Disclaimer: Really? Do you really need me to tell you that Tamora Pierce owns all of the characters and stuff? Oh I just did...
~ So this chapter is quite short and I am eternally sorry for that but I felt it was a good stopping point... and I'm really to tired to do more... but I really wanted to post this. The next chapter will be quick to appear. This story is my first fanfic so tell me what I need help with... Enjoy!!! ~
Meeting in the Moonlight
The woman in the sitting in the courtyard sighed, lifting her head towards the full moon that filled the night sky. Kel was tired of the endless series of balls, one after the other, that she was forced to attend. The days were an endless parade of dresses, balls, and the worst, court gossips. She was tired of hearing Dom's name attached to lady after lady. She thought that over time her crush would fade, just as the others did, but one year after saving the children from Blance and her heart still leapt at the sight of his crooked grin.
A gentle breeze drifted by, bringing the soft tune of a waltz out to her. Kel dreamed of being asked by Dom to dance this gentle song with him just once, but he did not see her as someone who would enjoy gentle things. Maybe I just need to get away from the palace for a while, do something meaningful, she thought, sighing. Kel stood, her hunter green dress swirling about her.
Out of nowhere, sparrows began to flock around her, chirping happily in greeting. Kel still could not believe how large the flock that she left behind had become. She began dancing and twirling down a path, further exciting the birds. She had to stop and clench her sides because she was laughing so hard she had stitches in her sides. Finally she collapsed on a bench and watched as the sparrows land on the nearby trees.
"Thank you, my friends, that was a much needed distraction from my troubling thoughts." She smiled as the birds rose into the air and scattered into the night sky.
"What troubles you, my lady?" a voice from behind her asked.
She spun, a shocked gasp trapped in her throat. Her eyes widened as they met familiar icy blue eyes. "But… but," Kel stammered in horror, "you're dead!"
AN: So I know that Kel is a bit out of character... but everyone needs to skip down a path in the moonlight when they are feeling down... try it sometime. It'll make you feel happy even if people will look at you strange. Review!!!