Feathers, Hearts and Starry Skies (pt. 1)

After the little incident we had at school today, Kai suggested we go on a special date. Not some movie trip or fancy dinner, but an actual date. He had already planned this, for our two month anniversary, but he decided it won't hurt to celebrate two weeks early. When he came to pick me up, he had a present. A golden locket with " Rose x Kai Forever " engraved on the front. " It's beautiful.". "Glad you like it. I couldn't afford to get it engraved by a professional, so I did that myself. Now, time for the blind fold.". He covered my eyes and helped me get into his car, a gray 07' G6, and we were driving for what seemed like forever when he said, "Okay, we're here." He lead me to a seat and took off the blind fold. We were at a garden with a picnic table set up with candles, and a vase with roses, ironically my favorite flower. He then served dinner, which was none other than some spaghetti. "It's just about the only thing I can cook... I burnt the breadsticks so...". He started to blush and he got so red that he almost matched the flowers. "It's amazing, how much you doubt yourself. Can't you see how amazing you are?". The sun was setting, and we ate together in the beautiful twilight. Looking up at the beautiful moon, we caught a glimpse at an amazing sight: a shooting star. Before we knew it, there was another. Then another one. As we watched the meteor shower, he got out his camera. "Going to try to get a picture of something amazing, are we?" He looked at me, game me one of his heart melting smiles, said "Yeah, I was. But my aim was way off.", and pointed the camera at me. "That's better." Then I got a crazy idea. " You aren't afraid of heights, are you?" "No, wh-?" I unfurled my wings, flew up, swooped down and grabbed him, taking him with me into the night. "Whoa! This is awesome!!!!" We flew through clouds, getting soaked to the bone, then almost instastly drying, flying through the air currents. When we finally went back down, our peaceful date had gone horribly wrong. Waiting for us in the garden were FBI agents, sent to capture us. "Oh no, this is bad. They found me. Rose! Get out of here!". "But-". "No buts, get out of here now!"."I'm not leaving you.". "Well, I'm not giving you a choice." He yanked out a feather, which sent me into the air. "Go get Jay! He'll know what to do!" Tears partially blibding me, I flew to their house. I knocked as loud as I could. "Jay! Help! Jay!" He answered the door, he had just fell asleep, judging by the pajamas and yawns. "What is it Rose?" . "They've got Kai!".

Confusion, Decisions and the Break-up

What do you do when your boyfriend says he loves you, and even though you love him, you know there's no way you can stay with him forever? It happened at lunch, at the table under the tree where we first met. "Kai, can I talk to you?". "Of course you can. What is it?". "I- I do love you... but I can't be with you anymore. I found out that there might be a way for me to get home and-". " Just stop. I know you want to go home, but until then I want to live life to it's fullest. But I can't do that without you. So, please, just stay with me. I want to be with you forever, and I know that won't happen, so atleast stay with me as long as your here." At this point I was in tears. " Okay.". I knew for sure that from the start all I wanted was to go home, but now I'm not sure. I want to be by his side for the rest of my life. But how am I supposed to choose between family and the love of my life? I guess when the time comes, I will know what to do...
"Hey, Kai?". "Yeah Rose?". "I love you.". He looked up and smiled. "Love you too.".

Rain, Lilies, and Teary Eyes

Lately, all I've been able to think about my family. The look of horror in my mom's eyes when she saw the very first black spot, the tears in my dad's , and the fear in my sisters. I am one of three in a set of triplets. We aren't identical, but we were never apart. Rain, with her long, wavy black hair, golden feathered wings with white tips and her gray eyes with blue and green flecks. And then there's Lily, with her short, strait silver hair, gray wings with white tips, and amazing midnight blue eyes. I miss them the most. But I can't help but wonder, why only me?
If we were triplets, shouldn't it have happened to them too? I'm glad it didn't though. Earth is a cruel place, were people kill each other over trivial things. I'm sure you can imagine the horror on their faces, right? Well imagine the horror on mine when I heard them calling my name when I got home from school. I stared in disbelief, and when I reazlized I wasn't hallucinating, I ran to them, tearry eyed, without hesitation. we all hugged and started crying and when they finallt released me, all I could say was "What are you doing here?". They turned around to show me their now ebony wings.

