Taipa woke up after a long rest of peaceful dreams of an angel with blue-gray wings, or at least what she thought were dreams. She found herself on a very comfortable bed coved in a forest green velvet comforter with white sheets. It was a king size bed and she was the only one in it. The bed had a canopy but the curtains were open allowing light from the many large windows in the room to reach her. The room itself was beautiful; it was made of a dark wood with a green carpet. It had a mid-evilly style. Taipa had no idea where she was but she knew she was not in her room or any hospital.

"Good your awake," came a voice from the left side of Taipa's bed. It belonged to a woman wearing a long white gowned with silver thread. She had off white wings that stretched out behind her back She was carrying a tray with hot food.

"W-who are you?" Taipa asked timidly pulling the covers up to her chin.

The women smiled, "My name is Galena and you must have a thousand questions. But now's not the time to ask them. Here eat this. Later Chael can answer anything you ask him," Galena replied. She handed Taipa the tray of food. On it was a boil of what looked like oatmeal and a glass of juice.

"What is it?" Taipa asked suspiciously.

"Why its oatmeal of course, oh and some orange juice," She replied, "Its not posined. If you want me to taste it for you I will."

"No that's alright," Taipa replied as she took a small sip of the orange juice. As soon as it hit her tongue she noticed just how hungry she was. Within a matter of minuets the food was gone.

"Good, good, I'll get you some more," Galena, replied. But before she cold reach the door it swung open. In walked Chael, he was wear loose fitting black pants and a white shirt.

"Is she alright? Oh your awake!" He said as he quickly entered the room to stand next to Taipa's bed.

"Yes Chael she's awake. Don't go frightening her now. I'm going to get her some more food and then I'll be back," Galena replied as she exited the room.

"How are you feeling? Do you need anything? Do your wings hurt?" Cheal asked in a rush smiling down at Taipa. As soon as he mentioned her wings she became aware of the long white limbs sporting out of her back. They where almost weight less and now pure white. They no longer had blood splattered on them.

"Wings? Whoa! Wait a second, I must be dreaming," Taipa replied.

Chael smiled, "No you're not dreaming. Actually you could say your finally waking up from a long dream."

"What do you mean?" Taipa asked.

"Before you begin explaining Chael, Let her eat some food. Oh dear we don't even know your name," Galena said as she walked into the room with another tray of food.

"My name?" Taipa replied, "Well my name is Taipa."

"What a beautiful name," Chael said smiling at Taipa.

"Yes it is now here eat this food. I have to get going but I'm sure Chael would love to answer all your questions while I'm gone," Galena said as she handed Taipa the tray and left the room.

"Yes you must have questions. I would be happy to answer all of them," Chael replied as he sat at the end of Taipa's bed, "Taipa… anything you want to know I'll tell you, ANYTHING."

"Alright let me think. First, where am I?"

"You are on the eastern side of a vast estate tucked away on a uncharted island high in a mountain unreachable by anything that cannot fly. Taipa, your finally home in Fowl Castle."

"My home? How can this be my home? My home is in Jump City."

"That is a long story. Are you ready to hear it?" Chael asked.

"Yes, please tell me," Taipa replied.

"I'll begin at the very beginning. You see, every child is born with two parts, its body and soul. Each part cannot love without the other. Our kind, winged humans have mastered the ability to move a soul from a dead fetus's body to the soulless body of another fetus. When you where growing in the womb of one of our kind your body died but you're soul stayed intact. We searched the earth until we found a loving family who was going to have a baby that had lost its soul. We carefully moved your soul into that baby's body. But, you see, as soon as a soul and body combine they become one. So in other words your soul is now molded to your body as your body is molded to your soul. We tried to keep track of you as you grew up on earth but something happened and you were presumed dead. I however knew you where not dead so I continued to track you down until I found you, about three days ago. And that Taipa is how this is your true home." Chael said smiling at Taipa and hoping that she could understand.

"I, I don't know what to say. But I guess I have to believe at least some of what you say because I do have wings. But why do I have wings now? Why didn't I get them before?"

"Wings don't develop until the members of our kind can produce healthy offspring. Wings are an adaptation to best improve our erm… breeding skills."

"Oh. Well that explains it. But how did you know I was alive when everyone else thought I was dead?"

"I don't really know. All I can tell you is that whenever I slept I would dream of you. It sounds strange but that's what happened," Chael said blushing and smiling down at the comforter.

"That I can understand. I've been dreaming about you. I see you smiling at me and holding out your hand. It makes since to me that you dreamed of me when I dreamed of you." Taipa replied before she could stop the words from coming out of her mouth. She had never told anyone about her dreams of a winged angel. But it seemed only right to tell him when he was the one she was dreaming about.

Chael smiled and said, "I'm glad you said that it makes me fell a little less weird. Are you feeling better? Do you have any more questions? If you don't then I can take you for a tour of the castle."

