 Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
53. Chase
Setting: the Marchand house; Rouen, France; May 16, 2068
Gaston’s eyes were wide with wonder as Professor Evremonde talked about Beauxbatons… the glittering palace, the gardens, the fountain. He pictured it in his mind. It sounded beautiful! Then he remembered he’d never be allowed to go there. His face fell. Evremonde noticed and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Gaston bit his lip. “My papa… he’ll never let me go. He says magic isn’t real.”
“Surely you don’t believe that.” Gaston shrugged. “Watch this…”
Evremonde waved a long stick, and ribbons shot from its tip. Gaston laughed as his cat chased after them. “Wow…! Can you teach me how to do that?”
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |