As the Snow Falls

As the Snow Falls

Chapter Three

By: Jaxx

Disclaimer – I only own Elayne Montavo, Aaron Montavo, Elayne's stepmom - Eliza Montavo, Elayne's dead mother - Lana Montavo, Madame Karvanti, Arianna, Lila, Renee, and Maya, that's all. Orimi belongs to Alexandra Granger because she made her up! And that the Mia/Mi Mael d Sai are my invention. But I got the words Mia/Mi Mael d Sai and their meanings from the language The Old Tounge from Robert Jordan's books.

Author's Note Number One: Hey Ppl! I'm SO sorry that I haven't written for a while…things are getting hectic…I had a VERY crammed summer (aren't they supposed to be quiet and relaxing?!?!) and I'm starting High School in the fall. If the chapters don't come quick enough I'm sorry…I forget things easily when I am busy…But I'm sure that a little feedback (Review or E-mail form! (GuitarGurlie54@yahoo.com)) would help me remember to write more!!! All I have to say is that Elayne had a VERY big secret…

Chapter Three: Letters

It had been two months since I had gotten here and I was already having fun. I had gotten used to classes, Hogsmade weekends, common room parties, and friends.

'Hmmm…I wonder where Orimi is… Or even Lila… Or Cicely or Arianna… Scratch that – Where else would Arianna and Cicely be, but the library?' I thought about our two Ravenclaw friends, when I opened my dorm door. As I opened the door I could see the five girl's beds. Orimi and Lila were talking on one bed. And the shy Maya was listening to her headphones on another. Renee – the only girl I had ever truly hated – was painting her nails a dark purple on the floor.

I started to walk over to Orimi and Lila when I noticed a strange book lying on my nightstand. I then turned and walked toward it, and soon picked it up. 'It has the family crest on it…' When I opened it up I had realized that it was very old and very blank. 'Well,' I thought, 'That's pretty stupid…' That was until I noticed the note attached to it.

It read:

My darling daughter,

'That's strange,' I thought, 'I always thought Dad hated me!'

The time is long past that I should have given you this and told you about who you are.

'Was dad drunk when he wrote this or something?? Who I am? I'm Elayne Montavo – that's who I am!'

You are not like others. You are different. You have a power within you that not many know of, and that very few have. You are something special.

'Okay, that's it. Now I know he's on something… maybe Mean Old Eliza did something to him. Yeah, that has to be it.'

You have power. You will learn how to use is. You must. I cannot tell you anymore. The rest you must figure out on your own. Just as I did. This book is for you to write you thoughts in about your power, and your life. Your life will be changed. Greatly. But you must not forget who and what you are. Remember, I love you.

'Okay. It's official! Call the papers. My dad, Aaron Montavo, is a crack addict!'

Your Mother,

Lana Celeste Cantelle Montavo

'WHAT????' I thought at the same I had shrieked "WHAT????" My face went chalk white. "Oh. My. God. This is NOT right! That is severely WRONG! The person that did this to me has SOME nerve! That's SO NOT funny! How did they know my family crest? How do they know my mother's middle names?? Oh no! I must have a STALKER!!!"

"Can you please shut up, Elayne?? Can't you see that I'm doing something important here???" Renee said with disdain, as Elayne went on ranting about how wrong the letter was.

"Yes, I'm sure that splattering enamel all over your nails is very important, Renee. But it looks like Elayne has a bigger problem," Orimi replied sarcastically, coming to my defense, as she and Lila ran over and tried to figure out what the problem was. Maya was listening to her headphones oblivious to the world around her.

"What is it Elayne?"

"What's the problem?"

Then I stopped screaming as I handed the letter over to Orimi so she and Lila could take turns reading the note.

Orimi just looked at me weird.

Lila was skeptical.

"Okay, Elayne… I might be missing something… Your mom says you have a secret. So, you have a secret that you don't know about. Sure, that's a little weird, but you don't need to go hysterical on us!"

"Well, I guess that it isn't that much to be ranting about," I said, as my eyes narrowed, "except for the fact, that my mother has been dead for ten years."

That was when their eyes went wide.

Author's Note Number Two: ya like? This chapter is my personal favorite so far! And a big thanks to my new Editor Alexandra Granger!! J Well, Feedback is my friend! Smiles from Jaxx J