AN: Wow! Sorry, I seem 2 do that a lot don't I? Well, trying 2 work in 2 different places and please friends who want 2 do stuff doesn't leave much time. It is summer after all. Sorry for making you all wait for this. U r most loyal! Hope u enjoy this. I tried 2 make it as good as possible.
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Faith stirred and opened her big green eyes to meet the reddish brown ones of her father. She smiled and sat up to receive a hug from him.
"Good morning Daddy." She said with a smile.
"Good morning. Did you sleep will?" He asked.
"Mmmhmm, yup. I slept great. Did you and Mommy sleep well?" She asked, stretching her arms out to there fullest.
"Yes, we did."
"Where's Mommy now? Is she still sleeping? We should go jump on the bed and wake her up." She stated.
"Not right now Faith. Mommy's very tired and I have something important to show you." Van said, standing again.
"What is it Daddy? Is it a surprise? Can I have a hint? Can I guess?" Faith asked, curiously. Van smiled at her and ruffled her hair.
"Go get dressed first then, we'll go to the garden and I'll show you." He replied.
"Ok!" She said, running into the changing room to dress. Moments later she came out waving a brush in the air. Van excepted it and pulled her up on his lap to gently comb the tangles out of her hair.
They walked down to the garden in silence after that. Faith skipped happily in front of Van as he watched her. She stopped when she got to the entrance of the garden and looked up at him. Smiling greatly, she took his hand and waited to be led into the garden.
"What is it that you have to tell me Daddy?" Faith asked. Van lowered himself down on his knees so he was eye level with her. He took on a half serious look to show that what he had to say was of some importance.
"I wanted to tell you something that should not have waited so long. I didn't think you would need to know so soon considering you've had it hidden for so long but, I don't want you to find out by yourself and mistreat it." He said.
"What is it Daddy? What do I have that's hidden? I don't understand." Faith said. Van thought of the most easiest way to explain things to her so she would understand.
"Before I show you, I have a story to tell you." He finally said. Faith sat attentively waiting for him to start his story. She loved stories and she ho0ped this would be a good one.
"I'm ready." She said.
"Good. Do you see the large moon in the sky above us?" He asked. She looked up and nodded.
"That's the Mystic Moon. Mommy came from there right? She told me stories about that place." Faith said.
"Yes, that's true. This story begins there. Long before Gaea came to be, there was a place on the Mystic Moon called Atlantis. The people there were...very smart and made a powerful machine. That machine created Gaea and turned their thoughts and wishes into reality. They even went as far as wishing for wings. They became greedy though and Atlantis was destroyed because of it. Some of those people came to live on Gaea and were known as Draconians. Your grandmother, my mother was one of them." He paused to hear her reaction.
"Were they all greedy?" Faith asked.
"No, not all of them. Some just craved power too much and were blinded by it while others wanted to live in peace. Those that were too blind, didn't realize it until it was too late and they paid with their lives." He answered.
"That's a sad story Daddy. Are there any that still live here?" She asked.
"Yes but, they live in hiding now. The remaining ones." He replied.
"Why do they hide themselves?" She asked.
"People fear them because of what happened to Atlantis. They think that they are cursed and bring about destruction."
"Why would they think that?"
"They just don't understand and they fear what can't be explained. That is why I must show you what I have to show you so that you will know." He said.
"What is it that you have to show me?" She asked.
"Hitomi? What are you doing back here?"
"Shh...watching Merle." Hitomi replied from her spot on the balcony. Merle looked down to see Van with Faith.
"What are they doing?" She asked.
"Van is telling her about her ancestry." Hitomi said.
"How do you think she'll take it?" Merle asked.
"Time will tell. Quiet now, he's going to show her." Hitomi said with a smile.
Sure enough, Van straightened his back and closed his eyes.
"What are you doing Daddy?" Faith asked.
"Ssh, just watch." He whispered. Shortly after, two white puffs began to sprout from his back. Faith gasped as they slowly expanded to reveal two long white wings. She cocked her head to one side and stared at them in wonderment. Once her head straightened she shot up like a rocket and slowly walked around her father. Stopping once she stood in back of him, she reached out to touch the new addition to her father's features. Van flinched as he felt her fingers rub against his wings. He could no longer see her face and he wondered what she thought.
"Do I have these too?" She asked.
"I'm afraid so Faith." He replied, slightly bowing his head. She noticed this and completed her circle to stand in front of him again. Her small smile disappeared when she noticed that her father was ashamed. Kneeling down in front of him, she reached out and tranced his cheeks with her hands.
"Don't be ashamed Daddy, it's not your fault. You're not greedy. I understand." She said. Van looked up to see the huge smile on her face. He brought his hand to her cheek and smiled.
"Thank you." He said.
"How do you make them come out?" She asked, curiously.
"You have to will them out." He replied. Faith closed her eyes and concentrated on the beautiful wings of her father. Soon after, a small version of his wings sprouted from her back. Now it was Van's turn to look at her as she stretched them out and pulled them back toward her. She giggled when he did the same.
"Yours are so much bigger then mine. I'm glad I have wings like you Daddy! We can fly together!" She said, excitedly as she launched herself toward him with a hug. Van was so surprised that he almost fell over.
"You must promise me something Faith."
"What is it?"
"You must never show your wings to anyone unless it's absolutely necessary. It's for your own safety." He said.
"Because of those people that don't understand?" She asked.
"Yes. Some people don't know how to react to what they fear and I don't want to see you hurt." He replied.
"Ok Daddy, I promise. Umm...is it ok to show Mommy and Aunt Merle my wings?" She asked.
"Yes, they can see your wings."
"Does Mommy know you have wings?"
"Yes she does. She was the first one to see my wings after hiding them for so long." He replied, thinking back.
"What did she think of them?" She asked.
"I called him an angel and told him they we're beautiful."
"Good morning Mommy! Looky, I have wings too!" Faith said as Hitomi sat down beside them on the ground.
"I know. Aren't they beautiful?" Hitomi asked.
"Yes, they're pretty wings. Just like the angel's wings that you tell me about in stories. Do you have wings too Mommy?" Faith asked.
"No, I don't have wings baby. I have all the wings I need right here with me. I've got two of the most beautiful angels in the world right here." She replied, leaning on Van's shoulder. He smiled and wrapped one of his long white wings around her.
"Thank you." He said.
"You're more then welcome my love." She replied.
"Daddy?"
"Yes Faith?"
"Can you teach me to fly like you?"
"Yes, I will teach you how to use your wings." He said. She jumped up and kissed his cheek.
"Thank you Daddy and...don't be sad anymore. I like my gift from you." She said. Van smiled and hugged her, kissing her on the cheek as well.
"You're welcome Faith and I won't be sad." He said.
They sat out in the garden for most of they day watching as Faith flapped around with her wings. Each content with the new peace they had. Nothing to fear and no more secrets to keep.
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AN: Well that's what I've got so far. Should I end it there or add something else? Comments? Ideas? Anything? Please review? I'll do anything! Don't I sound desperate? Neways, I hope u liked it. L8er!
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