Moody's Mood For Love

By: Amy Winehouse

3 months later…

Donia walked through Atlanta once more, looking at the sights around as she moved lazily through the city. She started to speed up her pace as she spotted Aquil waiting on a park bench for her. A smile tugged at Donia's lips as she quickly crossed the street. She couldn't quite understand the lack control she had every time she was around him. But, honestly, she didn't mind it. She liked it. He stood to meet her. She saw him smile before bowing his head, showing her respect.

"My queen," he greeted. She grabbed his chin and moved his face until he was giving her eye contact. She smiled at him sweetly.

There I go, there I go, there I go, there I go

Pretty baby you are the soul, snaps my control

"You are not my subject." She told him. "Hello, Aquil."

"At least half of me belong to the Winter Court. I will always be your subject." He said as a calm, quiet smile spread across his face. "But if you wish for me not to address you like that then, hello…Donia." Her smile became wider as he said her name. He said as if it was something so precious, saying it too many times would decrease its value. It was new to her, refreshing to be treated so sacredly. "Shall we take a walk today?"

Such a funny thing but every time you're near me

I never can behave

You give me a smile and I'm wrapped up in your magic

"Yes," she said, as he offered her his arm. She placed her hand in the crooked of his elbow. He started to lead her further into the park. They walked silently for a few moments. She couldn't help but think of the first few moments when it snows, the calmness of the first touch of snow. She chuckled a bit.

"What's on your mind?" Aquil asked in his quiet tone.

"I was thinking of how I can't help but think of winter when I'm with you." Aquil slowed their pace a bit as he looked at her more. His eyes were the lightest shade of blue she has seen, almost white. It would remind her of ice had it not had the softness it had.

There's music all around me
Crazy music, music that keeps calling me so

Very close to you, turns me into your slave

"Winter is who you are, what you embody; your very essence. It is understandable for it to be thought-consuming at times." He said. She nodded in agreement. She started to lean on him more. He adjusted his hold on her so they were closer.

"You know, you are very formal for a half-mortal." She told him. He shrugged.

"I was raised formally. Beria kept a close eye on the court's half-mortals. You can imagine the difficulty of growing up as a human only to be reminded that it's not who you are."

Come on and do with me any little thing that you want to
Anything, baby just let me get next to you

"I understand." She replied. "Going from human to fey was one of the most difficult periods in my life."

"And now?" Aquil asked with a raised eyebrow. She smiled reassuringly.

"Now I feel better than I ever have." She told him. He smiled once more and wrapped his arm around her waist as she held on to him. He sighed, breathing out a cloud of air. Donia savored the feeling of being in his arms. Never had she had someone embrace her this way and for it to be such a comfort to her. She didn't want to let go.

So am I insane or do I really see heaven in your eyes?

"There holding the New Year's countdown near here tonight." Aquil said. They stopped walking and she turned to him fully, wrapping both arms around him. He did the same, pulling her closer.

"And I'm guessing you want me to go with you." She said into his chest.

"Asking," he corrected. He cupped her face, lifting up gently. She almost gasped at the intensity of his gaze. They were a snowstorm, wild and uncontrolled inside an ice sculpture. Showing all he was in one moment. "Will you come with me tonight?" he asked her, caressing her ears with the crisp, quiet tone of the question.

She stood up on the tip of her toes. Aquil froze as she kissed him, both of them lost in the feeling of her lips on his. Donia was shocked by the taste of winter that hung on his lips as they both stood still. When she started to pull back, he started to kiss her back. The kiss was slow and gentle, neither trying to ruin the fragility of the moment. After a long moment, Donia pulled away.

Bright as stars that shine up above you

In the clear blue sky

how I worry bout you

Aquil looked at her with longing but didn't kiss her again. Donia licked the taste of ice, long moonlit nights, juniper, and the first touches of snow. Behind it was the aftertaste of blizzard and peppermint. She touched his lips gently, wanting to kiss him once more even as she held herself back. Slow, she reminded herself, we have to take this slow.

Just can't live my life without you

Baby come here, don't have no fear

"Yes," she answered him as she pulled away. She pulled out of his embrace, constantly looking back, as she walked off, fading from his sight.

Oh, is there wonder why
I'm really feeling in the mood for love

Donia wove her hair into a loose braid going down her back. She twisted it into a loose bun, letting some out of its braid so it rested on her neck. She looked down at her outfit which consisted of dark jeans, a soft white sweater, and the blue Converse Aquil gave her so long ago. She breathed out, frosting the glass in the mirror. Her ice blue eyes and bright red lipstick were still visible.

So tell me why, stop to think about this weather, my dear
This little dream might fade away

"You look beautiful as always, my queen." Cwenhild told her. Donia nodded in appreciated. She created a chair to sit in as Cwenhild approached her with jewelry. Donia was quiet as the Scrimshaw Sister decorated her in sapphires and clear diamonds. She gently placed a necklace of pure Faerie silver around her neck. The necklace was a simple chain with a snowflake pendent. She tried to remember where she got it from but decided it didn't matter. It brought a reassurance that she needed tonight.

There I go talking out of my head again baby won't you
come and put our two hearts together

"You seem anxious today, my queen." Cwenhild said. Donia looked at her through the mirror before shrugging.

"I feel as though many changes are to come." Donia told her. Cwenhild cracked a smile.

