Hearts of Glass, Steel, Fire and Ice

by jylener22

Journeys can often lead to periods of self-discovery and personal development. However, usually these changes happen so gradually that the traveler is not even aware they are happening. In Orihime's case, her journey to find her childhood friend will bring out the jewel that is her soul and polish it until it shines brighter than any star in the sky.

1. Prologue

Hearts of Glass, Steel, Fire and Ice

Oftentimes, people will say when the winter wind blows they swear they can hear a mournful voice moaning on the wind. When children ask their parents who the lady is who is crying so loud outside, the parents wisely calm their children simply saying that the children are only imagining things that it's only the regular wind outside trying to get inside now go back and finish setting the table for dinner.

However, little do the wise and knowledgeable parents understand that their children are actually right. There is a lady who rides upon the cold yet strong North Wind bringing the blessings and curses of winter with her. And as she passes by homes inhabited by those same families, she will oftentimes look inside the frost covered windows and sing in her low, melancholy voice to the occupants of that same residence, though only the children heed her song.

She is the Snow Queen.

Author's Note:

Ok, so I am posting the Prologue of this story here for two reasons.

1) This is a new story idea that I have been absolutely itching to get to for the past week and I am just really anxious to get started.

2) By posting this and getting started on a new story and not wanting to let it go unfinished for too long should hopefully put enough of a fire under my behind to force me to finish Danser before I take this story any further. Now don't get me wrong, I still want to finish the story it's just that with work being really busy and a little dramatic right now (nothing too serious), I've not had a lot of time to do any writing.

So, basically I am trying to give myself some motivation to finish my other projects, like a carrot held in front of a horse or something. Hope you guys don't mind.

Now, I guess I had better give a little explanation before I just go but if you haven't guessed by now, this story will be based upon the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale 'The Snow Queen'. Just like with 'Transforming Love' I will be taking some liberties with the story and I hope that you enjoy the journey through this story along with me as we go forward...as soon as I finish my other projects! :)