The Knight and the Duck

~7~

There was no response to her knocks, So Duck went inside.

Of course it wasn't like she wasn't allowed to; Duck went into school all the time without knocking.

She pushed the door open and with Fakir following her they shut the door behind.

It was nice, being back. although a bit strange Duck thought. Kinkan Academy buzzed slightly with unseen student activity. Things were still going on even though she was just a duck.

"HEY WATCH OUT!" Ahiru turned just as two girls nearly slammed into her

Fakir grabbed Ducks waist and wrenched her out of the way just in time to see one of the girls trip and nearly fall then stumble and get back up again.

"Idiot- be more careful will you?" Fakir grumbled

"You didn't have to save me." Brushing his hands off her waist irritatedly Duck decided to follow the girls.

"Well I, wait, I didn't mean to be rude." Fakir pressed.

Duck didn't respond, probably not hearing him and instead turned and grinned. "Im gonna follow those girls! I remember where the ballet room is.. I think...anyways Bye!!!" and she ran off all speedy like

Fakir shook his head. "She's gonna get in so much trouble. I can only hope she's a girl instead of a duck tomorrow."

While Duck was off doing recon on her classes, Fakir had brought along stuff to write with and sat at the fountain in the front yard area to get some peace and quiet, awaiting Ducks return.

The duck had become a girl, but for how long? she had no magic to keep her there.

Fakir bit his lip.

Decidedly, fate had rested that she'd remain a girl, but upon her duckish quirks, could turn back into a duck at any time.

That was similar to how she was before...but then how would she turn back into Ahiru the girl??

hmmmm

Fakir pondered on this. If she got another amulet, Duck could transform into Tutu. But what good could Tutu do?

If she was just herself then maybe water? Or maybe, hold on?

Fakir looked back to the beginning of his story. If Duck had turned back into Duck because they had nearly kissed, then did that mean that they'd have to actually kiss for her to turn back from duck to girl permanently???

Fakir couldn't handle the thought of kissing Ahiru so he buried his head in his hands and willed Duck to be back from her trip fast.

Meanwhile, Duck had followed the girls into the back rooms, and low and behold, revealed the teacher and a group. She spotted Peke and Lilie and the two other girls and this was indeed ballet!!

"HeY QUA-" Duck tripped flat on her face, getting up shakily she brushed off her dress."-ck"

The teacher, a slender fellow with dark grey hair and a twirly mustache frowned upon her entrance.

"Hello? And who are you? Why have you come disrupting my class? Have you come to MAR-"

"no sir I'm sorry for interrupting it won't happen again I promise I promise I'm not here to marry you either I think I was uh-" Duck was at a loss, how WAS she supposed to get into the class. "Uhm I was supposed to be in the beginner class but apparently my name wasn't on the roll. If by chance you're able to fit me in I'd love to attend I'll be a great student!"

It was true, Ahiru's eyes were full of passion as she talked about ballet. Duck enjoyed it tremendously, and the teacher Mr. Cat could see.

"Hmmm okay. Come back tomorrow with everything to dance and we'll see just how good you are."