No. 19

No. 19













                                                                    1000 Words










The piano notes seemed to float out into the air, stringing melodies of enchanting music that seemed to go on forever as it wove it's way through the ball room.
Sav was the first of you boys to ask one of us girls for a dance. (he asked Quorra of course. Haha)

I watched as they wove their way into the dancing ocean of people. Beaming up at each other. They were so perfect for each other! Ha! have been sense they were little.
You stepped in front of me and made a bow.
I chuckled and clutched the edges of my dress and dipped into a curtsy.
You then held out a hand and led me out to the dance floor.
We were soon lost in a dream, where there was nothing but clouds, stars, moonlight, beautiful melodies, there was no past, no future, just the moment. With no worries, and no enemies. Just the two of us and the Creator.

My eyes fell on your engagement necklace and I guess that was really when it hit me.
I was engaged.
I was going to get married. To you of all people! (not that that's a bad thing! It was just.... not what I would have expected that's all.)
I chuckled and shook my head. Sending my hair into a frenzy.
"What?"
"We're getting married." I said quietly. I looked up with sudden energy showing on my face. "We're actually getting married! Can you imagine that?!" I asked.
You laughed.
"Who'd thought? It is a little hard to imagine. But I think it's settling in." You said with a kiss.
The music ended and so did the dance. Stopping our dream, and ending the moment.
You locked me in your gaze. And I memorized your face with that precious smile I hardly ever saw.
"I like your new character a lot." I said quietly, giving an innocent smile. Your eyebrows raised. "Your more... happy."
"Well that's because I have something to be happy about." You said, wrapping your arms around me and giving me a hug.
"Excuse me everyone," I turned around in your arms as someone started to speak into the microphone. The DJ was talking. (Not that you could tell he was a DJ, he was in a suit with a bow tie. Hehe.)
"We now have a very special guest, who has kindly accepted our request to sing us a song. Let's give it up for Zaydie!"
I hid my face in your arms as everyone started to clap for me.
"Go on. You'll do just fine." I heard you whisper into my hair. You squeezed me tight and I walked over to the stage.
I stepped up next to the DJ and he handed over the microphone.
I smiled and waved at everyone.
"Hello." They started to stop clapping so they could hear. I chuckled, which sounded louder through the microphone. "It was hard not to pick out a Christmas song." I said. Everyone chuckled. "Christmas is just around the corner so I guess I was just excited. But um... This one is what I've been feeling over the past year. So... yeah." I found you in the crowd and sent a silent message. You got real attentive when you heard that. "Hope you all enjoy it." I finished.
I gave the DJ the queue and he started the music.
I swayed gently to the music as it ran through the beginning. Then raised the mic to my lips.

"I know that you're
Hiding things
Using gentle
Words
To shelter me.

Your words were like a
Dream
But dreams could never
Fool me.
Not that easily.

I acted so
Distant then
Didn't say
Goodbye before you left
But I was
Listening

You'll fight your
Battles far from me
Far too easily."

Everyone was real quiet as they swayed to the music. This upcoming part would be hard to do with out tears and memory relapses. Hard ones.

"'Save your tears
'Cause I'll come back'
I could hear that you
Whispered
As you walked through
That door.
But still I
Swore
To hide the pain when I
Turned back the pages.

Shouting might have been
The answer
What if I'd cried my eyes
Out
And begged you not to
Depart?
But now I'm not afraid
To say what's in
My heart."

I could see pain wash over your face and I quickly glanced away before your emotion penitraited the emotional barrier I had put up so I wouldn't melt into tears.

"Though a
Thousand words
Have never been
Spoken
They'll fly to you
Crossing over the
Time and distance
Holding you
Suspended on silver wings

And a
Thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the
Pain you feel seem
Far away
They'll hold you forever."

Everyone clapped as I held the last note. That part was from my heart. It was true. Over the past year I had talked to the shadows. Whispering to them like you were still there. Speaking out my feelings, what I was going through. But I'm not sure you ever heard me.

"The dream isn't
Over yet
Though I often say
I can forget
I still relive that day
'You've been there with
Me all the way'
I still hear you say.

