Friendly fires. Happy birthday to my little cute Allie! I love how sweet he is and love how compassionate and strong he is. Keep it up Allie!
I watched as the flames cracked and snapped. Little ashes jumping into the air. The fire danced sideways breathing like it was alive.
'Now don't stick your hand in it, then it will be bite and truly come alive.' I could hear a mentor for karate saying in the back of my head. It made me think of my arm that was going to be in a cast for a while. It went all the way up to my elbow, actually covering it and it itched but Silver said I wasn't allowed to stick anything into my cast.
"Happy 12th birthday Alister!" Silver said hugging me from behind.
"Aw, thanks..." I said still focused on the flames. Somewhere in the back of my head I imagined something completely different for my birthday. A big party would have been thrown, there would be lots of family and friends, cake, and lots of presents too. Oh and there definitely would be a bounce house!
But instead I had gotten kidnapped a year ago when I was only eleven. I thought someone would have shown up to my rescue, but I've never heard anything on the news of anyone looking for a lost kid. Or anyone suspecting that I was taken. Maybe everyone was too busy to realize I was even gone, or that I existed. But oh well, too late now to grieve. At least I had Silver...yes he could be difficult at times but some days he really made my day. Enough mopping about life.
Somehow Silver and I convinced Alberich to let us make a bonfire in the backyard for my birthday. And throw a 'small' party for me. It was just Silver, me, and the fire in front of us. The night was pretty chilly though and I was wrapped in a sweatshirt that was three times my size. But I couldn't complain I was warm at least and the fire also gave off a roaring heat. Until it died down because then it felt like a freezer.
I huddled closer into Silvers arms my colorful cast pressing against Silvers chest. He patted my back. The fire blazing in front of was now burning my face, making me feel like my skin was going to melt right off. But I sat in silence and enjoyed the fire that was roaring.
"I'll be right back, okay?" Silver said, I nodded and watched the fire dance, telling a story about how the wood was fresh and how fires had first appeared on earth.
A few moments later Silver and Albeich came out of the house singing the happy birthday song.
"Happy birthday to you!
Da-da-da-da.
Happy birthday to you,
Da-da-da-da.
Happy birthday to Allie!
Do-da-de-da.
Happy birthday to you!'
I laughed at both of them who walked around the fire so I could see both of them, Silver was carrying a two layered cake that had twelve candles on, they were many different shapes and sizes. I laughed at the way they all looked. Bless whoever helped Silver make Alberich sing with him. I love it.
"Make a wish Allie." Silver said kneeling down in front of me and Alberich clapped awkwardly in the distance. I closed my eyes and thought of a good wish, I finally grabbed at one. I wish that I will be reunited with my family one day. I blew out the candles in one blow and smiled. Silver cheered. He cut some slices for us and we ate, of course Alberich slivered off back inside murmuring under his breath, "make sure you put out the fire before you come in. Or else you'll be chained up outside." Then his shadow entered the small porch and the lights turned off. Only the porch light remained on.
Silver smiled at me "So was your birthday good this year?"
"Um, I thought it would have been different. But for the first birthday I can actually remember...it's been pretty nice. Thank you Silver. I couldn't have asked for a better friend than you." I smiled at that thought, something about Silver warmed my heart. Maybe it was just the glamour that the Fae had, or maybe it was just because I knew him. But I could tell that there was good in his heart.
Silver didn't say anything for a while. We both sat in silence watching and listening to the old stories of the fire. But when the fire started to die down and the cold air bite viscously at our ankles we would huddle close together for warmth. We stayed like that for a while.
"Let's head inside, it's a little cold. And one more thing before I forget. Here. Open it." Silver said grabbing a small box out if his pocket and handed it to me. I took it willingly and smiled.
"Thank you, I'm flattered." I said looking at the neatly wrapped box. It was marvel themed wrapping paper, with a small signature of
{To: Allie
From: Silver}
in the small corner.
I tore the wrapping paper away lightly with my un-casted arm, then opened up the small box there was an envelope on top, I took it out and opened it. Taking the card out and read it:
The dragon represents
that he will protect you from all harm, from friends or foe.
The lantern will light the
dragons way to always find you,
Even if your amongst
the worst of dangers.
To the bravest of souls,
Allie.
I smile so brightly at the letter and went to say something but Silver looked at the box. I looked back at the box and lifted out and object that was wrapped with a silk cloth. I unwrapped it to see a pendant that was a dragon wrapped around a vintage lantern. It looked like it was made out of the toughest of metals. I wanted to cry, this gift was the best thing I'd ever gotten. That I could remember anyways.
"Thank you! Thank you!" I threw my arms around Silver nearly crying.
"Your very welcome. Now let's head inside." Silver got up and put the flames out, I placed the card and pendant back into the box, took Silvers hand and we headed inside at 1 a.m. in the morning.
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