Title: Nighttime Escapade
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Daine and Kaddar find romance.
Pairings: D/K, N
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. They all belong to Tamora Pierce.
AN: I don't usually right fanfic's so I need all the help I can get. Please R&R, flames are welcome. Tankx
Chapter 1
"I'm so sorry, but I won't eat most meat. You would be like that to if you could change into them too. I know what it's like to be them. It would be like eating a human," Daine explained to a pleading Prince Kaddar. Kitten and Zek were of with Lindhal. It was dinner and he was only allowed to eat what his company ate, which caused him to ask if Daine if she would try the antelope steaks.
"It's ok, but they're my favorite. You really don't eat any meat?"
"Just fish and domestic animals."
After finishing they meal, the emperor came out to wish them a good night. As Kaddar was escorting Daine to her room he asked, "Will you come with me. I'd like to show you something."
"Sure, where is it?"
"Out in the gardens."
"Lead the way."
The palace was quiet as the walked down the empty halls. When they came to the large glass doors that open to the gardens, Daine could see that the sun was almost done setting into the horizon. She could see the full moon rising in the distance, setting of a beautiful yellow glow against the winking stars. The cool breeze flowed through her hair and a cross he skin making her shiver momentarily. They continued to walk among the maze of flowers and bushes until they came to a small secluded bench. Kaddar motioned for her to sit down as he took a seat himself.
"If you'll look over here you can see the Nightsinger. It's a rare bird that only comes out after sunset for about two minutes to sing before going to his nest. There are only a few in the world, all residing in Carthak. If you'll wait a moment you can see it perform."
Before Daine could reply, a graceful navy bird slowly flew upward in the sky. It's feathers were tipped with silver and the there was a thin white band surrounding his neck. When he rested on the large tree branch, a beautiful high pitched song flowed from it's beak filling the air with soft alluring music. Daine was captivated by the sound and was sad when the song stopped and the Nightsinger sank slowly back to it's nest under the tree.
"Oh, it was beautiful. I can't believe you didn't bring me sooner."
"I would have, but most newcomers see it on the first few days. I wanted it to be more secluded."
"Well, thank you very much for showing me that wonderful sight. I shall have to talk to it later. I may never see one again," Daine said, expressing her gratitude as a cold wind flew by, causing her her to shiver.
"Oh, I didn't realize it was getting so cold. Here you can have my jacket, I wouldn't want my guest to freeze."
As he handed her the jacket, blue-gray eyes met his blue ones. In his eyes she could see deep into his soul. She felt as if they were the only two people in the world, and nothing else mattered. With out her knowing she slowly began to lean in towards the prince. They were so close that she could feel his warm breathe against her cheek. Slowly their lips touched as Kaddar reached around her waist to pull her closer. Gradually, the kiss became more passionate and soon Daine was right up against Kaddar's chest. Daine wrapped her arms around his neck as she dug he fingers into his soft brown hair.
"Daine!!"
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Rating: PG-13
Summary: Daine and Kaddar find romance.
Pairings: D/K, N
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. They all belong to Tamora Pierce.
AN: I don't usually right fanfic's so I need all the help I can get. Please R&R, flames are welcome. Tankx
Chapter 1
"I'm so sorry, but I won't eat most meat. You would be like that to if you could change into them too. I know what it's like to be them. It would be like eating a human," Daine explained to a pleading Prince Kaddar. Kitten and Zek were of with Lindhal. It was dinner and he was only allowed to eat what his company ate, which caused him to ask if Daine if she would try the antelope steaks.
"It's ok, but they're my favorite. You really don't eat any meat?"
"Just fish and domestic animals."
After finishing they meal, the emperor came out to wish them a good night. As Kaddar was escorting Daine to her room he asked, "Will you come with me. I'd like to show you something."
"Sure, where is it?"
"Out in the gardens."
"Lead the way."
The palace was quiet as the walked down the empty halls. When they came to the large glass doors that open to the gardens, Daine could see that the sun was almost done setting into the horizon. She could see the full moon rising in the distance, setting of a beautiful yellow glow against the winking stars. The cool breeze flowed through her hair and a cross he skin making her shiver momentarily. They continued to walk among the maze of flowers and bushes until they came to a small secluded bench. Kaddar motioned for her to sit down as he took a seat himself.
"If you'll look over here you can see the Nightsinger. It's a rare bird that only comes out after sunset for about two minutes to sing before going to his nest. There are only a few in the world, all residing in Carthak. If you'll wait a moment you can see it perform."
Before Daine could reply, a graceful navy bird slowly flew upward in the sky. It's feathers were tipped with silver and the there was a thin white band surrounding his neck. When he rested on the large tree branch, a beautiful high pitched song flowed from it's beak filling the air with soft alluring music. Daine was captivated by the sound and was sad when the song stopped and the Nightsinger sank slowly back to it's nest under the tree.
"Oh, it was beautiful. I can't believe you didn't bring me sooner."
"I would have, but most newcomers see it on the first few days. I wanted it to be more secluded."
"Well, thank you very much for showing me that wonderful sight. I shall have to talk to it later. I may never see one again," Daine said, expressing her gratitude as a cold wind flew by, causing her her to shiver.
"Oh, I didn't realize it was getting so cold. Here you can have my jacket, I wouldn't want my guest to freeze."
As he handed her the jacket, blue-gray eyes met his blue ones. In his eyes she could see deep into his soul. She felt as if they were the only two people in the world, and nothing else mattered. With out her knowing she slowly began to lean in towards the prince. They were so close that she could feel his warm breathe against her cheek. Slowly their lips touched as Kaddar reached around her waist to pull her closer. Gradually, the kiss became more passionate and soon Daine was right up against Kaddar's chest. Daine wrapped her arms around his neck as she dug he fingers into his soft brown hair.
"Daine!!"
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