It was cloudy day in Paris, France. Briana was on sightseeing tour around the city Paris. She sang quietly as she was walking to cathedral:
Morning in Paris, the city awakes
To the bells of Notre Dame
The fisherman fishes, the bakerman bakes
To the bells of Notre Dame
To the big bells as loud as the thunder
To the little bells soft as a psalm
And some say the soul of the city's
The toll of the bells
The bells of Notre Dame
Briana saw a puppet master, who was having a puppet show with his three assistants. Many children and their parents came to see it . It was the story of lonely bell ringer, who found his place among people. Puppet master sang as he showed a boat with four figures in it :
Dark was the night
when our tale was begun
On the docks near
Notre Dame
Four frightened gypsies
slid silently under
The docks near Notre Dame
But a trap had been laid for the gypsies
And they gazed up in fear and alarm
At a figure whose clutches
Were iron as much as the bells
Three assistants played their roles. Briana stopped and looked at show. She smiled and went on. It reminded her on the old story that she heard as a child .Briana came to cathedral and looked at statues and gargoyles. They were beautiful and special. She stopped at one of the doors and entered. Briana read the novel The hunchback of Notre dame and saw many films, but her favorite was Disney version. She also liked to sing songs from soundtrack and her favorite song was Out there. After praying to Lord, Briana went to the stairway that led to the balcony. Girl went upstairs and came to balcony. She sang as she looked at the Paris:
Now here is a riddle to guess if you can
Sing the bells of Notre Dame
Who is the monster and who is the man?
Sing the bells, bells, bells, bells
Bells, bells, bells, bells
Bells of Notre Dame
Briana thought as she looked at one of bell towers:,, Why people can`t be kind to someone, who is different ? ,,
Then a strange light appeared and Briana felt a bit dizzy. She blacked out as light covered her.
Briana's POV
I opened my eyes slowly and sat up. I saw that I was sitting on the wooden floor in one of bell towers. I said as I slowly stood up:,, Where am I? Hello? Is someone there? I won't cause trouble. ,,
I heard a voice saying:,, OH, you woke up. Are you ok? ,,
I looked around and said as I looked for source of voice: ,, Yes, thank you . Will you come to me, so I can see you sir? ,,
A voice said a bit unsure:,, No. I will scare you, because I'm not normal. You look like a gipsy and gypsies are evil. ,,
I looked at my dress and was surprised. It was white dress with round sleeves, a dark purple bodice with light purple stripes, and a light blue flowing skirt. Aquamarine sash with coins was tied loosely around my waist and I had purple sash tied in my brown hair. I even had golden hooped earrings, two golden bracelets on my wrists and beautiful necklace around my neck. I was more surprised as I lifted the skirt and saw my bare feet and gold anklet around my left ankle. I said as I looked at triplets and Big Mary: ,, I'm not gipsy although I'm wearing the dress . Don't worry, I'm not evil. ,,
A voice said: ,, Are you from Paris? ,,
I said as I looked at bells: ,, No, I'm from future. I was walking in the Paris and came to cathedral. As I thought a little of mistreating someone, who is different, a strange light appeared and I blacked out. I woke up here and I was dressed as gipsy girl. It is truth .I know how it is to be different, because I'm not beautiful or pretty. ,, I
looked at bells, before I heard someone walking to me. I turned and saw young man around 20 with short black hair, brown eyes and a bit darker skin. He wore green tunic, green pants. Stranger said as he looked at me: ,, I believe you and you are beautiful. My name is Manuel. What is your name? ,,
I looked at Manuel and said as I came to him and bowed:,, My name is Briana . Pleased to meet you Manuel and you are handsome. ,,
We both blushed and Manuel took my hand as we went to the balcony. On our way there he told me, that he had found me lying unconscious on the balcony and took me inside the bell tower. I thanked him for helping me as we came to one of gargoyles. It was fat with pig snout and its mouth was open. In it was a bird nest with cute little pigeon, which woke up as Manuel wished him good morning. I carefully took the bird in one of my hands and stroked his head gently. I said as pigeon chirped in happiness: ,, Will today be the day? Are you ready for fly? ,,
