Complicated. (...sort of)

Chapter 49

~5 years later~

Mercy's POV

"Where are you taking me? And why do I have to keep my eyes closed?" I said as my father guided me somewhere, maiking me cover my eyes.

"No matter how many times you ask, I'm going to give you the same answer. It's a surprise." He laughed a bit.

"Ok seriously how far are we from wherever we're going?"

"Just a few more steps and..." I heard heavy doors open. "Ok, open." I pulled my hands off my eyes to see the entire village in the Great Hall.

"Happy 15th birthdaay Mercy!" Everyone cheered with mugs held high in the air. I smiled so wide I thought my cheeks might split open. I walked forward to where the firepit sat.

"Hey birthday girl." Jade greeted. "How's your day going so far?"

"This is the best birthday I've ever had!" I shouted.

"Well I'm glad you're happy." She nudged my arm. "Hey Cody said to meet him in the cove when you were all done in here. I guess he has your birthday present."

"Or something else." I mumbled. She widened her eyes and looked at me.

"Oh my gods. I forgot you turned 15!! IT'S THE DAY WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!" She screamed.

"Shush! We'll see what happens tonight. And don't shout like that again you call so much attention." I said and punched her arm. "I'll go when everyone starts leaving."

~later~

Everyone was walking out of the Great Hall, saying one final 'happy birthday' to me before returning to their homes. After the final person had left, I slipped through the big doors and out into the snow. Yes, it just happened to snow on my birthday. I put up my hood and kept my hands in my pockets, attempting to stay warm. I climbed down the final rock into the cove and raised my head. No one was here. I lightly sighed.

"I guess I'll just wait for a little bit." I mumbled and walked over to a boulder by the water. I perched myself on top and stared down at the water. It was completely still, almost as if it were frozen with a clear sheet of ice. I tossed a pebble into the water, causing ripples to flow in every direction. I shivered. "I'm gonna catch my death out here." I stood up and slowly walked out of the cove and towards the village.

"I guess there's always tomorrow."

-the next day-

I woke up to the smell of breakfast. Which is unusual because I wake up before everyone else. I got out of bed and walked downstairs and saw mom in the kitchen.

"Oh good morning Mercy." She greeted with her usual happy smile.

"Morning mom." I sat down in the chair and rested my head on my arm.

"Is everything okay?"

"Yeah. I'm just unusually tired today."

"Well you had a big night last night. I'm not surprised you're tired."

"Anyway, where's dad?"

"Oh he went to do some of his little errands. He went early because we have a surprise for you."

"Another one?"

"Yep! This one you'll enjoy though. Not that you didn't enjoy the party."

"I just don't enjoy the tired-ness that came from it."

-at jades-

"He didn't show up?!" Jade shouted.

"No! I waited in the blistering cold for an hour with only my jacket, pants and boots! I could've caught my death waiting for him." I crossed my arms over my chest.