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Tamashii: I'm planning on continuing it to the end :o) Hope you like the new chapter. Thanks for reviewing :O)
Neon-deniker: thanks for reviewing ad I hope you like this chapter too :o)
Lil'ol'me: lol she's a witch/shifter but she hasn't picked her shape yet . ..hope that explains everything lol. That's why she couldn't change. Shes gonna pick her shape in the next chapter. If your smart enough you can work it out through some little clues. THAT'S ALL IM SAYING FOR NOW
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THIS CHAPTER HAS BEEN REPOSTED AS I HAVE ADDED A LITTLE EXTRA ON THE BOTTOM. IT LEAVES MORE OF A CLIFF-HANGER AND ROUNDS OF THE CHAPTER NICLEY.
WELL ON TO THE STORY :O)
Climbing the fence was easy. It always had been. The thick metal boundaries were firmly secure and the frequent gaps provided steady footholds and handgrips. Even in her trembling and fatigued state it only took a few minutes before she landed on the soft grass at the opposite side.
Her landing, however was not as graceful as she had prayed. Her limbs refused to hold her weight and gave way with the impact, falling forward she once again found herself collapsed on the ground.
Slightly disorientated with shock, she shakily brushed her dishevelled black hair away from her face with trembling hands. Letting out a deep breath that she didn't know she was even holding, she quickly glanced around and let out a nervous laugh before slowly relaxing.
Memories of the first time she had climbed the fence flooded her mind. It had been 9 years ago, at that that time she had only been a young girl. It was the night of her 7th birthday and Chase had a special surprise for her.
~~Flash Back~~
Silver awoke to a strange sound, at first the seven-year-old looked around confusingly and wiped blurry eyes with the back of her tiny hands. The wide- eyed child glanced around the darkened room and nervously pulled the blanket up around her neck as she huddled in the corner. From this angle she could see her entire room.
The shadows flickered and began to cast eerie shapes in the darkness. The small girl shivered violently as her over active imagination showered her with images of large scary monsters.
Silver quickly glanced around the room frighteningly, her dark tangled hair lashed around her face with each quick turn of her head. Her heart thudded so loudly that it was all that she could hear. The loud pulsating beat shook her delicate frame and made her tremble more. She silently debated making a run for the light switch, but quickly decided against it, as the idea of monsters lurking in wait for her was too terrifying.
She wondered if she should risk shouting out to her parents who were in the opposite room, but then she remembered something her father had once told her when she had awoken form a nightmare.
Pushing back her fear, Silver let go of the blanket she had been clutching tightly and let it fall to her knees. Feeling slightly braver she chanted her fathers words over and over in her mind.
"There are no monsters hiding in the darkness Silver, remember that, there is no reason to be scared. You are a Drache and no one would dare hurt you. I promise"
A few minutes later she heard the noise again.
A slight Tap Tap coming from the window.
A Tap Tap that she knew too well.
Jumping up quickly she raced over to the window and threw the curtains open. Peering out into the darkness, the dark hared girl quickly unlatched the window and opened it, the cool breeze ruffled her hair and brought goose bumps to her skin but she didn't care.
Climbing up onto the windowsill she glanced past the large oak tree and down towards the front porch. When she couldn't see anything her heart fluttered in disappointment and she lowered her head in defeat. He wasn't there.
She almost let a sigh pass her lips when she felt the gentle caress of a mind against her own. A mind she recognised and loved.
There was a chuckle in her head, which was shortly followed by a clear voice. A voice that was both smooth and charming. A voice that made butterflies dance in her stomach.
"A little to the left and down a bit, near the rose bush. Come on Silver . . . look a little harder, your not even trying"
Silver quickly followed his instructions and when she saw him she smiled. He was dressed in black. No wonder she hadn't seen him. He was like a shadow. His dark hair reflected the bright moonlight and his childish face was lit with excitement.
"Chase" She whispered in recognition. "What are . . ."
"Get dressed" He spoke telepathically, cutting off her question. "Hurry up. It's a surprise" His voice was filled with joy and built up excitement.
