Aria's story - written by ~Faith~
The instant her alarm blared Aria was out of bed, she didnt bother to even brush her hair. She chucked her clothes on, tugged her trainers on and was out her bedroom door like a shot! She ran down the stair, flailing her wings banging them against the walls and ran through the kitchen "morning, gotta go, bye!" she shouted to her family who were sitting at the table shocked at her sudden appearance, just as she was banging the back door shut she heard her Mother say "well ive never seen her so eager to get to class". Yes she was excited about class! This was the day she would have her first flying lesson, she laughed with joy as she speed towards the clearing where her tutor waited.

She arrived in a ruffle of feathers and twigs. Her Tutor turned and smiled at her, "early i see? well theres always a first time for everything, like flying. You ready for your first flying lesson Aria" he asked her his eyes glinting knowing her answer already. "Of course i am!" she exclaimed tripping over her untied shoelace in her haste to get over to him. "Now Aria a few other Keepers will be joining us today for our lesson so we must wait for their arrival before we start" her Tutor told her. She opened her mouth to protest but shut it quickly, no point arguing he never went back on his word. She sighed and sat in the grass, twiddling with the blades, tapping her foot impatiently.

She heard a rustle and laughter coming from behind, she stood up to meet her new classmates. Out of the trees came two boy Keepers grinning and punching eachother playfully, one smiled at her as they settled on the floor to resume their game but the other didnt even look up, "hrupf" she said to herself and folded her arms. She didnt have time to say anything to the rude boy though as that second the final pupil arrived. she was a small Keeper with wings way too big for her, she seemed to wobble as she walked and she knocked into Aria as she sat down, "oh im so sorry!" she exclaimed, "they say ill grow into them but i cant imagine it at the moment" she joked with a conspiratol wink at Aria. Aria laughed and introduced herself to the nice girl, they didnt have anytime to chat as their Tutor called their attention to the front. Aria stared in dismay as he brought out a very very thick book, please oh please no more lectures! She thought to herself.

What seemed like 10 years later their Tutor had finnished his lecture and they could get started. He started with Aria, she stood with her arms and wings spread wide and took a deep breath and ran for it! She could feel the glorious wind running through her feathers, feel them tickle the delicate skin at their bases and she felt more alive than she ever had. She adjusted her wings to the correct current, felt her feet lift off slightly only to crash back down and make her stumble. She righted herself and ran even faster, the wind forcing her wings to shut but she kept them stretched. She felt the moment her wings slotted perfectly with the wind and she took off! She flapped her wings frantically, keeping herself aloft. She only managed a few feet but she did it! Landing with a thump and a bump on the knee she grinned from ear to ear, "i did it i did it!" she exclaimed. Her new friend ran up to her and gave her a big feathery hug congratulating her. She couldnt wait for her next try!

Aria has flown many times since then, even if i wasnt very far and without incident! But that was the best fight ever and always will be in her mind.