than mine some day..." she said with a giggle, "They are already quite impressive actually..."

The naga blinked as she settled into the water again, "Really? I wonder if they'll get as big as mommy's!" she said with a giggle.

Elsewhere Kuela sneezed as she was hanging some clothes on a line, "Hmm?"

Enishi nodded sleepily, "Much much bigger. You really have no idea what your adult size is, do you?"

Negeyari looked a little sheepish, "Ah... umm... not really. I was just told so bigthat humans will be like bugs to me..." she replied with a shudder.

"When you reach adult size you will be from sixty to one hundred feet tall hun. Your breast size whatever the cup will far outclass anyone else on this entire planet I think." the cat girl said with another giggle.

The naga then blushed furiously, "Ahh ummm.....thats....err.....pretty big......." she said as she sunk in the water more. "Wh-what are we going to do about clothes....I...I don't want to go around naked....." the naga whined.

"You know hun, most nagas don't wear any clothes... although I suppose in this world that would be... awkward" Enishi replied with a smirk.

"I know! I know! You told me before... but I like clothes! And Being naked all the time would be... Embarassing..." the naga continued.

"That is because you were brought up to think so. For most nagas, wearing clothes is constricting and awkward. But... I have some skill in fashion, and the village has some very talented sailmakers" the cat girl said.

Negeyari nodded eagerly, "I'm not like most nagas though... Clothes fashioned out of sails is better than nothing I guess..." she said mumbling the last part.

"Not to worry hun, we will work together to make sure the clothes look nice. Although frankly, anything will look nice on you..." the cat girl said as her eyes softened.

Negeyari blinked and smiled, using her tailfin to send a torrent of water splashing on Enishi, "There you go with the flattery again! What if I wore a hollowed out whalesuit?" she said giggling playfully.

Enishi raised her hands to block the waves "Hey Kiddo, Watch the hair!!" The effect was quickly spoiled by her giggles, "A beautiful women is a beautiful women no matter how she is dressed... still, nice things can't hurt."

The naga continued to giggle and sent another torrent of water towards Enishi aimed specifically for her hair, "Aw come on we're in the bath! Whats the point of keeping your hair dry?" she teased.

The cat girl giggled again, "Do you know how long it takes to get such perfect hair? Well... not really long at all using magic, but that is beside the point!" she said before sticking her tongue out at the naga, and started splashing water back at her.

"Your hair must be delicate then! I swim in the ocean and it doesn't bother my hair one bit!"

"Your hair is designed to be in the sea, I am a cat, how many cats have you seen in the water?" the cat girl replied sticking out her tongue again.

Negeyari laughed cheerfully, "Lucky me then! Are you jealous of my durable hair?" she said as she mockingly ran her fingers through her long hair.

Enishi laughed and raised her hands chanting a spell: suddenly the water raised in waves all around the surprised naga and began striking her, making her yelp. The spell eventually dissolved with the giggling of Enishi who nearly drowned herself in the water from her laughing fit. She then emerged, sputtering and coughing from the water.

Negeyari dripping wet: looked annoyed at the cat girl, "Y-You'll pay for that..." she said as she dove under the water, and almost instantly emerged putting her arms around Enishi and looking up at her from just above the cat girls breasts. Enishi seemed to have trouble breathing as her face suddenly blushed darkly, her eyes softened as she looked into Nege's eyes. Her mouth moved as if she wanted to speak but no sound seemed to come out.

The naga smiled cheerfully, "Gooooot you!" she said as Enishi gasped in realization what she was planning, but was too late when the naga lifted the cat girl and dove backwards into the water with her.

The cat girl struggled with the naga underwater, as she reached out with her hands to try and push the naga-girl off, she suddenly blushed and stopped struggling as they came to rest on her breasts.

Negeyari gasped underwater: bubbles escaping from her mouth and she immediately surfaced covering her chest while blushing furiously and staring at the cat girl.

Enishi blushed again as she slowly surfaced with her ears folded to the side, "S-sorry hun, we were just...wrestling and...." her voice trailed off as she glanced at her open hand which she raised a little.

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Negeyari continued to stare at the cat girl blushing furiously then just giggled a little sheepishly, "I umm... have gotten kind of senstive lately..." she said still covering her chest.

Enishi paused for a moment, then burst out laughing, "Yes hun! That will happen. That is why I just love... er...that might be a conversation for another time..." she said with a blush.

Negeyari cocked her head to the side looking a little confused, but dismissed it as she raised her tailfin out of the water beside Enishi's head and splashed water at her face at point blank range. The cat girl coughs and sputtes having been caught by surprise this time. Negeyari laughs and points, "Thats payback!" she said as she moved to the far side of the bath.

Enishi sputtered, "Payback? You're the one that practically pushed them into my hands after all!"

The naga blushed brightly again, "D-did not! I was just diving in the water with you!" she protested.

"Uh-huh, well... if you do that they are likely going to get touched hun... it really isn't a bad thing when it happens,but it can feel funny." is what the naga got in return.

Negeyari paused for a moment then sank into the water, "I... I'm just not used to being umm... touched there I guess..."

Enishi smiled, holding up her cupped hands, "Well... maybe this is the time to get used to it then!" she said leering at the naga. Negeyari gasped and scooted against the opposite bath wall looking a tad scared. The cat girl just giggled, settling back in the water. "I was just joking hun..."

Negeyari let out a sigh, looking a tad relieved, "You had a scary look in your eyes..." she said as she stuck out her long tongue at the cat girl.

Enishi chuckled "I am sorry I scared you. You know I would never really try and hurt you, right?"

"Yes I know..." the naga began then smirked revealing her fangs, "You should be more concerned about yourself! Living with a vicious predator such as myself and all." the naga boasted jokingly.

Enishi smiled, "I know you really wouldn't hurt me too. Hun, since we are on the subject though, there are some things I should tell you... about those" she said pointing at Nege's breasts.

Negeyari giggled playfully but then blinked as she sank into the water more with a blush on her face, "Ummm...do we have to?"

Enishi continued: ignoring the naga's protest, "They tend to ummm... attract attention, trust me, I know. There will be people who will want to touch them... and other places too. When you get really big you will not have to worry about it so much, but right now you are sized for humans, and not really scary enough to make some people think twice..."

Negeyari got a annoyed expression and became defensive, "No one in the village would do that! I'm the daughter of the village chief and guardian on the village!" she spat.

"Probably not, but just so you are aware: you have exactly what it takes to gain such interest, and strangers do sometimes visit. This is not always a bad tyhing though, intmacy with someone you really care about can be a pleasureful experience. Just... you shouldn't let anyone touch you there unless they are a doctor, or someone you love very much, ok?" the cat girl continued.

Negeyari blushed a little more brightly, "Ummm... I think your getting ahead of yourself, I'm not even a year old. I'm not interested in..... ummm... that kind of thing..."

Enishi chuckled, "I suppose not, but since your body is quite mature: I thought we should at least discuss the possibility."

"All right then, anyone who does that is either going to get hit by my tail or.... umm no wait I wouldn't bite them... hit with my fist..." the naga said with a determined look.

Enishi giggled, "The traditional response is an open hand slap to the face, if the advance is not wanted. You probably do not need to worry about it unless we travel. Pirates in particular are a lusty breed."

Negeyari was clearly looking more uncomfortable, "All right then....ummmm...." she paused as she fidgeted.

"Don't let this discussion make you gun shy hun, meaning don't let my words make you think everyone has secred ambitions concerning your body. Everyone in the village loves and respects you very much." the cat girl said trying to comfort the naga.

Negeyari nodded and sat quietly for a moment before uprighting herself and slithering out of the tub, and  began drying herself with one of the towels Enishi has stacked.

Enishi slipped out of the tub as well and began drying herself, "I guess it is just that beauty is a two-edged sword, it has both good and bad aspects. Personally, I think the good is more than worth the bad." she said with a smile.

"I was never really concerned with how I looked, mommy usually brushed and groomed my hair....." the naga mumbled.

"Oh hun, you should try and look your best. You are very beautiful after all. If you like, I will don your hair" the cat girl said enthusiastically.

Negeyari got a tired look, "Fine fine! But only if mommy can't...." she whined as she began putting on her clothes.

Enishi chuckled, slipping on her own light clothing, "As you wish." she said. "So would you like a grand tour? Or head back up topside?" she then asked as the naga's stomach growled almost on cue: causing her to feel her stomach and smile sheepishly at the cat girl. Enishi just laughed, "I guess the tour can wait, lets go see if Mommy made us lunch."

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As the two ascended to the ground level, they're greeted by a scene of a large trough being filled with seawater combined with living fish by some of the fishermen. Kuela who was overseeing this noted the two's arrival. "There you are!" she said smiling and walking over.

Negeyari looked curious and coudln't help but stare at the fish being dumped into the water, "What are they doing mommy?" she questioned with a somewhat excited tone.

Kuela smiled warmly at her daughter, "Thought we should get you a supply of fish for when you get hungry of course."

Negeyari beamed with joy, giving Kuela a heart felt hug which nearly knocked the air out of her, "Thank you so much mommy!" she exclaimed as she released her hug and eagerly slithered over to the large trough.

Enishi's eyes lit up as she licked her lips, "Good idea..."

Kuela giggled with her hand held up to her mouth, "Hopefully my glutton of a daughter will be willing to share." she said before some commotion was heard from the fishermen. Her and Enishi turned to the scene only to see Nege gulping down a large fish with her jaw unhinged as the fishermen laugh, "I don't think I'll ever get used to seeing her do that..."

