Shades of a Promise

Mmmmm. Hot shower. One of life's little blessings. Sit down, let it rain on me. *sigh, frown at white tile* What am I going to do? Really? It's all good to say "Ok." What can she do to me if I say no? Haunt me? Please. I have more ghosts at home. I don't need an alien ghost hanging around. She's free, why the hell is she hanging around?

Argh. I hate this. Stupid moral dilemma. I'm under oath, for gods sake! Telling Lexx someone's looking for him...

Someone. Not who, not what. Just someone. Would that work? Or would that interfere with his game? Would he still be able to play? Gods, I could scream. Why me, Fate? Huh? Did You get bored or something? Why send me the ghost from outer space?

Oh, this is pointless. *stand, turn off water* I'm not going to solve anything this way. *dry off* I can't even go to Takasoma, he's already stated his view. "Remember your promise." Don't break the rules, you'll lose. *hang up towel, climb into bed* My future versus another's. Criminal charges versus guilt. *turn off lights* No. I'm not going to think about this anymore tonight. I am going to go to sleep. For all I know, Lexx will be found in the next 24 hours. Who'd expect me to reach him that fast? Ugh. Never was good at this. *close eyes*

Shades of a Promise

Windsong was walking through a park. She had to meet someone, but couldn't find them. Children's laughter echoed through the air. Was it by the fountain or by the stand of trees? She couldn't remember. The fountain. It was the logical choice. Too many stands of trees in this park. She walked over to the fountain and sat on the edge. Mottled koi chased each other around the basin. Odd. Weren't koi supposed to live in a pond?

"It's a dream, silly. Just enjoy the fish." She reminded herself.

"Wind Song."

"Yes?" She turned to the voice. Someone was walking towards her. A blue-skinned, white-haired female, with pointy ears, dressed in a dark brown jumpsuit came around the fountain. Windsong frowned.

"Riane?"

"Yes."

"What the...how the hell did you get into my dream?"

"You called me."

"No, I didn't."

"Yes, you did."

Windsong frowned. Arguing in dreams was arguing with yourself. There was no point. Unless...

"Riane, are you...really here? In my mind?"

"I can if you want me to be."

"NO." Windsong shook her head. "I'm here to think, not to listen to you harp at me. Shoo."

"Shoo?"

"Leave. Go away. Remove yourself from my dream this instant." Riane faded away, a look of intense disappointment on her face. Song leaned back slightly and tipped her face up to the sun. Illumination. Song stood up, raised her arms and lifted off the ground. She flew towards the sun, seeking her answers.

Much better.