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It was my B-day Thursday, and I finally turned 14!! Yeah!!! It was awesome!!! :D

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Normally I like to post stories I do, pictures I draw, poems I write, et cetera, et cetera. But I'm breaking in to put in a few pics. Taken today at the daddy daughter dance.

Upset because mother put a little bit of curl at the bottom of her hair.

Just want to put z's over mine and Kate's heads. :)

She just meant to be pointing at something...

Sneaking cake

Love my hair in this pic!

Me dancing...

More dancing...

Stealing the camera back from Kate, while at the same time grinning evily...

Anya dancing. (jumping)

Trying on the crown.

Rachel showing Father how to dance.

Kate smiling?!?!?!?!?

Eating and dancing at the same time. (notice the crumbs flying from her mouth)

Still attempting to dance.

Chapter Book #1

Chapter 2

As we raced inside the house, a hushed silence came over us. It was almost as if we were waiting for something. Something that would not come. There she was standing up gazing out the window. Turning around she glanced at us.

“Who are you?” she question, voice flowing out like silk through the hands.

“I’m Takai,” Takai replied.

“And I’m Rini.”

“Nice to meet you,” she said putting out her hand.

They took it, and she smiled warmly. Glowing. Then she turned towards me. My whole body shook, and it felt as if I was frozen in place.  The world seemed to vanish. All there was was me and her. I could see her wings, like an angel’s they stood, and then broke away again. As soon as they had, I was back in the world. And my heart was pounding. Choking on my words I barely eased out my name.  Her eyes seemed as if they could read my mind, my human mind. But then they clouded over again, unreadable.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” she replied, “Thank you for finding me. Your grandmother told me all about it, how you found me half-starved in the forest, and left alone to die. She said I must’ve been from one of the other villages. You know, one of the once attacked by bandits. That was very kind of you to bring me here. I mean, since I don’t remember anything form before now.”

Looking at my grandmother I stood, in an awkward position.  Confused my tension was growing.

What the? That wasn’t what happened, not at all! Why did grandmother tell her that?!Great, now she’s waiting for me to answer. Just go with it, and everything will be fine.

“Uh, yeah. You’re welcome,” I stumbled, “I mean it was really nothing.”

“To me it is,” she said bowing her head in thanks, “Thanks for helping me. It takes courage, and generosity to help a complete stranger.”

“No, really it wasn’t anything.”

“Well, thank you anyway.”

“Now come, dear. We need to get some food into you,” Grandma interrupted.

“You’re really so kind. How can I ever repay you? I have nothing to give.”

“Come now. It’s really nothing. We’re just doing what we should,” Grandma smiled.

“All right.”

They walked out of the room. And I, well, I started to breathe again. Turning around I noticed Rini and Takai staring at me.

“What?” I asked.

“Why didn’t you tell her the truth,” Rini asked.

“I’m proud of you,” Takai cut in. Walking over he patted me on the back, “Well done buddy.”

“Not you too,” Rini moaned, “Come on!”

“What?!”

“Seriously! Boys these days,” she grumbled.

“Ignore her,” Takai said, “That was an excellent performance!”

“Thanks,” I replied kind of confused.

“Just because you don’t have the guts to tell her the truth,” Rini spouted, “Doesn’t mean she deserves to know! How would you like to be kept in the dark, and told only lies?! Well, I think you wouldn’t! Now if you excuse, I’ll be heading for town now. Good day!”

Slamming the door behind her she stomped out.

“Well, I better go,” Takai said.

“Hey, wait! What am I going to do when she comes back?!”

“Beats me. Anyway, why do you think I’m leaving now? Your sister scares me when she’s angry. I mean she seem to turn into an evil incarnate. Totally different from when she’s nice. Seriously when she’s normal, she’s like an angel.”

“What?”

“Nothing.”

“No, no. You said something. Do you like, Rini?”

“No! Where would you get that idea?!”

“You do don’t you.”

“Whatever.”

“Come on, admit it!”