"I think I'm all out of questions. And I'd love to go for a tour of the castle, but first I need some clothes." Taipa looked down at her flimsy white night gown and smiled up at Chael.

"Of course," he replied as he opened a door in the room to reveal a large closet filled with all types of clothes in all colors.

Taipa quickly walked into the room and shut the door behind her. She looked around until she a beautiful dress. It was light green without a back so her wings could easily be accommodated. It had thin straps and no sleeves. It reached down below her feet and had long train behind her. It fit perfectly. She stepped out of the closet and looked at Chael.

"Is it to much? Should I change?" She asked.

"Its beautiful," Chael replied holding out his hand. Taipa blushed and took his hand as he led her out of the room and down the long hallway. Chael showed her everything. He took her through halls full of bedrooms down to the library and into the kitchen. They walked through countless numbers of courtyards and into various ballrooms. The Castle was beautiful and Taipa felt right at home.

"Now for the best part. I'm going to take you to my favorite spot on the whole island," said Chael. He took Taipa's hand and led her to the front door. It was huge with many woodcarvings of winged people on it. When they walked out side they stepped onto a large stone square. It stretched out for a hundred feet in every direction only to end and drop over the edge of a cliff. Chael took Taipa to the edge of the platform and looked at her.

"See I told you nothing without wings could reach this place. We have to fly to my favorite spot. Are you up to it?" He asked.

"I don't know how to fly," Taipa replied nervously as she backed away from the edge a few steps.

"Its not difficult. Here take my hand." And with that he took Taipa's hand and pulled her over the edge. His wings began to beat rhythmically as he pulled Taipa through the air.

"This is amazing!" Taipa exclaimed as she looked around her.

"I'm glad you think so," Chael replied smiling, "I'm going to let go of your hand now. Don't worry instinct will get you flying." With that he dropped Taipa's hand. Immediately she began to fall towards the ground. Her wings never beat once and she began to scream. The ground got closer and closer. But just before she hit the ground Chael scooped her into his arms.

"Taipa! Don't ever do that again! You scared me so much! Why didn't you flap your wings?" Chael asked his face was flustered and his eyes looked frightened.

"I… I don't know. Please Chael, don't ever do that again."

"I won't I promise." Chael kissed Taipa on the forehead and headed towards another mountain. Taipa moved close to his shirt and buried her face in his chest. She shed a few tears and relaxed into his arms.

"We're here now," Chael said. Taipa looked and gasped. They were on a cliff over looking the ocean. It was beautiful. The sun was setting and everything was so peaceful.

"Its wonderful Chael." He smiled at Taipa and wrapped his arms around her shoulders standing behind her.

"Not nearly as wonderful as you," Chael sighed. Taipa slowly turned around and faced him. She stared into his bright blue eyes. Chael slowly lowered his face down until their faces were millimeters apart.

"I love you Taipa," Chael whispered. Before she could answer Chael kissed her so passionately it knocked the breath out of her body. They stayed in the kiss for a long time. Each not wanting to break away. When they finally did there was a long silence. After a little while Taipa turned around and gazed at the now risen moon.

"I love you to Chael," She relied. A little while later they returned to the castle and fell asleep in each other's arms.

When Taipa woke up she was hit with a strong wave of reality. She needed to go home and talk to her parents and friends. She couldn't just disappear and live with Chael. They would worry and look for her. She turned over and looked at Chael. He looked so peaceful that she didn't want to wake him. She slipped out of bed and opened the closet in her room. She went inside and put on some clothes: a pair of loose khakis and a simple white shirt like the one Chael had worn yesterday. She found a bag in the closet and put some other clothes inside. She wasn't sure how long it would take her to get home.

"Taipa?" Chael asked from inside the room. She slowly picked up the bag and walked into her bedroom. Chael sat on the bed looking at her.

"I need to go home and tell my parents what's happened," Taipa said staring at her feet.

"Then I'll come with you," Chael replied rising from the bed.

"No, I need to go alone. One person with wings is enough for them to handle."

"Our wings are retractable."

"I still need to go alone."

" All right. But at least take this," He handed Taipa a golden compos on a chain, "It will guide you back to your parents and then back here when you've told them. You'll need food and water too. Your city is about a days journey." Chael and Taipa left their room and prepared for her trip. Within an hour they were standing on the stone platform and saying their goodbyes.

"I'll be back as soon as I can," Taipa said hugging Chael as if she were afraid he would disappear.

"Please let me come with you," Cheal begged holding Taipa close to him.

"I need to go alone."

"Just return to me safely alright?"

"I will." At that Taipa took off flying from the platform. It took her awhile to get used to her wings but soon she was on her way. It would be a long journey but she was determined. Back at the castle Chael stood on the roof looking out over the ocean. He feared for Taipa because he could already see the storm forming on the horizon. But he knew he couldn't go with her, this was something Taipa had to do on her own.

I'm sorry guys! I promise the Titian's will be in the next chapter! I PROMISE! First thing next chapter... you better be ready for it!