Grinning with wonder, Silver quickly pulled of her night gown and put on a pair of jeans and a dark blue jumper before running back over to the window, only slowing to pull on her well worn trainers.
Climbing back onto the windowsill, she slowly eased her little frame over the edge-an act that she had done hundreds of times before. As always a little doubt crossed her mind and a little fear crept into her being.
"Relax, you can do it girl, Just go slowly. Take a deep breath" Chase's words of encouragement flooded her mind and with them brought a warm glow of calmness that covered her entire body, inside and out.
Smiling softly, she repeated the same question she always did as she gabbed onto the large oak branch. "If I fall will you catch me?"
Chase watched his best friend as she grabbed onto the oak branch and began to swing her body onto the lower larger one. Even though she was a good climber and had done this task over and over again, he couldn't help but tense up and feel a pang of nervousness as he watched her begin her decent down the tree.
"Always" He whispered telepathically as he continued to watch.
Silver grinned and giggled of the thought of Chase catching her if she fell. Images of knights in shining armour saving damsels in distress filled her mind and she knew one day she would find her knight. Glancing down towards Chase she couldn't help but wonder if she had already found him. "Someday . . ." She whispered. Someday she would know.
Chase frowned "Someday?" He asked aloud as her feet firmly touched the ground
Turning towards him, Silver spoke the first thing that entered her mind. "Someday I am going to fall and you better be there to catch me" She warned.
Smiling, Chase grabbed her hand, "I promise I'll catch you if you fall" he spoke truthfully, almost shyly, as he began to pull her quickly down the empty street. "Now come on, we gotta hurry"
10 minutes later the two 7 year-olds reached their destination. In front of them stood the large entrance to the zoo.
Silver was shocked, she had never seen the zoo at night before. Without the sun shining its rays on the large compound it looked almost eerie. The artificial lights brightened the area dramatically but hindered to make the place look truly welcoming.
The night was truly silent apart from the occasional settling noises of the animals within.
A shiver of fear and excitement filled her body. "Where . "
"Surprise!" Chase exclaimed. "Happy birthday Silver" he stated as he picked her smaller body up and began to spin her around and around.
Silver squealed as she felt his arms grab her around her stomach and began to laugh with joy as she was spun repeatedly around in circles. Her back was pressed firmly against his chest, her head rested lightly on his shoulder and his strong arms held her securely. She has never felt so safe, protected and warm.
When her feet finally touched the bottom she felt dizzy and light headed but he didn't let go. Her body trembled as the last traces of laughter left her body.
"Happy Birthday" Chase whispered as he began to loosen his hold.
His breath tickled her ear and she shivered again.
"Are you cold?" he asked, concern filling his voice.
Turning to face her best friend, Silver smiled. "No its not that cold. I'm excited" her silver eyes flashed with laughter and happiness "But . . . " her face fell into a look of disappointment "Its closed, we can't get in and I ain't got any money . . ."
Chase laughed and grabbed her hand before pulling her over to the thick metal fence "Don't need any money" he stated "We'll climb"
Silver's eyes widened, "Don't be stupid" She exclaimed "It's too high" and it was. It was way higher than Silvers bedroom window. She had ever climbed anything this high before and the possibility of falling from the top frightened her.
Chase rolled his eyes. "It's easy, I've climbed it before. Put your feet and hands through the gaps. . ." seeing Silvers look of disbelief he continued with a different approach "Trust me, you can do it."
And with that he started climbing. "See its easy" he told her as he picked up speed.
When Silver still didn't make a move towards the metal boundary a wicked idea crossed his mind. Mockingly he spoke "What's the matter Silver? Too chicken? Oh bless . . . Silver Drache too chicken to climb a fence . . ."
"Chase Redfern" She snapped angrily "I am not a chicken!" she exclaimed as she started climbing slowly. The higher she got the easier she realised it was and her speed picked up. As she started to descend the other side, Silver began to hum quietly to herself. Not paying any attention to the surroundings around her, Silver was startled when she heard Chase's shocked mental voice in her head. Almost letting go in shock she looked around quickly but couldn't see or hear anything in the darkness.
"Are you sure?" She hissed back.
