Konnichiwa! Okay, I have no real ramblings except that the next chapter
will probably be written by Nyanko-chan. We'll see. It depends if she can
come up with any new ideas. A new language only understood by Crystal's
city is in *~
B.T.W. Thankx for all the reviews, minna-san! I know this chapter is a bit
short, but I'm on writer's block. ::glare:: Nyanko-chan won't upload her
chapters. she wants ME to create the rest. ::Sesshoumaru glare::
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Crystal's eyes were calm to the point of being cold. ~So, did you
enjoy my entries? You should be honored. You were the first of anyone in
this universe to ever read it besides me.~
Legolas blushed. ~I'm sorry Crystal. I did not realize what I was
doing...~
Crystal let out a laugh that sounded like a bark. ~You did not
realize?!~ Her eyes were close to white, though her voice hinted no anger.
~How could you not REALIZE what you did? And while it's fresh in your
memory, why don't you tell me how much you read? Better yet, why don't
you RECITE a passage for me?! Think, it'll be JUST like old times. Just as
you wished!~ *Kami-sama, if I'm not careful, I'll crack. Please give me just
enough endurance to last through now, and I'll be eternally grateful...* Legolas'
face showed so much pity, confusion, and caring, she just wanted walk over
to him and slap that look clear off his face. She did not want pity. Anger she
could deal with, but not pity. And not Care. *If he doesn't get that damned
look off his face, I'll...*
*She has too much reign of her emotions. It's unnerving, the way her
eyes blaze. I would not know she was upset, had I not known about her
eyes. It's a good thing I do, for I know to be careful.* ~Crystal, you know
very well I didn't mean to...* He was abruptly cut off when she walked over
and cradled his face in her hands. Her eyes turned warm emerald.
~Dear Legolas, you know not this side of me.~ Her eyes hardened,
and she slapped him hard enough for at least the east side of the city to hear.
~Do not look at me with those eyes! those cursed eyes, that show pity and
compassion towards me!~ She glared at him. ~You know not what I have
been through.~ She strode out of the room, once again slamming the door
on his face.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Tears dripped down Crystal's face, but she did not heed them, and
headed to the council hall, and rang the bell. As the others arrived, they looked
at her questioningly, but knew it would but hurt her more if she recieved their
pity or concern. Especially after what had happened earlier. they waited for her
to begin.
*~Members of this city, I must make a grave annoucnement.~* She paused.
*~Galanna has been here. I don't know how she got through, but that is besides the
point. the point is that she was here, and had no good intentions, for she snuck in.
Our cities are now at war, even though we loathe to fight with our own kind. It
seems from previous reports, that she has gathered up what remains of the Orcs.
Though we have guests here, we must ride into battle soon, before it is too late.
though we are not positive of her intentions, we have an idea of what they are, and
we know that they hold no kindness towards us. We must take a vote. Do we, or
do we not ask help from Elves, Men, or any others?~* They knew she was
really saying, "Will we allow the Fellowship to know of this?" They talked amongst
themselves. They looked towards her.
*~We will do as you wish, Crystal.~*
She smiled wryly. *Are you saying that I should be the one to make this
decision?~*
Diamond spoke up. *~We wish not to make the mistake of hurting you
further.~*
Crystal raised her eyebrows. *~And what do you imply by saying that?~*
Yura looked at her, concern on her face. *~Though you may deny it,
Crystal-san, we know your thoughts. You still feel for Legolas. You shun your
feelings, letting ours weigh you down. It is our turn to help. You let your worries
shadow your heart, pretending all is okay. We do not want to be shielded from
you like this. We wish to share your burdens. You wear your heart on your sleave,
as Men would say. We see on your face what you feel.~*
At this, Crystal's defenses totally broke down. She looked at them through
her tears. *~Please, forgive me. I lead you poorly.~* She put her head in her hands
and wept.
Suppi-chan walked over to her, and hugged her. *~Daijoubu, Nee-san?~*
For the first time in fifty years, Crystal did not hide her feelings. *~No,
Hime-chan. I am not okay. My head is in turmoil. I know not what I want or wish.
I fear to go into battle, for I feel I shall lead you to your dooms. What Yura says is
true. My heart has not yet learned from its mistakes, and I fear this shall be the last
I make.~*
The others sat around her, letting her pent up feeling flow out, for they knew
this would be one of the few times that they could try to lessen the burden of their
leader.
Crystal wiped her face, and smiled a true smile towards them. *~Thank you.