"Love always changes things." She said as she smoothed back Donia's hair from her face. Donia closed her eyes at the motherly gesture.

"Who said anything about love?" Donia said without opening her eyes. The Scrimshaw Sister laughed quietly as she repeated the motions that soothed her queen.

That would make me strong and brave

"We can see it. You race down to Atlanta almost every chance you have. You're calm but seem to have certain impatience; always starting at the clock…you look different. There's this glow that you hold now. Nobody's seen you like this since…" Cwenhild paused as she trailed off. Donia's smile softens at the thought of her first, persistent love. Oh Keenan, she thought. She pictured his face briefly before it was quickly replaced Aquil. Her smile grew as she saw Aquil sharp blue eyes instead of Keenan's haunting green.

Oh, when we are one, I'm not afraid

I'm not afraid

"Yes, it has been a while since I have been happy like this." Donia told her. She placed her hand over the Scrimshaw Sister's. "But I believe this will lead to something great." She told her. Cwenhild smiled and finished preparing her queen with a final fluff to her hair. She leaned down in Donia's ear and whispered.

"We believe so too." Cwenhild said, meeting her queen's eye in the mirror, "Great changes will come from this."

Around 11 p.m. Donia was making her way through the park where she had left Aquil earlier. He always met her where they last saw each other. So that we never have to worry about forgetting where we stood, he told her once, we can just finish where we left off. Donia smiled peacefully at the memory, absentmindedly spreading snowflakes on the ground as she walked. Aquil was waiting for her with a calm air around him. She spotted a bottle of Winter Wine in his hand along with two glasses. He held his arms out to her as she got closer to him. She slipped into them easily, kissing his cheek as she did. She let him hold her close before her curiosity got the best of her.

If there's a cloud up above us
Go on and let in rain

I'm sure our love together would endure a hurricane

"So what are the glasses for?" she asked as he started to guide her to the closest bench. He opened the bottle with a loud pop and poured them both a glass of the wine. He handed her a glass with a serene grin.

"We are toasting." He told her matter-of-factly. She raised an eyebrow.

"Aren't we suppose to do that at midnight?" she asked.

"Well I figured that we should toast now since it would be too chaotic to do it at midnight. Why not now when we have a moment of peace?" he said. Donia nodded in agreement. He lifted his glass and Donia followed his lead. "What should we toast to, my queen?" he asked in a low voice.

Oh my baby won't you please let me love you
and get a release from this awful misery

Donia bit her lip, blushing, as he announced her title softly. She couldn't help but enjoy the way he said it so softly into the night as if it were a secret spell to make everything mystical. It was so…sexy.

"To something new," she said breathlessly. Aquil smiled the soft smile she loved.

"To something new," he repeated and tapped the glasses together. The cling sound echoed around them as the sipped from their glasses quietly.

What is all this talk about loving me, my sweet
I am not afraid, not anymore, not like before

They joined the crowd, pushing their way to the center. Donia felt the energy from around them like a pulse around them. She started to dance to the upbeat song the performer on stage was singing. It wasn't faerie perfect, nowhere close, but she didn't mind as Aquil danced with her. She started to jump and Aquil followed her, as did the crowd so after as if they were under her command. She summoned a few clouds of snow flurries and some squealed in delight and she smiled.

Aquil wrapped his arms around her as they settled down. The crowd hushed as the countdown to the New Year began.

Can't you understand me

now baby please
Pull yourself together,

do it soon

Ten…nine…

She turned to Aquil and wrapped her arms around his neck. He pressed his forehead against hers.

Five…four…

Donia looked into his icy blue eyes for a moment. There were pleasant images of the first snow fall-so new, so clean-in them. And she was glad for the familiarity.

Three...two…

Donia closed her eyes and sighed as Aquil's lips lowered to her own.

One…

My heart's on fire, come on and take
I'll be what you make me, my darling

The wintery taste of Aquil assaulted Donia and she moaned against his lips, holding him tighter. Though they were both winter fey, she felt a slight heat emitting from him. Not enough to hurt, but just enough to warm her a bit. Aquil kissed her with such sweet intensity, it almost overwhelmed her. There was a mortality that was new to her. She couldn't help but smile as felt it pulsing against her skin, asking her to be human once again. The crowd faded away from her. All that was around her was a snowy winter wonderland and them.

Oh baby, you make me feel so good
Let me take you by the hand
Come let us visit out there
In that new promised land

Aquil pulled away and looked up as he felt specks of cold fall on his face. Donia looked up as well. Snow was falling. She looked back at Aquil with a small smile. "I love you." She told him, shouting a bit. Aquil's eyes widened along with the smile on his face. Donia looked at him with longing as she finished what she was trying to say.

Maybe there we can find
A good place to keep a lovin' state of mind

"I wish it wasn't too dangerous for you to come with me." She bit her lip as she looked down at the ground.

"I want to be with you." She whispered to him dejected. She couldn't see the growing smile on Aquil's face despite her words

I'm so tired of being without it
Never knew what love was all about

"Maybe you can be," Aquil said. Donia looked up at him and raised an eyebrow. Aquil pulled her into him, pressing his forehead against hers once again. She felt him lightly press his lips to hers as he spoke.

Vince Henry you come on in and you can
blow now if you want to

"Come to New York with me." And in the middle of a loud crowd in a new year, Donia was speechless.

I'm through