AN: Hello! This is going to be my first Princess Tutu fanfic! Um… I haven't honestly watched all the episodes, but I think I get the story. Plus, I looked up information, and all that stuff. But I'll watch it… eventually. Anyway, hope you enjoy!

Ahiru's eyes were closed, as she floated calmly on the surface of the water. She wished they weren't, but she just couldn't help it.

Each time her eyes were closed, she would see his face, framed by his snow white hair, with his amber eyes shining. It was a confusing problem. She wanted the memory of his features erased from her mind, yet she didn't.

And even if she wanted to stop being reminded of his face, it still brought joy to her. But what also added to the problem was that it also brought pain.

A sigh escaped her bill. She immediately wished she hadn't, as Fakir looked up from his writing. He looked at the small duck with annoyance, but pity lingered in his eyes. He knew what was wrong, even if Ahriu couldn't speak.

She wanted to be a girl. She wanted to be human again. She truly wished that was the real her.

Fakir sighed and stood up. "I think it's best that we get back home now. Ahiru?"

The small duck nodded, and hopped out of the water. But when Fakir bent down to pick her up, Ahiru shook her head. With a smile playing on his lips, he nodded, and began walking ahead. She wanted time to think.

I can't possibly love him still, she though, He's in love with Rue! He's practically engaged to her, for crying out loud! He would never feel the same was as I do. Ahiru looked and watched Fakir's back, Besides… I have Fakir… right?

She shook her head, and continued walking, thoughts swimming in her mind.

Fakir looked over his shoulder at the small duck behind him. A frown etched itself on his lips, and he felt that one feeling that he hated the most—

Helplessness.

He wanted to help her. He wanted to talk to her. And plus, he wanted her to hurry up. It looked like rain. He shrugged this off and continued thinking. Perhaps… Maybe he should… Yes, why not? He gave a happy ending to Mytho and Rue, why not Ahiru? It was perfect. But…

He looked back at her. He would need permission first. What if she really wanted to stay like this? Though, he highly doubted it. Fakir turned around, and kneeled in front of her. She looked up, "Qua?" "Ahiru," he started, but paused. "How… Would you like to be the human girl you once were?"

The yellow duck looked shock, yet excited, "Quack! Quack, quack quack quack!" Fakir smirked. Obviously this was a sign of agreement. He nodded, and rose.

"Then let's get home quick."