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It was about a week before autumn revelry. And all winter fairies were busy as they have to ready all preparations for winter, in time. Lord Milori was really busy helping fairies and sparrowmen in their work. But howmuch he'd work, sadness never left his heart. He was feared to close his eyes, for if he closed his eyes even for a millisecond, he could see his love, smiling as usual. He never slept in his private chamber in ice palace, for even many seasons had passed, her unique fragrance, and memories still resided there. It was a nightmare to him to use the bed they slept, so he used the couch in his study instead.

He closed his eyes lying on his couch after a tiring day, wishing sleep would take him over soon.

He opened his eyes to found himself walking towards the border and saw in distance his beautiful fairy was waiting for him, there. '' Milori'' she called to him.

He started to walk towards the border, but a snowstorm began, making him impossible to see and walk. He found a warm bundle in his arms, he could see it was his baby daughter. She was wrapped in a thin cloth, she was wailing because of the cold. Milori kept his daughter close to his chest, wrapping her in his arms, trying to keep her warm.

''milori , help'' he heard clarion's cries and somehow made to the border to find it was turned to a craven and clarion was about to fall into it, she was holding a weak branch, her body was covered in blood, her wings were crushed. Tears were flooding down from her sapphire blue eyes.

Using his one arm to hold the baby, he used his other arm to grab her wrist and tried to pull her up. Snow storm was hitting him hard and weak soil he was standing was loosening in each second, Claire was crying hard, as harsh winter wind stole warmth from her little body.

'' Milori , please'' Clarion pleaded to let her go, looking at his brown eyes, '' never'' he said through his gritted teeth. He used final energy left in his body to pull her up, at the same moment, snow filled wind made him blind for a second, as it passed, he realised both had fallen from his arms. Still he felt the warmth of Claire's tiny body pressed to his chest.

'' CLARION…'' he yelled as loud as he can , before jumping in to join his beloved fairies.

Milori woke up panting, and sweating, the dream he had was almost real to him. He pressed his palms to his eyes, trying to send the remainders of the horrible nightmare away. After calming a bit down he realised he had seen the truth. Clarion was his past, he had to admit it , even how bitter the truth was. But lingering to his past and neglecting his present, his daughter, is not the best thing to do. As in his dream, it may end up even losing his little butterfly.

He realised how wrong he was. He didn't even sent a message to her. She was his own, the little miracle they created. Even clarion won't bear up this type of separation, so how a little girl would do? He promised Claire to be a good father, he was both parents to her, but he had broken his promise.

He stood up from his couch and walked to the window. He looked at the night sky, stars were glowing bright. He looked at three special stars in night sky, he remembered telling Claire about them.

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''daddy, which one is your star?'' little Claire asked, looking at the night sky. Father and daughter were standing in the balcony of Claire's bedroom, looking at stars.

''there , that big silver one'' he pointed out. ''and the little golden one near it ,is your star''

Claire giggled. But her eyes caught a beautiful golden star, which was apart from the stars in the question. ''who's star is that?'' she pointed out.

''that is your mother's star''

''why is it away from our stars,daddy? Is she angry with us?'' Claire asked.

''no butterfly, she is little bit away so she can watch us so clearly'' he answered in a bitter tone.

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He looked at the same star, and whisphered, ''please forgive me , clarion, I was unable to fulfil my duties as a father. You trusted me, but I failed. But from now on, I promise you, I will try to be the best dad for her, I will visit her tomorrow and apologize for what I have done, I'm sorry ree''

He looked at the little golden star and whisphered, ''please forgive me if you can, butterfly''

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