Disclaimer: Standard Disclaimer Applies
I am not Tamora Pierce.
I know this isn't one of my best stories, but I really wanted to try it with this song. Let me know if it's good, ok, or just plain horrible.
Sunlight streamed through the open window as Daine grumbled in her sleep. She was so tired, but there was so much to do today.
Wait a minute, there was nothing to do today! She almost had to pinch herself to be sure it wasn't a dream. But if this was real, then the war was over. The fighting, gore, and dying were over.
With a much brighter outlook on the day Daine got out of bed and padded over to the window that overlooked the beach on which Numair's tower stood.
The world outside was buzzing with life. Birds were singing, horses were grazing, and out in the cove dolphins were leaping in arcs out of the water. All was finally peaceful. With some embarrassment Daine saw that she wasn't the only one celebrating. Alanna and George were taking a walk on the beach, happy to have the privilege of each other's company.
Outside my windowI see a red bird singin
Sittin on a wire
Wish I knew what he's thinking
Outside my window
I see a couple kissing
Hugging and a-lovin
Man, that's just what I've been missing.
Now that peace had finally been restored everything could go back to normal. Ozorne was dead, immortals were peaceful, and Carthak was under the power of their rightful leader, Kaddar. She could finally enjoy life at the tower. What with everything to do she could never be bored. Studying, riding, and best of all, spending time with Numair.
These days when everything is crazySome things are never ever changing
Many feelings were coursing through Tortall. So many lives had been lost, their families left to mourn. Daine had been spared; all of her friends in Tortall had survived with only a few minor injuries. They were having a dinner tonight to celebrate the victory, and she felt a little guilty that no one would be missing, that she had no personal pain to endure.
You still need stars when you're wishing at nightA best friend to set you right
A good laugh, a warm bath
And a beautiful song you can sing along to
Good news that'll make you cry
All the little things that money can't buy
No wars, no more, just a big rainbow outside my window
La la la la la la Outside my window
Looking out over the Pirate's Swoop harbor Daine saw the ships belonging to the Royal Fleet headed north. Their job was done, with victories at Port Legann, Port Caynn, and even the small scuffle at Pirate's Swoop. Turning around she saw Numair watching her with interest.
"What are you looking at?" he asked.
"Oh, just watching the ships head north."
"Ah."
In the distance they heard the bell ring the first hour. During the war the bells had not rung, but now the bellman in Mithro's temple was back at work. Just another sign that the war was truly over.
Outside my windowI see the bluest ocean
Sails in the sunlight
Rockin in the sweetest motion
Outside my window
I hear a church bell ringing
Nobody fighting
Over what hymn they're singin
Giddy with relief, Daine started dancing around the room with Kitten. The dragon giggled in delight as she was spun around the room.
"What in the world are you doing?" Numair asked with a laugh.
"Oh Numair, I'm just so happy the war is over and things can get back to normal."
"Is there such a thing?" he asked with a chuckle, coming to join the dancing pair.
I know I'm dreaming like a child But some things just don't go out of style like…You still need stars when you're wishing at night
A best friend to set you right
A good laugh, a warm bath
And a beautiful song you can sing along to
Good news that'll make you cry
All the little things that money can't buy
No wars, no more, just a big rainbow outside my window
La la la la la la Outside my window
La la la la la la Outside my window
Everybody look outside my window, la la la la la la
Outside, Outside
Suddenly a trumpet blast pierced the air. Setting Kitten on the floor, Daine and Numair went to the window to see what was happening. One of the men-at-arms was raising the Royal Flag and a crowd of villagers cheered from the streets. It was a victory flag, proclaiming that Tortall was once again in order.
Outside my windowI see a flag that's waving
Hands joined together
Everybody's celebrating
Yeah
La la la la la la Outside my window
La la la la la la
Everybody's looking outside my window
You still need stars when you're wishing at night
A best friend to set you right
A good laugh, a warm bath
And a beautiful song you can sing along to
Good news that'll make you cry
All the little things that money can't buy
No wars, no more, just a big rainbow outside my window