However when he replied this time she was more prepared for it. "Yes I'm sure. It's the zoo keeper, he's coming around the corner, he must have heard us. Your going to have to jump!"
Silver looked down towards Chase who was now standing on the ground below her and almost wished she hadn't. It was too far down, if she jumped it would break her legs. "I cant" She told him in her mind.
As well as hearing her voice he also felt all her worries and insecurities. "You have too . . . He'll be here any minute now. You have to let go, I'll catch you" he tried to persuade her calmly.
She didn't want to but she knew that she didn't have any other choice. She could now hear the guard coming closer. "What if you miss me?" she asked in a trembling voice.
"I wont" he reassured gently "Now come on" he spoke more desperately as he saw the swing of a flashlight coming closer.
Silver saw it too and fear flooded her body, but with fear brought adrenaline. "Promise you wont drop me" she whispered in a small voice.
"I promise I'll never drop you" Chase answered truthfully.
The beam of light fully rounded the corner, another second and they'll be caught.
Smiling Silver let go and as she felt her body plummet towards the ground she knew that she was in safe hands.
*End Flashback*
Silver's eyes blurred as the tears fell freely, the salted river tracks dampened her skin but she didn't care. She could both smell and taste the salt in her tears but she didn't pay any attention to them.
He had caught her . . . just like he had promised.
He was her knight in shining armour after all, but she'd always known that from the start.
It was then that she truly realised the depth of her love for him, she had always loved him, ever since the first time she had gazed into his blue eyes many years ago, but now it was more than 'puppy love'.
And with that realisation brought a great sadness, he would never know how much she cared.
She would never gaze into his eyes again, nor hear his sweet laughter or charming voice. She would never feel his warm touch against her chilled flesh or feel his arms surround her in a reassuring embrace.
And if she fell . . . he would never be there to catch her again.
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THANKS FOR WAITING FOR ME TO UPDATE. I KNOW ITS NOT MUCH, BUT THERE WILL BE MORE SOON
I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REVIEWS AND I'LL POST RHE NEXT PART ASAP
Tamashii: I'm planning on continuing it to the end :o) Hope you like the new chapter. Thanks for reviewing :O)
Neon-deniker: thanks for reviewing ad I hope you like this chapter too :o)
Lil'ol'me: lol she's a witch/shifter but she hasn't picked her shape yet . ..hope that explains everything lol. That's why she couldn't change. Shes gonna pick her shape in the next chapter. If your smart enough you can work it out through some little clues. THAT'S ALL IM SAYING FOR NOW
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THIS CHAPTER HAS BEEN REPOSTED AS I HAVE ADDED A LITTLE EXTRA ON THE BOTTOM. IT LEAVES MORE OF A CLIFF-HANGER AND ROUNDS OF THE CHAPTER NICLEY.
WELL ON TO THE STORY :O)
Climbing the fence was easy. It always had been. The thick metal boundaries were firmly secure and the frequent gaps provided steady footholds and handgrips. Even in her trembling and fatigued state it only took a few minutes before she landed on the soft grass at the opposite side.
Her landing, however was not as graceful as she had prayed. Her limbs refused to hold her weight and gave way with the impact, falling forward she once again found herself collapsed on the ground.
Slightly disorientated with shock, she shakily brushed her dishevelled black hair away from her face with trembling hands. Letting out a deep breath that she didn't know she was even holding, she quickly glanced around and let out a nervous laugh before slowly relaxing.
Memories of the first time she had climbed the fence flooded her mind. It had been 9 years ago, at that that time she had only been a young girl. It was the night of her 7th birthday and Chase had a special surprise for her.
~~Flash Back~~
Silver awoke to a strange sound, at first the seven-year-old looked around confusingly and wiped blurry eyes with the back of her tiny hands. The wide- eyed child glanced around the darkened room and nervously pulled the blanket up around her neck as she huddled in the corner. From this angle she could see her entire room.
The shadows flickered and began to cast eerie shapes in the darkness. The small girl shivered violently as her over active imagination showered her with images of large scary monsters.
