Okay, so I've decided to continue this story. Yay right? Yeah, so here's the chapter that I didn't write before. Enjoy.

Chapter Four

I wake up the next morning with an awful headache and a vague remembrance of Phantom Skye. Had I really met the thief or had I conjured up the beautiful boy? I sighed to myself and I rubbed my aching temples. It was to early and I was to hung over to be thinking of this kind of stuff. I pulled the covers over my head and I tried to persuade sleep to come back to me to no avail. I sighed angrily and threw the quilt back and sat up in bed. I tried to ignore the increasing ache in my head as I got dressed, but I finally accomplished that.

I throw open the door, irritated that it wouldn't move with practiced ease like every other door in the damn valley, and I stomp my way over to the chicken coop. I scatter feed across the ground hazardously and pat each one on the head with a little more force than necessary. I trudge over to the barn and brush each cow down and milk them quickly. I throw a bundle of fodder in each trough and slam the door behind me. I could hear the irritated moos sound from behind me as I did so, but I couldn't make myself care.

I stomp into town and, with my destination in sight, I throw open the door to the bar. Griffen jumps as the door slams against the wall, successfully spilling the drink he was making down the front of his shirt. His irritated eyes come up to see who the moron who made him spill his drink was, and a look of sadness filled his eyes when he saw it was me. Muffy entered the room and shifted uncomfortably under the tense atmosphere. I sighed in apology and collapsed onto a bar stool.

"I'm only going to ask this one more time before I ban you from this bar. What are you doing here, Jill?" Griffen asked in a tight voice while taking a rag to his shirt.

"I'm not here to get drunk if that's what you were thinking. I just need someone to talk to. I had a big night last night and I need to know if I have gone crazy or not." I explained and a curious light entered the man's eyes and Muffy's as well.

"Please, do explain." Muffy encouraged and I sighed as I slumped against the bar's counter.

"Well, I met someone last night." I started hesitantly, and Muffy grew even more curious.

"Who did you meet last night?" she prodded me and I grew uncomfortable under her intense gaze.

I sighed before clasping her hand in mine and dragging her upstairs and into her room. "Okay. If I tell you, do you promise not to make a big deal out of it?" I asked the curious blonde in a tight voice.

She nodded her head quickly while plopping down on her bed. "I swear I won't make a big deal out of it. Now tell me woman!" she all but screamed at me and I smiled wearily while stalling for a moment.

She glared at me when I didn't answer right away. "Am I going to have to make you tell me or are you going to tell me already?" she asked in an exasperated voice while running a small hand through her thick blonde hair.

I sighed before joining her beside her on the bed. "Okay. I met Phantom Skye last night." I explained and Muffy grew pink and her eyes grew wide.

"Oh. My. Goddess. Are you serious? I have been fantasizing about that man since I heard about his sexy ass five years ago." she gushed while clapping her hands in happiness, "how was it? Is he as hot as I've heard?"

I laughed at the poor girl and ran a hand through my loose hair. "He is a beautiful human being. I don't know what else to tell you, considering I was drunk out of my mind when I met him." I explained and Muffy shot me a furious look.

"You met the thief when you were tipsy? Are you crazy?" she yelled in my ear and I leaned back from her overwhelming anger.

"What the hell? Why are you so mad?" I asked and she sighed before collapsing against the wall.

"I'm sorry. I just have this huge crush on him, but don't tell anyone that. I don't want them to know I'm basically in love with the phantom thief." she explained and I shook my head in acknowledgment.

"Okay. Pinky promise that neither of us say a word of today, but we can always talk about the sexy Phantom Skye when we are alone." Muffy offered while holding out her little finger.

I wrapped my own finger around hers, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to talk about the thief whenever we were together. I think a part of me was happy that I had finally made a friend after all this time in the valley.

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I settled down at the Goddess Pond at about eight o'clock and didn't plan on moving until it was well into the night. I sighed as I leaned against the large tree that towered over the pond and stared into the depths of the water and stared at the moon as it reflected. I stared at the little white ball and thought over the last few days. I had lost so much, and I couldn't help but think if I was never going to gain half of it back. I leaned my head back against the bark of the tree as tears cascaded down my cheeks as I thought back to the one person who had affected me more then anyone I have ever met. Kai.

I heard the almost silent approach of foot steps around midnight and I tensed, ready to fight if need be. I heard someone chuckle and I turn my head quickly to see who was laughing at me. Phantom Skye stood within grabbing distance, and he towered over me. I gulped as I looked up into his brilliant eyes. He crouched down and moved a thumb over my cheek to catch a fallen tear before it slid off my chin.

"Maidens should never shed tears. If I may ask, what is wrong beautiful?" he asked, his voice as smooth and rich as it was last night.

I met his eyes again and I couldn't even think where to begin.

A/N: So, yeah. Next chapter will be up tomorrow if I have time. Leave me a review and tell me whatcha think of the story and if it was a good move to continue it. Signing off now. Buh-Bye. :)