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Alveric: /* Prologue */

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Prologue

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	"Sometimes I hate my life," Wynd muttered to herself before taking another slurp of soda. This was supposed to have been a cool weekend, but she kept getting thwarted at every turn, mostly by her mom. Dad wasn't so bad, if you caught him watching TV or fiddling with the computer, he'd say uh-huh to most anything. Mom was another matter entirely, and she seemed extra intent on fun-killing in the last few days. First, Wynd was saddled with her two younger siblings and their goofy Halloween costumes. Skye was ten, which made her almost tolerable, Jamie, however, was seven and just breathing he was a pain in the butt. Second, she had to beg and plead to keep her costume from being vetoed. It showed hardly any skin, but it was ''very'' form-fitting. At least she managed to win that one. This was Orlando and not Tehran afterall.		"Sometimes I hate my life," Wynd muttered to herself before taking another slurp of soda. This was supposed to have been a cool weekend, but she kept getting thwarted at every turn, mostly by her mom. Dad wasn't so bad, if you caught him watching TV or fiddling with the computer, he'd say uh-huh to most anything. Mom was another matter entirely, and she seemed extra intent on fun-killing in the last few days. First, Wynd was saddled with her two younger siblings and their goofy Halloween costumes. Skye was ten, which made her almost tolerable, Jamie, however, was seven and just breathing he was a pain in the butt. Second, she had to beg and plead to keep her costume from being vetoed. It showed hardly any skin, but it was ''very'' form-fitting. At least she managed to win that one. This was Orlando and not Tehran afterall.

	Her original plan had been to arrive Friday morning, spend the night in the hotel with some of her girlfriends, then come home Saturday night. That meant skipping school Friday, so that was out. It was just as well, she wouldn't be caught dead dragging the uncool ~~young ones~~ in to meet her friends anyway.		Her original plan had been to arrive Friday morning, spend the night in the hotel with some of her girlfriends, then come home Saturday night. That meant skipping school Friday, so that was out. It was just as well, she wouldn't be caught dead dragging the uncool youngsters in to meet her friends anyway.

	Also, she had been quite proud of her costume, and had even thought about entering it in a contest. She wore white tights and leotard, shiny gray shoes and gloves to represent hooves, a white horse-tail that hung almost to the floor, angel-wings, and the best part, a horse-head, covered in white faux fur, she had bought it from a catalog. She thought she made a fantastic pegasus. It wasn't until she wandered around the Convention Center for a while that morning, that she realized how out-classed she was. This was not the year for elegant minimalism. The money that Eric Winters had poured into the Con and the contests meant that people had come from all over the nation and had pulled out all stops. When she saw an equine with complicated digitigrade stilts, she knew she was done.		Also, she had been quite proud of her costume, and had even thought about entering it in a contest. She wore white tights and leotard, shiny gray shoes and gloves to represent hooves, a white horse-tail that hung almost to the floor, angel-wings, and the best part, a horse-head, covered in white faux fur, she had bought it from a catalog. She thought she made a fantastic pegasus. It wasn't until she wandered around the Convention Center for a while that morning, that she realized how out-classed she was. This was not the year for elegant minimalism. The money that Eric Winters had poured into the Con and the contests meant that people had come from all over the nation and had pulled out all stops. When she saw an equine with complicated digitigrade stilts, she knew she was done.

Alveric: /* Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye */

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Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye

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	== Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When ~~the~~ Wynd Greets ~~the~~ Skye ==		== Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When Wynd Greets Skye ==

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Alveric: /* Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye */

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	"I know," I replied. "Can someone get me loose. I feel a hug coming on."		"I know," I replied. "Can someone get me loose. I feel a hug coming on."

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Alveric: /* Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye */

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Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye

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	"If she doesn't mind, you could ride her and guide her there," I said to Beth.		"If she doesn't mind, you could ride her and guide her there," I said to Beth.

	~~Beth~~ shuddered. "~~I'm~~ terrified of heights."		She shuddered. "That would be fine with Arwen, but Beth is terrified of heights."

	"I'm not," I said.		"I'm not," I said.
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	"How would you stay on her back?" Beth asked.		"How would you stay on her back?" Beth asked.

	"Side saddle is your only option," said Wyatt. "Somehow, I can't see that recommended for flying horses."		"Side saddle is your only option," said Wyatt. "Somehow, I can't see that being recommended for flying horses."

	"If I hang on tight to her neck and lay along her back, I'm sure her wings will keep me from rolling off." Suddenly, I wanted to do this more than anything. "We should ask her what she thinks about the idea. Wynd, I can show you the way, Would you be willing to carry me?"		"If I hang on tight to her neck and lay along her back, I'm sure her wings will keep me from rolling off." Suddenly, I wanted to do this more than anything. "We should ask her what she thinks about the idea. Wynd, I can show you the way, Would you be willing to carry me?"
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	Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away, but after a few moments, I was able to squeal and start laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile. We climbed higher and higher. I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered enough to open them again.		Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away, but after a few moments, I was able to squeal and start laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile. We climbed higher and higher. I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered enough to open them again.

	It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my ~~fin~~ flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.		It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. I pointed out the campsite. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my tailfin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.

	Alex and Todd had just arrived. The Walkers, of course, were already there. There was a splash from the lake. Skye practically lept from the water and bounded toward us. I had never seen a Mer move so fast on dry land. "Wynd! Wynd!" she shouted and wrapped her arms around her sister's muzzle. Everyone gathered around, including a white mouse that poked its nose through the curls on Gina Walker's shoulder, and a small, yellow tabby that looked on in wonder.		Alex and Todd had just arrived. The Walkers, of course, were already there. There was a splash from the lake. Skye practically lept from the water and bounded toward us. I had never seen a Mer move so fast on dry land. "Wynd! Wynd!" she shouted and wrapped her arms around her sister's muzzle. Everyone gathered around, including a white mouse that poked its nose through the curls on Gina Walker's shoulder, and a small, yellow tabby that looked on in wonder.