Silver quickly glanced around the room frighteningly, her dark tangled hair lashed around her face with each quick turn of her head. Her heart thudded so loudly that it was all that she could hear. The loud pulsating beat shook her delicate frame and made her tremble more. She silently debated making a run for the light switch, but quickly decided against it, as the idea of monsters lurking in wait for her was too terrifying.
She wondered if she should risk shouting out to her parents who were in the opposite room, but then she remembered something her father had once told her when she had awoken form a nightmare.
Pushing back her fear, Silver let go of the blanket she had been clutching tightly and let it fall to her knees. Feeling slightly braver she chanted her fathers words over and over in her mind.
"There are no monsters hiding in the darkness Silver, remember that, there is no reason to be scared. You are a Drache and no one would dare hurt you. I promise"
A few minutes later she heard the noise again.
A slight Tap Tap coming from the window.
A Tap Tap that she knew too well.
Jumping up quickly she raced over to the window and threw the curtains open. Peering out into the darkness, the dark hared girl quickly unlatched the window and opened it, the cool breeze ruffled her hair and brought goose bumps to her skin but she didn't care.
Climbing up onto the windowsill she glanced past the large oak tree and down towards the front porch. When she couldn't see anything her heart fluttered in disappointment and she lowered her head in defeat. He wasn't there.
She almost let a sigh pass her lips when she felt the gentle caress of a mind against her own. A mind she recognised and loved.
There was a chuckle in her head, which was shortly followed by a clear voice. A voice that was both smooth and charming. A voice that made butterflies dance in her stomach.
"A little to the left and down a bit, near the rose bush. Come on Silver . . . look a little harder, your not even trying"
Silver quickly followed his instructions and when she saw him she smiled. He was dressed in black. No wonder she hadn't seen him. He was like a shadow. His dark hair reflected the bright moonlight and his childish face was lit with excitement.
"Chase" She whispered in recognition. "What are . . ."
"Get dressed" He spoke telepathically, cutting off her question. "Hurry up. It's a surprise" His voice was filled with joy and built up excitement.
Grinning with wonder, Silver quickly pulled of her night gown and put on a pair of jeans and a dark blue jumper before running back over to the window, only slowing to pull on her well worn trainers.
Climbing back onto the windowsill, she slowly eased her little frame over the edge-an act that she had done hundreds of times before. As always a little doubt crossed her mind and a little fear crept into her being.
"Relax, you can do it girl, Just go slowly. Take a deep breath" Chase's words of encouragement flooded her mind and with them brought a warm glow of calmness that covered her entire body, inside and out.
Smiling softly, she repeated the same question she always did as she gabbed onto the large oak branch. "If I fall will you catch me?"
Chase watched his best friend as she grabbed onto the oak branch and began to swing her body onto the lower larger one. Even though she was a good climber and had done this task over and over again, he couldn't help but tense up and feel a pang of nervousness as he watched her begin her decent down the tree.
"Always" He whispered telepathically as he continued to watch.
Silver grinned and giggled of the thought of Chase catching her if she fell. Images of knights in shining armour saving damsels in distress filled her mind and she knew one day she would find her knight. Glancing down towards Chase she couldn't help but wonder if she had already found him. "Someday . . ." She whispered. Someday she would know.
Chase frowned "Someday?" He asked aloud as her feet firmly touched the ground
Turning towards him, Silver spoke the first thing that entered her mind. "Someday I am going to fall and you better be there to catch me" She warned.
Smiling, Chase grabbed her hand, "I promise I'll catch you if you fall" he spoke truthfully, almost shyly, as he began to pull her quickly down the empty street. "Now come on, we gotta hurry"
10 minutes later the two 7 year-olds reached their destination. In front of them stood the large entrance to the zoo.
Silver was shocked, she had never seen the zoo at night before. Without the sun shining its rays on the large compound it looked almost eerie. The artificial lights brightened the area dramatically but hindered to make the place look truly welcoming.
The night was truly silent apart from the occasional settling noises of the animals within.
A shiver of fear and excitement filled her body. "Where . "
"Surprise!" Chase exclaimed. "Happy birthday Silver" he stated as he picked her smaller body up and began to spin her around and around.
