The final couple switch! Well sort of. The new relationship isn't that strong. But it will get stronger. My adventures are getting crazier too. Enjoy!

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Change Happens

The wind welcomed itself into the cozy tent the travelers were sleeping in. The cloth flapped noisily, as the wind swirled around the sleepers. Gwena's eyes opened as if feeling the wind. She looked about in terror. She looked around the tent scared that maybe she had been captured. Her eyes fell on Paul's sleeping figure. She sighed relieved. It hadn't been a dream. She pinched herself. No it was for real.

She looked at the others in the tent. Where had the girl gone? Why wasn't Paul worrying? Maybe she could convince Paul now. She looked around hoping no one else was awake. She bent over Paul's sleeping figure.

"Paul wake up." His eyes flew open. He wasn't a light sleeper. He picked up something by his side, his eyes alert. He pinned her against the wall, and growled at her.

"What's happened?! His weapon pointed at her. Her breath came fast, racked and choked. Paul backed up when he noticed the disturber was a girl.

"Show yourself!" Gwena bit her lip. She stepped into a ray of light. Paul stared at her, his eyes widening considerably. A sharp intake of breath.

"Oh, its you! So it wasn't a dream." He couldn't pull his eyes off her. He felt so unfaithful to Selena. Gwena smiled,

"I need to talk to you. Come walk with me." Paul didn't hesitate, Gwena had that much power over him. He slipped his boots on staring out after her. He was dazed. He'd never seen Gwena like that. She looked like he imagined a fairy would look like. Then again there was this feeling deep within his heart, that confused him so. He had never felt that way around Selena. Why did Gwena make him react in this way?

When he had seen her last night his heart had hurt. He felt so useless. He longed to take away those tears. He wished to keep her away from all the unhappiness. He felt that she needed him as he needed her, now that she had returned to his life. He had such a hard time leaving Welbandan. So that was the reason why he followed her now. Like a lost puppy dog. Bidding to her wishes. She waited for him, and they walked deeper into the forest. It felt that they walked for a long time. When in a dreary glade Gwena stopped. She turned to him. Her eyes serious. Her voice urgent

"Paul, my feelings…" She paused and then reached for his hand. Bringing it close to her heart.

"My heart, it still belongs to you. Its belonged to you for a long time. But it can't take this any longer.." She paused, leaning closer to him. Her lips moved emphasizing the words she spoke.

"Paul, how do you feel about me?" Her voice had softened to a whisper. Paul stared at the hand, what could he say? He was stunned. He tried to step away. But his legs froze. He stared into her sapphire eyes. They were not dark but they were pale. A different type of blue from anyone else.

"Confused, hopeless and amazed." She smiled amused, choosing her words carefully.

"I think sometimes I feel that way about you." He looked away, she felt insulted. Her heart practically melted at the words that came out of his mouth.

"Why, why me? You could have anyone, but you pick me! I don't deserve you. I deserted you, to let you suffer alone. But yet, you still choose me?" She wanted to break away from him, to not seem weak in front of him. She stuttered. Why did he make her so nervous! Her voice shook a little.

"I-I don't know. Its this feeling inside me. I feel a warmth when I'm around you. I can't keep myself away." Suddenly the two were aware of the closeness. They stared into each others eyes, neither being able to rip their gaze away. Gwena broke the silence. She leaned in closer to him. A smile tugging at the end of her lips.

"Paul.." There faces so near to each other. Paul closed the gap between them. His lips touching hers, energizing her and she responded back. Both locked in the moment. No thought of anyone else in mind. A ray of sunlight feeling the glade for that moment when they had kissed. Then disappearing when the kiss had stopped… (Poor Selena, what will she do?)

Jake stepped out of the tent. Where had everyone gone? He looked around startled by the thick blanket of mist that had settled in the forest.

"Strange, I thought fog was only this thick when at the sea." He mused. He wondered where everyone had gone. A voice behind him made him jump.

"Who are you?" He found himself staring at a girl. She was tall, her sleek hair dark and wavy. Who was she? She stepped closer her voice dangerous and annoyed.

"Maybe you didn't hear me. Who- are- you?" Jake couldn't bring himself to answer. He once had dreams that contained a someone like her. All he could do is stare at this girl. She was so-so magnificent. Could this be real? Maybe it was his daydreaming. Someone he invented to sooth the loss of Ara. He still cared for Ara. He didn't care for Gwena anymore.

When he had met Gwena she had hinted that she loved someone else. He had told her she would grow to love him. They had became engaged. They both had respect for one another but nothing like he felt now. He blinked and stared at the girl. She still hadn't disappeared.

The girl pulled something from her pack. She pointed at him.

"Last chance, I'm going to count to five. One.." She wanted him to speak! For once nothing came.

"Two.. Three.. Four.. Four and a half.." She was serious! His voice scratched when he said his name.

"I'm Prince Jacob." He didn't feel royal not around her. She looked up at him. Her voice demanding.

"Why are you here?" Why did it take so long for his voice to come back? She gave him an impatient glare.

"I- I was traveling through." Curse his voice! It scratched, what ever happened to his charm? She nodded accepting his excuse and didn't speak up again. She turned away and walked into the tent. She emerged an upset look on her face.

