I want Leo
Name you will give him: I'd like to keep the name Leo
Story: Leo walked beside the river, keeping a slight distance from himself and the water. He was a fire elemental. His distance was to be expected. But still, why would he be walking by the river, of all places? He hated water. He hated the sight of it. It made him feel weak.
"Squirt?" He called hesitantly, glancing at the water as he came to a halt. "Are you there?"
A water dragon popped her head out of the water. She looked beautiful, at least to Leo, and she seemed wary at first as she looked about. But once she spotted Leo, her wariness disappeared, and she swam closer.
"You came!" She seemed pleased.
"Of course I did." He was amused that she thought he wouldn't, as well as a little offended. "I'm a dragon of my word."
"I guess you are." Squirt nodded. "I just...well, I know you hate water, so..."
"You thought my dislike would outweigh my wanting to be friends with you."
"I didn't mean it like that!"
"Of course you didn't." He sighed, and shook his head. "I'm sorry, I'm being rude." Squirt looked slightly put out now, making Leo feel even worse. "How about I make it up to you? Is there anything you want to do?"
She frowned. "Not really...I'm a little worried about doing this, Leo."
"Why?" He sat by the edge of the water, watching her.
"Well, fire dragons aren't exactly appreciated by water dragons. You know that. Our friendship won't be taken well..."
"You're worried you'll be shunned." Leo states the fact on Squirt's mind, and she nods, unable to meet his gaze. "If you want me to leave, I will."
"No! No, I don't want you to leave. I just...Well, like I said, I'm worried."
"Don't be. Everything will be fine."
~~~
Squirt shot another spray of water at Leo, and he jumped back, protesting. "Squirt!"
"Hey, it's not my fault you don't like water." She really did enjoy tormenting him, didn't she? It was hard to imagine what their friendship had been like at first. "Anyways, you had it coming aft-"
She never finished the statement, because a dragon was standing at the bank, looking angry. "Squirt, what are you doing?"
"Ele-Electra...Please..."
"Do you want to get yourself killed? Because that's what's going to happen if you hang out with a dragon like him!" The European snorted angrily. "I've been watching your meetings, and sooner or later you'll be caught, Squirt! Or worse, you'll dry out and die!"
"It's not like that, Electra-"
"What, do you love him?" Squirt didn't meet her gaze. "You do! You do love him! Squirt, you need to get away, and right now! Any descendents you have will be cursed! And you'll be shunned! I'm going to keep that from happening, even if you've lost your common sense!"
"I...I need to go, Leo." Squirt looked up at the horse dragon, sadness in her gaze. She swam off, and Electra hurried after her.
~~~
The next day, Leo waited for Squirt. She never showed up. He waited the day after. And the day after. And the day after. And finally? He gave up waiting. She was never coming back. Why had he ever dreamed they would work out?
He returned to his brother, the reason he'd met Squirt. Daydream knew the moment he saw him that something had happened.
"Leo? What happened?" Daydream bounded up to him, and Leo just sighed.
"It never was going to work out." His voice was bitter.
"I'm sorry...This mess is my fault." Leo shook his head, but Daydream could see he blamed him as well. "You should stay with me and Athena again. You won't be going to the river anymore, and it would be nice to have you back..."
Leo nodded, and Daydream grinned a little. "Yes! No more Athena bossing me around!"
He couldn't help but smile a little. His brother might be a bit too smart for his tastes, but he always had a way of cheering Leo up. He hadn't realized how much he missed his family till he was back. Daydream was literally skipping back to Athena, and after explaining - briefly - what happened, Athena agreed that Leo should come back. Not that she wouldn't have already. Leo knew she secretly adored him, even if she wouldn't admit it.
(this is where Daydream's story happens! they go flying to try and help Leo feel better.

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