I would watch them from the edge of the forest. The boy and the sprite. He was truly one with the forest; it would move to his every thought. He had so much energy and enjoyment in the summer. However, when winter came, he was almost a different 'person'. He was cruel, mean and nasty. He didn't mean to be, but it was just what he was. A forest sprite. As the forest changes, so does he.

I...witnessed one of his cruellest acts – banishing a girl from the forest because she was in love with the boy that followed him. The two were heartbroken and he barely batted an eyelid. If it were in the summer, I believe he would've accepted her. But the past is too painful for him, especially during winter: the harshest season. He remembers the cruelty of the mage and the scientist. He won't let it repeat; the sprite vowed to keep the forest safe. So he doesn't allow anyone into the forest. They can only stand next to the boundary. The only other one, save him, allowed in the forest is the boy with him. However, that same boy cannot leave the forest. He has been with the sprite and in the forest too long – he has become bound to them. So even if he wanted to leave, he couldn't. It's what makes the banishment hurt even more.

But enough about the sad stuff; there's more happy things to talk about. Like when I first met him – the sprite, I mean. How else would I know all this stuff?

Kaeyi stood hesitantly at the edge of the forest. She had wanted to go inside before, but she didn't dare when it was winter. Now it was coming around to summer, so she felt more confident. She had seen how the sprite changed with the seasons. So this was her best shot to meet him without him getting angry at her. She took a deep breath, taking a few steps into the forest. Nothing felt different, but why should it? Kaeyi smiled widely, increasing her pace as she ventured deeper into the forest. She dodged under and around various branches and brambles. Soon everything would be more lush and pretty. She had only been in the forest for a few minutes when she had gotten herself completely lost. 'Good.' She thought to herself. This was her best chance to meet him. Kaeyi climbed up a tree, sitting on a sturdy branch. She wondered how long she would sit here; how long would it take the sprite to find her? Or would the boy find her first? Well, the boy could always take her to the sprite. So, it was a win-win either way. She sat happily on the branch, humming to herself. The wind brushed against her cheek, cooling her down from the sun and practically running she had been doing. Kaeyi closed her eyes, continuing to hum quietly. Without realising, she soon drifted off to sleep.

Martyn lay absently on the ground. He stared blankly up at the treetops. He regretted what he had done. Ever since winter ended, Martyn knew he had made a mistake. But neither he nor Toby could even leave the forest so they couldn't find the girl, Nano. Toby would hardly even talk to him anymore. Everything just felt...so wrong. He curled up, tears forming in his eyes. He wished he could take it back, more than anything else. It was the one thing he regretted most. The forest tried to comfort him, but it didn't help. Suddenly Martyn shot up, his eyes wide and alert. He glanced around, feeling a presence in the forest. A girl...was it Nano? He couldn't tell; he didn't get used to her presence much so he couldn't distinguish it from other people. All Martyn knew was that it was a girl, and that he had to find her. He climbed up a tree, jumping from branch to branch. The forest led him, showing him the paths to take. His speed was impressive; he was much faster than Toby. But that is to be expected. 'Is it her? Would she dare come back? I hope she did.' Martyn thought to himself. He wanted to apologize to her. He wanted her to come back.

The sprite slowed down as he neared the presence. He could see her from a distant tree. It wasn't Nano, but Martyn wasn't disappointed. When his eyes laid on her, he was captivated. She was the most beautiful person he'd ever seen; out of the 'many' he had seen. He approached quietly, watching her lay motionless. It took him a few moments to realise she was asleep. Martyn jumped silently onto the branch beside her, kneeling beside the girl. He had never understood fully what Toby had felt. But suddenly he did. This indescribable feeling, previously so foreign to him...now meant everything. Martyn slipped his arms under the sleeping girl, being careful not to wake her. He stood up, holding her close. His first thought was to take her out of the forest, but his heart told him not to. The sprite instead decided to take her to his home. She would be more comfortable there, he decided, and he could protect her better than if he just left her.

Kaeyi blinked her eyes open, slowly sitting up. Beside her sat the forest sprite, the one she so desperately wanted to meet. He was distracted; his back was facing her. Kaeyi opened her mouth to speak, but she was suddenly overcome by nervousness. She looked down at her hands, which had begun to shake uncontrollably. She hadn't actually thought out what she would say when she met the forest sprite. What if he didn't want to talk to her? What if he just banished her like he did with the other girl? These thoughts raced through her mind, making her even more nervous. She didn't even realise when he turned around.

"You're awake. I'm glad..."

"I-I'm so sorry I'm in the f-forest! I-I'll leave if you want me to. I'm so sorry!" The words poured out of Kaeyi's mouth without her wanting them to. She bowed her head, clenching her hands into fists to stop the shaking. Kaeyi heard the sprite chuckle, daring to look up at him. His face was kind, gentle. He gently put his hand on her cheek.

"There's no need to be sorry." Martyn smiled. "I want you to be here." He whispered, before he moved close. Their lips captured each other's, and all of Kaeyi's worries vanished. The girl wrapped her arms around the sprite's body. After a while, Martyn gently pulled away – much to Kaeyi's displeasure. "I don't even know your name, beautiful girl. Would you mind enlightening me?" He asked quietly.

"Kaeyi Dream." She replied. "And what about yours, handsome forest sprite?" Kaeyi murmured, her head resting gently against his chest. Martyn ran his hands through Kaeyi's hair slowly, waiting a few moments before replying.

"...Martyn. Martyn Littlewood."

"Martyn...it's a cool name." Kaeyi smiled.

"So is Kaeyi." Martyn added, kissing Kaeyi gently. "Now...will you stay with me?" He asked. Kaeyi nodded, looking deep into Martyn's eyes.

"Of course I will."

And that's how we met. We've been together ever since. We've even got two kitties. Kiki and Pascal. They're good company, when Martyn goes off to do whatever he does. I love this life. I wouldn't change it for anything.

A/N: I was going to add a little Toby retrospect - like him seeing Martyn and Kaeyi and being jealous/hating Martyn, but it's a ITLD oneshot, so I decided to leave it out.
Anyways, I'm still writing. 5 days, it's been? Eh, I guess that's not that long. Feels like forever, though xD