A.N: I'm going to make this quick because I have to go. Sorry for keeping you guys waiting but finals are coming up. I'll be able to update only the weekends, and then I'll get back to updating through the week when schools out. In this one, Jack is sixteen and Elizabeth is nine. On with the story.

"But you have to dance." Jack said to Elizabeth as they walked out of the cottage to where the activities would be held. The children didn't have a name for this certain event, it was held every year before the winter winds came to make sunsets and dark nights too cold to stay out. Unlike other settlements, Burgess had a ring houses and barns that circle a dirt patch in the middle. The middle held three fire pits were all the families can come and mingle together. (Between two cottages a trail led down to where the Trader, Bucher, and Baker shop stood. Another trail led up to the forest of trees and the small lake.) Jack and Elizabeth cold see that some trees had already lost all their leaves. But they felt hopeful when they saw the pine tree's still green and strong. It gave them hope that no matter the cold, there is still life.

"Hello Jack." Said a sweet feminine voice. Jack came back from his thoughts and looked at a short haired brunette girl with light brown eyes wearing a blue dress with a green satin sash. Since it was only a small colony, everybody new everybody. But she was different, being the daughter of Thaddeus Burgess, the founder. She didn't have many friends, not many wanted to mess with her, fearing in doing so her dad may do something. Jack knew better, he knew this fifteen year old girl just wanted to be normal.

Jack put on his cocky, friendly smile, "Good Evening, Katherine."

"I will leave you two." Elizabeth said as she went to a group of girls sitting by a fire.

Jack asked, "How is the family?"

Katherine turned to a group of boys hanging around a barrel of apples. She looked right at a short haired boy in a very fancy black blazer, white long sleeve shirt, and trousers. "Besides my brother Jeff showing himself off, everything is great. And yours? I see Elizabeth happy and healthy."

"Yes. The family is great, and I couldn't be more proud of my sister."

"I wish my brother was like that, and me being the youngest…."

"Don't worry about him, he has his friends, you have me and the other girls. And to make you feel better, may I ask to dance with you for the first song."

"That would be lovely." Katherine blushed as Jack went up to the group of boys.

Eddison was talking with Jacob when Jack walked up. "Hey Jacob, are you playing tonight?"

"Of course, it's what I do best, since I can't dance." He looked at the setting sun. "Oh no! I have to get started!" He grabbed one of the boys who was talking with Jeff and pulled him to the pile of instruments. Jacob took the violin and the other kid took a flute and began to play a tune.

The younger girls perked up to the song and in groups began to sing along and dance. The older girls were already paired with an older boy and danced to the rhythm. The younger boys didn't like to dance so they just sat around or took out some tops and began to spin them around.

Jack went up to Katherine, held out a hand and said, "Would you like a dance?" All she did was nod and took his hand. Everyone twirled and their feet moved to the fast pace of Jacob's violin. Laughing was heard, either because of a misstep, or just for the heck of it. Five different dances passed until Jack and Katherine got tired and just sat down by the fire. As more and more kids sat down, Jack noticed Elizabeth sitting on her own, staring at the dancers.

"You know, you don't have to be with me all night." Katherine said, "Go on."

Jack was confused, but then realized she was talking about his sister. He smiled and said, "I'll be back." He got up and walked over to his sister. "Would you like a dance?"

Elizabeth scowled and said, "I told you I don't know how to dance."

"Everyone can dance, you just have to have the heart to do it." Elizabeth looked up, than nodded grabbing on to Jacks hand. He led her to the were the others were dancing. Elizabeth was getting nervous. "Elizabeth look at me." She did so. "Just look at me the whole time, but listen to the music. Your feet will do the rest. You got it?"

Elizabeth nodded. "I got it." They took a few steps but she immediately stepped on his boot. "Whoops."

Jack chuckled, "It's ok, keep going." Only a few minutes in and Elizabeth was dancing like she'd done it her whole life. "There you go!"

She laughed and said, "This is so much fun!"

The siblings danced until they heard someone ask, "May I ask…" Elizabeth turned to face Deven, "For a dance with you, Elizabeth?"

Elizabeth looked up at Jack, who winked at her and began to walk away. She looked back at Deven and said, "Yes, I would love to."

A.N: I needed to write about them dancing, I thought it was appropriate for this time period. Have you guys seen the movie Tangled? The Kingdom Dance scene kind of inspired me, and the music helped set the mood. I kind of sort of referenced Katherine from the Guardians of Childhood, but no it's not the actual Katherine from the book. If you want to ship Katherine and Jack, go right ahead. I won't stop you. I got to run! I'm KikaKatTIOI, peace out!