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Closing my eyes tightly, I prayed to be saved. Suddenly I felt something grab my wrist, halting my fall. Risking a glance, I was relieved to see Claude…a very angry and worried Claude. He pulled me up with ease and let me fall to the ground.

Standing, leaning against another open window, I felt my whole body shaking. "What were you doing you foolish girl?!" He shouted at me, his own hands shaking from the worry and fear.

Looking next to me where I had set the baby bird, I grabbed it gently with my right hand and showed it to him. "This bird was going to fall…so I saved it. I'm sorry Claude…Thank you for…helping me." Wow did I feel foolish!

He looked slightly taken back but nodded, placing his hat back on. Apparently when he saw me fall and ran towards me, his hat had fallen to the ground. Raising an eyebrow, he grabbed my left hand which was covered in webs. "Lavender, I think you should wash that off quickly."

A shiver went pass my body as I stared in disgust. "Gross!" I muttered, wiping it off on my dress.

An annoyed sigh was heard from Frollo. "Lavender, stop ruining your dress, you're a lady so act like one!"

I glared. "Yes Mother. I'll go shower no-…Can I keep the bird? Just until it's ready to fly? Please?!" I gave him the hugest puppy eyes I could manage.

Frollo sighed heavily, rubbing his temples. "I expect you to take full responsibility and care of it, girl. Now go." Smiling, I threw my arms around his waist, since I wasn't as tall as him yet, and hugged him tightly before running off. Somehow I knew he was very shocked at the sudden affection.

After two hours of bathing, repeatedly washing my left hand, and relaxing in the tub, I felt somewhat better. Drying off my hair, I debated on what to wear. Perhaps I could see my father…somehow. Placing a short dress on, I smiled and twirled around in front of the mirror, jumping when I heard chirping.

Giggling, I petted the bird softly, "You like the dress, huh?" When it nodded it's head, I let out a laugh and felt happy for the first time in weeks. Maybe life with Claude wouldn't be so bad…


Okay, very short chapter but schools coming up so I've been busy. Every story should be updated within a week or so. Please review.