~~**~~ Author's Note: For everyone's information this is an RP that a
friend of mine and myself have written, it takes up and entirety of three
notebooks so far and is still going. All of the characters have some
importantance unbeknownst to even myself. Many of them, most of my own
characters though, are based off the real characters in JK Rowling's Harry
Potter series. This story started off based off Cassie Claire's Draco
trilogy. This is just their first year at Hogwarts, starting off in the
middle of a scene (sorry, the RP started off on the Internet and I'm
excluding those bits, it may cause confusion) around the beginning of
November probably, so they've been in school for a few months. You'll see
why that's important when I talk about Faye going to Beaubaxtons. This is
half of the first notebook, I will be posting the second half soon, and it
takes awhile for me to transfer the written books to typed paging due to
all the handwriting changes. If you have character confusion, don't worry,
I'll be alleviating that too, right after I finish with this notebook, I'll
have posted the character profiles, it'll include everything you could ever
want to know about all the characters (Families, wands, etc). Okay, without
further ado, have fun reading; post a message about what you think. This
should exclude anything dealing with the character's being 11 and how much
interaction they have romantically, TerraFairy and myself are a bit too
keen on doing this, and it'll make more sense in later years.
I realize that most people reading this don't hang around with TerraFairy and myself much so that this may need some explaining, seeing as it is in an RP format. Okay so here goes:
Asterisks *..* stands for a form of action, most of the story takes place in these. Parenthesis (..) stands for a thought from a character, not much of the story has these, and our characters tend to speak out loud to themselves when they're thinking. Everything else, outside those two things, is what the character is actually saying to someone.
Also, I remembered that I still don't have profiles available for post, but my friend Samantha Riddle has graciously giving me permission to give you a link to the site where this whole RP originated, hence the profiles being posted there. Just go to my FF.net profile and it's the link on my homepage. Now go read, and hopefully understand.
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NEXT GENERATION: PART ONE
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*Suddenly an arrow ends up between Poison's legs, very near to his crotch*
I am NOT a last resort for fighting imbecile! Do not think me one!! *Fi is holding another arrow ready, this time aimed higher*
*Touma knocks her bow out of her hands with the tip of his blade* Fi, calm down. *Grins, withdrawing to his old evilness Fi picked up, and swings his sword, flat side, against her newly bared side, giving her a nice tumble off of the branch*
Dad! *She grabbed the branch as she was falling, letting herself drop gently to the courtyard. She removed her own double swords and glared viciously at him* How can you be like that?! And to your own daughter too!!
*His grin widens* You're here to fight, not to talk. One or the other Serafina.
*Snorts* You don't want me to fight you. But, if your so impatient. *She shrugs and proceeds to quickly and easily kick his ass* Had enough, dearest dad? *With her sword at her throat while he was flat out on his back, his double-handed extremely large broadsword laying on the tree trunk*
*Looks around at the situation* Fine. You win. Now stop slitting my throat and let me up. You're as bad as your mother is, you know.
*Glares and pushes hard enough to break skin* Never, never, compare me to her. Got it?!
All right, all right. Okay! Get off, would you?! *Literally lifts her off his gut by her waist and sets her to the side*
*In spite, she drags her blade as she's moved - well, she tries. No mark is left on his throat though* What!
*Raises an eyebrow at her* You forgot already who went through the torture of giving you your runes hereditarily?
So, you're going to hide behind magic like any other coward, I see.
*Stands* Fi, close your mouth - it'd be a smart idea.
And why do I have to! Like it matters what I say anyway! All you've ever done is run and hide in the shadows. Perhaps the nickname Shadow does suit you better than I thought; you're just a cowardly cold-blooded murderer, who cheated on your family more than countable times!
*Has steadily been growing annoyed and is raw nerve broke* I am you father, Serafina Lytle, and I will NOT stand for that. *Coldly, and quietly, making him seem all of a sudden terrifying*
*Poison stands in the audience, prepared to keep father and daughter from each others throats* Tomi- she's still a child. she doesn't know.
Poison, shut up.
And since when have you ever told your best friend to 'shut up' in so rude a tone? Tomi, love *Rajah the main object of Fi's aggression had walked up* Fi, wipe that look off you're face. *Quite coldly*
Why would it matter! Not like you look at me anyway! *She flips around, giving Alex enough of a look that he won't follow her, and runs off to. somewhere else. alone, where she can curl up, think and pity herself. Which is exactly what she did when she found herself in a small open area with a large fountain and many reflecting pools. She went to the pale marble fountain and sat upon its cool edge beneath the spread-winged angel who looked suprisingly like her- though she didn't realize this. She, instead, looked at her own disrupted reflection in the temperate water, quietly* What am I going to do.
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*Aria watched this from the tower window. She saw Aidan standing in wonder at the ensuing fight* (Wow, Fi certainly had some family problems.) *His eyes widened when Fi's father burst* Mm-hmm. *Aidan turned toward the new female voice (This must be her mother) he turned in time to see Fi run off into the grounds*
*Aria saw Fi run off and at that time she knew it was Aidan that needed to talk to Fi. She ran down and out of the castle to talk to Aidan* (He'll have to put his precious pride aside and talk to Fi.) Aidan! *She screamed after reaching the grounds*
Aria! *Aidan exclaimed with surprise* What are you doing out here? Weren't you doing homework?
Well. *She knew he wouldn't understand* I was just taking a break and I could see the demonstration from the windows in the tower.
Oh.
What are you still doing standing here anyway? You should be finding Fi now.
It was just. never mind, I'll go! *Aidan turned and walked off in the direction Fi had gone*
*Aria stared at his back, she needed Arien to tell what was going on in Aidan's mind*
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*It wasn't long until Aidan could sense Fi. The he walked into the fountain area* Fi.?
*Looks up at him, *pauses a moment then looks back into the fountain* Yes, Aidan?
Are you okay? *Aidan is awkward because he's never really talk to a girl before*
I'll be fine Aidan. But, do me a favor? *Pauses* I'll be leaving soon. I'd still like to know what goes on here. if I owl you, would you write me back?
Why wouldn't I? *He sits down next to her and stares at her reflection*
Most people wouldn't, didn't you know that? *Looks away, watching something moving in the water* Thank you though. I do appreciate it very much.
*There's an awkward pause* Well.
*Stands* I hope you will keep your promise. I'll be going now. *Sets her hand on his shoulder* Alex cannot even know I've left- or that we're corresponding. *Pauses, and then leans down and slips her arms about his neck. Squeezes gently, and whispers against his ear* Thank you so much. *lets go and re-pocketing a small package, hurriedly leaves*
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*Next morning at breakfast a small owl carries a package to Aidan. In it is a letter and a hybrid cherry blossom with red, the color of her hair, blossoming in its center*
Dear Aidan,
Again, I thank you for doing this for me. Enclosed, as you can see, is a flower. It is a hybrid of my own make and it is a seal. When you wish to stop writing to me, return it. And. perhaps those can wait for later. Hide it, don't loose it, if anyone sees it, we're both in trouble. I miss Hogwarts already. Classes, teachers, friends. what little they are.
