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not-so-mythical creatures out loud, “Well, I’ve already told you about Mermaids and Mermen – they are also known as Selkies – and then there are the Water S prites, they’re also known as Nixies; D ragons…and let’s see…there are S ea S erpents and K elpie.” She ticked them off on her fingers.
    “Kelpie? What the hell are Kelpie?” I couldn’t help it. I couldn’t keep the snark out of my tone.
    “Water H orses.” Anya answered as if she w as talking about ordinary house flies.
    The look of cluelessness must have been obvious on my questioning face.
    “ Ohhhh . You know…like the Loch Ness Monster?” she prodded. I closed my eyes and shook my head in disbelief as I slowly spoke, “And all of these…these…creatures are part of the Water Court in Fey?” Anya nodded. I stared blankly out at the boys, who were still running up and down the beach and the surf, tossing the football back and forth. I guess I should have known that other creatures existed, given the fac t that I have been able to see F airies since I was five years old. I just never gave it much thought. I never gave anything about their world much thought. It’s funny how the world we live in , and what we think about on a daily basis , is usually about as big as the town we live in. Or, at least it is for every kid I know. There’s so much more going on around all of us that we just don’t know anything about. If I’m going to be getting more magical Fairy powers any time soon, I suppose I need to start learning more about the world of Fey. It was all just a bit overwhelming for me. I’m just a kid! What seventeen-year-old has to deal with mythical creatures, other worlds, magic powers and whatever else is around the corner?  Between slaying dragons, getting Fairy telepathy and dragon-like swimming abilities… what else was going to happen to me? I shuddered at the thoughts.
    “Cheer up!” Anya said, noticing my uneasiness. “Look at it this way, Ruby, you are now the fastest swimmer in Lake City. Just enjoy it!” She gave me a little nudge and tried to get me to smile. I have to admit, it was a pretty cool super-power to have.  I cracked a smile, pondering all of my newfound information when the boys finally came over to where Anya and I were sitting.
    Nick jumped in front of my chair and planted a kiss on my forehead (which of course made me smile even more) , and I overheard the silent exchange of Anya telling Brennan about my new ability. Brennan just nodded in approval and winked at me.
    “So, you ready for another swim yet, Ruby? I demand a re match!” Nick asked.
    “I don’t think so, not yet. I’m still worn out from that last swim,” I s lowly shook my head at him, trying to look worn out. Boy, I was laying it on thick. “Why don’t you try to beat Anya instead?” M y ability to lie so easily was even impressive to me! Anya looked at me knowingly and winked. I knew she would let him win. I went on, “I’ll just rest here for a few more minutes, ‘ kay ?”
    “Cool,” Nick shrugged, not the least bit bothered at my lack of interest. “I’ll see ya in a few. ” He flashed his trademark smile at me and leaned over for another kiss. This time, it was a good one. Brennan rolled his eyes at us and shoved his finger in his mou th, pretending to gag himself.  I threw my wadded- up tank top at him, “Grow up, Brennan!” He laughed and caught my tank top in mid-air.
    “Later, cutie!” Nick said as he pointed at me and waved Anya over to the shoreline. “C’mon Anya, let’s race… To the buoy… Go!” And he took off running. Anya was already out of her chair and running into the surf along with him.
    Brennan plopped down on the chair next to me and watched as I sat, digging my feet and toes through the sand. I caught a small glimpse of a shiny, green pebble and picked it up to inspect it more closely. “Huh. Probably just a piece of sea glass,” I said.
    Brennan took the small pebble out of my