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Jim couldn't sleep that night. He tossed and turned thinking of nothing but Alette. Magol was the one who caused her to be in this mess. If he hadn't attacked her family then she would still be there. She would have people who knew how to help her through this transformation.

There is no other species like her. She is going to be an outcast. He sat up straight in bed and dragged his hands through his hair worriedly. He tried to push down the stressful thoughts but it wasn't helping. Sighing he got out of the bed.

How will she be able to get a job? Have a normal life? Especially now that he knew she was a princess. He frowned, it was still a strange thought. He had been traveling with a princess for months now. Even developed feelings for her. Pacing back and forth he felt his heart race with worry for Alette.

Ever since the conversation with Ada was over he had been sitting by the bed. But when the older lady walked in the room and found Jim slouched over the bed, fast asleep, she forced him to get some actual sleep. She stood in the room and wouldn't let the distressed man alone until he left.

He shook his head in annoyance. Didn't do much good. Sending me in here. I would've gotten better sleep in the chair. At least then I'd be next to her. He laid back in the bed and stared at the ceiling. Closing his eyes he impatiently waited for sleep to come. Much to his surprise, it did.

When he opened his eyes that morning Jim could tell that she would wake up today. He threw the covers off and walked out. When he walked out of the room he felt himself smile at the smell of honey. His mouth started to water as soon as he walked into the kitchen. Ada was spreading honey on sweet rolls. She didn't notice him until his foot landed on a squeaky floor board.

She looked up in surprise, "I'm making Alette's favorite breakfast. Before you bring this to her room will you please eat a little?"

He chuckled, "Of course."

Sitting down at the table Jim had to refrain from taking the poor roll too fast. He took a bite and felt the honey seep into his mouth. Thinking, back he didn't remember the last time he had a breakfast this sweet. Ada watched as he finished his food. Then without question she handed him a small plate.

He thanked her and left. Every step he took to her room caused his heart to pound louder and louder. Ada made him bring her breakfast so maybe she was…..

He pushed open the door quietly and gasped.

She was awake, sitting up in the bed and wearing the shirt that he had made for her.

Jim walked into the room and set the plate down on her nightstand as quietly as possible. Making sure not to startle her. Then he walked just as quietly to her. And yet again his plan was foiled by a squeaky board.

Her head whipped to stare at him with her beautiful purple eyes.

In a small voice she whispered, "Jim."

Standing up she made her way to him quickly. Gasping when he embraced her with a hard hug. His heart was beating so fast when she pressed her face into his chest she could feel it. The two of them stood there for what seemed like forever.

He broke the silence with his velvet voice, full of emotion, "When did you wake up?"

She pulled back a little in order to look at his bright blue eyes, "About an hour ago. I told Ada that she needed to wake you up but obviously she didn't listen to me."

"She asked me to bring you some food," he pointed over to the nightstand.

Alette glanced over at the small plate and smiled. "She made my favorite."

Taking the roll and biting it she closed her eyes. It didn't take her long to devour the whole thing. She looked up sheepishly when she was done.

"Would you like me to go and get you more?" He asked with a smile.

She nodded a little too fast.

When Jim came back he was completely shocked by the sight that greeted him. Alette had wrapped one of her wings around her front. He watched as she stroked the feathers with immense care. She spread her other wing and brought it to where the tip was touching the other. He smiled as she wrapped them around herself. In a sort of makeshift blanket.

"Are you cold?"

She jumped at the sound of his voice and slowly removed her wings.

"Well… not really, I just wanted to see how it would feel."

He set the plate down on the edge of her bed and asked, "Can I sit next to you?"

She looked down and nodded once.

"How do you feel?"

She sighed, "I feel…. Strange. Very strange. Like my body is lighter than air and like I have yet to wake up from a dream."

She brought her right wing in front of her again. The feathers splayed out catching the light in a way that took his breath away.

"I can't believe that these are mine."

