Hey darlings! Lady Topaz again with another random Tammy P one shot that popped out of my head. Make Kiwi babe happy and review! Okay so i changed the song from Kelly Clarkson's 'Breakaway' because i thought that this song actually fit better to Kally's situation as opposed to Daine's. It is now 'The voice within' By Christina Aguilera who in my oppinion is the best female singer in our generation. So anyways enjoy the revised copy of Kalasin's Birthday!
Disclaimer I do not own squat of the world of Tortall. I don't' even own the song that belongs to Kelly Clarkson. I am a pauper destined to wander the fan fiction universe, scourging remains of others work to twist and mould into my own abnormal plots.
"Please Daine; you have such a beautiful voice. Just one song... for me?"
Kalasin had been pressuring to sing her a song ever since she had heard Daine singing to herself as she worked in the stables. But as always the answer was no. Sighing in defeat Kally slumped down on the grass beside Daine.
"I wish I could sing. Then I could get out of here and travel the road as a player or something."
Daine raised an eyebrow "I'm sure there's a fair few players who would like to switch places with you Princess. You have natural beauty, riches and there's the fact that you are royalty. You have it all Kally, what would you possibly need with a harmonious voice"
Kally scowled at Daine. "I hate being a princess. Everyone is always watching you and you can never make a mistake. All my life I have been suffocated and I have never been allowed to be myself. Tomorrow's my birthday and I'm having a party. Do you know how many people there will be at that party that I invited? How many people I actually know? Sometimes I wish I could just break away from all this royalty stuff."
Daine surveyed Kally "At least you have a family that cares. When I was you age I had no one but an ill tempered pony."
Kally snorted.
"No really. Bandits destroyed my home, my village chased me out. Not that I cared. They were never kind to me; they kept their children away from me as if being a bastard was something you caught. Trust me it's hard being on your own."
A maid rushed up to the duo.
"Princess Kalasin, forgive me but your dress. 'Tis covered in mud. We must hurry to get you cleaned up before your lessons. Then the queen wants you to try on dresses for the party and the king wants you to practise you etiquette for when you are speaking to the guests. We must hurry milady!"
"I would rather be on my own then this!"
Kally stormed towards the castle with the maid rushing in her wake.
Daine watched her go with a thoughtful look on her face.
As predicted the ball was a huge success to all excluding one very irate princess who spent her time dancing with possible suitors (at least according to her parents) and talking politics with men who Kally was sure had been around when Bonedancer was alive.
Dressed in a stunning gown of light pink -a gown picked out by her mother which Kally hated- Kalasin acted ever the courteous hostess though this fooled few judging by the huge scowl that seemed permanently etched on to her features.
By the time the twelfth bell rang out Kally was close to tears.This was not the way she wanted to spend her thirteenth birthday. Stomped over to the window she stared moodily out into the dark wishing herself somewhere else.
She didn't even notice when Daine climbed on stage or when the room went quiet. She did notice however when the first bars of music reached her ears.
Turning quickly she looked towards the stage set up for musicians to see Veralidaine Sarrasri with a magical crystal in her hand that allowed her voice to carry throughout the room. Kally recognised the sapphire blue magic in the crystal to be none other than her father. She glanced in his direction to see him watching her intently.
"This is a birthday present for princess Kalasin. I can't give you what you wanted but this is the next best thing. Happy birthday Kally!" Daine winked at her.
Suddenly the night didn't seem so bad.
"Young girl, don't cry
I'll be right here when your world starts to fall
Young girl, it's all right
Your tears will dry, you'll soon be free to fly
When you're safe inside your room you tend to dream
Of a place where nothing's harder than it seems
No one ever wants or bothers to explain
Of the heartache life can bring and what it means
When there's no one else
Look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend
Just trust the voice within
Then you'll find the strength
That will guide your way
If you will learn to begin
To trust the voice within
Young girl, don't hide
You'll never change if you just run away
Young girl, just hold tight
And soon you're gonna see your brighter day
Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed
It's so hard to stand your ground when you're so afraid
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
When you're lost outside look inside to your soul
When there's no one else
Look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend
Just trust the voice within
Then you'll find the strength
That will guide your way
If you will learn to begin
To trust the voice within
Yeah...
Life is a journey
It can take you anywhere you choose to go
As long as you're learning
You'll find all you'll ever need to know
You'll make it
You'll make it
Just don't go forsaking yourself
No one can stop you
You know that I'm talking to you
When there's no one else
Look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend
Just trust the voice within
Then you'll find the strength
That will guide your way
If you will learn to begin
To trust the voice within
Young girl don't cry
I'll be right here when your world starts to fall"
Daine finished to tremendous applause and looked to where Kally was smiling her first smile of the evening.
And thus it is finished. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Ciao Mon petite poptarts
Lady Topaz
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