"Charon... you sure she's okay? It's been over 2 hours..." Fakir moaned.
"Look son... If you're that worried about her, why not go hunt her down?" Charon tiredly replied.
"Don't say it like that... But I'll go anyway. I'll hopefully be back within the hour. Stay here in case she comes back."
"Good luck... and be careful."Charon passed him his jacket and he slipped out the door without further delay.
The cold night breeze tickled Fakir's skin, eating away at his conscience and concentration. It grew late and there was still no sign of the little muppet when a loud scream of pain resounded from the nearby forest.
"Ahiru?" And without required hesitation, he ran toward the direction of the voice.
"Who... who are you?" (She actually quacked this, but the creeper understands duck.)
A voice all too familiar replied with a slight grin. "Oh, come on dear, you aren't so oblivious that you have no clue what I am when you see me?" A tall figure blinded by a long torn cloak stepped out in front of the stunned duck. "Tell me, what is it you desire most? Of course, you can't think I'm so naïve to believe all you wish for is a life with that worthless knight, do you know?"
"Qua..." Fakir...
I guess all I really wanted was for him to be happy with and accept my true form...
but is that really my own wish? I want him to be happy so... but if it means becoming human- could that bring a smile upon his face...?
"So little duck, what is your wish? Anything come to mind?"
I wonder if he would scold me if I broke my promise and did turn back...- but if she's just asking me what I want, there's no way she could...
"Qua qua? Qua quack quack qua qua quack..." Who are you? You still haven't answered my question.
"I am the only one to make your wish true. You really think that pathetic excuse for a body guard can turn you back? What did I expect," she answered bluntly.
"Qu- qua qua quack qua quack quack qua! Qua- Quack!" Wha- don't talk about Fakir like that! I lov- ack!
"Ah, you have quite developed feelings for the young boy. Wonder if he feels the same... in any case, I'll ask you once more. Is your human form what you want? I can make it happen. But of course, there is always a price to pay," the eerie woman beckoned.
"Qua! Quack quack qua qua quack..." Yes! I want to be human with Fakir...
"I knew you'd break eventually. So, how does this sound- I give your body back for one day. In the given time, you must get the tramp of a knight to kiss you before the day ends. If so, you shall remain human with the power of this pendant," she held up a small green gem on a silver chain, "If not however, your memories shall be bound to me forever and your feelings, all traces of you shall be gone from everyone's minds. Understand?"
Ahiru looked rather dumbfounded, and although she could not see her face, she was sure she could sense a smirk rising on the face of the mysterious figure. If everyone- including me- forgets, what will become of Kin Kan...? But if this is my chance-!
WAIT.
K-KISS FAKIR?
"Qua qua quack quack quack?" I have to kiss him?
"So you'd rather-"
"Qua- qua quack quack..." No- I'll do it...
"Good," and the pendant fell to her neck.
I mean, how hard could a kiss be?
"Oh, and just be prepared. I'm afraid to say I have been forbidden to spill anymore secrets..."
"Qua- ahhhh!"
"Be prepared... and I'm sorry."
...please don't kill me!
Oh, and thanks for the first review! Maybe if I get one more, it'll revive my spirit and I'll write some more. I'll write anyway. Chow 4 now.