Silver squealed as she felt his arms grab her around her stomach and began to laugh with joy as she was spun repeatedly around in circles. Her back was pressed firmly against his chest, her head rested lightly on his shoulder and his strong arms held her securely. She has never felt so safe, protected and warm.
When her feet finally touched the bottom she felt dizzy and light headed but he didn't let go. Her body trembled as the last traces of laughter left her body.
"Happy Birthday" Chase whispered as he began to loosen his hold.
His breath tickled her ear and she shivered again.
"Are you cold?" he asked, concern filling his voice.
Turning to face her best friend, Silver smiled. "No its not that cold. I'm excited" her silver eyes flashed with laughter and happiness "But . . . " her face fell into a look of disappointment "Its closed, we can't get in and I ain't got any money . . ."
Chase laughed and grabbed her hand before pulling her over to the thick metal fence "Don't need any money" he stated "We'll climb"
Silver's eyes widened, "Don't be stupid" She exclaimed "It's too high" and it was. It was way higher than Silvers bedroom window. She had ever climbed anything this high before and the possibility of falling from the top frightened her.
Chase rolled his eyes. "It's easy, I've climbed it before. Put your feet and hands through the gaps. . ." seeing Silvers look of disbelief he continued with a different approach "Trust me, you can do it."
And with that he started climbing. "See its easy" he told her as he picked up speed.
When Silver still didn't make a move towards the metal boundary a wicked idea crossed his mind. Mockingly he spoke "What's the matter Silver? Too chicken? Oh bless . . . Silver Drache too chicken to climb a fence . . ."
"Chase Redfern" She snapped angrily "I am not a chicken!" she exclaimed as she started climbing slowly. The higher she got the easier she realised it was and her speed picked up. As she started to descend the other side, Silver began to hum quietly to herself. Not paying any attention to the surroundings around her, Silver was startled when she heard Chase's shocked mental voice in her head. Almost letting go in shock she looked around quickly but couldn't see or hear anything in the darkness.
"Are you sure?" She hissed back.
However when he replied this time she was more prepared for it. "Yes I'm sure. It's the zoo keeper, he's coming around the corner, he must have heard us. Your going to have to jump!"
Silver looked down towards Chase who was now standing on the ground below her and almost wished she hadn't. It was too far down, if she jumped it would break her legs. "I cant" She told him in her mind.
As well as hearing her voice he also felt all her worries and insecurities. "You have too . . . He'll be here any minute now. You have to let go, I'll catch you" he tried to persuade her calmly.
She didn't want to but she knew that she didn't have any other choice. She could now hear the guard coming closer. "What if you miss me?" she asked in a trembling voice.
"I wont" he reassured gently "Now come on" he spoke more desperately as he saw the swing of a flashlight coming closer.
Silver saw it too and fear flooded her body, but with fear brought adrenaline. "Promise you wont drop me" she whispered in a small voice.
"I promise I'll never drop you" Chase answered truthfully.
The beam of light fully rounded the corner, another second and they'll be caught.
Smiling Silver let go and as she felt her body plummet towards the ground she knew that she was in safe hands.
*End Flashback*
Silver's eyes blurred as the tears fell freely, the salted river tracks dampened her skin but she didn't care. She could both smell and taste the salt in her tears but she didn't pay any attention to them.
He had caught her . . . just like he had promised.
He was her knight in shining armour after all, but she'd always known that from the start.
It was then that she truly realised the depth of her love for him, she had always loved him, ever since the first time she had gazed into his blue eyes many years ago, but now it was more than 'puppy love'.
And with that realisation brought a great sadness, he would never know how much she cared.
She would never gaze into his eyes again, nor hear his sweet laughter or charming voice. She would never feel his warm touch against her chilled flesh or feel his arms surround her in a reassuring embrace.
And if she fell . . . he would never be there to catch her again.
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THANKS FOR WAITING FOR ME TO UPDATE. I KNOW ITS NOT MUCH, BUT THERE WILL BE MORE SOON
I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REVIEWS AND I'LL POST RHE NEXT PART ASAP