Sorry for the long wait, and that this chapter is so long! When I wrote the first chapter, I really had no idea what to do with the plot, but now I know, so yay! Anywho, thanks for the reviews so far! Hola!

Chapter Two

There was, however, a limit to all the madness. There was one way where, no matter how sad or angry or afraid I became, the weather wouldn't be affected. That way was water. Lakes, oceans, even a pool or pond, would be safe. I could let out all my emotions as much as I wanted. Although I still felt it, I was even resistant to any temperature wherever I was.

I didn't know why or how, but I never questioned it, I was just happy to have some respite from it all.

And because of it, I became an excellent swimmer, and could hold my breath forever. It was my sole pleasure, besides Mandy, father, and mother.

One day after a particularly harsh storm caused by some harsh words I overheard from some new servants who hadn't learned where all the hidden tunnels were yet, I ran outside to swim in one of the many ponds in the royal gardens, so I could be alone without the weather changing every five seconds.

It was winter and I had on light clothes for more maneuverability, but as I said before, temperatures of any kind didn't bother me, so I swam and swam, eventually forgetting my anger and troubles.

After a while, I thought I saw someone out of the corner of my eye, standing near a tree that grew just next to the pond. But when I turned to look, no one was there. Shrugging it off as water distorting my vision, I decided I had had enough for one day. I prepared myself to get out, for the instant I did, it's like an invisible wall holding back the connection from my emotions to the weather would shatter, leaving it open to whatever I was feeling. Staying as calm as I could, I went inside, grabbed a towel, and ascended the stairs to my room. When I reached the top, I suddenly had the mad urge to slide down the railing. Checking to make sure no servants were around, I flew down the long golden colored wood, laughing all the way.

It had been a long time since I had slid down the railings, so immediately after I hit the ground I raced back up, only to fly back down again. By the time I went down a fourth time, my cheeks were bright red and I was laughing so hard the sun started shining so brightly that the temperature actually rose.

Mother had been outside at the time so she noticed the change and came to see what I was doing.

When she saw me, she too started to laugh and raced down the railings with me, and ten minutes later we were on the ground, laughing too hard to get up again.

When we finally stopped enough, mother looked at me and smiled. "I'm so happy to hear your laugh, dear. That's the first time in months."

"I get it from you mother." I told her, smiling and motioning to the railings. They always made me happy.

"I love you." She said, drawing me into a hug. She smelled like summer, with her green dress that made her look lovely, although she always said she looked like a grasshopper in that color.

"I love you too." I told her.

She stood up; dusting us both off, then went back outside for her daily walk in the gardens.

I hoped that I could stay happy enough to keep the sun shining; it was almost May and I wanted mother to have some warmth after a long winter.

When I got to my rooms, I went to change clothes. Although all the sliding dried my dress almost completely, I still wanted a fresh gown.

When I finished, I went into my bedroom. Although when I got there, again I thought I saw someone out of the corner of my eye. I knew it wasn't just my imagination this time, so I whirled around. What I saw made me gasp.

"Hello, dear. It's been a long time." A woman stood there, smiling at me.

She was the most beautiful lady I had ever seen, besides mother of course. But she had silvery blue hair, the same colored eyes, perfect makeup, and a white dress that seemed to flow around her like water. She obviously wasn't a servant.

"I am a Fairy my dear." She said, as if reading my mind. "I was there the night you were born."

My surprise quickly turned to anger, which caused clouds to roll in, blocking out the sun. "You were there…Are you the one who did this?" I asked, waving my hand towards the clouds.

"Oh no, you misunderstand! I am a Water Fairy, and my name is Sylvia. The one who did this to you was a horrid old hag, a witch to be precise." She told me. Reaching out her hand, palm up, and a shimmering image appeared. It was of my parent's bedroom, where I could see my cradle. Standing over it was an old woman with white hair. Her face was plain, but in her red eyes was a malice I had never seen before. It made me shiver.

I couldn't hear what the old woman was saying, but I could tell that they weren't pleasant. As she talked, I saw miniature dark clouds appear above my head. Then I saw every kind of rain, snow, thunder, lightning, everything. Then they subsided, leaving nothing behind. Looking satisfied, the old woman turned to leave.

But before she did, I saw Sylvia appear in front of her. Her face was disapproving. I saw the old woman's shoulders heave, like she was laughing. Then she disappeared altogether.

Floating over to my cradle, Sylvia said a few words, then with a sad expression, also disappeared.

The images vanished, and I blinked a few times, trying to focus again. I had calmed down enough that the clouds disappeared again, but I was surprised no one came up to see what was happening.

"I could not undo the curse, but I did give you a gift. That whenever you are touching water, be it an ocean, lake, river or pond, your emotions would not affect on the weather." She said, her smile returning.

I looked at her, stunned.

"But, why would the old witch curse me? I don't understand." I said, my face turning pale.

"She had wanted a child of her own, but could never have one. I suppose this was her revenge on those that could." She said sympathetically.

I sat down on my bed. "But, why are you telling me this now? It's been so long, and still no one knows what happened." I was getting angry at this Fairy now, for not coming sooner. I was starting to hate every Fairy, except for Mandy of course.

"You were not old enough, dear. I wanted to wait until you were seventeen. I wanted to wait until you could make a decision." She sat down next to me.

"What do you mean? What decision?" I frowned.

"You see, I live in a lake very far from here, under a mountain. On top of that mountain is a very wise creature. If he so chooses to, he can give any gift to anyone, and since it was not a Fairy who cursed you but a witch, he can take it away. I'm saying we could go there and see if he will, and if he does, I will of course return you to your castle. It will be wonderful for you."

I stared out my window. Here was my chance to be normal. But one thing bothered me.

"You said if he chooses. What if he won't take away my curse?" I hated to ask, but I knew I had to.

"Then, I will give you a choice to live with me. I can give you another gift to breathe under water, and there you would never have to worry about your emotions ever again. You could at least be free there."

"Could I visit my family?" I asked.

"Well…I am afraid that if I gave you a gift like that, you would never be able to leave the lake. Or you would die." She said grimly.

Cliff-hanger! Dun dun dunnnnnn. I shall write soon! Until then, have some cake! *Sets cake out*