Alveric: /* Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye */

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	It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.		It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.

	Alex and Todd had just arrived. The Walkers, of course, were already there. There was a splash from the lake. Skye practically lept from the water and bounded toward us.		Alex and Todd had just arrived. The Walkers, of course, were already there. There was a splash from the lake. Skye practically lept from the water and bounded toward us. I had never seen a Mer move so fast on dry land. "Wynd! Wynd!" she shouted and wrapped her arms around her sister's muzzle. Everyone gathered around, including a white mouse that poked its nose through the curls on Gina Walker's shoulder, and a small, yellow tabby that looked on in wonder.

			Alex folded his arms and looked stern. "That, my dear, was a foolish stunt."

			"Yes it was, wasn't it?" I grinned from ear to ear.

			"Silly mermaid, I love you," he said.

			"I know," I replied. "Can someone get me loose. I feel a hug coming on."

Alveric: /* Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye */

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	Well, I guess there's nothing left to say but, be carefull you two," said Beth. She waved.		Well, I guess there's nothing left to say but, be carefull you two," said Beth. She waved.

	Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away, but after a few moments, I was able to squeal and start laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile. I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered enough to open them again.		Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away, but after a few moments, I was able to squeal and start laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile. We climbed higher and higher. I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered enough to open them again.

	It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.		It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.

	Alex and Todd had just arrived. The Walkers, of course, were already there. There was a splash from the lake. Skye practically lept from the water and bounded toward us.		Alex and Todd had just arrived. The Walkers, of course, were already there. There was a splash from the lake. Skye practically lept from the water and bounded toward us.

Alveric: /* Chapter Four: Mermaids Can't Climb Trees and the Return of Jamie Walker */

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Chapter Four: Mermaids Can't Climb Trees and the Return of Jamie Walker

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	"They've already rescued us once today. Nobody's that lucky."		"They've already rescued us once today. Nobody's that lucky."

	Then Jamie remembered something he once saw. One of their cats had briefly gotten its head stuck in a yogurt cup. In addition to shaking its head, it also walked backwards, as if trying to back out of a tunnel. "Maybe there was some instinct happening there," he thought. "Better than staying up here til we starve of get plucked off by some big, hungry bird." He held on extra tight with his hind paws, then reached forward and covered Erica's eyes.		Then Jamie remembered something he once saw. One of their cats had briefly gotten its head stuck in a yogurt cup. In addition to shaking its head, it also walked backwards, as if trying to back out of a tunnel. "Maybe there was some instinct happening there," he thought. "Better than staying up here til we starve or get plucked off by some big, hungry bird." He held on extra tight with his hind paws, then reached forward and covered Erica's eyes.

	"What're you doing! Stop that! I can't see!" She wagged her head back and forth and started backing down the branch. "Are you crazy! Stop that! I mean it! I'm scared! No! No! I'm scared!"		"What're you doing! Stop that! I can't see!" She wagged her head back and forth and started backing down the branch. "Are you crazy! Stop that! I mean it! I'm scared! No! No! I'm scared!"
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	"What would he be doing riding a cat?" asked Todd.		"What would he be doing riding a cat?" asked Todd.

	"~~That~~ wouldn't surprise me about Jamie at all." said Mrs. Walker.		"Oh, that wouldn't surprise me about Jamie at all." said Mrs. Walker.

	"Mom, Dad, everybody! Come here!" Skye shouted. "It's Jamie!"		"Mom, Dad, everybody! Come here!" Skye shouted. "It's Jamie!"

Alveric: /* Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye */

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	Well, I guess there's nothing left to say but, be carefull you two," said Beth. She waved.		Well, I guess there's nothing left to say but, be carefull you two," said Beth. She waved.

	Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away~~. After~~ a few moments, I was able to squeal and start laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile.		Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away, but after a few moments, I was able to squeal and start laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile. I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered enough to open them again.

	~~I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered then opened them again.~~ It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.		It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.

			Alex and Todd had just arrived. The Walkers, of course, were already there. There was a splash from the lake. Skye practically lept from the water and bounded toward us.

Alveric: /* Epilogue: Mermaid in Flight and When the Wynd Greets the Skye */

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	Well, I guess there's nothing left to say but, be carefull you two," said Beth. She waved.		Well, I guess there's nothing left to say but, be carefull you two," said Beth. She waved.

	Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away. After a few moments, I ~~squealed~~ and ~~started~~ laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile.		Wynd cantered into her namesake, then picked up speed to a full gallop. Without warning, she spread her wings, gave them a flap and took off. It swept my breath away. After a few moments, I was able to squeal and start laughing. "This is fun! I'm so glad you let me do this!" Wynd turned to look at me for a second, and seemed to smile.

	I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered then opened them again. It was time to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the dome of the ~~Convention~~ Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap.		I looked down at the ground and rather wished I hadn't. I squeezed my eyes shut until I recovered then opened them again. It was time for me to earn my flight. I knew we were south west of the Xanadu Center. I looked about until I saw the ocean, a blue haze, and directed Wynd to the north east. Soon I could see the great dome of the Center and the silvery-blue lake beyond. We picked up speed as we descended, the wind whipped through my hair and made my fin flap. We then made a few long, sweeping turns over the water to bleed off excess energy. Suddenly, Wynd flared her wings into a stall and touched down as lightly as a feather between the lake shore and the Walker family's tent.