Writing Inktober 2021

*Day Eighteen- Moon

-------------------2 months later------------------

John was getting worried. Natalie was still getting an occasional headache. She says that she is going better, but John doubts her. There is something she is not telling him.

Natalie couldn't tell them. She wanted to play basketball in the upcoming season. She couldn't play if she still had a concussion, so no one could know. No one could find out about the constant headaches or the voice.

John was ready. It hurt him that Natty wouldn't confided in him, but he needed to trust her. Especially with what he was about to do. He wanted to ask her out. They had been friends for years and after his fear for her when she ran into Vanessa, something new was there.

John decided to take Nat up a favorite hill of theirs one night on a walk. They started as the moon was coming up. It took until the moon as mostly reisen to get there. They had bug stray and a blanket to keep warm if needed. Nat sat next to John on the grass. They arms were supporting them and Natalie leaned into John. He smiled and blushes slightly. She was his best friend.

After a few minutes enjoying the chill weather and bright sky, Natalie looked down. John was getting ready to ask her but he couldn't. Natalie had moved off of him. She had rapped her arms around her legs and looked shy.

"Is everything okay?" John asked gently.

"John-a-"

"I know you have something to say. I have known for a few days. You can trust me." He encouraged.

"Something is wrong." she confessed. "I am still having headaches. Though, to be honest, they are different. They don't feel like how they did when I first hit my head. I can't real describe them. Also, there is something else. ... ah, I have been hearing a voice. It has been urging me somewhere. I am not sure where though. I have been to scared and apprehensive to tell anyone about this. I-I guess I just really want to play basketball this year. And, I-I don't know why I could tell you now. Um...and... and the urging is gone. John what is happening to me." Natalie rambled on.

John was silent. *Well that was unexpected.* This plan had changed.

"We will figure this out I promise." John said, and before she could interrupt, "and I have a way to promise it to you. Natalie, you are my best friend. I will always be with you. Um..."

"Natalie." I disembodied voice said.

The non couple looked around to see who said that. They couldn't find anyone. Then suddenly a figure, like a woman, appeared in front of the moon. She floated closer and closer. When she was right in front of them, her bare feet touched the grass before a long dress covered them. **(A/n lo-ki vibe of ATLA Princess Yue)**

"Natalie." she spoke quietly.

"Yes?" she asked.

John was silent in shock, but something was almost stirring. Natalie was entranced by the woman and the woman kept her gaze on Nat.

"Hello. I am Jaci Sasi.**(A/n the a's are short).** I am a powerful messenger, guide, and being." she said. "In the past child like yourselves have called my JC, which you are free to do."

"Um... Miss JC, what do you want with me?" Natalie asked worried.

"Like I said I am a messenger. You, young Natalie have been chosen. You have great magical gifts. When you collided with your fellow block child, it was decided that that would lead to this. I have not been briefed on all your future abilities, but you will be able travel very fast and have a cold touch. I know these are vague, but part of the experience is learning, discovering, and experimenting." Jaci Sasi told her.

Natalie was silent and confused. She had started to ponder the meaning and all that was going on. *Would she have to figure each 'gift' out?*, *What was going on?*, *is this even possible?*, and *Is this, is she good?*

JC looked at John. she had an uncertain look on her face and also was doubting something. John stared straight back. He promised himself right then and there (again) that he would protect Natalie and help her. He felt off though. A second late Jac Sasi looked away with a slight pompous humph.

Natalie was about to ask for more clarification and/or help but couldn't. JC was floating and fading away. And gone.