Right now, Aqua found herself in a vast, beautiful field bathed in golden sunlight. The grass was a vibrant green, swaying gently in the warm breeze, and the sky above was a perfect, cloudless blue with the sun shining high and bright.
It was the kind of day that made the heart feel light.
Surrounding her were dozens of tiny slimes—no taller than a foot, their gelatinous bodies shimmering in soft colors: pinks, blues, lavenders, and mints.
Their big, round eyes sparkled with innocent curiosity, and tiny smiles seemed to form on their squishy faces.
They were the cutest creatures she had ever seen—not a trace of the monstrous, terrifying slimes from horror stories.
Aqua laughed delightedly, crouching down to pet one after another.
"Oh my goodness, how adorable are you all?" She cooed, voice full of wonder. "I've never seen slimes this cute before! Look at your little eyes—so sparkly! And your colors—so pretty!"