'Wait for me,
I'll write you letters.'
I could see how you
Stammered with your eyes
To the floor
But still I swore to hide the
Doubt when I turned back the pages.

Anger might have been the
Answer.
What if I'd hung my head and
Said that I couldn't wait?
But now I'm
Strong enough
to know it's not too late."

At times... It did feel like that. I did feel like I just wanted to give up on you. Tell myself that you were never coming back. But look what I would have missed if I had did that?

"'Cause a
Thousand words
Call out through the
Ages
They'll fly to you
Even though I can't see
I know they're
Reaching you
Suspended on silver wings.

Oh, a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your
Weary days seem
Far away
They'll hold you forever

Oh, a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you
Home and back into
My arms
Suspended on silver wings.
Ohhh."

I carried the last note, dropping and raising my voice as I closed my eyes. I could heard people distantly clapping when I dropped the note finally. But it seemed far away.

"And a
Thousand words
Call out through the
Ages
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the
Lonely years to
Only days!
They'll hold you forever!"

I then vocalized a little bit at the end. Not going very high, but it still sounded pretty.

"A thousand words."

I ended the slow song and finally opened my eyes as the last note of the song faded into the quiet.
People were getting emotional, and I noticed that none of them were looking at me. They were watching someone else.
I followed their gaze as I suddenly noticed that you were making your way over to the stage, and before I know it you were hugging me, right in front of all of those people.
Ok to be one hundred percent honest, I was shocked. So shocked that I didn't respond at first.
I had never seen you display such emotions in front of people (other then our little gang) before!
But I finally got over the shock and a smile crept onto my face as I wrapped my arms around you and returned the hug.

I heard the crowd let out a sigh, as you let go and took my hand and lead me back down off the stage. (after I had handed the mic back to the DJ.)
The dancing music started up again and more people started dancing, others came over and gave me congratulations and all.
An older man came up and gave you a slap on the back.
"You hold on to her young man. She's a keeper." I blushed and ducked my head.
"Yeah I plan too." You said, looking at me. The man spotted our engagement necklaces.
"Ah! I see. Well congrats to the new couple. And may your lives be blessed."
I nodded.
"Thank you."
The man nodded and walked off.

I suddenly heard something that didn't go with the music that was playing. It was still music, but it wasn't the same music.
"Zaydie!" I turned to see Quorra behind me. "Your ringing."
At first I had no idea what she was talking about. But then I remembered my cell phone.
I slipped my hand in the pocket as Quorra stood behind me to conceal what I was doing.
I pulled out the phone and answered it.
You guided me off to the side of the dancing floor.
"Hello?"
"Zaydie! You have to get out of there! -"
"Who is this?"
"Lexi!"
My jaw dropped and I turned to the three of you.
"Lexi what's wrong?"
"They've found me out. I didn't tell them where you are, but I know they'll try to get that out of me. You have to get out of there. Forget Angel and find some safe place!" She sounded stressed, and also tense. I could just imagine her glancing over her shoulder, scarred someone would catch her.
"Lexi we can't. We'll take care of Angel, and then we'll get out of here, I promise." I said as I glanced around. The three of you were standing watch while trying to appear natural.
"Ok. Do you need my help?"
"Um... How fast can you get here? we might need back up?"
"I'll be there in three minutes."
"Ok meet Kigo in the computer room."
"Ok. Just be careful Zaydie."
"I will." I then snapped the phone shut and slipped it back into the pocket.
"Ok Lexi's cover has been blown, so she's coming here." I said in a quiet tone. "She'll serve as backup with Kigo. We just have to find Angel and get this over with!" I said desperately.
Everyone nodded, and we got down to business.
"Before we go out and do this. Let's ask the Creator for protection." You said suddenly.
Sav was slightly taken aback, because that was usually his line. But we all nodded and formed a circle with linked hands.
"Creator, protect us and don't leave us as we dive into this battle. Help us know what we're doing is the right thing. And please keep us safe as we fight this new enemy. We're in your hands."
"Amen." We all chanted after you were finished.
"All right. Let's go."