I realize that there are many quotes in this story that some people might recognize. So, credit shall be given where it is due. They aren't listed in any real chronological order, just in the order I found them.

Abarat

The Day is words and rage.

The Day is order, earth, and gold.

It is the philosophers in their cities;

It is the map-makers in their wastelands.

It is roads and milestones,

It is panic, laughter, and sobriety;

White, and all enumerated things.

It is flesh, it is revenge; it is visibility.

The Night is blue and black.

The Night is silence, poetry, and love.

It is the dancers in their grove of bones,

It is all transforming things.

It is fate; it is freedom.

It is masks and silver and ambiguity,

It is blood; it is forgiveness;

It is the invisible music of instinct.

-C.B.

Abarat

Journey to the end of day,

Come the fire-fly,

Come the moon;

Say a prayer for God's good grace

And sleep with love upon your face.

-C.B.

Abarat

Here is a list of fearful things:

The jaws of sharks, a vultures wings,

The rabid bite of the dogs of war,

The voice of one who went before.

But most of all the mirrors gaze,

Which counts us out our numbered days.

-C.B

Abarat

"A good man in an evil society seems the greatest villain of all."

-English Proverb

"No thoughts within her head but thoughts of joy…no dreams within her heart but dreams of love."

-Don Juan Triumphant

I live through my dark existence
only to bask in your beauty
your eyes that shine like sapphires
your smile that brightens even my sad existence
I envy the wind that runs through your hair
that touches your lips
I long to touch you
to hold you in my arms but I cannot
for your heart belongs to another
so, I can only love you from afar
your friendship means more to me
than anything this world provides
but like an angel you touched my heart
in a way that I've never felt before
cause I've never known what love is until this day
I know that we are only friends
but my heart wishes it to be more
so I will still hope and dream
that one day I can feel your lips pressed to mine
to hold you in my arms and say, "I love you"

-"Lonely Shadow"

My Gift to You

Take my hand and lead the way;
tell me all you want to say.
Whisper softly in my ear,
all those things I want to hear.
Kiss my lips and touch my skin;
bring out passions deep within.
Pull me close and hold me near;
take away my pain and fear.
In the darkness of the night,
be my beacon, shine your light.
In the brightness of the sun,
show me that you are the one.
Give me wings so I can fly;
for I can soar when you're nearby.
Enter my heart, break down the wall,
it's time for me to watch it fall.
I've been a prisoner, can't you see?
Break my chains and set me free.
Strip me of my armor tight;
you'll find I won't put up a fight.
Release my soul held deep within . . .
I'm ready now, let love begin.

-Ready For Love

NOTE! Asher isn't mine. I wish he was, but he isn't. Laurell K. Hamilton, a great author, created him. I just took the body, switched the story around a little bit. Don't hate me!

Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
I want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I'm loving you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather
And stars may collide
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

-Ewan McGregor/ Nicole Kidman

Come What May

"I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request."

-Captain Barbossa

Pirates of the Caribbean