Phases of the Moon
By: ChocolateEclar
Disclaimer: All characters belong to the magnificent authoress, Diana Wynne Jones. I just rented them for a while.
Claimer: I only own Wyn, Aidan, and Kamania.
To ness: Yay you reviewed! Anyway, I agree I should have made Sophie a bit stronger. But I don't think she still could have stopped the duel. You yourself may be underestimated Morgan and Wyn's powers. As for what you said about Calcifer, well . . . you'll just have to see for yourself. Please tell me what you think of Aidan.
To everyone: REVIEW . . . please. Oh and by the way, there's quite a few Wyn and Aidan romantic bits in this chapter.
Chapter 11: In Which a Friendship Changes to Something More
"I'm sure she'll say yes, Morgan," Wyn said persistently.
Morgan looked unsurely at his sister. He was lying on his back on his bed. He knew Wyn didn't really like Kamania; she just wanted him to be happy. "I don't know, Wyn. Are you sure its not too soon to ask?" he asked Wyn seriously.
Wyn gave her brother a reserved expression, as if to say why are you asking me. "Just be your idiotic self and I'm sure everything will be fine!" she replied.
"Really?" Morgan questioned eagerly ignoring the sarcastism.
"Yes . . . I really think so."
"Alright, thanks," Morgan said smiling sunnily. Unfortunately, he would later regret his decision for it would taint him forever.
Wyn watched her brother run downstairs and out the front door. She sighed and thought of what Morgan was going to do . . .
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With Kamania holding his hand, Morgan returned later that day. He explained to his parents he had asked Kamania to marry him and she had said yes.
Meanwhile, Wyn sat on the armchairs whispering to Calcifer, who was sitting in the grate. "I don't like it, but I'll just have to live with it," Wyn explained to Calcifer.
"What's wrong with her?" asked Calcifer peering at Kamania while leaning out of the grate. Kamania was an intelligent looking woman. She was absolutely gorgeous in a dangerous sort of way and her brown hair and eyes far outshined Wyn's.
"She's a snoody Miss Perfect first of all, and she's always giving me these strange looks. Its like she knows something I don't," Wyn replied.
"I see," Calcifer said curiously.
"I hope she takes care of Morgan though," Wyn remarked sadly.
"I'm sure they'll be fine," Calcifer answered, "Now when are YOU going to marry and leave?"
Wyn's face went red rapidly and she grabbed the poker beside the fireplace and prodded Calcifer angrily with it. "Oh mind your own business, Calcifer!!!" she retorted glaring darkly at the fire demon.
Calcifer only chuckled and flew up the chimney to safety.
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Wyn sat in her classroom thinking deeply. Mr. Aprilian was still her teacher and that week he had been in an extremely ecstatic mood. 'After all, his little sister is getting married,' Wyn thought somewhat dryly.
She wondered how Morgan would react when she married. Aidan happened to sitting to the right of her and she caught a glimpse of him, causing her face to go bright scarlet. She sighed miserably. They had had a huge argument recently and they both just wouldn't admit fault.
She could remember the quarrel clearly. It had been at one of their usual magic lessons together and that day they happened to have a mock practice duel. Aidan had been winning when Wyn decided to joke around and transform into a huge serpent. She knew quite well Aidan's fear of snakes and she just wanted to shake him up a little bit.
She knew she shouldn't have done that later on for Aidan sprang back in freight. When Wyn had changed back to normal he had quickly recovered and shouted at her.
Aidan shouldn't have done that. Wyn's temper flared. She knew now it had been a dim-witted thing to fight about, but at the time she had roared at him. She eventually had stormed off, leaving Aidan feeling extremely guilty. He had called her a stupid wench that didn't understand him at all.
He knew Wyn knew him better than most people.
So as they sat next to each, both were thinking about the same thing.
Aidan glanced at Wyn. She was now looking intently at the front of the classroom were Mr. Aprilian was teaching. He studied her distinct slim profile. She wasn't perfect reasonably, but he could still feel the fierce power and grace within her that he liked. Her red gold hair was tucked behind her ears and he had to admit she looked imposing. In the end he decided after school he was going to apologize for what he had said.
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After school, Wyn and Aidan met behind Aidan's father's shop, like always. But that day, they both calculated each other before talking. Wyn eventually decided to start, "Oh, Aidan, I shouldn't have cheated like that! I know you're afraid of snakes! I'm so sorry! I can't believe-"
Aidan silenced her with a gentle touch of his finger to her lips. She stared at him curiously, but at first he only smiled. Then he said, "It wasn't your fault, Wyn. I would have done the same thing in your place, though I'm afraid I must admit I don't know what your really afraid of."
Wyn smirked. "And its going to stay that way, thank you very much," she remarked.
It was Aidan's turn to grin. "Oh come on, its only fair!" he teased her.
