Post by Catherina Trovinsky on Jun 8, 2007 23:20:28 GMT -5
Catherina lay on her bed, playing tug-of-war with Kiddi. She enjoyed this time, when everyone else was asleep, and she could spend time with her dragon. Kiddi seemed to like it too, and it was when Catherina could talk to someone without fear of them repeating her words. Kiddi was a very good listener. She grinned as Kiddi pulled the rawhide rope out of her hand. "You're getting stronger, Kiddi. That's the first time I lost!" Catherina lay back, putting her head on her pillow. Kiddi left her savaging of the rope and curled up next to Catherina's head. "You know, sometimes I wonder, what would have happened if I didn't come here? Would I be at a different school? Or would I be living with Alexander? I'm not sure that's the lifestyle I could use. Alexander moves around so much, and he's often away on dangerous business. He got your egg from a Death Eater he killed. Sent you to me." She smiled as she stroked her Kiddi. "Alexander, I wonder what he's up to. I think he was right, sending me here. He's got enough on his hands, without having to support his little sister as well. And I don't think I could live in America. Spain is already far from Siberia, America is even more different. Papa always said that one day, we would go visit when I was older.... We never did." Her eyes became glassy as she thought of her parents. "Life would have been so different if they hadn't... hadn't been killed." Catherina looked at Kiddi, who was watching her intently, drinking in her words. She felt an itchy sensation on her cheek, and put her hand up. It came away wet. Catherina scratched Kiddi's chin. "Oh, Kiddi. You and Alexander are my only family. I miss my parents so much...." Catherina closed her eyes, letting the tears roll down. She felt something warm on her cheek, and opened her eyes. Kiddi was licking away her tears, concerned. Catherina smiled. "Thank you," she whispered, wiped her eyes, then turned over to get to sleep. Kiddi watched until she was certain Catherina was asleep, then curled up to find her own dreams.
Thanks Lluvia!