A daily update would be nice, but if that's too much. I can send you little things from where I am, but I cannot tell you. And I will be moving around a lot.
Oh, and as I noticed that you love fighting so much, a note is also here for my father- if you wish. If you'd like to take lessons, or even become a hunter, all you must do is give him the note. He's used to me running away, and he'll know enough to keep quiet. I don't think there's much else to say.
One thing, though. It seems I've grown fond of you already- and I'm surprised to say, I miss you. I think it's time I go-
Serafina
Father:
Aidan Wood would be a good candidate for whether he pleases lessons or training. Either way, allow him- for who he is and his talent as much as for me.
Fi Lytle
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Dear Fi,
Thank you for the flower I have hidden it successfully. As it is, I'm very privileged to be writing to you, and to have contact with you at this time. I do however wish that it were under different circumstances.
I hope you're doing all right, wherever you are. Classes here are as boring as ever. No one seems to notice you are gone. There may be just one other kid, but none of the Slytherins seemed worried. My brother and sister are to preoccupied to even care.
I went to your father. He seemed unmoved about your disappearance. He said he would train me. Thank you for that note to him.
How long do you expect to be gone? I've been having strange feelings. Things I would never admit to, to anyone.
Please write back soon. You're the only person I want to talk to.
Aidan
P.S. I have sent along a special flame. My own creation. It will never burn anything and will only go out when you yourself snuff it. I am connected to the flame, it is a part of myself in a sense. I will know when it is out and will thus return your flower.
*Aidan walked up to the owlery and tied the little package and letter to an owl and sent it off to find Fi*
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*Happily reclines in her hammock as she reads it* Silly boy, perhaps he'll understand one day. *Pulls out a quill and some parchment*
Aidan,
Thank you very much. It's not new to them, me disappearing ages on end. I'm not sure when I'll be back, but you'll be the first to know.
It's pretty here, flower scents fill the air. Very relaxing, and probably the closest I've been to nature in a long time. I wish you were here, the beaches are lovely and the sun warms everything. Here, there is no work, no fear, no anger- only numerous possibilities. I regret having to leave soon and going elsewhere. Perhaps I could just here for all eternity-
This. this is bad. This is not me. Something is wrong. I must go now, but write back anyway. I'll respond once I'm safe. Good luck and goodbye for now.
Serafina
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Fi,
It was great to hear from you. Everything here is just horrible. Classes just aren't interesting. Even DADA is boring.
I've been to a few training sessions. Your father is very cool. I picked up some new.
*Faye interrupts him as she sits down* So, what are you doing this morning?
Nothing *Finishes the letter quickly and takes it up to the owlery*
. Or not. *puts her head in her hands*
*Arien sits down beside her* Morning.
*Looks up* Hi. umm. I have to finish some homework, excuse me. *Stands and hurries out of the Great Hall*
Umm. OK. *Looks around the Hall wistfully*
*Pauses on the stairs* (Well, that was rude of me. I should go back.) *Turns and re-enters the Great Hall* Arien? *Sits in the seat she'd vacated*
(Why should I talk to her? She just blew my head off.) What now, come back for another crack at me?
*Winces* I deserved that, didn't I? I'm sorry, if you'd rather I leave, I will. *Stands, but pauses, waiting for his answer*
*Looks at the table and quietly mumbles* No, don't go. I didn't mean that.
*Sits* Arien, this may be a little repetitive, but come take a walk with me?
*Thinks* I'm not sure. Everytime I take a walk with you weird things happen.
*Looks at the folder in her lap* Weird things always happen around me, it's a family thing. please? I'd like to explain some stuff to you-but I refuse to do it in here, around all these people.
*He stands and walks toward the door to the outside hall. He turns slowly, stare directly into Faye's every, then walks out of the hall and out the door onto the castle grounds*
*Smiles a little and follows him. Meets up with him* Thank you. it opened for you, didn't it? *Pats the folder she's clutching to her chest* What did it show you?
*With a blank expression he remembers that afternoon by the lake* It was just so strange. I can't recall. I know it was something from when you were in France, before you came here.
Oh. *Blushes* of course, some of the worst memories of them all. The equivalent of 'Head boy' over in Beaubaxtons. well, he. *Can't bring herself to say it* Let's leave it at the simple fact I'm not as pure as I could be, of fault of my own.
You should know better than to put yourself at fault. *He places his hands on her face and looks deeply into her eyes*
But. no one would listen to me, so I stopped trying to tell. And. of Arien, don't tell anyone, please! *Rests her hands on his arms, never breaking eye contact. Power flashes more through both forms of contact*
*He shudders* Um. *he slowly sits, his hands still on her face, pulling her into his lap. They sit in the grass, a tangled mass, just looking into each other's eyes*
You can't Arien, please! *Whimpers a little, but slides her hands up his arms and around his neck. Eyes soften* Perhaps it doesn. *Trails off. She glances at his lips quickly, the universal sign for 'kiss me' before looking back into his eyes. Mummers* Arien.
*He lets go of her and stands* I'll see you later Faye. *He doesn't even look back as he walks towards the castle*
*Eyes widen in shock* I deserved that too. *Sighs and holds her diary/folder to her chest, hugging herself at the same time* (I'm sorry Arien. I. whatever I did, I didn't mean too.) *Looks out over the water, and loses herself in sadness and remorse*
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**Inside the Gryffindor Common Room**
(That was the wrong thing to do. She doesn't seem to trust anyone, let alone guys.) *The fire blazes as he pokes it*
Arien?
*Peers around the overstuffed chair at his sister* Aria, please just go away.
*She thinks a moment and reluctantly decides to walk away*
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(I wish.) *Sets her jaw determinedly, sets the precious folder down and removes her clothing to her bra and knickers. Stands the first movement since he left- really anyway- and slips into the water without a second thought. Looks around to make sure nobody saw her and then swims about, truly in her element. One problem- within minutes the entire lake takes on a goldish hue and the scent of lilies flourished in the air*
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*Back in the common room Arien stands and walks away from the seemingly growing cold flames. He senses Faye's mind, having not yet really broken the connection, even after losing eye contact. Moving to the window he stares at where he last left her* (Why is she doing that?) *Arien can see Faye taking off her over clothes and slip into the lake. Without warning the lake water around starts to turn gold in the afternoon light. It keeps changing in an ever widening circle until the entire lake is a goldish color* (What just happened?)
*Aria watches him from the stairs to the dormitories* (Why does he seem so different? It's as though he knows something he shouldn't.) *She turns and walks up the stairs to her room. On the way she stops outside of Aidan's room. She knocks politely but without waiting for an answer walks in.*
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*Dives under and stays there long enough to scare the hell out certain watchers before coming back up. Looks around and sees the damage* Oh holy sweet Jesus! *Quickly swims to the shore and pulls her clothes over her. Grabbing her shoes in one hand and her folder in the other, she dashes away from the scene and into her security of the kitchens*
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Aria! What are you doing here? You know you're not supposed to be on this side of the dorms.
Aidan, don't tell me about what I should and should not be doing. You've skipped classes the past week and have been sneaking out of the dorms at all hours of the night.