Bird chirped in sadness, so I said: ,, Well, it is a good day to try . If I picked the day for fly, this would be it. The festival of fools. ,,
I looked at square below and saw people putting tents up or getting ready for festival. Bird gulped as he looked down and let a sad chirp. Pigeon flapped with its wings, while his eyes were closed. Manuel said as he looked at bird: ,, It will be fun. Music, jugglers and dancing. ,,
We both giggled a little, before pigeon looked down and saw that he was flying. Bird was happy and landed on my hand. He chirped in excitement as he saw some pigeons flying together. I said as I looked at bird and smiled: ,, Go little one. Nobody wants to be cooped up here forever. ,,
After bird flew away I noticed Manuel's sadness. Before I could say something, a gargoyle spat the twigs and said: ,, Man ,I thought he`d never leave. I`ll be spitting feathers for a week. ,,
The fat gargoyle came to life and I looked at Manuel with surprise. He smiled and another gargoyle said as it came to life: ,, Well, that's what you get for sleeping with your mouth open. ,,
I said as I looked at Manuel: ,, Did gargoyles just talk or was I imagining it? ,,
The taller gargoyle with big wings said: ,, Who is this pretty young lady ? ,,
I blushed and the fat gargoyle said: ,, Go scare a non. Hey, Manuel are you gonna introduce us to lady? ,,
Manuel said: ,, Briana, I would like you to meet my friends Victor and Hugo. ,,
I said with smiled: ,, I'm pleased to meet you both. ,,
Victor took my hand and kissed it like a gentleman, before he said: ,, The pleasure is mine, mademoiselle. You have beautiful name and also beautiful locket. ,,
Hugo said: ,, hi. Nice to meet ya, lass. Were you chased by guards and claimed sanctuary? ,,
I said as I blushed a little: ,, No, I come from future. I was visiting cathedral and thought a little why are people mean to different. Then a strange light appeared and I blacked out. I woke in the bell tower and was dressed as gipsy. I'm not crazy or lying. ,,
Hugo said as he leaned across the railing: ,, Hey, Manuel, what`s goin` out there ? A fight? A flogging? ,,
Victor leaned to me as he said: ,, A festival . ,,
Hugo was excited and asked: ,, You mean the Feast of fools? ,,
I nodded in replay and Hugo continued: ,, All right, all right! Pour the wine and cut the cheese. ,,
I looked at Manuel, who was sad and heard Victor saying: ,, It is a treat to watch the colorful pageantry of simple peasant folk. ,,
Hugo hit in Manuel and said: ,, Boy , nothin` like balcony seats for watching the ol` F.O.F. ,,
Manuel sighed and sadly said: ,, Yeah, watching. ,,
He walked away and Hugo got ready to spit at mime that he saw below. Victor stopped him the last moment and made Hugo swallow. They both turned to Manuel, who was going inside the bell tower and Hugo said: ,, Hey, hey, hey, hey . What gives? ,,
Victor asked a bit worried: ,,Aren`t you going to watch the festival with us ? ,, Manuel didn't say a word and I sighed, before I said: ,, Poor Manuel . ,,
Hugo said: ,, I don`t get it . ,,
Victor said as he looked at Hugo: ,, Perhaps he is sick . ,,
Then a voice said as figure of old female gargoyle came to us: ,, Impossible. If 20 years listenin` to you two hasn`t make him sick by now, nothing will. Who is this this young lady? ,,
I said as I looked at female gargoyle:,, My name is Briana, madam. ,,
Gargoyle smiled and said as she didn't see pigeons on her stone wings: ,, Pleased to meet you dear. I'm Laverne and you already met the other two. ,,
Victor said as he jumped of railing and Hugo joined him: ,, But watching the Festival of fools has always been highlight of the year for Manuel .,,
I said as I looked at my new friends: ,, What use is to watch the party ,if you can't go there ? ,,
Laverne said after she scared the pigeons away: ,, You have a point sweaty. You and Manuel are not made of stone like us. ,,
We all went inside the tower to see if Manuel was ok.