Star Bright
Review Responses:
CrAzYhOrSeGiRl88: Cliff hanger? *smiles evilly* I was actually thinking of making it worse… good thing I didn't. I hope this chapter doesn't leave you with many more questions…
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Numair's Angel: Sad? I didn't think so… *shrugs* I hope this isn't as confusing as last time, but I think it still will be a little confusing still. Maybe not.
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//talk// Daine or animal talking
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Star Bright wanted to walk out of Varice's room right then and there, but she was holding her much to her dismay. Star Bright finally decided to work through the sudden surge of memory later, and just enjoy the attention. Sleepily, Star Bright started purring. Always she could sort through things later… later was better. Though, she couldn't push away the mixed feelings towards the woman… feelings she couldn't easily push away. Varice stopped crying, and sighed. "Could I… talk to you?" she asked Star. Star nodded. "Thanks. I'm really upset at Marcus. He was perfect when I met him… a red-robe mage. He loved my skill at cooking and decorating, and thought that it was a good use for my gift. He just made me feel… good. I forgot about my past feelings for Numair, and how upset I was when he was with Daine…" Star Bright flinched at Daine's name. Memories… "… and then he just changed a week before. He started yelling at me for silly things, wouldn't talk to me after them, and just is acting really mean to every one. Now that he made us come here it's tearing me apart, you know with Numair and all." Star Bright sensed the incredible amount of pain she was feeling, and understood completely. She knew how it would feel. Then she realized why she flinched at Daine's name. She quickly jumped out of Varice's lap and rushed into Daine's room, where of course, Daine was looking for her. Daine turned around, and saw Star.
//Where have you been?// she asked.
//With Varice.//
//How do you know her name?// Daine asked, puzzled. Star Bright paused.
//… she told me.// Star Bright lied.
//Ah, OK. What did she tell you?//
//She said Mar-// Star Bright stopped herself. She couldn't tell. //She said she was happy with Marcus. That was all.// Was the new response. Daine sighed.
//I hate to admit it, but I was hoping she wouldn't be happy… I guess I'm still jealous of her like I was in Carthak.// With the new memories, Star Bright new what she was saying- but couldn't tell her. Daine mustn't know.
//What do you mean?// she asked.
//Oh, she used to be Numair's mate. That's all.// Daine said.
//And you still feel the feelings you felt with her then even though she's moved on?// Star Bright asked. Daine was surprised.
//Well, yes. That's it exactly.// she said. //If it weren't for her… I would have been happier.// Star Bright growled a bit.
//Why are you passing the blame to her? It wasn't her fault on who she chose to love.// Star Bright replied. Daine sighed.
//It's only human nature to want to pass the blame on to someone else, to want to hide behind some one…// Star Bright nipped her gently in a show of her disgust.
//You must be right, then, because look at you passing the blame onto human nature.// she said. Daine laughed.
//I guess you're right. I only have myself to blame for things…//
//No, there is no one to blame. These things just happen, there is no escaping them.// Star Bright said. Daine smiled.
//Thanks. You know, I need to see if there is anything I can do for you.// Daine said. Star Bright was alarmed at this, she didn't want her to find out…
//No. Don't. I remember some. I fell on my head running from the hunt dogs. They are scary.// she said quickly. Daine sighed.
//You sure?// She asked.
//Yes. Now I think I'm going to explore some more.//
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Star Bright walked into the stables, and hopped onto the side of Cloud's stall.
//Hello, Cloud.// Star Bright said. Cloud was startled by the cat's knowledge of her.
//How do you know my name?// she asked.
//I know you… but I can't tell you everything or else you will tell Daine and I can't have that.// Star Bright explained. //Do you notice anything different with Daine?// Star asked. Cloud sighed.
//Yes, I do. I notice that she is more disturbed than usual… her thoughts are dark. I can not read them, but I could tell when she was talking to me. Something is a miss. I think something happened to her when she was gone for a week.// she said.
//I think it's more than that.//
//So do I.//
//There is something else you must notice.// Cloud nodded. It looked rather odd to see a horse nod, but it didn't faze Star Bright.
//I notice it, too.//
//What is the cause of it?// Star Bright asked.
//Well, it could be that it's…
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Marcus stood in another room of the palace. He walked over to the window, and opened it. He checked out side his room, saw no one was there, and then quickly shut and locked the door. He nodded towards the window, and what looked almost like a shadow jumped in. "Did you get to Daine in the forest?" he asked it. A nod. "Good. Your work is almost done."
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Daine sat on her and Numair's bed, looking out the window. She could tell Star Bright was hiding something from her. But what? Why would a cat possibly want to hide something from her? She turned around, and saw Numair walk inside their room. "Magelet, what's the matter? You've been sitting here for hours." He said.
"I was thinking about Star Bright." She explained.
"The cat you took in?" he asked.
"Yeah. She seems to be hiding something from me, and I don't know what it is." She said. "It's frustrating."
"Star Bright will probably tell you if it's important." Numair assured her. Daine climbed over to him, and pulled him into a passionate kiss. Numair pulled his arms around her. Star Bright was about to come in, but stopped at what she saw. Better not to bother them. Star Bright walked in slowly, happy now that she had someone who agreed with her. She saw the two stop for air, and quickly jumped in between them so they wouldn't do it again.
"That was for earlier today." She said. Star Bright had another surge of memories when looking at Numair. Ones that explained everything of her past. Ones that could finally get to the truth.