Chapter 1

The Letter to Nuada

Sunday 12th of May,

My Brother,

I am writing you this letter and hoping it will find its way into your hands I see you in my minds eye. I can feel your anguish since the reawakening. The Council sought to separate our BONDS. But could not find a way to do so. I write this letter, I want to tell you of my relationship with Abe Sapien. He trusts me wholly, and is in love with me. I have never in my life known anyone who is so sensitive in nature. He sits in the Library reading Poetry to me in the evening. Someday I hope you will forgive me and understand the Special Bond I share with him. Please do not scorn me for my feelings for Abe. Aside from you my heart has not known such tenderness.

Farewell for now Dear Brother.

One week later,

Nuada,

My letter has returned unopened, I know it must hurt you, and I do not want to hurt you. I only wish to explain what is in my heart for Blue, as called by his friends. If you will not read thsese letters you will not acknowlege or accept the fact that I can have a World besides the one that we once shared. I do feel that I am learning and growing stronger in knowledge for the different species. I have seen many different kinds of life form and want to help and aid Abe in any way I can. Nuada dear Brother I have finally come to request of you my dowry for our impending marriage. I can not marry him without the Dowry. I am the last Princess of the Royal House of Bethmoora. I implore that you not send this letter back to me unanswered.

I can not marry without your consent! Since your are also the last of the Royal House.

Nuala sealed the letter and set it down on the table in front of her. She could sense that Nuada had read the last letter and resealed it and sent it back. She at last had someone she could finally count on. She did not mind all the long work hours she was putting in at the BRPD. While she was helping Abe catalog different species, the time they spent together was worthwhile. It was hard for her at first, she had to be taught how to use the equipment. Her job, was to input Abe's findings, pull files, use the fax machine, learn to access the computer, she made a lot of mistakes. She could hear snickering behind her back from the other girls in the office. It was requested of her that she not wear her long gowns as they might pose a hazard. It was requested that she adher to the dress code. She felt that she now should be allowed an earning, she did not mind helping and assisting Abe, but she felt if she had money of her own. She would have some mobility. She stood up and headed to the outbox for the mail. Hopefully, Nuada would see to it to speak with the Council regarding her dowry.

Another 2 weeks passed and then a letter had come addressed to Nuala with the Royal seal of Bethmoora.

Sister.

In regards to the matter of your dowry. I will speak with the Council, however you must be in attendance. If you feel that the "relationship" between yourself and Abe Sapien has progressed this far. I will see what can be done. As far as my anguish, do not concern yourself , I am healing daily and am able and soon will be able to resume my normal functions. Your last letter sounds of great urgence, my congratulations on your impending marriage. Farewell for now.

Your Brother