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Yes, at that precise moment, the lakes in the distance held a magical quality that nothing could replace. They were beautiful, ethereal, even, as if it held the answer's to all of life's problems. Although Mirany knew that that was impossible. The water had always called to the young girl, even though she didn't even know how to swim. Even so, it was one of those rare moments for her to be sitting silently, peaceful and at ease, not running around or playing or doing anything, really -- she was just sitting there, watching the lakes. Also, the water reminded her of her dreams, of what she liked to do, of the lakes back near the house she grew up in, of her father and brother, of... of her mother. The water transmitted to her an overwhelming desire to sing, just as she had used to.

Even as she was mature for her age, this sort of moment was rare. So rare it was, that this moment of silence could be shattered by a single action of interruption -- snapped like a twig. And that's exactly how it happened.

One moment, Mirany was staring at the lakes, and the next moment, a small white butterfly fluttered in her peripheral view and she was on her feet in a split second, chasing after it, sketch pad and pencil expertly closed in one swift moment and tucked away beneath an arm. Had she been asked later what she had been doing, she probably wouldn't remember. But maybe that was what made those rare moments of peace so special. Even so, at that moment, she was more intrigued in the butterfly than preoccupied with her previous thoughts.

So she chased the small white insect down the hill, her eyes only for the small swallowtail, her knee-length beige boots tapping along the forested, un-level ground; a constant breeze rustled the fabric of her nearly-knee-length, pleated, plaid skirt of white and pink, and the chill caused her to unconsciously pull her form-fitting beige blazer tighter around her white tank-top. The next few minutes happened all too fast for her: she passed the clearing that she had been at, and ended up going in a complete circle. By the time she had finally caught the butterfly and it was resting in her hands, she had been back at the clearing for maybe the third of fourth time in what seemed like five minutes. Now that she held it, she studied it closer. It was small, white, with no markings on its wings.

So tiny...

The butterfly was, in fact, extremely tiny compared to any human on earth. It's wings were so thin, they were translucent. She was afraid to even hold it any longer, as if it may snap beneath her gentle touch. Alas, she held out her arms and opened her cupped hands, allowing the butterfly to escape and fly away, as free as it had been before. And she watched it flutter its wings, soaring over the air beneath them. She watched it travel with the breeze flow, and held up a hand to hold back a few stray tufts of curiously-hued hair that threatened to block her vision from beneath the white beanie she wore on her head, complete with slight cat ears and a pale pink lining. Her jaded gaze held to the small insect as it flew away and did not move until it had fluttered behind the trees in the distance. Even then, her eyes were frozen to the spot she had last seen it, and she was lost in her own thoughts.

And she longed to be able to fly back home like it could, to be able to see it's parents and siblings without worrying about being dragged away. All she could think about was how free the butterfly was.
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[Elyon Brown]

The wind.Feeling like Paradise.Butterflies,magical waters.The wind blowed her hair and listened to the wind like what one of her old friends did.She sat by with her sketchpad and pencil.In a few minutes,she just stared at the sky and in a few minutes,she decided to go back.

Her silver rubberband and her blue eyes glowed and shined like glitter as she saw a very magical-looking butterfly in sight.She decided to draw it but,first,she had to take a very good look on it.In a few minutes,she tried to catch it and finally in fifteen minutes,she caught it.

Looking at it very closely,she saw a very magical-looking design on it.The wings are shining and glowing like her eyes and rubberband and it's color is skyblue. She was letting it fly away and was starting to sketch.

She remembered perfectly the size and the designs of the butterfly.This should be a memorable day of her life.She sang all of a sudden with her sweetest voice and it echoed everywhere.Probably,because of the wind.She sang it with the sweetest and the nicest voice everyone can hear............like a princess.

[*~Lilith~*]

Usually I would sit in the sun and finish a game or two, but today I decided to do something a lot more...social, and walk around.

It was a nice, sunny day, and the wind blew tenderly at my long brown hair. I tucked a lock of it behind my ear with my right hand, the other in my pocket. I didn't know what the hell I was going to do. Without a gaming console, I had nothing...or so I thought.

