Wow, it's spectacular. I looked at the colorful tents and wagons, different ages of gypsies, running around, chatting, and cooking. I licked my lips at an enticing smell nearby at one of the wagons, and as I looked around, I was surprised by the appearance of Clopin. He was suspiciously asking me questions and I shyfully tried to answer them until Merla told Clopin that I am a friend and a gypsy. Clopin calmed down, introduced himself, and said that he's the king of the gypsies. I introduced myself, and he complimented my name. He asked if I was hungry and I nodded. He said that his niece Esmeralda must be done with breakfast by now, and he led me after Merla told me that she had to check on something, and I thanked her for bringing me here to the Court of Miracles. She nodded and left. Clopin took me to a rather pretty wagon near the back. The top and wheels was painted blue, the door was painted gold, and the exterior was painted of a mural that looks like a sunrise over a sea. Near the front of the wagon, I saw Esme checking breakfast in a big pot over a small fire, and I saw Djali napping in a nest of blankets near Esme. Esme saw us coming over, curious about me, and with introductions, and a nice breakfast of bread soup along with some vegetables in there, I found friends in them.
Days passed ever since, and I came to know Paris with its hideaways and corners, and Esme and Merla became my very best girlfriends. Esme was like a sister, ever since we found a similar interest in music. She truly loves to dance while I love to sing. Clopin often pestered me to sing, where I only did once, and politely declined the other times. Esme said that I had a lovely voice, much like the blue birds. I often went out with Merla, had some hilarious close calls, and some very dangerously ones too. Why, one of them was how I came to Notre Dame and met Quasimodo himself.
It was a beautiful day, the sun shining, and I was dancing while Merla played her favorite instrument, the harmonica. We were in a part near the courtyard, some mingling people around, and I quietly hummed to Merla's music, when suddenly, a sharp whistle sounded out from one of the gypsy sentries close by, and I saw them, the same people as before, and I swiftly grabbed the familiar bag, made sure it was gripped in my hands, and ran as Merla followed me close by. We ran for minutes, and we accidentally went in a dead-end. It was a low stone wall, and Merla was able to reach the top, and she held on, turned to grab my hands, as I tried to jump. Why did you make me so shorter, Jolee? Then I heard a shout behind me, and I turned to see the minions grinning evilly and their eyes black. Just great, them again. I tensed, shouted to Merla to go, Merla hesitated, and I yelled that I will be fine. She left, leaving me and the minions.
"Well, well, if it wasn't the vermin girl." sneered the pudgy man.
"Who are you calling vermin, fatty?", I growled, and Fatty made a move, and I zig-zagged, and kicked him in the butt with my left foot as I was ahead of him, and he yelped, falling into the hard ground. I chuckled slyly.
"You are going to pay for that, girl!", shouted the mustachioed man.
I grinned, and replied, "Really, skinny?". Skinny yelled as he charged at me, and I crouched down, flipped him over as he reached me, and he screamed as he landed hard, pinning Fatty. I laughed, as I headed out of the alley, and into the streets. I saw Notre Dame nearby, and I ran to the steps, opening one of the big doors, and came in. I closed the door behind me, panting loudly, unknowing that I grabbed someone's attention.
"I expect you are in trouble, young one?". asked the person nearby. I looked up, saw the Archdeacon. I smiled sheepishly and chuckled.
"Sorry, Father. Yes, I am in trouble. I need to hide from Frollo's soldiers, if you can help me, Father?". I asked. The archdeacon chuckled as he nodded, replying that he can help me and knows where to hide me. He took me to the stairs, that led up to the upper floors and Quasi's semi-apartment. He left me, saying that help is here within the bells, I nodded and thanked him. He asked for my name, and I told him. He smiled, saying it's a lovely name and left downstairs. I looked around at the beautiful bells, and hummed an old melody as I walked around, and saw colors sparkling in the near distance. I went ahead, saw Quasi's creations. I was shocked. This is amazing. So much detail, and the buildings, people, oh! Incredible! Then I heard a sound like a muffled voice.
"Hello, anybody here. It's all right. Your creations are amazing. I had never seen so much detail made so well until this. I am in hiding, the archdeacon said that you might help me.". I gently said in the silence.
"You think so?" replied Quasi quietly. I looked around, and saw a shadow behind one of the nearby pillars. Oh, I thought I knew Quasi's voice well, but he sounds so more vibrant in voice!
"Oh, yes. I believe so, and I see your shadow, it's okay to come out. I won't judge you, I promise.". I replied softly. I heard a gulp, and a few quiet steps, as I watched Quasi come out slowly. I frowned at Quasi's sad look, and then smiled, as I held a hand out, introducing myself. He shyly looked at me, his bright blue eyes staring curiously at me, and slowly made a cutely crooked smile, introducing himself. I kept smiling, and I asked him on his creations, and he gladly showed me every creation as he explained excitedly. I chuckled as he funnily explained some of the statues, and from there, we came to know each other. Well, Quasi may be different, but he's not lonely, not anymore, thanks to me.
