Disclaimer/ etc. : As you already know I do Not own Princess TuTu or anything associated with it. This story is dedicated to a true fan of Ahiru and Fakir my good friend L RA hehe May their love live on for all time. The song lyrics used are It is You (I have loved) By Dana Glover I don't own those either.

The Swan and the Knight

Rain drops fell heavily upon her small form. The rain always reminded her of a sad song..so beautiful and short lived. She adjusted her wings for a more comfortable posture before gazing out at the lake. For all time she had only known this lake or so she thought. Her dreams had become longer and more vivid. Dreams of a girl who seemed so alien yet so familiar at the same time. She arched her neck and looked skyward at the clouds that revealed a shining moon every so often. Who am I? am I but a swan or am I something more? She stood herself up and walked to the lake slowly getting in and wading in the water.

She gazed down at the water viewing the many colorful fish who swam beneath. No I am just a swan...that's all I have ever been She swam alone across the lake the moonlight illuminating her form. She lifted her long neck higher looking upon the town in the distance. Small lights danced in the night from houses and the sound of children playing could be heard. She was gazing at the town when she noticed him.

Fakir came to this spot only to escape from the noise and crowds in the town. Even on a rainy night they were lively and so he found himself underneath a large tree looking out upon a lake. Lately his life had become empty. He felt as if he were missing a major part of his heart and was having visions of a girl whom when he saw made him feel whole. These dreams had come to him over the past several years at first only while he slept but lately they seemed to occur often even while awake. He put his hand to his forehead brushing some strands of dark hair to the side.

His eyes seemed glued to the grass as his thoughts swirled around in his head. Who is that girl...Why do I feel so alive when I see her...She's not even real..She's a dream and nothing more... He sighed and shook his head. His eyes traveled to the lake where he spotted a beautiful swan. It swam slowly its neck arched high and proud its feathers illuminated by the moonlight shone bright white. Why does it seem so...sad He watched as it turned and looked at him its eyes seemed to bore into his soul and he turned his gaze. Such a great creature should not see someone as lowly as myself he clenched a fistful of grass before standing up abruptly and leaving.

She watched him turn his gaze away from hers and stand leaving quickly. She waded over to where he sat and looked off in the direction he had gone. She sat down and lowered her neck and turned it burying her beak in her white feathers and closed her eyes. Ahiru! ... Ahiru...Ahiru?...AHIRU!... She woke up with a start her long neck coming up quickly causing it to twist a wrong direction. She stretched it and moved her neck to try and make it feel better before lifting it high. Who is Ahiru? Why do I know that name...how do I know it is a name? She sat there confused. When the sun finally popped out over the tree line she stretched her great wings and honked.

She looked back to the town hoping to see that man again but all she could see were trees and houses in the distance. She stood and cleaned some of her feathers before getting herself in the water and circling an area of the lake. She watched bugs fly past and fish swim by with mild interest. A few ducks flew into the lake but stayed far from her keeping to themselves.

Fakir stood behind his great king and queen as he always had. He was their knight he had no choice. He slightly remembered a time where he did not serve them but it was but an illusion he was sure of it. They sat in their chairs listening to the peoples concerns and matters of the town while Fakir stood behind them watching. He seemed to drift and think back to the lake that he so loved. Something about that lake made him happy.

Mytho turned his head to Fakir smiling as he saw his friends eyes elsewhere. "Fakir...would you like the day off you seem preoccupied by something?" Fakir snapped his head to Mytho who was staring at him with amusement. "My king I cannot I am your Knight it is my duty" He bowed slightly before his hand was grabbed by Rue. "Fakir don't worry we will be fine there are other knights you know" She seemed to give a small laugh before releasing his hand and calling upon a knight standing to the side. Fakir gave a defeated nod and walked off into the distance leaving the castle grounds and entering the towns busiest area.

She swam in circles for what seemed eternity before realizing she was hungry. She hated having to kill any fish so she usually waddled into town to a bread stand where an old woman always gave her some bread and other delicacies. She began to make her way to town when she was stopped by a noise coming from up ahead. She froze and lifted her head trying to see over some bushes. She was waddling ever closer when out popped the man from the other day she backed up a bit before staying still and studying him.

He was tall and lean but muscular with slightly tanned skin from the sun. His eyes were a dark green that seemed so deep and his hair was long and dark brown. He seemed to be studying her as well as he stood there and stared at her. She was finally about to move again when he said something that stopped her.

"Ahiru?" The voice from her dreams she stepped back in surprise. It was the exact voice from her dreams deep and full of love, desire, passion, and caring. She honked and lifted her head as he kneeled down and stroked her long neck. "Who is Ahiru pretty swan" he stood up and turned "I keep having dreams of her and Im sure that's her name" he turned back to the swan and walked by her to the tree sitting down. She was unsure of what to do but followed settling near him under the tree.

There is something that I see
In the way you look at me
There's a smile, there's a truth in your eyes

He watched the ducks in the lake and smiled. "I feel at peace here" He turned and gazed at her "Will you listen to me swan..can I call you Ahiru even though you are not her whom I see" He seemed so sad and alone as she stared at him. She honked and he gave a small laugh stroking her head and neck with affection. "You're a very friendly swan..were you somebody's pet Ahiru?" He said as he stroked her. She shook her long neck and he laughed the motion looking awfully funny.

She stopped and stared as he laughed enjoying the sound. For several hours he sat there stroking her before finally standing and turning around heading back towards the town. "I will come back Ahiru everyday" and he was gone into the town. She stared after him and made a small honk in sadness. Am I the girl from my dreams...he said the name...he called me Ahiru...who is he? She nestled herself in the spot and slowly settled into a deep sleep her last vision before it took her was one of a girl and a boy dancing together.

A/N : Ok so that's it for the first chapter. I will begin the next chapter pretty soon. Please review if you have the time and thank-you for reading!