The First Day of Spring (Feel free to join in!)

On of Vate's cat ears flicked.

"Hmm, perhaps tomorrow? Is that too soon?"

"Not at all," Ice replied with a small smile. "Thank you Vate."

"We'd better let you get back to your reading," Celestial stated.
They said their goodbyes and two girls left the infirmary.

"Ice," Celestial said.

"What?" Ice asked.

"You're blushing," she replied.

"I am?" Ice asked. This question caused her to blush even more.

Celestial giggled softly, sounding more like a little girl then a mutant.

"Daaaa~! Does someone have a crush on Vate~?"

Ice looked at Celestial. She had never really stopped and considered how she felt about Vate. Now that she examined her feelings, she realized she did like him as more than a friend.

"Yes," she heard herself answer, then quickly covered her mouth with her hand. "I can't believe I just said that... out loud. I can't believe I never even thought I might before now." She started fanning herself with her hand.

"Whoa there, Ice. It's alright, calm yourself!" Celestial replied, taking the fairie's hand.
"Emotions are usually good, Factors of life. . "

The russian beamed. "Besides I think you and Vate would be an adorable couple!"

Ice took a moment, closed her eyes, and breathed. "Okay... I think I am okay now."

"Good," Celestial replied, giggling. "For a moment there I though we may have to take you back to the infirmary for hyperventilating."

"You really think we'd be an adorable couple?"

"Mhm."

"Well, it's not like he thinks of me as more than a friends so..." I trailed off.

Celestial shook her head.

"You do not know that for fact! Give it time, we'll see. ."

"You know what... you're right," Ice nodded.

"I've been told that," Celestial smiled.

"So what do you want to do?" Ice asked. "I do think that my wings are strong enough to practice our acrobatics."

Celestial tipped her head up to the sky, she guessed they had a few hours of light left.
"Hmm, I haven't visited the children lately!" She smiled looking to Ice.

"Would you like to meet the youngest members of the Circus?"

Ice nodded.
She had met Dexter, but she doubted he was the youngest.
"Lead the way," she smiled.

~{*}~

Celestial lead ice back into one of the larger military buildings. She noticed this one had higher security then the others, most likely because the children could not defend themselves. . .

Celestial stopped infront of a metal door and typed in a pass code. Ice almost laughed, it made it seem more like a prison then where children were raised! That feeling disappeared when she stepped into the warm, colourful room.
An older couple stood there, surronded by kids of various species from infant to about age twelve.

"Hello~."
Everyone in the room froze and looked at the door. . .

"CELESTIAL~!!" A little girl with pure white eyes squealed and nerely tackled her. The other children warmed up and approached to two girls, giggling and talking. The older woman came forward, smiling widely.

"Ah, 'Ello dears!"

"Hello," Ice greeted.

"Everyone, this is Ice," Celestial introduced.

"Hello everyone," Ice said, smiling. "What are all your names?"

The white eyes girl looked up at Ice, her long blond hair rustling.
"My name is Alice!"

Out of a small pool, a small boy with scales burst up. "I'm Xain!"
Ice began to get lost in the little world of misfit children. She caught names like Kara, Meos, Terra, Gail, Song, Matthis and Feliks,
laughing as everyone of them approached and wanted to know what was 'wrong' with her and explain why they were at the Circus.
Thankfully, these children had less tragic stories then the lot she had heard so far.

They spent a few hours with the children.
Ice was glad to play and talk with them.
It was dinner time when her and Celestial left.
"We will come back soon!" Ice said.

Her and Celestial made their way to the mess hall.
"Today has been one busy day, hasn't it?" Ice asked.

Celestail nodded in agreement.

"That is for sure, but my busy days are often my best!"

"I suppose so," Ice said as they entered the mess hall.

They got their dinner and took a seat with Vexos and Mirage.

"Hello there," Ice greeted Mirage. "How was your day?"

The quiet girl smiled slightly.
"Fine. . ." She gave the Brit next to her a sharp look. "It would have been better if SOMEONE hadn't tried to, y'know, kill me!"

Vexos chuckled. "You are such a drama queen, there is absolutely no way you would have died. ."

Celestial shook her head.
"Do I want to know?"

"Probably not, love."

Ice smiled. She thought about asking what had happened, but decided not to.

"How about you Vexos? Did you get that motorcycle upgraded all the way?" she asked.

The Mechanic nodded. "Ah, Yes! It is absolutely wonderful!"

He began to go into technical detail over the upgrades, losing Ice, Mirage, and Celestial within seconds.

"Vexos. . ." Celestial began. "Vex-, VEXOS. You are rambeling. . .Again!"
The Brit pouted, crossing his arms childishly.

"Poor Vexos," Ice said.
"I'm sorry I don't know more about mechanics. If I did, I'd be able to follow you."

"I know a little bit, and not even I can follow him," Celestial replied.

He sighed.

"Oh, Its quite alright. . . I'm a bit of geek about these things. . "

"We are all geeks about something!" Ice replied cheerfully.
Then her eye caught Vate. He was coming toward their table.

"Good evening," he said sitting down. "Wow, was today ever hectic!"

"Hectic?" Ice asked.

"Your wings to start this morning off, then it seemed like the flood gate opened. It seemed like the whole circus came in today! I will be happy for your help tomorrow."

Ice smiled self-consciously, "I'll be ready to help, believe me."

The Neko smiled at her warmly. "You'll do amazing!"

"Ah," Vexos started. "You're interested in healing, Ice?"

Ice nodded, "Yes. There seems to be a memory somewhere that I have healed before. It floats around in my mind and I barely touch the edges of it at times."

"Oh, I see," Vexos replied.

"What time do you want me there tomorrow, Vate?" Ice asked, ignoring the look Celestial was giving her.

Vate tapped his finger on the table, his tail flicking lightly.

"Let's say. . . Just after breakfast?"