I know I have such wonderful friends, but,~* her face became serious, *~We must
decide what to do. I purpose that we allow them to make the choice, once they find
out.~*
Diamond laughed. *~that is a 'no' then, for knowing us, they shan't find out
until it is too late. The room echoed with laughter.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Laughter echoed throughout the city. thought the Fellowship wheeled around,
the city memebers showed no concern, for they were kept updated through mind-
speech.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Like I said, writer's block. I might consider dropping this project for now, and continue
my other fics. We'll see. I have quite a few projects due soon.
will probably be written by Nyanko-chan. We'll see. It depends if she can
come up with any new ideas. A new language only understood by Crystal's
city is in *~
B.T.W. Thankx for all the reviews, minna-san! I know this chapter is a bit
short, but I'm on writer's block. ::glare:: Nyanko-chan won't upload her
chapters. she wants ME to create the rest. ::Sesshoumaru glare::
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Crystal's eyes were calm to the point of being cold. ~So, did you
enjoy my entries? You should be honored. You were the first of anyone in
this universe to ever read it besides me.~
Legolas blushed. ~I'm sorry Crystal. I did not realize what I was
doing...~
Crystal let out a laugh that sounded like a bark. ~You did not
realize?!~ Her eyes were close to white, though her voice hinted no anger.
~How could you not REALIZE what you did? And while it's fresh in your
memory, why don't you tell me how much you read? Better yet, why don't
you RECITE a passage for me?! Think, it'll be JUST like old times. Just as
you wished!~ *Kami-sama, if I'm not careful, I'll crack. Please give me just
enough endurance to last through now, and I'll be eternally grateful...* Legolas'
face showed so much pity, confusion, and caring, she just wanted walk over
to him and slap that look clear off his face. She did not want pity. Anger she
could deal with, but not pity. And not Care. *If he doesn't get that damned
look off his face, I'll...*
*She has too much reign of her emotions. It's unnerving, the way her
eyes blaze. I would not know she was upset, had I not known about her
eyes. It's a good thing I do, for I know to be careful.* ~Crystal, you know
very well I didn't mean to...* He was abruptly cut off when she walked over
and cradled his face in her hands. Her eyes turned warm emerald.
~Dear Legolas, you know not this side of me.~ Her eyes hardened,
and she slapped him hard enough for at least the east side of the city to hear.
~Do not look at me with those eyes! those cursed eyes, that show pity and
compassion towards me!~ She glared at him. ~You know not what I have
been through.~ She strode out of the room, once again slamming the door
on his face.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Tears dripped down Crystal's face, but she did not heed them, and
headed to the council hall, and rang the bell. As the others arrived, they looked
at her questioningly, but knew it would but hurt her more if she recieved their
pity or concern. Especially after what had happened earlier. they waited for her
to begin.
*~Members of this city, I must make a grave annoucnement.~* She paused.
*~Galanna has been here. I don't know how she got through, but that is besides the
point. the point is that she was here, and had no good intentions, for she snuck in.
Our cities are now at war, even though we loathe to fight with our own kind. It
seems from previous reports, that she has gathered up what remains of the Orcs.
Though we have guests here, we must ride into battle soon, before it is too late.
though we are not positive of her intentions, we have an idea of what they are, and
we know that they hold no kindness towards us. We must take a vote. Do we, or
do we not ask help from Elves, Men, or any others?~* They knew she was
really saying, "Will we allow the Fellowship to know of this?" They talked amongst
themselves. They looked towards her.
*~We will do as you wish, Crystal.~*
She smiled wryly. *Are you saying that I should be the one to make this
decision?~*
Diamond spoke up. *~We wish not to make the mistake of hurting you
further.~*
Crystal raised her eyebrows. *~And what do you imply by saying that?~*
Yura looked at her, concern on her face. *~Though you may deny it,
Crystal-san, we know your thoughts. You still feel for Legolas. You shun your
feelings, letting ours weigh you down. It is our turn to help. You let your worries
shadow your heart, pretending all is okay. We do not want to be shielded from
you like this. We wish to share your burdens. You wear your heart on your sleave,
as Men would say. We see on your face what you feel.~*
At this, Crystal's defenses totally broke down. She looked at them through
her tears. *~Please, forgive me. I lead you poorly.~* She put her head in her hands
and wept.
Suppi-chan walked over to her, and hugged her. *~Daijoubu, Nee-san?~*
For the first time in fifty years, Crystal did not hide her feelings. *~No,
Hime-chan. I am not okay. My head is in turmoil. I know not what I want or wish.
I fear to go into battle, for I feel I shall lead you to your dooms. What Yura says is
true. My heart has not yet learned from its mistakes, and I fear this shall be the last
I make.~*
The others sat around her, letting her pent up feeling flow out, for they knew
this would be one of the few times that they could try to lessen the burden of their
leader.
Crystal wiped her face, and smiled a true smile towards them. *~Thank you.
I know I have such wonderful friends, but,~* her face became serious, *~We must
decide what to do. I purpose that we allow them to make the choice, once they find
out.~*
Diamond laughed. *~that is a 'no' then, for knowing us, they shan't find out
until it is too late. The room echoed with laughter.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Laughter echoed throughout the city. thought the Fellowship wheeled around,
the city memebers showed no concern, for they were kept updated through mind-
speech.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Like I said, writer's block. I might consider dropping this project for now, and continue
my other fics. We'll see. I have quite a few projects due soon.