Food, Stories and I Love You's

Well, it's been two weeks since my sisters got here, and we now all go to school together. It's also been 1 month since me and Kai got together and I was invited to eat dinner at his house. When he came to pick me up, he was kinda surprised that I lived in a foster home, but he was sweet enough not to talk about it. But he did tell me something interesting. Him and his twin brother, Jay, are both orphans. Both of his parents were soldiers in Iraq. Well, his dad was, but his mom was one of the doctors. While they were over seas, they stayed with their grandmother in her large estate and were both spoiled rotten. "That is a grandma's job, after all." he said. But when their parents died, they were devastated. The last time they had seen their parents was two years before, and they were supposed to be coming home that weekend. At this point, he watch actually crying, and I grabbed a McDonalds napkin from the lunch we had the day before and wiped his tears. He smiled and said, " Isn't it my job to do that for you?' I gave him a little kiss on the cheek. " Yeah, but doesn't mean it can't be mine, too." When we got to his house, I started to get nervous. What is his family going to think about a winged girl? He could tell I got tense, and reassured me it would be fine. " Once they get to know you better, they'll love you as much as I do." "You.... love me?" " Of course I do you idiot."  Then he kissed me. And it wasn't just one of those short, almost meaningless kisses, this one really meant something. " I love you too." When we got inside, some awesome looking spaghetti was witing for us. It was really awkward at first, but they did start to get used to me. " More sweet tea, sweetie?". "Yes, please.". "So, I finally got a girlfriend today. Her name is Izabel, but she likes to be called Izzy.". I started choking on a noodle. "You're her new boyfriend?" "Why, do you know her?" "Yea, she's my best friend, so I guess so!" Jay started laughing. " She told me to watch the look on your face when I announed it.". "I'll kill her!" After dinner, I got a heartfelt goodbye from everyone. As Kai drove me home, we talked. " So... you really love me?". " Of course I do. What's not to love?" "Can I tell you something?" "Anything." I finally explained to him why I have wings. Amazingly, he only had one question. " So.. did it hurt when you fell from heaven?". "Actually, yeah it did." With that, we said goodnight.

Secrets, Suprises, and Hope

So, it's been a couple of weeks since I met Izzy, and we have become the best of friends! She actually invited me over to her house for a sleepover. My first, real sleepover! We pretty much just drew a lot of random stuff and now have a box to keep each others drawings and notes in and we have decided that once they are completely full, we will put our boxes in a time capsule. But I finally figured out what she is. Have you ever heard of a chimera? It is a name for a creature that has traits of multiple species, like a gryphon for example. Head and wings of an eagle, body of a lion. Or they could be, for example, part human, kitsune and dragon. When she morphed from her human form to full chimera, I almost didn't believe it was her. You could still see her human features, like her long blonde hair and her face. But her eyes turn to this glowing green and you can see her dragon claws, on her feet and hands, dragon wings, her fox ears and all nine of her magical tails. I could see the whole world from home and I've never seen anything more amazing. She also showed me how powerful her magic can be, and it left me speechless. I'd love to see a regular human try to move around the stars while barely needing to concentrate. And there is a form of magic where your power comes from your voice. She sang the most beautiful tune and summoned a phoenix. As is it would compare to what she could do, I did a few tricks myself. I proved that I could talk to her not with my mouth, but with my mind. Then she asked about my wings, and I explained to her why I was here. She told me hers. She was only six. Her Father worked in a science lab that experimented with humans and animals alike. When he wasn't looking, the other scientists took her and they did to her what they did to all the other children. They beat her with clubs until she was unconcious and changed her into what she is now. When her father found out, he tryed to escape with her. She made it out, bruised and sore, but they shot him in the head before he could get out. I was in tears. We then swore to stay side by side and to help each other. I was to help her avenge her father, and she was to help me find a way back to heaven. And for the first time, I had hope that I would get to go home.

Classes, Tests and New Friends

So I guess since they were so used to doing it their whole lives, no one bothered to tell me that we had final exams next week. Even though I'm like a super genius, it would have been nice to know this sooner. As a test preparation thing, we were also assigned study partners. The girl who I got stuck with is quite strange, but she's very nice and fun to hang out with. Her name is Izabella, but ever since Twilight came out, she has insisted on being called Izzy. But I can't shake the feeling that she's not human. But she's not an angel either. Chimera maybe? I guess I'll figure it our sooner or later. But other than that, she seems perfectly normal. It has just been me , Kai, and Izzy hanging out at lunch and after school. I just hope this bliss doesn't end to quickly.

Kai, Confessions and Surprise Kisses

It's been about two months of torture with Kai when it happened. We were walking home from school together, and he was about to turn onto his street. Before he turned, he stopped. " Rose, can I ask you something?" I looked back, and smiled."Anything! What is it?" Then he started blushing, and I thought, this is it! Not even thinking to read his mind like I've done way to many times before, he finally spoke again. "Will you... be my girlfriend?" My heart felt like it was soaring, and it has actually done that before, and I practically flew into his arms and kissed him. "About time you asked, you idiot." We walked home together the next day holding hands. <3