“Goodbye.”

He closed the door behind him, and then headed down the dirt path home. What a weird day it had been. First a shower of stars, the shadow, grandma, and now Takai! Oh well, maybe tomorrow will be more understandable. And, what if Rini’s right that the star will be hurt, when she finds out. I mean she usually is about girls. Oh, man. That’d be bad…

Chapter Book #1

Hoshi

Chapter 1

 (If anyone is reading this please tell me what you think of it so far)

           Everyone else was asleep, as I tiptoed through the old house and out the creaking door. The climate was cool. A soft breeze rustled the grass, tickling my bare feet.  I took off, racing toward the hills. Even though they were forbidden no one could resist, especially me. For the hills, they called me there with their views, and aura of magic. There was also something else that called me there tonight something urgent.

            For a boy of 17 I was the fastest around. It only to minutes before my feet slowed as I reached the base of the first hill.  A light flashed across the sky illuminating the colorful fields of flowers. Then it was dark. I ran up the hill to see what was going on. Panting I reached the top as my questions were answered. A body lay on the ground just below me. It was a girl that looked just about younger than me, with flawless features.

Tan eyelids closed, touching a deep strawberry blush, blood red, breathless lips, her black locks fell around her, and next to her was a chain. The chain made me gasp. For on the silver chain was the symbol that was only heard about in stories. A symbol that no one had seen for one hundred years!

             How? Why?

            A star had fallen. Forcing myself to rush down the hill and check it out I came to a halt near the bottom. The star had disappeared in a cloud colorful magic.

             Another light flashed across the sky. And another, and Another! There were tons of falling stars. Lying all over the hills were the stars, both women and men. All had the symbol somewhere on their person, and all disappeared. One at a time.

            Why was this happening? I questioned my eyes. This couldn’t be happening. No, it was all true, and it was happening.

 After a long while of the stars falling it ended. I sat down on the damp grass, and pondered, just pondered. I thought about the world, how devastating the world was, what will the future hold, why all these stars fell to the earth and died, and what will happen next.

            Interrupting my thoughts was another flash of light. I raced toward it! This one... This one was different.  I could tell. When she landed she stood up, her eyes were clear and she was surrounded by fire. Wings of fire appeared on her back, and then slowly vanished. Diminishing with the fire. Her eyes lost their clear gloss and turned an enchanting pale green. Then she fell, landing softly on the grass.

 I caught her. Lifting her up I started to carry her back to my village. She was lighter than I expected.  Looking down at her I realized that she was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. Thin and pale she looked like an angel. Turning my attention away I noticed a shadow watching me advance. Its glowering eyes met mine and it vanished. I quickened my pace.  It appeared again closer, and closer. It was advancing toward us! Making a mad dash for it I raced toward the last incline. The thing was gaining fast. I dashed up the hill, and turned around. It was motionless, still glowering, and black as could be, standing erect, and emanating darkness. Could it be the shadow? The one who so many years ago caused the destruction of a whole country? It was him.

  I stepped back and slowly edged myself to edge of the hills. Finally I passed through the barrier and into my little town. The sun was slowly rising in the east. People were starting to awake.

             Pushing open the door to our little shack, the wooden door creaked open. Standing there blocking the doorway was a kindly old woman, with a thoughtful expression.  It was Grandma. She looked at me started to speak when she noticed the girl. The star’s face was pale and her breathing was slowing down.

             Nodding Grandma looked at me and asked, “Where did you find her, Akira?” I took a deep breath. No scolding for going out at night without telling her was a big relief.

 “Um… It’s a long story,” changing the subject I asked, “Can you see if she’s alright?”

 “Yes, I shall. Tis best to ask her the questions my nephew will not. Lay her on the bed there.”

            Complying I laid her down gently. It was the softest bed in the house, and was the one we used for the sick. Shuffling over Grandma was checking her pulse right as little Rini ran into the room. Glancing at Grandma and the star she hesitated for a second. Then she glanced at my mildewed covered pants, and grass stained cloak.

