Side note, there is singing in this chapter, for the songs themselves, it's just italics the echos or mysterious forces how ever you want to see it is bold italic. We're wrapping up now so hang in there.
The phone rang in my ear waking me up, I recognized the ringtone as my mother's. Tulli sent her a letter not long ago explaining my behavior and wondering what to do. I glared at the phone but answered it with a very tired, "Hello?"
"Rose," my mother's voice broke through as worried. "how are you doing?"
"I'm holding in there," I said sitting up, Mom and I had been fighting lately so I was being careful. "Tulli has been helping me."
"I'm glad, and are your classes going well?"
"It seems that at school, at least my classes it is the only time I am in control, when I'm in club or at home, that's when I feel the worse."
"Has Tulli found anything?"
"No, and she's even asked for help," I started to cry. "Mom what is happening to me? Why do I feel so angry and wanted to hurt people that just want to help me?"
"I don't know Rose," Mother sounded like she hurting. "do you remember when you were a little girl around the 1300s, you used to sing so that we would have money to eat, do you remember?"
"Yeah."
"I want you to start singing again, that always made you and the people around you happy, ok?"
"Yes mama."
We talked some more and then we hung up. I didn't waste anymore time, most classes we cancelled today do to all of the events around our area of late and the teachers were pulled into a meeting. I went to the center of the courtyard Tulli tailing behind me trying to get me back inside the house. I ignored her running out into the winter snow with no coat and nothing to keep me warm, there are only a few song that I could sing this time of year that brought me the tranquility and warmth I now sought. When I was finally at my destination I noticed a few people about including Rapunzel and her friends, they looked at my strangly but before I even registered they were there I opened my mouth and began to sing.
The flock was more than peaceful
The night was dark and deep
The stillness wrapped around me
I drifted off to sleep
And when my friends awoke me
Oh, what a tale they had to tell
They said the angels told them
About a newborn King
They had a star to guide them
They heard the heavens sing
They said that when they found Him
They knew they'd never be the same
Somehow I did believe them,
Though everything I knew
Said I should not believe them
This story can't be true
But there was something magic
In the air
That made me feel as if
I had been there
I asked a thousand questions
Their answers startled me
The more I heard,
The more I thought I knew
This cannot be
And then the struggle started,
My head was wrestling with my heart.
Why would a God from Heaven
Come to the world this way?
Why in a lowly stable
Would the Messiah lay?
I shook my head and asked them
To tell the story one more time
Yes I did believe them
Though I'd not seen a thing
I did not go to Bethlehem
Or hear the angels sing
But there was something magic
In the air
That made me feel as if
I had been there
I knew that as the world moves on
through time
There would be more stories
just like mine
About the souls who've chosen
to believe
In something that they never
got to see
Do you think you'll join us
Though you've not seen a thing?
You were not there in Bethlehem
To hear the angels sing
But if you feel the spirit
In the air
Then just like me you'd know
That He was here
He was here
The King of kings
And Lord of lords was here
(He was here)
He was here, he was here
(He was here)
And He will come again,
For He was here.
(The King of kings)
(The Lord of lords)
-(He was here)
(The King of kings)
(and Lord of Lords was here)
-(He was here)
(The King of kings)
(The Lord of lords)
-(He was here)
(The King of kings)
(and Lord of Lords was here)
And He will come again
For He was here
For He was here
I heard clapping and urgings for more music, my heart was warmer and lighter. I started another song, this one with a happier beat.
Homeless, Homeless
Like the Christ child was
Homeless, Homeless
But there is hope because
He came down to earth to lead us
He vowed He'd never leave us
Homeless, Homeless
For in His love there is a home
Oh so Homeless, Homeless
Was His humble birth
He was Homeless, Homeless
And still He changed the earth
Nothing kept His heart from giving
Most of His life was living
Homeless, Homeless
He showed it's how we live,
Not where
When His homeless days on earth were done
(When His homeless days were done)
He went home to where we all came from
And He went to prepare
(He went to prepare)
A mansion for us there
(A mansion for us there)
He gave His whole life to lead us
And I know He'll never leave us
Homeless, Homeless
For in His love there is a home
(We are not Homeless, Homeless)
For in His love there is a home
(Like the Christ child was)
There is a home.
More clapping there are definitely more people here now, I decided one more song before heading to the park to meditate.
