Author's note - Sorry for the delay. I had a lot of work for school and
didn't have much time for continuing, added with the fact I was having a
bad case of writers block. Hopefully I will be able to have more time to
write now that the end of the semester crunch is over. Well here is chapter
4. A big thank you goes out to all those who have been reviewing.
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I, Moondance chapter 4
By: Saphirerose
Tallo now looked at the man who had called himself Starwind. He stared at the man who had the silver-white hair of an elder but by all other accounts looked as though he couldn't be more than his mid twenties. His handsome face was a gold in color and was triangular in shape. But what really drew his attention were the man's eyes. They reminded him of the color of ice or a summer sky. They showed wisdom beyond his physical appearance and a sense of power that told all that looked in them that this was not someone to be messed with. Then realizing that he was staring, he quickly turned his gaze to the quilt covering his lap, trying to control his blush.
"Do you feel better now that some of your questions have been answered? I know you have many more and I will try to answer them all to the best of my ability."
Then to Tallo's amazement a snow-white bird flew into the room. I seemed drawn to the man named Starwind. Starwind placed one tan arm out and the bird landed upon it.
Seeing the amazement on the boy's face he smiled. Perhaps Kess may be able to reach him while I may not.
: Kess? :
: Chosen:
: I wanted to know if you would be willing to speech with the boy. Perhaps you can reach where I cannot. He guards himself against humans, but with what I have seen of what happened to him I wouldn't blame him in the least. :
: They did? :
: His own people turned against him when they found out he was Shay'a'chern. :
: Nice race humans:
: Not all are bad but most are ignorant:
: Will talk, reach boy: Starwind gave her a light toss and she drifted over to Tallo.
Tallo watched the beautiful bird and wondered why it seemed to fly towards him. She Landed in front of him she walked up his leg with an odd little waddle. Birds were known for grace and beauty in the air but certainly not for their grace while on the ground.
Tallo reached out a curious hand to touch the bird, but stopped before he could. He looked up at the Starwind with a question is in brown eyes. The man nodded yes, and waved a tan hand at the white bird. Tallo decided that meant he had permission and touched the snowy bird on the head. He first lightly rubbed the white head afraid that he would injure the beautiful bird.
Starwind just sat back a bit and watched. It was obvious from the way he handled Kess that he was afraid he would hurt her.
~ He is so afraid that he will hurt another. So much fear is hardly healthy. At the moment, if someone were to startle the boy he would unconsciously call upon his power and would likely mistakenly injure if not kill another person. I cannot allow that to happen. It will be hard enough to get him to except my help now. If he were to hurt someone else he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. Then I would not be able to keep him from taking his own life. ~ Starwind mused while Kess continued to check the boy out for him.
: What have you found? :
: Power. Potential. Lots. Possible adept. :
: An adept!! We are lucky he didn't wipe out a whole city. :
: Won't touch power. Afraid. No more death. :
: He can't expect for people to let his untrained power lose. The heralds are bound by law that they must take all untrained power to a place where they can gain control. :
: Don't care. Refuses to learn. :
: I may just have to force him to learn. If I give him no choice but to learn, he will possibly grow to hate me but for his safety and others I would do it. :
: Not sure best choice. Pull away if try. Need friend, understanding. :
: It looks like I will not have a choice. :
Starwind continued to look at the boy. He seemed to have grown attached to Kess. It seems it was a good idea to let him meet her.
Tallo felt those strange eyes once more on him but he was enjoying paying attention to the bird too much at the moment to care.
~Might as well enjoy it while I can, though the bird didn't seem to mind. I don't plan to be here alive long enough to do it again. ~
Starwing could now feel distress from Kess. I shook him to feel so much sorrow.
: What is the matter!? : He asked quite confused. She was fine a moment ago and was enjoying Tallo's attention.
: Dark thoughts. Plot own death. : She said sadly.
:I knew it wouldn't last long. He is already getting ready to try again. I knew I was going to have my hands full with this one. : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Author's note- Well how do you like it? I know it is taking a while to get to the action but I decided to take my time and fully develop their friendship first. A special thank you goes to Fireangle who pointed out a song based on Moondance. It has proved invaluable in this story. I also now have a copy of it on audio and am enjoying it immensely. And another to CaptainLaura who pointed out that the bird's speech patterns were choppier. I love all the review I have gotten so far and it is what is making me continue this story. A big thank you to all who have read and I can't wait to read more of your reviews.