She stared at him for a moment then she looked up at the sky, and a thin smile appeared on her face. He looked away, something about that smile, scared him. A savage wind filled the area. Then needles started to fall. Rain, that stung like cuts started to pour. He could barely see and he was blinded for many moments.

The rain started to fall. As did her tears. Selena yelled out into the air, knowing her voice wouldn't be heard.

"WHAT A JERK!!!" Then suddenly she sat on the floor letting the rainfall. She covered her eyes and wept. Something had filled her with despair. Then out of nowhere. That boy the mermaid called him Crucio. He sat down beside her. He lifted her face. His voice like a low hum.

"Star, you shouldn't get so angry. You have a power and its to be used only when absolutely needed." She looked up at him. Her voice shaking,

"My heart it hurts. How could Paul do this to me?" Crucio looked intently into her eyes. The low hum sounded again.

"He didn't know what love was. He finally knows what love is. True love. He liked you a lot. But not as much as her. He barely realized it. Fate has someone else in mind for you." He chuckled knowingly. She looked at him, curiously. Not being able to stop herself from asking the question.

"Who?" An amused smile appeared on Crucio's lips.

"That's for you to find out. It all depends on what path you take." He touched her tear and the sorrow dissolved. She felt refreshed. The rain and the wind disappeared. It didn't hurt so much.

The rain disappeared, and he could finally see. He looked over at the stranger. She wasn't soaked! Maybe she had produced the rain. Who was she. She looked over at him. The expression on her face unreadable. Something about her face, startled him. Her face features were just like Ara's. Even the eyes that same, iridescent emerald. Suddenly he wasn't so fascinated by her. He glared at her. She glared back. His voice came back to him and his charm came back.

"Your not wet." His voice like velvet. The awkwardness was gone. Her voice became taunting.

"Oh really! Maybe I should fix that!" She turned away from him and snapped. A flow of water appeared out of nowhere soaking her. How did she do that! What other tricks did she know? And why did she suddenly scare him? She smirked at him and pulled out a piece of parchment. Talking to herself.

"Where to go next?.." She looked over at him, and a look appeared in her face.

"Do you want to come with me to the mountain?" She inquired, she still scared him. He didn't want to go anywhere with her now.

"No.. I think.. Some other time.." She smiled pleased, her voice soft,

"Whatever you say." Then she walked back into the forest, in the direction of the mountain… (Taduh!)

He almost dropped her! She pulled back from him. Scared that the fire in her would turn her into ashes. She tried to get out of his arms. He gave her a calm look, and

"Your weak, you should save your energy." She looked up at him. He could see the confusion in her eyes. She folded her arms denying what he had said.

"I'm not tired anymore! Let me go!" He gave her a smile. His voice came in velvet.

"As you wish." He pulled his arms out from under her body.

"Ouch!" She glared at him. She rubbed her aching back. He gave her a worried look. Voicing his concern.

"You can make it to your room?" She tried to get up failing. She lied.

"Yes." He was hesitant. His velvet voice worried.

"You still need help." She glared at him.

"You'd be tired too, if someone used magic like that on you!" She exclaimed viciously, A surprised look appeared on his face. His voice urgent,

"You knew he was using magic?!" She snorted.

"Yes! Usually when I'm fighting I gain energy, I don't loose energy! I also noticed that he wasn't fighting and his eyes never left me!" He grabbed her arm. His voice low,

"You do know that only those who have magic, know when magic is used against them?" She rolled her eyes.

"So?" The calm tone in his voice was controlled.

"What type of magic do you have?" She gave him a rueful smile.

"Wouldn't you like to know!" His bronze face darkened. His voice gained a slightly upset tone.

"You won't tell me?" His voice like velvet. She responded quickly, too quickly.

"No." His face darkened more. The happiness that he had felt a minute ago had left. His voice had a warning tone as he spoke the next words.

"Don't walk down this hallway again. There's always trouble in this hallway." Then his face brightened slightly. Thinking of something to lighten the mood that had fallen over them.

"I should give you a map, that way you won't be tumbling into trouble all the time." He lifted her up. She stumbled into his arms. Her face a few inches away from his. His hands slid down to her waist. They stared into each others eyes. She pushed herself away. Feeling the heat on her cheeks and clumsily ran. Why did Luke fluster her so much?!

He stared after her, it hadn't been much. But it was better then nothing. It was still a start. He felt incredibly light headed. She had first kissed him. She had started it! She did like him! Or maybe she had thought it was someone else.

(This took such a long time to write. I really enjoyed making this one. It fills in the blanks, don't you think? Plus it makes some of my people seem more tough. I liked the rainstorm temper, don't you?

Come on, I couldn't just make her accept that he didn't love her anymore! I mean they had been through so much together. Oh and at the top, the friend that's getting her story published, I don't know the title of the story, so don't ask! She won't let me read it! (Argh!!!)

So Selena has Wind, Earth, Light, and Water so far. Can you guess what the next one will be? So this little excerpts a mite bit confusing, …maybe. It depends..

Fireflies? What was that about! She had thrown a temper about fireflies. Something about her sister. What was Eve's powers? He really wanted to know! He needed to know. His powers didn't work on her. It was so frustrating! What was he to do about fireflies?..