Crystal Memory

Two weeks after the whole thing with Lark that no one will speak about or they just might not survive the day; anyway, I'm still tired of the bed and wish I could hurry up the healing process, I hate that medicine isn't as advanced here but better than being in an ancient era, I guess. And I'm bored of sitting or sleeping on the bed all this time. My parents did tell me that the admission process for the Academy had begun and that they were taking care of it all on one of their visits- maybe a few days back, maybe a week ago, I don't know.

I was bored, but no more! Under no circumstances will I stay bedridden the entire time today as well. The moment I was alone, I got of the bed put on my shoes and walked right out the door. I'm glad I had clothes on that were good enough to take a walk in the inner areas of the castle. Changing is a hassle, and I would lose a lot of time, my freedom will be cut short; not happening. Plus, having more rumors circling around is not something I'm looking forward to anytime soon.

Once I was out of the building, I slowed my hurried pace. I knew overexertion would only worsen the wounds, but it had to be done for that little distance. For freedom!

I walked around the garden blindly, I had to go elsewhere I could be easily found here, the maze is no good either… where else…. What another place is good enough ah! That's right!

I pushed open the glass and metal doors, walked in and shut it back hoping no one would be coming in here searching for him or otherwise for a while. The fresh scent of blooming flowers and ripening fruits hung in the air. I turned around taking in a deep breath with my eyes shut, smiling- yeah this is more comforting than I thought it would be… the glasshouse is the perfect spot. I walked around for a bit just to feel the sun and the look around, I've never really come here before. This is my new spot from today! Walking around was getting tiring, I contemplated sitting on the ground until I saw the staircase leading to the upper floor, I'm sure there will be some sitting arrangement there, thinking like that I made my way up. Halfway through I cursed my decision, this is too much for me. I was still sore and not completely healed. I overestimated myself this time, but I pushed on; only halfway remaining, if I can find a nice chair or sofa to rest on, I think it's worth it.

When I finally reached to the top the pain increased but I was glad to see that there was a sitting arrangement not for form the stairs I made my way to it and sat down heavily and sighed. I need to rest; I lay down on the long sofa facing the stairs and used a cushion as a pillow. It was cool, the trees around provided some shade against the sun. Now if only an electrical fan existed here, I would spend the rest of my days in bliss. I slowly fell into a deep sleep when I felt a hand brush back my hair, probably Lark.

"I'll sleep a little first…" I murmured, unsure if he heard me but sleep called me faster, so I let it be.

When I woke up again it was a late noon, I think. I blearily looked around, I didn't see anyone and debated going back to sleep until a cup was placed in front of me with a click. I followed the hand to find Lark beside me, "Come on, time to wake up Sirius." I nodded and pushed myself to sit, rubbing the sleepiness off my eyes.

"Thank you..." I said softly as I took a sip.

I saw some crystals near the cup, I picked them up, when I looked closely, I noticed that they were Delphiniums made with some sort of crystal- the original Sirius' favorite flower. "Did you bring these?" I asked.

"No… I thought you did."

We sat in silence, this meant someone was here while I was asleep but why leave this here? Everyone knew I liked Lilies and Roses more. The closer I looked the more beautiful they looked, delicately and intricately made. I turned to Lark, only to see his expression dark and stiff, "Sirius" he began, "Give them to me, I'll investigate this further." On normal circumstances I would have agreed but right now the thought of giving them away made me extremely uncomfortable and sad, "No" I quickly answered.

"Your Highness! Someone we don't know was here. You could have been in danger; we must find out who it was."

"No need" I answered, "It's a gift." If that person wanted to harm me, they could have any time, but they just left this here. It's probably a coincidence that they happened to be Delphiniums. They were beautifully crafted, the biggest one was only a little bigger than half the length of my finger. They numbered 7 different sizes but all beautiful. I was beginning to see why the original Sirius liked them so much- small, delicate, beautiful. I held them to the light which made them shine magically with a tinge of purple-ish glow around it. It made me feel happy and I don't know why.

"I'll gift you Delphiniums again next time, ones that will never wither" he said with a beautiful smile. The wind brushed between and around us and I smiled back, "I'll gladly wait for them." The words were enough to bring me joy, but knowing him, he would make good on his promise.

This memory, it wasn't mine…

I was shocked, I stared at the crystal Delphiniums in my hand. Who was the one who made that promise to the original Sirius? I- How- How did they… this is- this wasn't possible! An event in the future of the original story… how could they have fulfilled it now… My head was a mess, thoughts jumbled and racing.

"Sirius!"

Lark's sudden shout surprised me, I turned to look at him but he asked before I could, "What's wrong? Why are you crying??" Crying? Me? Slowly I felt my cheeks I stared at my finger tips that showed me evidence that I was indeed crying. The tears wouldn't stop, I couldn't stop them. "Are you alright? Is your wound hurting?"

I just shook my head; I couldn't answer him. I didn't know why I was crying either but there was a sense of overwhelming joy deep in me that I couldn't ignore. They were tears of joy I knew that, "Let's just head back." I replied.