 “You were in the hills again,” she scolded, “Grandma’s told you time and time again not to go there.”

“Huh?! Not you too!”

 “I will excuse it this time,” said Grandma, “but only because he saved this poor young girl. Why she cannot be more than 16!”

 “The Shadow lives,” I said, “And for some reason he wants her.”

            “The Shadow?! But how?! Why is he after her? What’s going on? And most importantly how do you know?!” Rini questioned.

            “Akira, tell us the whole story. Now,” Grandma demanded.

 I told them. (Well, I didn’t really have much of choice. When old people get mad they go insane). By the time I was done Grandma looked like she’d seen a ghost, and Rini was gawking.

 “So is that the star,” Rini asked pointing toward the bed, “And why did so many fall?”

             “Yes Rini. That’s her.” I turned toward Grandma. She was shaking, eyes wide, and she was as white as snow, “Grandma!” She stopped shaking, and looked at me and Rini. Face returning to normal, she shook her head.

            “I’m alright. Just promise me this.”

            “What?” We both asked.

“Promise me this, that you will never let her fall into the wrong hands.”

            “We promise grandma,” I said.

            “Yeah,” said Rini, “We promise.

            The room went quiet. We all just looked one another and thought, but then she stirred. Her deep black lashes fluttered open, revealing those mysterious green eyes. Sitting up she looked around questioningly.  Her milk white skin looked tinted blue in the sunrises light, strawberry-blonde locks flowed smoothly down, light pink lips, silver green eyes jumped around in a curious way, her hands grasped the woolen blanket, as her light gray pink dress wrinkled in an unreal way.

            “W-where am I,” she asked?

            “You’re safe,” said Grandma, “Go to sleep now, but first what’s your name dearie?”

            “I-I don’t remember,” she replied, “Why? Why, can’t I remember anything?”

            “Then get some rest. Maybe your memory will return then,” she turned toward us, “And as for you two. You two should really be getting to work now. C’mon! Get going.”

            “Thank you.”

 We departed, and headed to go do our morning chores. I wondered why Grandma made us make that promise. There was something she was hiding. And that girl had something to do with it, but no matter what it was about. It was probably best not to question Grandma about it. She was unbreakable when keeping secrets. Even the town mayor had trouble.

            Stepping outside with my mind still full of questions I noticed a dark figure watching me. I took a closer look. No. It wasn’t the shadow. Taking a deep breath I sighed. For some reason I was on edge.  Even the smallest noise would come to my attention, and send shivers up my back. So when Takai (my best friend) came over, he was wondering why I was so jumpy.

            “I don’t know Takai, I’m scared just to tell you in case you get involved too,” I said while sitting cross-legged in the grass.

 “C’mon, Akira you can tell me. I’m not a chicken like you,” He leaned down and punched me in the arm.

            “Ouch, Takai that hurt!”

             “You’re scared of something. I can tell.”

            “No, I’m not! I’m just. Just, worried I guess. Alright?! Something happened this morning, and it set me off edge.”

            “Tell me! Please?”

“No, Takai.”

“Come on. Please!”

            “Fine,” I sighed, “I was in the hills again.”

            “Akira! You know that place is forbidden! Even to the strongest warriors! Why would you go there, besides the obvious?”

            I opened my mouth, and closed it again. Should I really tell him? I will. I shall.

            “Something or someone was calling me there. I don’t know what still, but when I got there I saw billions of falling stars. All of them disappeared except one girl. She’s at my house now asleep and weak. Ai’s the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen,” I caught myself and got back on topic, “But that’s not the thing that’s put me off edge. While carrying her home I noticed that something was following us. It wasn’t till I got close to the barrier that I found out who it was.”

            “Who was it?”

            “It was. It was the Shadow. He tried to get her, but I got through just in time. I’m just worried that he’ll come back.”