She tucked it back in next to its partner and she wrapped her arms around herself this time. He couldn't help himself when he pulled her into his chest. He thought that she was going to pull away until he felt her body shake with quiet sobs. Jim stayed there with her in his arms even after Alette's breathing slowed down.

She sat up a little and laughed shakily, "I'm sorry."

He looked into her eyes, "For what?"

She touched his chest gently and felt his heart race under her fingertips, "I got your shirt all wet."

He couldn't help but smile, "It'll dry eventually."

She felt her own smile falter, "Thank you for holding me. I've never had someone comfort me like that when I cry. Ada has never been much of a cuddler." She chuckled lightly at the last statement.

He brushed a hair behind her ear, "Of course. I would do anything for you. Especially when something like this happens."

She stared into his eyes with compassion and he felt his heart squeeze. She was so beautiful. Her eyes were the brightest shade of purple with an equally bright yellow ring. She smelled like a crisp autumn night. He couldn't help it when he leaned down and captured her lips with his own.

She gasped a little and pulled back.

Stammering he tried to explain, "I'm…. I'm sorry…. I couldn't help-"

He was cut off quickly when she pulled him down to her for another kiss. Their lips moved in harmony, as if the two were made for each other. His tongue ran over her bottom lip and she parted hers eagerly. Both of them could taste the honey that was still on their tongues. She brought her hand to his hair and ran her fingers through it. He felt her smile against his lips. Alette had been wanting to do that for so long. She pulled back, needing air. Jim opened his eyes and smiled bigger than she had ever seen before. Feeling giddy the young woman pecked him on the lips a few more times.

"That was….."

He sighed and finished the sentence for her, "Amazing."

She stood up and grabbed Jim's hands, pulling him up as well.

"Come on, grandma is waiting for us."

Jim looked down when he heard her say grandma, "When we get down there, your grandma has something to tell you."

Her brows pulled together in confusion, "O-okay."

The two walked downstairs to talk to Ada. Jim felt Alette's hand brush against his and he took no time in entwining his fingers through her own. She was going to need her support for what was to come.

Ada was sitting on the couch with her needles in her hands, as usual. She glanced up when the two of them walked in. Gesturing with her free needle she pointed to the couch across from her chair. Already knowing the reason they were here.

"You might want to sit down for this one dear."

Alette leaned against Jim, Ada had just told her everything and it was all spinning around her head. None of it made any sense to her. She was… a princess. That's impossible. She put a hand to her head to try to stop the room from spinning so badly. Jim looked down at the woman with worry.

"Everything okay, Alette?"

She nodded weakly, "I just need the room to stop spinning."

He brought a hand to her shoulder. "Maybe you need to go and lie down again."

She shook her head furiously, "No, I've slept long enough today. But I do have a few questions for my…. For Ada."

Jim could have sworn he saw a flash of hurt pass over Ada's face. She wasn't going to get used to her loved one not calling her grandma.

"I'll answer everything to my best abilities." She bowed her head down ever so slightly.

Alette sighed, "Okay, umm, why didn't you tell me all of this before now?"

"For the same reason why seeing Magol awoke the transformation. All of the information would have just caused the wings to sprout sooner. I didn't think you were ready for it."

Alette crossed her arms, "I'm stronger than you think."

Ada nodded but looked at her with concern, "I was just trying to protect you."

"Next question," she said abruptly," am I really the last of my kind." She asked bluntly.

"Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to."

Alette stared into her eyes fiercely, "I want to know."

She sighed in defeat, "Yes, you are."

Alette place her head in her hands and took a shallow breath.

Ada looked at her with concern, "I tried to find others. Survivors from that night. There was no one left. No matter how hard I looked or asked around all I found was that everyone is gone."

Still holding her head she muttered, "I have one more question to ask."

"What is it dear?"

Jim felt his heart skip a beat when the young woman lifted her head defiantly and asked, "May I travel with Jim and become a spacer?"