Okay, okay! What do you want then?
See, you made me loose my train of thought.
It's always my fault.
Oh be quiet. Do you know what Arien's been up to these past few days?
Why would I? Why? Should I?
He hasn't been talking to me the past couple of days. It's like there's something he can't, or won't, tell me.
Definitely a surprise. Little Arien's being secretive.
Oh, I knew I shouldn't have come to you. *She wheels around on her heels and leaves through the still open door, which she slams shut behind her. Leaving Aidan in momentary shock*
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*Back in the common room* Well, at least she's no longer in just her under clothes. *He's speaking quietly to himself* Maybe I should go find her. *He walks out of the common room and down the stairs, but instead of moving towards the kitchens he walks into the Great Hall and sits down, thinking*
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*The elves dry her clothes as she curls up in a towel*
Missy, why are you wet?
*Looks up at the house elf* I. I don't. *A tear falls unwillingly*
Don't cry! Who should we call! Don't cry Missy!
*Wipes the tear away* Don't call anyone. There isn't anyone here who would listen.
But. there must be someone.
You're right. One. One who should never want to talk to me again. Don't, I'll be fine. It just. hurts. *Bows her head*
*Another elf from else where* We have to finish lunch!
I must go, Missy. Once your clothes are dry go eat lunch. Please? For me?
*Nods*
*The house elf walks away to help*
*Makes sure her clothes are dry before removing them from the fire and changing behind the sheet made up as a dressing room for her. Grabs her folder and leaves. In the Great Hall doorway she pauses, looking about. Her eyes land on Arien.*
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*Arien looks up from his sandwich and pumpkin juice. He looked towards the door and there he locked eyes with Faye, for the third time that day*
*Closes her eyes, and when she reopens them, tears are filling, she turns and leaves without a word*
*With an expressionless face he goes back to eating his lunch* (At least I know where she is now.) *He finishes his lunch and walks out of the Great Hall and back up to the Gryffindor common room. He retakes his seat in the overstuffed chair and pokes once again at the fire*
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*Curls up in the corner of the roof of the tallest tower. She watches the day change to night as she sheds silent tears*
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(Where did she go? She wasn't at dinner and she didn't eat lunch.) *He walks out of the common room and closes his eyes for a moment. He still hadn't had the heart to break the connection he held with Faye. He used it to his advantage and sensed out where Faye was. He walked up to the tower and slowly peeked out the door. Faye sat there, curled, but still sweet as ever*
*Wipes the last tear from her eye and sniffles her last sniff, then turns her face upward to look at and watch the stars*
Faye. *He says it so she almost believes it is the wind calling her*
*But she realizes there is no wind and quickly looks around, sees him, and is surprised, of which is easily seen in her eyes* Arien? Wha.?
Don't be scared or mad Faye. I was just worried and wanted to make sure you would eat something. *He proceeds to hand her a sandwich and a bottle of butterbeer* I got it from the house elf in the kitchens, he said it was what you always have. *Arien moves away from the door and comes into the twinkling moonlight. He sits in the corner opposite her*
*Watches him* Thank you. I. I thought you were mad. at me. *Doesn't touch the food and looks a little lost and confused*
I'm not mad, just distraught. *Looks down at the food she pushed away* Please eat it, I won't leave until you do.
Distraught over what? *Again doesn't make a move toward the food*
You don't trust me, or anyone else for that matter. *Stares down at the food*
Arien. my mother sent me away- my father let her. Then I was taken from where I called home and set in a place where boys. boys. *pauses* and then I moved again. I'm sorry, but really. I am trying to trust you.
I understand you have a hard life, but try having a brother that hates you, a sister that's too busy for you, a father that seems to care less what happens to you and a mother that's preoccupied with someone else all the time. There's never a mention of love, ever.
*Softly smiles. Moves to her knees, pushing the food aside and crawls over in front of him. Then why did you leave? Why did you just walk away from me this afternoon? You want me to trust you after all of that? *Eyes start to fill with tears again* Arien, why?
*Looks at the ground, glances up at Faye and then begins to speak, so soft that Faye has to lean towards him* Remember when I told you about my family's powers being closely related to elements? Well, *pauses* mine are closely related to spirits. Deep eye contact, such as what we had earlier triggers my powers. I was able to see into your mind, see what you were thinking. Your eyes were betrayed by your mind when I saw the fear there. *Still looking at the ground he changes into a move comfortable position and a tear drops onto the back of his hand*
*Brushes it away and leans closer* Arien, I. *tilts his chin up so he'll look at her* I don't fear you. How could I, after all, with everything you've done for me? *Breaks the gaze as she looks down while taking his hand and feeling the power surge, looks back up at him* And at lease you don't ignore me. Arien, something I kept from you, since I didn't want to believe it. this *squeezes his hand to increase the power flow* this means that you are the one to perhaps free me. and no matter what, our paths are closely tied together. *Her tears are gone, had gone with him speaking, and now, she brushes his away with gentle fingers* I'm not sure if that's what I was to tell you earlier, but now I have. Please, forgive me? *Doesn't move her hands or her gaze "opening" herself to him to check as worry, for him, want, also for him, and trust, towards him, were all she really felt. Smiles a little* Better? *Is also trying very hard not to let herself curl up in his lap and be held*
*Arien stares at his hands for a second and then looks into her eyes, longing to feel differently about her. Her eyes told him everything he wanted to know but the connection brought her mind into his. He saw what she truly believed and this time it was a positive feeling. It was as though he was getting his wish. He leaned towards her closing his eyes but not breaking the connection with her* (It's her, it's always has been and always will be. She's my perfect compliment.) *He kissed her and the slowly feel asleep. When they awoke the soft daylight hit his face*
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*Is already awake, but just relaxes against him* Awake finally? *She turns so she's on her side, head resting on his shoulder, and hands resting on his chest. She sighs contentedly* Thank you Arien. My curse may not be gone, but you certainly freed me. *Closes her eyes again, comfortable there with him, beneath the dawning sun. Opens them again, with a sudden smile. She stands and gives him a pleading looks as she walks to the tower wall. She turns and watches the last pink clouds fade as the sun breaks above the horizon* Wow, it's so pretty here. One day though, one day I'll bring you to Hawaii with me. You'll love it. *Smiles* Spirits, of nature and man, are as bountiful as the waves in the ocean; and as easily reached. There's this. atmosphere there. No problems, no anger or hurt. Just a beautiful sense of peace. I'll have to take you when the whales migrate, there's this little lagoon they come into.. Oh it's amazing, Arien. *Sighs, a far off look in her eyes*
*Places a finger to her lips* Faye, *He talks so softly to her, it's like fluttering wings* Someday, and soon I'm sure.
*Smiles* I'm rambling, aren't I? *Leans against him* We should go back. but I really don't want to.
