Chp 1

Sora Can't Explain

Tai sat on a log by the lake and looked at Sora at the other end of the log. She stared down at her feet and murmured something to him.

"Huh? Oh, right.... that...."

"Uh huh...."

"So.... um.... are you going to....?"

"Not yet.... Tai, there's something I need to talk to you about...."

"What?" said Tai, becoming mildly interested. Sora looked up and frowned sadly. Her eyes were blood strained and she was tired from crying in the real world.

"I can't decide whether to.... to.... ah! I can't tell you! I just can't!" and she burst out crying again. Tai shifted along the log and patted her on the back. She stopped crying and stared at him with big, sad, brown eyes.

"You.... you understand if I have to leave.... don't you....?"

"Of course I do, Sora. Next to Mom and Kari, you're probably the most meaningful person in my life..." This was too much for Sora. She started wailing again.

"Please don't cry. It makes me sad." She looked up at him again and her eyes watered. Suddenly, without warning, she flung herself into his arms and began to sob. Tai gave her a surprised look, and then smiled at her.

"You want to go for a walk?"

"Ok..."

They started out along the lakeside, Sora's right arm around Tai's waist, talking quietly.

"I have a funny feeling someone is watching us..."

"What do you mean Tai?"

"I mean interrupting our private time..."

Inside a bush, Matt shivered badly. Tai was on his trail, and if he were caught, he would have to face the consequences....



1 END OF CHP 1

Chp 2 of Silver Ember coming soon