I, Moondance chapter 4
By: Saphirerose
Tallo now looked at the man who had called himself Starwind. He stared at the man who had the silver-white hair of an elder but by all other accounts looked as though he couldn't be more than his mid twenties. His handsome face was a gold in color and was triangular in shape. But what really drew his attention were the man's eyes. They reminded him of the color of ice or a summer sky. They showed wisdom beyond his physical appearance and a sense of power that told all that looked in them that this was not someone to be messed with. Then realizing that he was staring, he quickly turned his gaze to the quilt covering his lap, trying to control his blush.
"Do you feel better now that some of your questions have been answered? I know you have many more and I will try to answer them all to the best of my ability."
Then to Tallo's amazement a snow-white bird flew into the room. I seemed drawn to the man named Starwind. Starwind placed one tan arm out and the bird landed upon it.
Seeing the amazement on the boy's face he smiled. Perhaps Kess may be able to reach him while I may not.
: Kess? :
: Chosen:
: I wanted to know if you would be willing to speech with the boy. Perhaps you can reach where I cannot. He guards himself against humans, but with what I have seen of what happened to him I wouldn't blame him in the least. :
: They did? :
: His own people turned against him when they found out he was Shay'a'chern. :
: Nice race humans:
: Not all are bad but most are ignorant:
: Will talk, reach boy: Starwind gave her a light toss and she drifted over to Tallo.
Tallo watched the beautiful bird and wondered why it seemed to fly towards him. She Landed in front of him she walked up his leg with an odd little waddle. Birds were known for grace and beauty in the air but certainly not for their grace while on the ground.
Tallo reached out a curious hand to touch the bird, but stopped before he could. He looked up at the Starwind with a question is in brown eyes. The man nodded yes, and waved a tan hand at the white bird. Tallo decided that meant he had permission and touched the snowy bird on the head. He first lightly rubbed the white head afraid that he would injure the beautiful bird.
Starwind just sat back a bit and watched. It was obvious from the way he handled Kess that he was afraid he would hurt her.
~ He is so afraid that he will hurt another. So much fear is hardly healthy. At the moment, if someone were to startle the boy he would unconsciously call upon his power and would likely mistakenly injure if not kill another person. I cannot allow that to happen. It will be hard enough to get him to except my help now. If he were to hurt someone else he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. Then I would not be able to keep him from taking his own life. ~ Starwind mused while Kess continued to check the boy out for him.
: What have you found? :
: Power. Potential. Lots. Possible adept. :
: An adept!! We are lucky he didn't wipe out a whole city. :
: Won't touch power. Afraid. No more death. :
: He can't expect for people to let his untrained power lose. The heralds are bound by law that they must take all untrained power to a place where they can gain control. :
: Don't care. Refuses to learn. :
: I may just have to force him to learn. If I give him no choice but to learn, he will possibly grow to hate me but for his safety and others I would do it. :
: Not sure best choice. Pull away if try. Need friend, understanding. :
: It looks like I will not have a choice. :
Starwind continued to look at the boy. He seemed to have grown attached to Kess. It seems it was a good idea to let him meet her.
Tallo felt those strange eyes once more on him but he was enjoying paying attention to the bird too much at the moment to care.
~Might as well enjoy it while I can, though the bird didn't seem to mind. I don't plan to be here alive long enough to do it again. ~
Starwing could now feel distress from Kess. I shook him to feel so much sorrow.
: What is the matter!? : He asked quite confused. She was fine a moment ago and was enjoying Tallo's attention.
: Dark thoughts. Plot own death. : She said sadly.
:I knew it wouldn't last long. He is already getting ready to try again. I knew I was going to have my hands full with this one. : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Author's note- Well how do you like it? I know it is taking a while to get to the action but I decided to take my time and fully develop their friendship first. A special thank you goes to Fireangle who pointed out a song based on Moondance. It has proved invaluable in this story. I also now have a copy of it on audio and am enjoying it immensely. And another to CaptainLaura who pointed out that the bird's speech patterns were choppier. I love all the review I have gotten so far and it is what is making me continue this story. A big thank you to all who have read and I can't wait to read more of your reviews.