Eventually it began getting late at night, the young naga let out a loud yawn: This would be the fourth good sized fish shes consumed in one day. Sluggishly she slithered towards the mat she now sleeps on. "I think I'm going to bed for the night...." she mumbled as she glanced at Enishi.

"Would you like to see where I will be sleeping? I think it is large enough for us both if you want to sleep there for tonight." Enishi offered.

Negeyari paused turning to the cat girl, "Oh that bedroom? You did say you cleaned it...all right..." she said letting out another yawn as Enishi cheerfully led the way.

Negeyari blinked in surprise as Enishi opened the door to her new bed chamber: the interior color of the room changed to a more feminine tones of light pink and blue, and having a prestine look as if it was just refurbished that very day. "Wow its very....ahh pink..." is all the naga said as she slithered in.

Enishi giggled, "Yea, ain't it great? And look at the size of that bed! Strong too, it will hold our combined weight."

The naga looked over the huge bed with a pink canopy, "Never slept on a bed before, it is pretty big though..." she mumbled before looking at the cat girl, "Ummm... I just hope I don't roll over on you... my tails pretty heavy you know..." she said before yawning again and slithering to the bed.

"It should be ok, I am a light sleeper and will move if you start to get on top of me." the cat girl smiled as she slipped out of her clothing and crawled onto the bed.

Negeyari just slowly slithered onto the bed causing it to creak, not even thinking of mimicking the cat girls sleeping habit. "This is pretty soft..." she said as she laid her head down on one of the pillows while her tail hung off the bed. She was asleep seconds later. Enishi watched the naga-girl sleep until her own eyes drifted shut.

Morning arrived with the furious growl of a naga's stomach: Enishi was quick to snap awake, as a sleeping Negeyari's tail slid over the cat girls legs. The naga as if a reflex began to lean in towards Enishi's face and slowly began to open her mouth. Enishi gasped and quickly chanted a strength spell to as she struggled to pull herself out from under the tail. Moments later she ended up falling off her side of the bed with a thud, which caused the naga to wake up, "Hmm? Enishi what are you doing?" Negeyari mumbled as she sat up rubbing her eyes, she then blinked as her stomach growled again causing her to cringe, "Oh my gosh I'm so hungry....."

Enishi just stared at the naga, before quickly slipping on her clothes and giggled, "Too bad! I'm going to go eat all your fish!" she declared as she dashed for the room's door.

Negeyari gasped and quickly gave chase while flailing her arms, "H-hey! Wait!!"

The cat girl laughed maniacally during the short chase, but was cornered when she reached the elevator. Moments later the naga struck: picking up the cat girl and hugging her like a child hugging a stuffed animal, "Thats so mean! Taking a starving persons food! Stupid Enishi!"

Enishi giggled, "I was just joking kiddo, let's go see if Mommy made us breakfast."

Negeyari sat the cat girl down and gave her a pouty look, "Don't scare me like that... I doubt you can even finish one of the large ones..." she said with a huff as she entered the elevator.

Enishi giggled, "You hqave me there hun, but in the future, I may tease you alot. But I promise I will never do anything bad to you."

The naga sighed, "Well expect some teasing in return then." she said with a smile.

"Understood."

As the two exited the elevator once again: Kuela smiled at the two, "Have a sleepover Nege?" she asked her daughter. As she continued to prepare breakfast consisting of sliced cooked fish, rice and some soup.

The young naga eagerly slithered over to her mommy with a cheerful expression, "Yeah! I slept on a bed! It was really soft too, I don't think I ever slept that deeply before!" she said with enthusiasm.

Kuela looked at Enishi with a soft expression on her face, "So you renovated the old wizards home Enishi?"

Enishi nodded, "I figured it was comfortable enough, and it will allow me to stay near Nege without constantly being in her face. Growing girls need a little alone time after all."

Kuela giggled "Thats true..." she then got a serious look and with lightning speed smacked the young naga's hand with a wooden spoon as she reached for some of the food being prepared, "Hey be patient young lady!" she said causing Negeyari to get a pouty look as she rubbed her hand.

"Wow, you're pretty fast." Enishi said with widened eyes.

Kuela just smiled at Enishi and her daughter, "Take a seat it will be done in a moment." she said. As soon as Kuela set the dishes down in front of the two: Negeyari's long ears perked up and twitched as she looked out the sea side enterance of the temple.

"It sounds like a... air ship..." the naga mumbled before she gasped and started wolfing down her breakfast.

Kuela giggled at seeing her daughter eat so frantically, "Looks like Piotr's arrived hasn't it?"

Negeyari had a excited expression on her face, "I wonder... if he'll... let me ride... in his airship..?" she said in between bites of her breakfast.

Kuela smiled at the eating naga, "Well he did promise didn't he?" she said before her expression turned to a stern one, "Also don't talk with your mouth full..." she said causing her daughter to nod with a blush.