*Tenses slightly against her body* Lets go down to breakfast. We can sneak back up here afterwards and skip today's classes. I want to spend forever with you, and I want to start now. *He shifted position and held his hand towards Faye. They walked down to breakfast and sat together at the nearly empty Gryffindor table. People stared at them and Arien whispered to Faye. They split for a short time and met back up on the tower. The birds had eaten the food that Faye had never touched*
Why do you think they were staring at me that way? *As she unpacks the bag she'd brought up full of food, their school books, blankets and pillows* I figured we'd know what some of the professors are going to tell us to do, so we don't fall too far behind. And I though we might get hungry too. *Smiles* I'm still not believing how much I missed you in that short time we were apart. *Hugs him quickly with a light kiss on his cheek before laying out an especially large blanket for them to sit on. Sits down and pats beside her indicating for Arien to sit beside her*
*He sat down next to her and sprawled out* I think they were staring at you because one, you're a Slytherin at a Gryffindor table, and two, we were holding hands the entire time. *He leans back onto the castle wall* Well, how long do you want to sit in my arms before we do some homework? *He picks up a chocolate biscuit and bites into it*
*Blushes but laughs a little* Oh, you know, until your sick of me. *Lays her head onto his shoulder* Arien, those reasons, they suck you know. *Slides her hand into his* Not all Slytherins are created equal, for one. Two, these Slytherins are an entirely different breed and as dependable as the old, and new, Gryffindor's. Oh and they should've seen it coming. Personally, I think most of the girls are just jealous. (And I should've known not to expect a reaction from Aidan.) *Sighs contently* Too bad we can't just stay up here forever, eh? *Blanks out, looking up at the sky from her protected world with Arien*
*It was comfortable there, on the roof with Faye's love surrounding him like the sunlight of the late morning* I know Faye, but not all people think like you and i. *He laid back again and closed his eyes* Faye. *He said it so quietly she almost didn't hear* I love you, I have since the moment I met you. *He kisses her lightly on the top of her head* You'll never leave me, will you?
*Sits up and looks at him straight in the eye* We both well know how quickly and completely things can change. As long as you recognize this- and for all intents and purposes- No, absolutely not. Never! *Smiles* I love you too- too much to leave you of my own free will, ever. Besides, we're destined for each other, remember? *Cups his face with one hand running her thumb over his cheek softly* Now, why would you ask me such a silly question? *Smiles* You should've known my ans- wait a moment. *looks at him curiously* Did you just say that you've loved me since. since the first moment you met me? *Is surprised* But, you're serious, aren't you? *Sees the seriousness of it in his eyes. Sighs and stands walking to the castle wall facing the lake* (And to think I could've been so stupid! He obviously knew I liked his brother, and he suffered in quiet. How could I've been such a fool! Two days into our relationship and I've already cause him this much pain.) *Unconsciously let's her hair down from it's pigtails as she looks down at the lake, of all things, which still had a goldish cast to it, and the fragrance of lilies still graced the air as she fights to hold back tears from her inner battle*
*He stared at her back, not wanting to read her mind but already knowing that she was thinking about Aidan. He remembered how much she had liked him* Faye. *He paused a moment, collecting the right words* I don't blame you for liking my brother. Just as long as I know that you never loved him. You're everything to me. I would die to hear that you loved him. *Faye didn't turn around but he could see the tension in her shoulders. He stood and crossed over to her, she didn't turn but he could already tell she was thinking*
*Turns and slips her arms about him, burying her face against his chest* Arien. *mummers it softly* I- I don't really know- everything's happened so quickly. But, I do know one thing, and that is that I love you, I love you with all my being. I- I didn't. I mean I don't. Oh Arien, I don't know! *Tightens her hold on him as tears streak hotly down her cheeks and wet his shirt* I just. I love you. Isn't that what matters? *Whispers* and I'll never let you go.
*Slightly shocked at her sudden outburst of confusing sentences Arien hugs her tighter. He kisses her lightly on the top of her head and leans down to talk to her ear* Faye. Honey. It's okay. I understand. Don't cry. *He lifts her head up so he can see into her eyes. He sees her and covers her mouth with his. After the few moments that seemed like minutes they separated and sat back down, solemn and quiet*
*Slips her hand into his, leaning against him* Thank you Arien, only my father has ever been this understanding with me before. *Wipes her eyes* God, I must look a mess. all blotchy and *eyes widen as she feels the material of his shirt against her hand* Oh! I'm sorry! Why didn't you tell me I was getting you wet?! *Looks up at him in surprise. The look softens and she touches his cheek tenderly* How can you be so sweet to me after all the pain I cause you? *Brushes aside a lock of his hair before setting her perfectly manicured fingers back on his cheekbone, rubbing back and forth softly with her thumb. Sets her head on his face* How come you never came into my life before Arien? You're good for me. *Her eyes flutter closed and slowly she calms down. She calms down enough to fall into a slight doze on his shoulder, snuggling closer into his arms*
*After Faye had fallen into a light slumber Arien sat awake thinking of the past week or so. The afternoon sun however was making him drowsy. Soon he too was asleep*
**There was a room. Bare walls, bare floor, and no furniture anywhere. There was one window that brought in white-hot sunlight into the dark room. Across from the window was a door. Arien stood between the two, half in light, half in shadow. The door creaked open, revealing a young woman, Faye. She looked different somehow, but he couldn't discern it* Faye? *But she didn't look towards him. It was like he wasn't even there. A hand pushed her in and the door closed with a loud bang. Arien could hear the clicking of the lock. He looked back at Faye, she had fallen to the floor crying. Before he could see anything else the dream was blotted out but bright daylight*
*Arien blinked his eyes open to see Faye standing looking towards the lake* (Could it have been something in the future?) Faye? *She turned towards him. He walked towards her and threw his arms around her. Faye stood still, shocked by the hug* I'm so sorry, for everything.
*Slips her arms about him, worried* Arien? What? What are you talking about? *Leans back, slipping her hands on either side of his jaw, holding his head* What. are you all right? You're shaking! Arien, calm down. *Slides her hands to his arms and guides him to his knees* Sweet one. *smiles a little and pulls him close to her, running her fingers through his hair reassuringly. She rubs her other hand over his back, holding him close* It'll be all right, it'll all be all right. I've got you now. *whispers it to him over and over as he calms down. Bends over him and kisses his temple softly, smiling a little* (I don't think I'll ever get enough of this- taking care of him. Too bad he probably won't be like this often- damn men's pride! They always let it get in the way of what they- and we- want.) *Looks back down at him, glare disappearing and a faint smile turning up her mouth* (He looks so adorable lying there. He's right, we should just stay up here forever.) *Tightens her hold on him unconsciously*
*Coughs to get their attention* Excuse me Faye, Arien, but classes are going on. No you cannot be like Fi and run off- Poison would hold me personally responsible.
*Looks over, eyes widen* Chace! Are you spying on me? *Glares* Chace Gene Lytle! I cannot believe that you would do that! I don't disturb Asalie and your time!
Slow down Faye. I was worried. And I'd like to talk to you in private. Now.
*Turns to Arien and helps him up, leaning forward and kissing him softly. The again a bit more wantingly before hugging him and standing up. Glaring at Chace as she follows him a little ways away. Hisses at Chace* What!