"I'm not telling. You can't make me!" said Wyn playfully.
"Oh, is that so?" Aidan replied impishly.
Wyn knew that look. He only used it when he was going to do something humorous. She dodged his playful swipe and ran. She had to admit she was giggling in an embarrassing manner, but she found she couldn't stop. They ran threw the backyard laughing all the way.
Eventually, Aidan transformed into a swift Cheetah. Knowing with Aidan in that form she didn't have a chance, Wyn abruptly turned into a Cheetah as well and began to run faster. She quickly stopped though realizing in her transforming Aidan had chased her into a tight corner. Aidan couldn't stop though, and though he dug his feet in the dirt, he still rammed into Wyn. They both were sent tumbling, but ultimately they were able to stop to find themselves sprawled on top of each other scrunched in the corner.
Quickly turning back to normal and getting off Aidan, Wyn was blushing furiously. She tried to hide her face until she could get it back under control, but Aidan, now also back to normal swiftly sat in front of her and still laughing peered at her face.
"Had fun?" he asked.
"I feel like a little kid, but yay I guess I did," she said still not looking at Aidan fully.
"Come now, your face looks pretty no matter what color it is," Aidan noted smiling affectionately.
Wyn turned sharply at the compliment. "Whhh.What?" she stammered.
Aidan laughed. "You understand me perfectly, Wyn. Just think about it," he told her.
Wyn's face went an even deeper shade of crimson. Her thoughts were racing. 'Does he mean what I think he means?' she thought.
Aidan leaned in closer to her. She could feel her blood drumming in her ears, and felt her face, if that was even possible, get even redder. With no protests Aidan leaned in as close as you can get. His lips made contact with Wyn's making a wave of sensation run through her body. She instinctively wrapped her arms around Aidan's neck.
When they finally parted, Wyn was breathless and feeling a little lightheaded. She looked at Aidan who stared back innocently, though she did notice his own breathlessness. He looked like it had taken a lot of his strength to gather the courage to do that.
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Later that day, Wyn sat on her bed thinking. That kiss had been one of three and each time she still felt the overwhelming sensation inside her. After a while, she sighed contently and crawled under her covers.
She dreamed peacefully that night under the light of the full moon . . .
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Author's Note: Please review. I really want feedback on what everyone thinks of Aidan.
I hope everyone likes this chapter as much as I do.
Don't forget to review. ^___^
By: ChocolateEclar
Disclaimer: All characters belong to the magnificent authoress, Diana Wynne Jones. I just rented them for a while.
Claimer: I only own Wyn, Aidan, and Kamania.
To ness: Yay you reviewed! Anyway, I agree I should have made Sophie a bit stronger. But I don't think she still could have stopped the duel. You yourself may be underestimated Morgan and Wyn's powers. As for what you said about Calcifer, well . . . you'll just have to see for yourself. Please tell me what you think of Aidan.
To everyone: REVIEW . . . please. Oh and by the way, there's quite a few Wyn and Aidan romantic bits in this chapter.
Chapter 11: In Which a Friendship Changes to Something More
"I'm sure she'll say yes, Morgan," Wyn said persistently.
Morgan looked unsurely at his sister. He was lying on his back on his bed. He knew Wyn didn't really like Kamania; she just wanted him to be happy. "I don't know, Wyn. Are you sure its not too soon to ask?" he asked Wyn seriously.
Wyn gave her brother a reserved expression, as if to say why are you asking me. "Just be your idiotic self and I'm sure everything will be fine!" she replied.
"Really?" Morgan questioned eagerly ignoring the sarcastism.
"Yes . . . I really think so."
"Alright, thanks," Morgan said smiling sunnily. Unfortunately, he would later regret his decision for it would taint him forever.
Wyn watched her brother run downstairs and out the front door. She sighed and thought of what Morgan was going to do . . .
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With Kamania holding his hand, Morgan returned later that day. He explained to his parents he had asked Kamania to marry him and she had said yes.
Meanwhile, Wyn sat on the armchairs whispering to Calcifer, who was sitting in the grate. "I don't like it, but I'll just have to live with it," Wyn explained to Calcifer.
"What's wrong with her?" asked Calcifer peering at Kamania while leaning out of the grate. Kamania was an intelligent looking woman. She was absolutely gorgeous in a dangerous sort of way and her brown hair and eyes far outshined Wyn's.
"She's a snoody Miss Perfect first of all, and she's always giving me these strange looks. Its like she knows something I don't," Wyn replied.
"I see," Calcifer said curiously.
"I hope she takes care of Morgan though," Wyn remarked sadly.
"I'm sure they'll be fine," Calcifer answered, "Now when are YOU going to marry and leave?"
