Fiore lay in bed staring at the ceiling, she thought about the prince.  She didn't want to say anything while in front of him,  but she had never felt anything like him. More powerful than any normal person, yet weaker than her mother, an in-between unique to only themselves. She wished to get to know him more, but she doubted he would be here for long since he was a prince. Thus, she would make an effort to reach out to him more while he was still here. Her eyes then grew heavy as she felt more at ease, knowing, she wasn't alone in what she was.

       A few days passed and she was back in school, however day by day, the change she was experiencing was becoming more apparent to the children. Everyone complimented her on her beautiful appearance, but the discomfort began to bubble up. As her routine continued day after day, she felt everyone's eyes slowly turn to her. Even as she played with the other children, when no one else bothered her, adults began to approach her. Their excuses varied from proposals to marry their child to giving her gifts, and even trying to lure her away from the playing children, however, her father was always there to intercept. She clutched her father's clothes, burying her face so no one could see her.

     Nyssa saw his daughter and decided to talk to Mr. Cade, due to seeing him being one of the few who was still acting normal. He visited after school and saw Mr. Cade cleaning the desk, he was quickly startled but then smiled at the parent, "Mr. Nyssa, and Mr. Fiore, what can I do for you". 

"I'm sorry to bother you so late, I just wanna ask for a favor regarding my daughter. I've been seeing people getting near my Fiore when they think I'm not watching and I wanted to ask if you could let her in the schoolhouse if she is feeling unsafe", Nyssa asked with a concerned look.

"Of course, Ms. Nyssa. Do you hear that Fiore, just come running to me", he stared at the little girl hiding behind her father, then looked back at Nyssa.

"Thank you so much, and about what you told me last week, I would like to talk more tomorrow night".

"Absolutely, I will see you tomorrow evening".

     With a tip of a hat, Nyssa was off with Fiore in hand. The sun had already set completely and they walked in a straight path. the house they lived in was far from where Nyssa worked, but due to Renata's abilities, she made the distance a quick breeze. But as they walked, Nyssa felt something behind him, footsteps getting closer. He quickly swooped Fiore and ran into the forest. He searched for marigolds and stomped three times. Instantaneously, the very ground swallowed them in the blink of an eye. Nyssa held on to Fiore as she looked confused as she scrambled to comprehend, but as she was about to question, they were home.

 Fiore grimaced at her father, but he just slowly shook his head. 

     Fiore followed her usual routine as soon as she entered the home and sped to the washroom. Angrily, she closed the door and jumped into the tub with only a thin linen shirt that reached her knees. She submerged herself then came back up. 

     She sat and soaked in a tub. As the water stood still, she looked at her reflection. She remembered how the children talked about the way she looked, she didn't notice anything different in her appearance. She always felt she looked like her father, with brown skin, and curly hair, but not as curly as his, the only difference was her eyes, they were more dazzling, just like her mother. Yet, as Fiore stared even more, she felt her appearance shift slightly, a change. The sight made her recoil and she splashed away the reflection. She felt scared at what was happening to her.

     Stepping out she dried herself and walked towards her room, but heard her parent talking. She hid as she overheard her mother ask, "Nyssa, when you found her are you sure nothing else was left, not even a smell?". Nyssa had a worried expression, "I sure, I even went back multiple times, but there was nothing. The only thing I can think of doing now is asking her teacher about it, maybe he can be a lead. Also, I set up a meeting with him anyway to discuss Fiore's education, he says she is very advanced so I already set up a date, we can talk then." Renata stared at her husband's face and saw he had more to say. She gave him a look and he sighed, "Okay, I was going to wait until after the meeting, but, better now. I think it is time to leave and move further away from here, the people are getting out of hand and I felt someone following, I am sure they were trying to find our home. Heck, Fiore's accident may even be connected. I don't think it is safe for us anymore". Renata sighed, but nodded, "Then, we will leave, I just need to think of how to tell Fiore". However, they heard tiny footsteps come out.

    Fiore stepped out, confusion on her face. Her parents stared wide-eyed but tried to hide the conversation, "Sweetie, go get dressed for bed, I'll be there to tuck you in okay", her father said.

Fiore grimaced at the response, "Why do you keep doing this, you act like I'm not here".

"Darling, no we just need time to get everything organized. You don't-", Nyssa was interrupted.

"Stop saying that!", tears began to flow, "I don't know what's happening, people don't look at me like before, I feel icky with some of their looks. Why do I feel this way? I'm... I'm...just scared".

     Fiore buried her face in her hands as the overwhelming feeling overtook her. Her body ached as she felt something in the pit of her stomach, a surge of energy began at her center, then a sudden drop. Her parents gasped and Fiore quickly looked down. Surrounding her is glowing light, spring flowered bloomed for the young child. Her eyes widened as she screamed, reaching out to her parents, "I didn't mean to I'm sorry-", her words were cut off as both her parents quickly knelt to hold her. 

     Silence filled the room for several moments and then her mother spoke. Her voice was soft, yet full of regret, "I'm sorry my child, I just wanted you to live as a human for a bit more".

     Renata and Nyssa carried their child to her room, dressed her in warmer clothes, and tucked her into bed. They looked at each other, trying to find a way to start. Renata reached out and held her daughter's hand, "My child, what I am going to tell you may not seem like a surprise due to everything you have seen, but I will just tell you what I am. I am a being who came to the world with five others, we each possessed unique abilities, and thus my child, when you grow you will be known as Fiore, descendent of the Celestial of Nature". Fiore shed tears, yet smiled at the revelation. Renata saw this and also shared the same smile as she continued, "Well, after thousands of years of watching from above, my fellow beings decided to roam around the earth and live a life different from the ones they lived. They told me every happiness and sorrow, yet my heart was unmoved due to my sorrow and confusion. Then after a few more thousand years, I gave in and decided to interact with humans, but my fellow Celestials neglected to tell me how humans react to our forms. Everyone who looked at me could not fathom my appearance and I was the only thing that occupied their minds. I was perfect to whoever laid their eyes on me, their personification of beauty lay bare and made just for them in living flesh.  Temples built in my name, I was shrouded in gold, worshipped by all, but, their eyes soon shifted, for some, emotions overtook them. Since the object of their affection was placed before them, their true feelings also came forward in perverse ways. I was attacked countless times, people trying to take me or take my life, and if I were not a Celestial, I am sure many would have succeeded. I was overrun with guilt at what I incited so I decided to disappear for years on end. Then, in an isolated forest, I heard a cry, and that is where I met him". Renata said as she looked at Nyssa's loving face