Somwhere beneath the glitter
That comes this time of winter
In many souls there is a cry
They may not clearly say it
But in their hearts they pray it
And you can see it in their eyes
'I cannot find my way
I cannot find my way
I cannot find my way at all
There are so many voices
So many different choices,
I cannot find my way at all.'
There were three kings
Who followed the star
Of Bethlehem
They came from afar
To praise and honor Him
His light
which beckoned them to see
The Lord of Man
It calls to you,
It calls to me
'We cannot find our way
We cannot find our way
We cannot find our way at all
There are so many voices
So many different choices,
We cannot find our way at all.'
We're not alone,
We have a star
And it shines today
The love that He gave
Teaches how
And shows the way
That light,
it's clear to see
If we have faith and believe
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we.
'We cannot find our way
We cannot find our way
We cannot find our way at all'
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we
There are so many voices
So many different choices,
We cannot find our way at all.'
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we
And if you've lost your way,
That light burns bright today
And it will shine eternally
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we
'We cannot find our way
We cannot find our way
We cannot find our way at all'
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we
There are so many choices
So many different voices,
We cannot find our way at all.'
Three kings found the Lord
'Lord help us find the way
We need to find the way
Lord help us find the way back home'
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we
'Lord help us find the way
We need to find the way
Lord help us find the way back home'
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we
'Lord help us find the way
We need to find the way
Lord help us find the way back home
Lord help us find the way
We need to find the way
Lord help us find the way back home'
And so must we!
I smiled tears falling down my face, I didn't feel angry. I did a deep curtsey then ran off to the park before anyone can ask questions.
At the park I was in deep meditation, I had managed to ditch Tulli who would have insisted I return to my room but I wanted a clear head. I wanted to think, I was sitting there for maybe, fifteen minutes before I heard footsteps and two people sat infront of me. I opened my eyes to see Jack and Merida sitting in front of me.
"Hi," I said not moving from my position.
"Hi," they said back.
"That was beautiful," Merida started, "your singing, the spirits in the area, the good ones anyway, it looks like they just had to join in just to feel the joy you were emminating. At least that's what Rapunzel said we were hearing."
"I didn't notice to be honest," I said. "I used to sing around maybe the thirteen hundreds to get money for food while my mother did washing. It was actually mother who suggested that I go sing in order to calm down. It helps me I guess."
"Well it is beautiful."
"Thank you."
Jack was staring at me thoughtfully it unnerved me a little considering the last time we interacted, I nearly killed him with the practice foil.
"You said you don't know your power right," he asked me while his eyes bore into me.
"Yeah, I know that they're dangerous and unstable."
"Have you thought about using songs to control your powers until you have more control?"
Both Merida and I stared at him like he just grew antlers.
"What," he cried out indignately. "It makes perfect sense, Rapunzel says that spirits and such are already drawn to her voice. So logic say the forces of the universe would also listen to her."
"Makes sense," Merida said thoughtfully. "But we still have the issue of who is trying to use her though, for her other ability."
"Wait, wait, wait," I cried. "What are you guys going on about?"
"Well, everytime that you were angry and lashed out at us, Myles, Rapunzel and Hiccup said there was something feeding off of you making you angry, it was worse when you were at home. But you're out here now you left the house and what ever influence was happening at school, you're calm now right?"
"Yeah actually I am. I got a call from mom today, Tulli wrote her and so well you know mothers," Merida said yes while jack said no. "Anyway mother said that I'm happy when I sing, and she was right."
"So why don't you sing to use your powers," Jack started again jumping about. "Come on make me angry or do something with a song."
"Anything," I asked him wanted to be sure.
"Go for it," Merida said now helping me stand. "What have we to lose?"
I thought for a moment, that did I want to do, I wanted to make a barrier, but what is a good song about strength, it took me a moment but then I remembered one of the songs from a band my friend listened to. I closed my eyes and began to sing again.
Left in the darkness
Here on your own
Woke up a memory
Feeding the pain
You cannot deny it
There's nothing to say
It's all that you need to fire away
The air got warmer.
Oh damn, the war is coming
Oh damn, you feel you want it
Oh damn, just bring it on today
My heart was pounding as I thought about what I wanted from this song.
You can't live without the fire
It's the heat that makes you strong
'Cause you're born to live and fight it all away
You can't hide what lies inside you
It's the only thing you've known
You'll embrace it and never walk away
Don't walk away
The air grew warmer and it bega to shimmer around me.
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
The clouds darkened bringing a new storm.
Raised in this madness
You're on your own
It makes you fearless
Nothing to lose
I could feel the electricity in the air but I kept my eyes closed, was this really me or were we in danger?