Wyn's face went red rapidly and she grabbed the poker beside the fireplace and prodded Calcifer angrily with it. "Oh mind your own business, Calcifer!!!" she retorted glaring darkly at the fire demon.
Calcifer only chuckled and flew up the chimney to safety.
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Wyn sat in her classroom thinking deeply. Mr. Aprilian was still her teacher and that week he had been in an extremely ecstatic mood. 'After all, his little sister is getting married,' Wyn thought somewhat dryly.
She wondered how Morgan would react when she married. Aidan happened to sitting to the right of her and she caught a glimpse of him, causing her face to go bright scarlet. She sighed miserably. They had had a huge argument recently and they both just wouldn't admit fault.
She could remember the quarrel clearly. It had been at one of their usual magic lessons together and that day they happened to have a mock practice duel. Aidan had been winning when Wyn decided to joke around and transform into a huge serpent. She knew quite well Aidan's fear of snakes and she just wanted to shake him up a little bit.
She knew she shouldn't have done that later on for Aidan sprang back in freight. When Wyn had changed back to normal he had quickly recovered and shouted at her.
Aidan shouldn't have done that. Wyn's temper flared. She knew now it had been a dim-witted thing to fight about, but at the time she had roared at him. She eventually had stormed off, leaving Aidan feeling extremely guilty. He had called her a stupid wench that didn't understand him at all.
He knew Wyn knew him better than most people.
So as they sat next to each, both were thinking about the same thing.
Aidan glanced at Wyn. She was now looking intently at the front of the classroom were Mr. Aprilian was teaching. He studied her distinct slim profile. She wasn't perfect reasonably, but he could still feel the fierce power and grace within her that he liked. Her red gold hair was tucked behind her ears and he had to admit she looked imposing. In the end he decided after school he was going to apologize for what he had said.
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After school, Wyn and Aidan met behind Aidan's father's shop, like always. But that day, they both calculated each other before talking. Wyn eventually decided to start, "Oh, Aidan, I shouldn't have cheated like that! I know you're afraid of snakes! I'm so sorry! I can't believe-"
Aidan silenced her with a gentle touch of his finger to her lips. She stared at him curiously, but at first he only smiled. Then he said, "It wasn't your fault, Wyn. I would have done the same thing in your place, though I'm afraid I must admit I don't know what your really afraid of."
Wyn smirked. "And its going to stay that way, thank you very much," she remarked.
It was Aidan's turn to grin. "Oh come on, its only fair!" he teased her.
"I'm not telling. You can't make me!" said Wyn playfully.
"Oh, is that so?" Aidan replied impishly.
Wyn knew that look. He only used it when he was going to do something humorous. She dodged his playful swipe and ran. She had to admit she was giggling in an embarrassing manner, but she found she couldn't stop. They ran threw the backyard laughing all the way.
Eventually, Aidan transformed into a swift Cheetah. Knowing with Aidan in that form she didn't have a chance, Wyn abruptly turned into a Cheetah as well and began to run faster. She quickly stopped though realizing in her transforming Aidan had chased her into a tight corner. Aidan couldn't stop though, and though he dug his feet in the dirt, he still rammed into Wyn. They both were sent tumbling, but ultimately they were able to stop to find themselves sprawled on top of each other scrunched in the corner.
Quickly turning back to normal and getting off Aidan, Wyn was blushing furiously. She tried to hide her face until she could get it back under control, but Aidan, now also back to normal swiftly sat in front of her and still laughing peered at her face.
"Had fun?" he asked.
"I feel like a little kid, but yay I guess I did," she said still not looking at Aidan fully.
"Come now, your face looks pretty no matter what color it is," Aidan noted smiling affectionately.
Wyn turned sharply at the compliment. "Whhh.What?" she stammered.
Aidan laughed. "You understand me perfectly, Wyn. Just think about it," he told her.
Wyn's face went an even deeper shade of crimson. Her thoughts were racing. 'Does he mean what I think he means?' she thought.
Aidan leaned in closer to her. She could feel her blood drumming in her ears, and felt her face, if that was even possible, get even redder. With no protests Aidan leaned in as close as you can get. His lips made contact with Wyn's making a wave of sensation run through her body. She instinctively wrapped her arms around Aidan's neck.
When they finally parted, Wyn was breathless and feeling a little lightheaded. She looked at Aidan who stared back innocently, though she did notice his own breathlessness. He looked like it had taken a lot of his strength to gather the courage to do that.
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Later that day, Wyn sat on her bed thinking. That kiss had been one of three and each time she still felt the overwhelming sensation inside her. After a while, she sighed contently and crawled under her covers.
She dreamed peacefully that night under the light of the full moon . . .
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Author's Note: Please review. I really want feedback on what everyone thinks of Aidan.
I hope everyone likes this chapter as much as I do.
Don't forget to review. ^___^