VERSE THIRTEEN: FIRST PERFORMANCE
I will turn fifteen this year. And because of such, it is decided to have my recital at my birthday today. Sigh, Time sure flies. I can’t believe I am now a young lady. Well, I never thought about it in a woman’s point of view. I mean, my way of life until now was neither female nor male. I just live the way I am. It doesn’t really matter to our race. We were not sexist in the first place.
Anyway, I'm glad that finally, after years of hard work I’ll be able to graduate from the peak of my training. But knowing Jaunava, it doesn’t really end in that. There will definitely be another phases I have to undergo before I gain her approval. I can see her taunting face while laughing and saying ‘Don’t get cocky you brat!’ or ‘You’re far from good. It’s way too early! Hohoho!’
My parents were preparing for my ritual. Well, I mean my father is, while my mom go around to boast about me. It makes me glad that I have them as a parents. I mean, aren’t I lucky? I have a parents who love me. In these past years, they painstakingly support me. They give me respect and space I need. Even when I have nothing to give them in return, they support me. I am happy that the day will finally come where I can make them proud of me.
As usual, one of the most excited about my performance are the twin. They been bugging me for a while now. Though they were annoying sometimes, I still love them like sisters I never had. And Cunzai? Well, as always, he throw hints and such that he likes me. It’s not that I have anything against him but he’s just not my type. I am a man before so I can’t help but shiver in thoughts of marrying a guy. Just imagining me kissing a man makes me puke. Oh well, now I feel sorry for him. If the twins hear me though I bet they were rolling from laughter.
I heard I light knock from my door and I see my parents enter from it. Somehow it reminds me of my Ceremony of Birth. My beautiful father looks the same as before like my mother. They both hug me for a moment before letting me go. My father gives me a gentle smile as he push a box into my hands. When I open it, I saw a gorgeous dress made from the finest materials in our island.
Daina: Papa… This is…?
I gently raise the dress in front of me while looking at its intricate design with my eyes open wide. It is precious gems cut in grains which are useful for drawing Force in surrounding. There are also golden threads. But what’s more, the pearl cloth which is the most precious commodity we have. Why not when it gives you a strong protection despite it’s thin and elegant fabric that also gives you comfort. Totally priceless.
Kresla: I decided to give you a gift as a commemoration of your first ritual. I’ve been doing preparing it since the day you told me you want to be a songstress. I use your mom and my savings to buy precious gems and this pearl cloth. I know you will say about economizing but we want to give you something memorable.
Ena: It’s perfect for you honey. And its transparency will give you more noble and elegant aura. I am sure no man will leave you with their eyes.
My father glares lovingly at my mother saying no man can take his daughter away from them. I laugh at the two of them. Despite his looks, my father choose my mom among many woman and love only her. And my mother choose him as well together with his weaknesses and short comings. In my eyes, I can see what a perfect couple is.
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I carefully put my new dress on me and face the mirror. Just as my mom said, it suits me well. My father is also a genius tailor. I turn around and smile at them.
Daina: Thank you mom, papa. I really love it.
Both of them smiles at them. Mother even had teary eyes in which she try to hide from us. She never change. I wear my white flexible sandals and my plain black cloak. Together with my parents, we head to the temple clearing where the ceremony will be held.
The place were already filled with most of our kind. I can’t help but to feel nervous yet excited. It is my big day after all. I notice Jaunava who walk towards me with her usual graceful smile.
Jaunava: Now, don’t let me down kid. You better show them what my successor is.
Daina: I’ll definitely do my best though I don’t remember accepting the successor part. *grin*
Jaunava: You- sigh… No matter. What I will is what will happen. By the way, can you now tell me what kind of song you will offer? You said you will never let us know until today.
I smile at Jaunava’s question. I indeed tell them this cause I want to surprise them.
Daina: I think about this and choose carefully. Then I think about this place. My friends, my seniors my family and teacher. And so, I decided this as my first song. The Song of gratitude.
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Hey~
It's the crazy me again hihi
Anyway, valentines day is just around the corner. And for someone like me who doesn't have a date, i guess i'll just go write and update my novel. Yeah, I'm single and got really have nothing special to do in a day like that aside from my usual antics. So, expect something on Sunday, I'll write a special chapter for you *wink*
Thanks and enjoy~
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