Catgirl Fairy

He felt his magic had grown proficient enough—it was time to summon a familiar of his own. Carefully, he inscribed a complex magic circle, and with one breath, conjured a host of candidates. The chamber filled with familiars of every shape and element: some ferocious and terrifying, others graceful and mysterious. Yet one by one they stepped aside, for his gaze was already fixed on two singular beings.

On one side stood the catgirl. She walked with nimble grace, her tail swaying lazily, golden eyes gleaming with mischief and charm, though her smile carried an inexplicable sense of comfort. On the other hovered the fairy, wings scattering crystalline sparks of light, her voice flowing like a spring, her every gesture radiating elegance.

They approached him almost at the same time.

The catgirl grinned. "Choose me, won't you? I'll guard you forever, like your own shadow."

The fairy whispered softly. "Form a bond with me. I shall grant you strength and endless inspiration."

He stood in the center of the circle, surrounded by their shining eyes. His heartbeat thundered louder and louder, until finally he drew in a deep breath, mustering all his courage, and cried: "I… I want both of you!"

The air froze.

The catgirl's ears shot upright, her gaze turning cold. The fairy's smile vanished, her expression shadowed.

In unison, they spoke: "If that's the case… then we'll make you one of us."

Before the words had faded, shadowy ripples spread from the catgirl's fingertips, while dazzling light burst from the fairy's staff. Two forces of opposite nature surged toward him, weaving together, winding, seeping into his very being—reshaping him at the level of existence itself.

Heat flared in his chest, his vision blurred, a piercing hum filled his ears.

A soft glow wrapped around him. His scalp tingled as a pair of furry cat ears sprouted; at his waist, something tugged, a tail swaying into form. Pain bloomed across his back as bones stretched and skin split, birthing a pair of radiant wings.

Even his clothing unraveled and rewove under magic's touch, transforming into a short dress trimmed with ribbons and lace, paired with tall boots, the skirt fluttering as though tailored for this reborn body.

When the glare subsided, he—perhaps now "she"—stared blankly at her slender hands and delicate legs, listening to the unfamiliar clarity of her own voice. Hastily, she reached for the ears atop her head, then twisted around to glimpse wings and tail, too stunned to speak.

The catgirl and fairy's once-tense expressions melted into playful smiles.

"Who would've thought… we've accidentally created a new race?"

"A catgirl fairy~ Looks perfect on you, doesn't it?"

She tried to protest, but they had already taken her arms on either side.

"Don't worry~ from now on, we're sisters."

"We'll teach you everything about being a cute familiar."

Though reluctant, the days passed. She gradually learned how to swish her tail for balance, how to flutter her wings for flight, even how to use a sweeter voice and smile when speaking with others. She often sighed inwardly, yet had to admit—she was looking more and more like a true familiar.

Until one day, during another summoning ritual. As the magic circle flared, she felt an overwhelming resonance. In the next instant, she was pulled into a foreign circle, standing in its center. A new mage gazed at her, first in shock, then in awe as wonder lit his eyes.

"Never have I seen such a beautiful, unusual being… Will you become my familiar?"

He reached out his hand, and she, after a pause, gently nodded.

The contract was sealed. Thus began her life as the one and only "Catgirl Fairy" familiar.