Dreams are a joke here
They get in your way
That's what what you need to fight day by day.
The air around me began to solidify.
Oh damn, the war is coming
Oh damn, you feel you want it
Oh damn, just bring it on today
Something struck the ground in front of me and I heard Jack cry out but Merida told me to keep going.
You can't live without the fire
It's the heat that makes you strong
'Cause you're born to live and fight it all away
You can't hide what lies inside you
It's the only thing you've known
You'll embrace it and never walk away
Don't walk away
I began to get hot, I wanted to stop but something, a force I did not understand, but knew, compelled me to keep going.
Oh damn, the war is coming
Oh damn, you feel you want it
Oh damn, just bring it on today
There was a roar in my ears, I couldn't take it anymore the heat was getting stronger.
You can't live without the fire
It's the heat that makes you strong
'Cause you're born to live and fight it all away
You can't hide what lies inside you
It's the only thing you've known
I fell to my knees my body trembling, what was this power? Was this really me?
You'll embrace it and never walk away
Don't walk away
My body began to cool and my muscles loosened.
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
I curled up into a ball while my breathing returned to normal. There was still a roar in my ear with an occasional crackle I looked up so see a barrier of fire surrounding me. My mouth opened and I stood their frozen in surprise, it wasn't exactly what I pictured but it was good enough.
"I," I whispered quietly. "Did this?"
"Looks like lass," called Merida over the fire. "Now can ye stope it so we can talk to ye."
"Oh um..." I closed my eyes again breathing deeply on how to put out the fire.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful.
And since we've got no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I've brought some corn for popping.
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight,
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But, if you really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm!
The fire is slowly dying,
And my dear, we're still good-by-ing.
But, as long as you love me so,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It snow
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I've brought some corn for popping,
Since the lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally say goodnight,
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But, if you'll really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm!
It had started to snow and the fire died down, Merida wasted no time, she ran to hug me laughing and dancing about. She reminded me of Rapunzel a little bit, they both had that same heart and kindness that very few people carried today. Jack was standing there with a smug look on his face that practically screamed 'I told you so.'
I smiled and nodded at him and we all started back to campus to find everyone and tell them the news and to even possibly get me started on my training. As we walked back the earth shook and the sky darkened. A dark firgure rose in front of us and then another bright figure rose behind that, I recognized the first figure as Tulli's father, a triclops by the name of Kurisul he stood at a hight of four stories and at his feet stood Tulli her arms folded and smirking. Behind them rose a sun demon, I had only heard of them until now. He was taller than Kurisul and looked to be more powerful.
We saw Myles, Hiccup and Rapunzel were already in armor ready to face these monster demons. Jack and Merida spoke under their breath and they to transformed. I ran along side them, more to help get innocents out of the fight but I wanted to be of help and I wanted to know why Tulli was there.
"Tulli," I cried out standing behind Myles who kept her arm around me. "What are you doing?"
Tulli smiled at me cruelty written all over her face. "You know your mother is incredibly stupid, she should have listened to you about me ten thousand years ago. She tamed you quite easily and through her you were easy to control, you're not as powerful as you could be and you can't fight against us now. You have no control over your power and you ability to boost is out of control too. This is perfect, but your mother got suspicious of me, I knew you two were fighting so I came to you knowing that she wouldn't contact you and that you wouldn't contact her. We were already working on you from the house and soon we had control over one of your friend who controled another friend. It was most pleasing seeing you try and kill the Guardian. But your sense of honor was too strong. But now, we destroy the Guardians using your enhancing abilities and you and your mother work for us until we can lift your curse."
I was shaking with anger, I'm okay with being made a fool of I have a temper and I'm still young despite how many lives I've lived. But to call my mother a fool, to be honest she always kept Tulli at arms length but she thought I needed a companion. Mother had taught me skills she used in her life. I survived on Mother's skills Tulli wanted me to run every time there was danger and I could see she expected that now. I looked at Rapunzel and Merida, out of the five of them it was these two I felt the closest too. I pleaded with them in my mind and hoped they could see that I would come back for them. I gave Tulli one last look and turned around and ran.
I know guys this is getting intense and no Rose will not be in all of the Big Four stories, heck not even Myles gets that honor. The next big for story is all for Hiccup, in the land of dragons, and maybe a certain Norse God girls go crazy for.
R&R and Peace out Merry Christmas Remember God loves you.