Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of IGPX, but I do own Ying Lee, so back off!

I HAVE JUST RESTARTED THIS WORK…(for the second time)

For my new readers, I've been writing this storyhas been on hold for about... two years now (with not much progress), and I just wanted to make a few notes! Starting from Chapter 9, there is an incredibly long flashback on Ying and River. If you do not care for their relationship, after chapter 8, skip to chapter 14. However, as a warning, for those who do not read the flashback may not understand some of the plot to come. but it is only a minor drawback. so please read and review!

actually, i might just re-write the whole thing! GO SPARK GO!

Chapter 1: Opening


The power door quietly slid open and a blond haired guy stepped into the room. It was dark and tranquil, and moonlight softly filtered in from the window. He silently looked around, his hands stuffed in his pockets. His eyes rested on a figure that was asleep on the couch. Her raven black hair spilled over the couch edge as she slept curled up in a ball, her smooth and lightly tanned face calm, and her breath steady.

He slowly made his way to the couch, where he sat down next to the sleeping girl. He hesitantly lifted his hand and ran his finger through her soft, black hair. His eyes softened at the slumbering girl, and using his other hand he brushed the hair away from her peaceful face.

The girl lazily opened one eye, looking up at the guy. She closed her eye and smiled, whispering, "You're back late, River." The guy nodded, and softly said, "You didn't have to stay up Ying." He still ran his finger through her hair, and the girl relaxed.

"I never knew your hair was so long and soft," he mumbled, reluctantly moving his hand away from her hair. The girl lifted herself up and sat next to him. She touched his shoulder lightly and said, "I don't put down my hair just for anyone." She leaned her head back against the couch, and silence filed between them.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

River shook his head slowly, and turned to face the girl, whose face and whole body was illuminated by the soft rays of the moon. He tenderly reached his hand over and touched her cheek. He looked her in the eyes and murmured, "I'm just glad you're here." He brought his face close to hers and softly touched her forehead with his own. She lifted her arms and wrapped them around his neck, her fingers running through his blond hair. A tear glittered down her face, and she burrowed her face into his shoulder. Immediately, his strong arms wrapped around her waist and he brought her close to his chest.

"Are you worried about tomorrow?" he whispered into her ear. She nodded, and he brought her closer. "Don't be, because I'll be there with you." River tenderly held her, and they stayed like that, tears dropping like diamonds from her eyes onto his shoulder. Finally, she entangled her arms from around his neck, and he halfheartedly let go of her. She leaned off he couch and whispered, "Good night my prince." She reached forward and lightly kissed him on the cheek before walking to her room. His eyes followed her down the dark hallway, and continued to gaze that way until her heard the door slide open and close softly.

Tears began to drip from his eyes, and he looked down. "You don't know how much I need you now, Ying," he whispered. Finally, he headed himself off the couch and walked down the other dark hallway. The power door silently opened, and after he entered shut noiselessly.


Chapter 1 up! So, what do you think? Please review!