Your father will not like this Faylinn. Nevermind your mother who's a pissed off tiger already. Besides that little stunt this morning was not the smartest!
It's not my fault I was placed in Slytherin! *Stabs a finger against his sternum* No! That's your fault. You, Touma, Anya, and my father's!
*Takes her in his arms* Shh, Faye, shh. *Strokes her hair*
~~**~~ AN: I hope you liked that bit, I'll try very hard to get the last of this book up soon. You'll see Faye and Arien's love grow, with a few hindrances thanks to Arien's way of life, and a few more surprises in store from that dream sequence. Okay, TerraFairy and myself can't wait to write even more!
Love all! ShayleeAdele
I realize that most people reading this don't hang around with TerraFairy and myself much so that this may need some explaining, seeing as it is in an RP format. Okay so here goes:
Asterisks *..* stands for a form of action, most of the story takes place in these. Parenthesis (..) stands for a thought from a character, not much of the story has these, and our characters tend to speak out loud to themselves when they're thinking. Everything else, outside those two things, is what the character is actually saying to someone.
Also, I remembered that I still don't have profiles available for post, but my friend Samantha Riddle has graciously giving me permission to give you a link to the site where this whole RP originated, hence the profiles being posted there. Just go to my FF.net profile and it's the link on my homepage. Now go read, and hopefully understand.
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NEXT GENERATION: PART ONE
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*Suddenly an arrow ends up between Poison's legs, very near to his crotch*
I am NOT a last resort for fighting imbecile! Do not think me one!! *Fi is holding another arrow ready, this time aimed higher*
*Touma knocks her bow out of her hands with the tip of his blade* Fi, calm down. *Grins, withdrawing to his old evilness Fi picked up, and swings his sword, flat side, against her newly bared side, giving her a nice tumble off of the branch*
Dad! *She grabbed the branch as she was falling, letting herself drop gently to the courtyard. She removed her own double swords and glared viciously at him* How can you be like that?! And to your own daughter too!!
*His grin widens* You're here to fight, not to talk. One or the other Serafina.
*Snorts* You don't want me to fight you. But, if your so impatient. *She shrugs and proceeds to quickly and easily kick his ass* Had enough, dearest dad? *With her sword at her throat while he was flat out on his back, his double-handed extremely large broadsword laying on the tree trunk*
*Looks around at the situation* Fine. You win. Now stop slitting my throat and let me up. You're as bad as your mother is, you know.
*Glares and pushes hard enough to break skin* Never, never, compare me to her. Got it?!
All right, all right. Okay! Get off, would you?! *Literally lifts her off his gut by her waist and sets her to the side*
*In spite, she drags her blade as she's moved - well, she tries. No mark is left on his throat though* What!
*Raises an eyebrow at her* You forgot already who went through the torture of giving you your runes hereditarily?
So, you're going to hide behind magic like any other coward, I see.
*Stands* Fi, close your mouth - it'd be a smart idea.
And why do I have to! Like it matters what I say anyway! All you've ever done is run and hide in the shadows. Perhaps the nickname Shadow does suit you better than I thought; you're just a cowardly cold-blooded murderer, who cheated on your family more than countable times!
*Has steadily been growing annoyed and is raw nerve broke* I am you father, Serafina Lytle, and I will NOT stand for that. *Coldly, and quietly, making him seem all of a sudden terrifying*
*Poison stands in the audience, prepared to keep father and daughter from each others throats* Tomi- she's still a child. she doesn't know.
Poison, shut up.
And since when have you ever told your best friend to 'shut up' in so rude a tone? Tomi, love *Rajah the main object of Fi's aggression had walked up* Fi, wipe that look off you're face. *Quite coldly*
Why would it matter! Not like you look at me anyway! *She flips around, giving Alex enough of a look that he won't follow her, and runs off to. somewhere else. alone, where she can curl up, think and pity herself. Which is exactly what she did when she found herself in a small open area with a large fountain and many reflecting pools. She went to the pale marble fountain and sat upon its cool edge beneath the spread-winged angel who looked suprisingly like her- though she didn't realize this. She, instead, looked at her own disrupted reflection in the temperate water, quietly* What am I going to do.
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*Aria watched this from the tower window. She saw Aidan standing in wonder at the ensuing fight* (Wow, Fi certainly had some family problems.) *His eyes widened when Fi's father burst* Mm-hmm. *Aidan turned toward the new female voice (This must be her mother) he turned in time to see Fi run off into the grounds*
*Aria saw Fi run off and at that time she knew it was Aidan that needed to talk to Fi. She ran down and out of the castle to talk to Aidan* (He'll have to put his precious pride aside and talk to Fi.) Aidan! *She screamed after reaching the grounds*
Aria! *Aidan exclaimed with surprise* What are you doing out here? Weren't you doing homework?
Well. *She knew he wouldn't understand* I was just taking a break and I could see the demonstration from the windows in the tower.
Oh.
What are you still doing standing here anyway? You should be finding Fi now.
It was just. never mind, I'll go! *Aidan turned and walked off in the direction Fi had gone*
*Aria stared at his back, she needed Arien to tell what was going on in Aidan's mind*
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*It wasn't long until Aidan could sense Fi. The he walked into the fountain area* Fi.?
*Looks up at him, *pauses a moment then looks back into the fountain* Yes, Aidan?
Are you okay? *Aidan is awkward because he's never really talk to a girl before*
I'll be fine Aidan. But, do me a favor? *Pauses* I'll be leaving soon. I'd still like to know what goes on here. if I owl you, would you write me back?
Why wouldn't I? *He sits down next to her and stares at her reflection*
Most people wouldn't, didn't you know that? *Looks away, watching something moving in the water* Thank you though. I do appreciate it very much.
*There's an awkward pause* Well.
*Stands* I hope you will keep your promise. I'll be going now. *Sets her hand on his shoulder* Alex cannot even know I've left- or that we're corresponding. *Pauses, and then leans down and slips her arms about his neck. Squeezes gently, and whispers against his ear* Thank you so much. *lets go and re-pocketing a small package, hurriedly leaves*
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*Next morning at breakfast a small owl carries a package to Aidan. In it is a letter and a hybrid cherry blossom with red, the color of her hair, blossoming in its center*
Dear Aidan,
Again, I thank you for doing this for me. Enclosed, as you can see, is a flower. It is a hybrid of my own make and it is a seal. When you wish to stop writing to me, return it. And. perhaps those can wait for later. Hide it, don't loose it, if anyone sees it, we're both in trouble. I miss Hogwarts already. Classes, teachers, friends. what little they are.
A daily update would be nice, but if that's too much. I can send you little things from where I am, but I cannot tell you. And I will be moving around a lot.
Oh, and as I noticed that you love fighting so much, a note is also here for my father- if you wish. If you'd like to take lessons, or even become a hunter, all you must do is give him the note. He's used to me running away, and he'll know enough to keep quiet. I don't think there's much else to say.
One thing, though. It seems I've grown fond of you already- and I'm surprised to say, I miss you. I think it's time I go-
Serafina
Father:
Aidan Wood would be a good candidate for whether he pleases lessons or training. Either way, allow him- for who he is and his talent as much as for me.