Something caught my eye- It was a little butterfly, looking so pretty and happy. It didn't me bother me much, and besides, I liked it. My ego, however, did not share the enthusiasm.

"What the hell is that?" Wrath screamed at my ear, and I flinched. Yet, I quickly recovered and shouted back, "And what the hell is your problem? It's just a butterfly, baka!"

I did not have the intentions to call her an idiot in Japanese, but I was so pissed at the moment I didn't care.

"Will you two quit it? Someone would hear us!" warned Joy, who was stretching out a finger for the butterfly to land on.

"She's got a point," agreed Angst, wrapped in a black sweater as always, looking glum. "People would think we're weird, when all this noise is coming from a single head."

That was the problem with my Alice. Lot's of people think I'm retarded, because they all think I talk to myself. I don't blame them. What you misunderstand, you fear.

I sighed and ignored Wrath. Joy had a good reason for stopping us. Usually she'd just do what she does, not minding the argument me and Wrath have. When all of my egos were silent, I listened to the wind. There was music in the air; a sort of high pretty voice carried by the breeze. I liked it.

So I headed towards the music.

[Elyon Brown]

She actually sang her most favorite song,a "tagalog" one.The song is "Hawak Kamay".She sang the chorus."Hawak kamay,di kita iiwan sa paglakbay..."she sang it very sweetly and it was the most beautiful one.

The wind blowed in her ear as she was done singing the chorus.Just in time,as she was done with her drawing,now she was using her colored pencil.She can feel a girl nearby,staring at her and without looking,she asked smiling and calmly"May I help you?"

[*~Lilith~*]

OOC: Wait, you're Filipino? Nice. =D

As soon as I arrived to where the song came from, the singer had stopped, and I felt my disappointment. Oh well. At least I can see who it is...

"May I help you?" she had asked calmly, happily even, a colored pencil in her hand and a sketchpad on her lap.

"Um, sorry to disturb you. I was just passing by, and I heard your voice..." I raised an arm and scratched the back of my head. "Was I annoying you?"

I heard Wrath snort in anger. "What you doing, talking to an idiot? Go ahead and fight!" she urged. I bit my lip in anger. Wrath was always so rude, but she has gone too far.

"I'm sorry about that, I'm not calling you an idiot or anything..." I pointed at myself. "It's my alice, you see. Multiple egos. Talking all at once. A drag, really, but I'm not bothered."

I smiled at her, as sweet as I could. truth was, all i wanted to do right then and there was to run and play my game somewhere isolated. Angst would like that, but I promised my parents to make friends. One wouldn't hurt.

"My name is Ree Lilith, but I'd rather you call me Ree. What's yours?" I asked politely.

[Elyon Brown]

"Um, sorry to disturb you. I was just passing by, and I heard your voice...was I annoying you?"

She replied to her question"No,you were not but,my voice is not that loud.Good ears you have there."

"I'm sorry about that, I'm not calling you an idiot or anything...it's my Alice, you see. Multiple egos. Talking all at once. A drag, really, but I'm not bothered."

She replied with almost a laugh"Oh that's ok.I'm not bothered too anyway."

"My name is Ree Lilith, but I'd rather you call me Ree. What's yours?"

Her smile grew wider and replied"I'm Elyon but,some of my old friends call me Ellie."

[*~Lilith~*]

"I'm Elyon but,some of my old friends call me Ellie."

I ignored her other comments except this one.

"Ellie, huh?" I said, tilting my head to the side. I sat down beside her.

"Well, Ellie, now that we're friends, you're going to experience the full wrath of my egos." I gave out a long sigh. I had no idea what to do. Befriending other people where easy, sure, but keeping them your friends? I need a little help there.

[Elyon Brown]

Ellie? Why did she even told her that?Nevermind,there's no turning back now,that girl,Ree called her that already.Another new friend in sight.

This will surely be a long day.She asked Ree of what she was talking about right now"What do you mean?"