            Looking at Takai I noticed his eyes were wide for a second, and then a grin crept across his face. He looked me over again. Then he burst into gales of laughter. When the laughter subsided he smiled wide.

            “Akira, you’re kidding me! What really happened?”

            “No, I’m not kidding you! That’s what really happened. I’m serious!”

            He leaned back against the wooden fence and sighed. That blue-eyed gaze looked far away, black hair waved around in the soft breeze, and he looked kind of sad, for all of the laughter was drained from my friends face. Looking down at me once more he smiled again. What I had seen him like seemed like just a piece of my imagination.

            “I’ve been hoping this wouldn’t happen,” he sighed shaking his head, “I’ve known about this for so long, but still. I just couldn’t accept it.”

            “Wait. What?! You knew?!

            “Yes, I knew. I heard the elders talking it over. They noticed me and made me swear not to tell a soul about what I had heard. Of course I swore. I mean those oldies scare me!”

            We laughed.

 “No seriously.”

            “I agree.”

            We just sat there for quite a while, and watched the clouds float across the sky. They were spread out and calming. The breeze carried the smell of wild blossoms, as my younger sister ran out of the house excited. Her wild green-brown hair flew valiantly in the wind, laughing brown eyes gazed at my friend, and then her face reddened into a hue that I had never seen before. Especially not on her.

            “Akira,” she called, “She’s awake! She’s awake!”

            “What! Sorry Takai I’ve got to go.”

            “I’m coming with you!”

            “Fine, hurry up though.”

Poem #7

Silly Poem #2
Football and Me

Girls can play football!

Just please let me play

I want to do something

 Non-boring today

Oh why can’t I do it

I know I’ll be good

For thirty minutes I’ve stood

Here, and I’ll stay here

Until you let me

Play two-hand-touch football

~

And when I did play

They saw I WAS good

And let me play as I should

(Never again did they underestimate ANYBODY when it came to football, but basketball… On the other hand)

Poem #6

The Lonesome One

Alone in the midst of strangers

I’ve been pushed farther back

They scorn and they mock

And force me from the pack

I know I don’t have so much as a dime

While they get hundreds at a time

But still I wish they would accept

Me for the time that I’ll be here

Pondering why they care to do it

I start to wonder and start to fear

Is this just because I’m poor

Lonesome here my heart is sore

Is this really how life is?

Can’t I change it in any way?

Last time I barely managed

Hearing the things people would say

About how I can never be more

Because I’m lower than they are

Poem #5

Silly Poem #1
Crushed Crush

Walking down the High School halls

I saw a figure past the walls

turning away I started to blush

I'd never of guessed it was my crush

 he planned to go to the other school

Oh my and dear what do I do?!

His lockers two away from mine

my face is cherry this isn't fine

My stuff I need is in my locker

But I can't walk past him, I'd feel like a stalker

I'll just stand here and wait a while

eventually he'll leave with style

This isn't working he's still there

but then again why do I care

Walk right past him that's what I'll do!

He won't even notice, or will he, phoo

What is my problem, I've missed the bus

Why can't he just move thus

Go girl, just run like lightning

But I don't want to seem frighting

a distraction is just what I need

If only there was someone to heed

my instructions, or just help me out

How can I live with this, I start to pout

Oh why oh why, does he have to be

the only crush I can't have see me

well he's cool and smooth, and smarter than I

I wish I could be at his level, sigh

Two hours later he's finally moved

I rush to my locker, I've proved

myself to be patient, well sort of 

what's this a letter, oh heavenly dove

Who's it from I've just got to know

It's from him! I think I'll read it slow

What! It's a note about the English assignment

Aw, I was hoping it was one of refinement

Well, I guess it's still kind of sweet

that he waited two hours to meet

me to warn that my poem was two days past due

as student body presidents do

Oh well it's a long walk home

I'd only wish I hadn't forgotten my phone

So teacher dear upon my life

my poem of a girls endless strife

I hope you like it so with care

memories like this are hard to bear

Sorry it's three days late

a poem from a girl without a date