Fi Lytle
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Dear Fi,
Thank you for the flower I have hidden it successfully. As it is, I'm very privileged to be writing to you, and to have contact with you at this time. I do however wish that it were under different circumstances.
I hope you're doing all right, wherever you are. Classes here are as boring as ever. No one seems to notice you are gone. There may be just one other kid, but none of the Slytherins seemed worried. My brother and sister are to preoccupied to even care.
I went to your father. He seemed unmoved about your disappearance. He said he would train me. Thank you for that note to him.
How long do you expect to be gone? I've been having strange feelings. Things I would never admit to, to anyone.
Please write back soon. You're the only person I want to talk to.
Aidan
P.S. I have sent along a special flame. My own creation. It will never burn anything and will only go out when you yourself snuff it. I am connected to the flame, it is a part of myself in a sense. I will know when it is out and will thus return your flower.
*Aidan walked up to the owlery and tied the little package and letter to an owl and sent it off to find Fi*
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*Happily reclines in her hammock as she reads it* Silly boy, perhaps he'll understand one day. *Pulls out a quill and some parchment*
Aidan,
Thank you very much. It's not new to them, me disappearing ages on end. I'm not sure when I'll be back, but you'll be the first to know.
It's pretty here, flower scents fill the air. Very relaxing, and probably the closest I've been to nature in a long time. I wish you were here, the beaches are lovely and the sun warms everything. Here, there is no work, no fear, no anger- only numerous possibilities. I regret having to leave soon and going elsewhere. Perhaps I could just here for all eternity-
This. this is bad. This is not me. Something is wrong. I must go now, but write back anyway. I'll respond once I'm safe. Good luck and goodbye for now.
Serafina
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Fi,
It was great to hear from you. Everything here is just horrible. Classes just aren't interesting. Even DADA is boring.
I've been to a few training sessions. Your father is very cool. I picked up some new.
*Faye interrupts him as she sits down* So, what are you doing this morning?
Nothing *Finishes the letter quickly and takes it up to the owlery*
. Or not. *puts her head in her hands*
*Arien sits down beside her* Morning.
*Looks up* Hi. umm. I have to finish some homework, excuse me. *Stands and hurries out of the Great Hall*
Umm. OK. *Looks around the Hall wistfully*
*Pauses on the stairs* (Well, that was rude of me. I should go back.) *Turns and re-enters the Great Hall* Arien? *Sits in the seat she'd vacated*
(Why should I talk to her? She just blew my head off.) What now, come back for another crack at me?
*Winces* I deserved that, didn't I? I'm sorry, if you'd rather I leave, I will. *Stands, but pauses, waiting for his answer*
*Looks at the table and quietly mumbles* No, don't go. I didn't mean that.
*Sits* Arien, this may be a little repetitive, but come take a walk with me?
*Thinks* I'm not sure. Everytime I take a walk with you weird things happen.
*Looks at the folder in her lap* Weird things always happen around me, it's a family thing. please? I'd like to explain some stuff to you-but I refuse to do it in here, around all these people.
*He stands and walks toward the door to the outside hall. He turns slowly, stare directly into Faye's every, then walks out of the hall and out the door onto the castle grounds*
*Smiles a little and follows him. Meets up with him* Thank you. it opened for you, didn't it? *Pats the folder she's clutching to her chest* What did it show you?
*With a blank expression he remembers that afternoon by the lake* It was just so strange. I can't recall. I know it was something from when you were in France, before you came here.
Oh. *Blushes* of course, some of the worst memories of them all. The equivalent of 'Head boy' over in Beaubaxtons. well, he. *Can't bring herself to say it* Let's leave it at the simple fact I'm not as pure as I could be, of fault of my own.
You should know better than to put yourself at fault. *He places his hands on her face and looks deeply into her eyes*
But. no one would listen to me, so I stopped trying to tell. And. of Arien, don't tell anyone, please! *Rests her hands on his arms, never breaking eye contact. Power flashes more through both forms of contact*
*He shudders* Um. *he slowly sits, his hands still on her face, pulling her into his lap. They sit in the grass, a tangled mass, just looking into each other's eyes*
You can't Arien, please! *Whimpers a little, but slides her hands up his arms and around his neck. Eyes soften* Perhaps it doesn. *Trails off. She glances at his lips quickly, the universal sign for 'kiss me' before looking back into his eyes. Mummers* Arien.
*He lets go of her and stands* I'll see you later Faye. *He doesn't even look back as he walks towards the castle*
*Eyes widen in shock* I deserved that too. *Sighs and holds her diary/folder to her chest, hugging herself at the same time* (I'm sorry Arien. I. whatever I did, I didn't mean too.) *Looks out over the water, and loses herself in sadness and remorse*
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**Inside the Gryffindor Common Room**
(That was the wrong thing to do. She doesn't seem to trust anyone, let alone guys.) *The fire blazes as he pokes it*
Arien?
*Peers around the overstuffed chair at his sister* Aria, please just go away.
*She thinks a moment and reluctantly decides to walk away*
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(I wish.) *Sets her jaw determinedly, sets the precious folder down and removes her clothing to her bra and knickers. Stands the first movement since he left- really anyway- and slips into the water without a second thought. Looks around to make sure nobody saw her and then swims about, truly in her element. One problem- within minutes the entire lake takes on a goldish hue and the scent of lilies flourished in the air*
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*Back in the common room Arien stands and walks away from the seemingly growing cold flames. He senses Faye's mind, having not yet really broken the connection, even after losing eye contact. Moving to the window he stares at where he last left her* (Why is she doing that?) *Arien can see Faye taking off her over clothes and slip into the lake. Without warning the lake water around starts to turn gold in the afternoon light. It keeps changing in an ever widening circle until the entire lake is a goldish color* (What just happened?)
*Aria watches him from the stairs to the dormitories* (Why does he seem so different? It's as though he knows something he shouldn't.) *She turns and walks up the stairs to her room. On the way she stops outside of Aidan's room. She knocks politely but without waiting for an answer walks in.*
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*Dives under and stays there long enough to scare the hell out certain watchers before coming back up. Looks around and sees the damage* Oh holy sweet Jesus! *Quickly swims to the shore and pulls her clothes over her. Grabbing her shoes in one hand and her folder in the other, she dashes away from the scene and into her security of the kitchens*
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Aria! What are you doing here? You know you're not supposed to be on this side of the dorms.
Aidan, don't tell me about what I should and should not be doing. You've skipped classes the past week and have been sneaking out of the dorms at all hours of the night.
Okay, okay! What do you want then?
See, you made me loose my train of thought.
It's always my fault.
Oh be quiet. Do you know what Arien's been up to these past few days?
Why would I? Why? Should I?
He hasn't been talking to me the past couple of days. It's like there's something he can't, or won't, tell me.
Definitely a surprise. Little Arien's being secretive.
