When It Falls

Where I Find You

The rays of the sun filtered through the leaves of the large tree shining down upon a sleeping form with long silvery hair. She groaned shifting around in her sleeping bag. She eventually sat up and stretched hugely fighting off a yawn.

"Ugh," she blearily looked around the forest she was currently in. "Oh right...I'm not home." She brushed a hand through her long locks, wincing as she hit some snarls. "Who knew getting to Magnolia would be so tough." She rose from the ground, stretching out her sore muscles.

She shuffled away from her makeshift campsite, towards where she could feel water flowing. She swore lightly as she made it to the small river, she'd forgotten her water pot.

As she turned around she felt an aura near her and ducked behind a bush quickly. She saw a slender figure come out a few yards away, and squat at the water's edge. He wore a traveling cloak with the hood up.

'Crap, how did I not sense this guy before now?' She thought to herself trying to steady her breathing. 'Oh no, what if he's a bandit?!' Her eyes went wide open, her hands glowed a soft green a small magic circle appearing before her. 'I'll just have to get the jump on him.'

"I know you're there," he said suddenly causing her heart to jump into her throat. "Behind the bushes, there's no need to be afraid." He was so calm, it unnerved her.

"How do I know it's not a trick?" She called to his back, it was really freaky knowing he knew she was there even though he hadn't so much as looked this way.

He didn't respond, he just sat there motionless. 'What's his game?' She wondered as her fists suddenly engulfed in flames. She sighed there was nothing she could do now except attack. She jumped quickly from the bushes her fists raised, a yell caught in her throat as he turned suddenly avoiding her attack sending her straight into the river.

It was such a shock she gasped as she hit the water, taking in a mouthful of water. 'Shit!' She thought as she began to thrash.

"Why not just sit up?" His voice was distorted, but she could hear the amusement in it. She could feel her cheeks heating up as she sat up quickly and spat the water out, hacking. He offered his hand to her, she stared red faced into his hazel eyes. Reluctantly she took his offered hand. "That was a pretty good show."

"Bastard," she muttered as she sat on the bank, shivering just slightly.

"Here why don't you take this, it's warmer than what you have on now." She looked down at her outfit, which was a light purple tank top and knee length shorts.

"Nah," she waved off his cloak as her body began to steam slightly. "I'll be dry in no time."

"So do you go around attacking innocent people all the time?" He asked with a chuckle.

"No!" She felt her face get hot again. "I couldn't be sure you weren't a bandit, what with the cloak and all."

"Oh that's usually because people can be--" he stopped short. "Let's just say less than understanding when it comes to me."

"Why you look like an average guy," she leaned back on her hands. "My names Lexi by the way, Lexi Violet."

"Melchior Solr," he said extending a hand.

"Unique name," she smiled at him. She noticed now that his hair was brown, but if he turned into the right light there was a hint of red. "I honestly don't know why I pegged you as a threat...maybe your cloak is to blame." She shook her head with a smile on her face. "So Melchior," she said, testing the name. "Where you headed?"

"Anywhere, everywhere....nowhere," he shrugged. Lexi sighed crossing her arms. "Why do you ask?"

"Well I'm heading to Magnolia," she said with a friendly tone. "And I'm not too sure--"