Oh, I knew I shouldn't have come to you. *She wheels around on her heels and leaves through the still open door, which she slams shut behind her. Leaving Aidan in momentary shock*
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*Back in the common room* Well, at least she's no longer in just her under clothes. *He's speaking quietly to himself* Maybe I should go find her. *He walks out of the common room and down the stairs, but instead of moving towards the kitchens he walks into the Great Hall and sits down, thinking*
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*The elves dry her clothes as she curls up in a towel*
Missy, why are you wet?
*Looks up at the house elf* I. I don't. *A tear falls unwillingly*
Don't cry! Who should we call! Don't cry Missy!
*Wipes the tear away* Don't call anyone. There isn't anyone here who would listen.
But. there must be someone.
You're right. One. One who should never want to talk to me again. Don't, I'll be fine. It just. hurts. *Bows her head*
*Another elf from else where* We have to finish lunch!
I must go, Missy. Once your clothes are dry go eat lunch. Please? For me?
*Nods*
*The house elf walks away to help*
*Makes sure her clothes are dry before removing them from the fire and changing behind the sheet made up as a dressing room for her. Grabs her folder and leaves. In the Great Hall doorway she pauses, looking about. Her eyes land on Arien.*
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*Arien looks up from his sandwich and pumpkin juice. He looked towards the door and there he locked eyes with Faye, for the third time that day*
*Closes her eyes, and when she reopens them, tears are filling, she turns and leaves without a word*
*With an expressionless face he goes back to eating his lunch* (At least I know where she is now.) *He finishes his lunch and walks out of the Great Hall and back up to the Gryffindor common room. He retakes his seat in the overstuffed chair and pokes once again at the fire*
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*Curls up in the corner of the roof of the tallest tower. She watches the day change to night as she sheds silent tears*
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(Where did she go? She wasn't at dinner and she didn't eat lunch.) *He walks out of the common room and closes his eyes for a moment. He still hadn't had the heart to break the connection he held with Faye. He used it to his advantage and sensed out where Faye was. He walked up to the tower and slowly peeked out the door. Faye sat there, curled, but still sweet as ever*
*Wipes the last tear from her eye and sniffles her last sniff, then turns her face upward to look at and watch the stars*
Faye. *He says it so she almost believes it is the wind calling her*
*But she realizes there is no wind and quickly looks around, sees him, and is surprised, of which is easily seen in her eyes* Arien? Wha.?
Don't be scared or mad Faye. I was just worried and wanted to make sure you would eat something. *He proceeds to hand her a sandwich and a bottle of butterbeer* I got it from the house elf in the kitchens, he said it was what you always have. *Arien moves away from the door and comes into the twinkling moonlight. He sits in the corner opposite her*
*Watches him* Thank you. I. I thought you were mad. at me. *Doesn't touch the food and looks a little lost and confused*
I'm not mad, just distraught. *Looks down at the food she pushed away* Please eat it, I won't leave until you do.
Distraught over what? *Again doesn't make a move toward the food*
You don't trust me, or anyone else for that matter. *Stares down at the food*
Arien. my mother sent me away- my father let her. Then I was taken from where I called home and set in a place where boys. boys. *pauses* and then I moved again. I'm sorry, but really. I am trying to trust you.
I understand you have a hard life, but try having a brother that hates you, a sister that's too busy for you, a father that seems to care less what happens to you and a mother that's preoccupied with someone else all the time. There's never a mention of love, ever.
*Softly smiles. Moves to her knees, pushing the food aside and crawls over in front of him. Then why did you leave? Why did you just walk away from me this afternoon? You want me to trust you after all of that? *Eyes start to fill with tears again* Arien, why?
*Looks at the ground, glances up at Faye and then begins to speak, so soft that Faye has to lean towards him* Remember when I told you about my family's powers being closely related to elements? Well, *pauses* mine are closely related to spirits. Deep eye contact, such as what we had earlier triggers my powers. I was able to see into your mind, see what you were thinking. Your eyes were betrayed by your mind when I saw the fear there. *Still looking at the ground he changes into a move comfortable position and a tear drops onto the back of his hand*
*Brushes it away and leans closer* Arien, I. *tilts his chin up so he'll look at her* I don't fear you. How could I, after all, with everything you've done for me? *Breaks the gaze as she looks down while taking his hand and feeling the power surge, looks back up at him* And at lease you don't ignore me. Arien, something I kept from you, since I didn't want to believe it. this *squeezes his hand to increase the power flow* this means that you are the one to perhaps free me. and no matter what, our paths are closely tied together. *Her tears are gone, had gone with him speaking, and now, she brushes his away with gentle fingers* I'm not sure if that's what I was to tell you earlier, but now I have. Please, forgive me? *Doesn't move her hands or her gaze "opening" herself to him to check as worry, for him, want, also for him, and trust, towards him, were all she really felt. Smiles a little* Better? *Is also trying very hard not to let herself curl up in his lap and be held*
*Arien stares at his hands for a second and then looks into her eyes, longing to feel differently about her. Her eyes told him everything he wanted to know but the connection brought her mind into his. He saw what she truly believed and this time it was a positive feeling. It was as though he was getting his wish. He leaned towards her closing his eyes but not breaking the connection with her* (It's her, it's always has been and always will be. She's my perfect compliment.) *He kissed her and the slowly feel asleep. When they awoke the soft daylight hit his face*
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*Is already awake, but just relaxes against him* Awake finally? *She turns so she's on her side, head resting on his shoulder, and hands resting on his chest. She sighs contentedly* Thank you Arien. My curse may not be gone, but you certainly freed me. *Closes her eyes again, comfortable there with him, beneath the dawning sun. Opens them again, with a sudden smile. She stands and gives him a pleading looks as she walks to the tower wall. She turns and watches the last pink clouds fade as the sun breaks above the horizon* Wow, it's so pretty here. One day though, one day I'll bring you to Hawaii with me. You'll love it. *Smiles* Spirits, of nature and man, are as bountiful as the waves in the ocean; and as easily reached. There's this. atmosphere there. No problems, no anger or hurt. Just a beautiful sense of peace. I'll have to take you when the whales migrate, there's this little lagoon they come into.. Oh it's amazing, Arien. *Sighs, a far off look in her eyes*
*Places a finger to her lips* Faye, *He talks so softly to her, it's like fluttering wings* Someday, and soon I'm sure.
*Smiles* I'm rambling, aren't I? *Leans against him* We should go back. but I really don't want to.
*Tenses slightly against her body* Lets go down to breakfast. We can sneak back up here afterwards and skip today's classes. I want to spend forever with you, and I want to start now. *He shifted position and held his hand towards Faye. They walked down to breakfast and sat together at the nearly empty Gryffindor table. People stared at them and Arien whispered to Faye. They split for a short time and met back up on the tower. The birds had eaten the food that Faye had never touched*
Why do you think they were staring at me that way? *As she unpacks the bag she'd brought up full of food, their school books, blankets and pillows* I figured we'd know what some of the professors are going to tell us to do, so we don't fall too far behind. And I though we might get hungry too. *Smiles* I'm still not believing how much I missed you in that short time we were apart. *Hugs him quickly with a light kiss on his cheek before laying out an especially large blanket for them to sit on. Sits down and pats beside her indicating for Arien to sit beside her*
*He sat down next to her and sprawled out* I think they were staring at you because one, you're a Slytherin at a Gryffindor table, and two, we were holding hands the entire time. *He leans back onto the castle wall* Well, how long do you want to sit in my arms before we do some homework? *He picks up a chocolate biscuit and bites into it*
*Blushes but laughs a little* Oh, you know, until your sick of me. *Lays her head onto his shoulder* Arien, those reasons, they suck you know. *Slides her hand into his* Not all Slytherins are created equal, for one. Two, these Slytherins are an entirely different breed and as dependable as the old, and new, Gryffindor's. Oh and they should've seen it coming. Personally, I think most of the girls are just jealous. (And I should've known not to expect a reaction from Aidan.) *Sighs contently* Too bad we can't just stay up here forever, eh? *Blanks out, looking up at the sky from her protected world with Arien*
*It was comfortable there, on the roof with Faye's love surrounding him like the sunlight of the late morning* I know Faye, but not all people think like you and i. *He laid back again and closed his eyes* Faye. *He said it so quietly she almost didn't hear* I love you, I have since the moment I met you. *He kisses her lightly on the top of her head* You'll never leave me, will you?
*Sits up and looks at him straight in the eye* We both well know how quickly and completely things can change. As long as you recognize this- and for all intents and purposes- No, absolutely not. Never! *Smiles* I love you too- too much to leave you of my own free will, ever. Besides, we're destined for each other, remember? *Cups his face with one hand running her thumb over his cheek softly* Now, why would you ask me such a silly question? *Smiles* You should've known my ans- wait a moment. *looks at him curiously* Did you just say that you've loved me since. since the first moment you met me? *Is surprised* But, you're serious, aren't you? *Sees the seriousness of it in his eyes. Sighs and stands walking to the castle wall facing the lake* (And to think I could've been so stupid! He obviously knew I liked his brother, and he suffered in quiet. How could I've been such a fool! Two days into our relationship and I've already cause him this much pain.) *Unconsciously let's her hair down from it's pigtails as she looks down at the lake, of all things, which still had a goldish cast to it, and the fragrance of lilies still graced the air as she fights to hold back tears from her inner battle*
*He stared at her back, not wanting to read her mind but already knowing that she was thinking about Aidan. He remembered how much she had liked him* Faye. *He paused a moment, collecting the right words* I don't blame you for liking my brother. Just as long as I know that you never loved him. You're everything to me. I would die to hear that you loved him. *Faye didn't turn around but he could see the tension in her shoulders. He stood and crossed over to her, she didn't turn but he could already tell she was thinking*
*Turns and slips her arms about him, burying her face against his chest* Arien. *mummers it softly* I- I don't really know- everything's happened so quickly. But, I do know one thing, and that is that I love you, I love you with all my being. I- I didn't. I mean I don't. Oh Arien, I don't know! *Tightens her hold on him as tears streak hotly down her cheeks and wet his shirt* I just. I love you. Isn't that what matters? *Whispers* and I'll never let you go.
*Slightly shocked at her sudden outburst of confusing sentences Arien hugs her tighter. He kisses her lightly on the top of her head and leans down to talk to her ear* Faye. Honey. It's okay. I understand. Don't cry. *He lifts her head up so he can see into her eyes. He sees her and covers her mouth with his. After the few moments that seemed like minutes they separated and sat back down, solemn and quiet*
*Slips her hand into his, leaning against him* Thank you Arien, only my father has ever been this understanding with me before. *Wipes her eyes* God, I must look a mess. all blotchy and *eyes widen as she feels the material of his shirt against her hand* Oh! I'm sorry! Why didn't you tell me I was getting you wet?! *Looks up at him in surprise. The look softens and she touches his cheek tenderly* How can you be so sweet to me after all the pain I cause you? *Brushes aside a lock of his hair before setting her perfectly manicured fingers back on his cheekbone, rubbing back and forth softly with her thumb. Sets her head on his face* How come you never came into my life before Arien? You're good for me. *Her eyes flutter closed and slowly she calms down. She calms down enough to fall into a slight doze on his shoulder, snuggling closer into his arms*
*After Faye had fallen into a light slumber Arien sat awake thinking of the past week or so. The afternoon sun however was making him drowsy. Soon he too was asleep*
**There was a room. Bare walls, bare floor, and no furniture anywhere. There was one window that brought in white-hot sunlight into the dark room. Across from the window was a door. Arien stood between the two, half in light, half in shadow. The door creaked open, revealing a young woman, Faye. She looked different somehow, but he couldn't discern it* Faye? *But she didn't look towards him. It was like he wasn't even there. A hand pushed her in and the door closed with a loud bang. Arien could hear the clicking of the lock. He looked back at Faye, she had fallen to the floor crying. Before he could see anything else the dream was blotted out but bright daylight*
*Arien blinked his eyes open to see Faye standing looking towards the lake* (Could it have been something in the future?) Faye? *She turned towards him. He walked towards her and threw his arms around her. Faye stood still, shocked by the hug* I'm so sorry, for everything.
*Slips her arms about him, worried* Arien? What? What are you talking about? *Leans back, slipping her hands on either side of his jaw, holding his head* What. are you all right? You're shaking! Arien, calm down. *Slides her hands to his arms and guides him to his knees* Sweet one. *smiles a little and pulls him close to her, running her fingers through his hair reassuringly. She rubs her other hand over his back, holding him close* It'll be all right, it'll all be all right. I've got you now. *whispers it to him over and over as he calms down. Bends over him and kisses his temple softly, smiling a little* (I don't think I'll ever get enough of this- taking care of him. Too bad he probably won't be like this often- damn men's pride! They always let it get in the way of what they- and we- want.) *Looks back down at him, glare disappearing and a faint smile turning up her mouth* (He looks so adorable lying there. He's right, we should just stay up here forever.) *Tightens her hold on him unconsciously*
*Coughs to get their attention* Excuse me Faye, Arien, but classes are going on. No you cannot be like Fi and run off- Poison would hold me personally responsible.
*Looks over, eyes widen* Chace! Are you spying on me? *Glares* Chace Gene Lytle! I cannot believe that you would do that! I don't disturb Asalie and your time!
Slow down Faye. I was worried. And I'd like to talk to you in private. Now.
*Turns to Arien and helps him up, leaning forward and kissing him softly. The again a bit more wantingly before hugging him and standing up. Glaring at Chace as she follows him a little ways away. Hisses at Chace* What!
Your father will not like this Faylinn. Nevermind your mother who's a pissed off tiger already. Besides that little stunt this morning was not the smartest!
It's not my fault I was placed in Slytherin! *Stabs a finger against his sternum* No! That's your fault. You, Touma, Anya, and my father's!
*Takes her in his arms* Shh, Faye, shh. *Strokes her hair*
~~**~~ AN: I hope you liked that bit, I'll try very hard to get the last of this book up soon. You'll see Faye and Arien's love grow, with a few hindrances thanks to Arien's way of life, and a few more surprises in store from that dream sequence. Okay, TerraFairy and myself can't wait to write even more!
Love all! ShayleeAdele