Have a Heart

The girl clicked her tongue and immediately Ellona's horse lifted its head in a soft whinney. The girl grinned. "C'mere Bright" She cooed. "You know I always got some oats fer ya."

Daniel noticed this and followed over on his own horse. "Hello, do you know this horse?"

"Sure, I helped raise him" The girl replied innocently.

"I see," Daniel replied. "Do you know where this horse's master might be?"

"Yeah. He's dead" The girl replied. "Dead for a while actually."

"Oh," Daniel replied. He didn't know who the previou owner was, but he had his suspicions. "Well, did you see a girl riding this horse recently?"

"Nope. A girl's never ridden Star-Bright before." The girls stated innocently. "Not even any of our sisters. Just Big Brother and Lonna. But Lonna's not a girl, she's a princess."

"I see," Daniel replied, deciding not to agrue about the details. "Have you seen the princess recently then? I've been looking for her."

"Nope. She doesn't come around much anymore since you came." The girl stated. "She hasn't even been to visit Big brother lately."

"Seirra?" Daniel ventured to guess.

(am I spelling his name right?)

(Yeah. That's how its spelled. its pronounces Sea- Air- Uh. If I miss spell it its on purpose because the person is pronouncing it funny.)

"yeah, That's his name" The girl nodded.

"I see. I heard what happened. My condolences," answered Daniel.

"Its okay. He's in a better place" The girl replied. She turned to walk away. "Bye Mister Hero"

"Farewell," Daniel answered, riding off. If he was going to find her, he would have to do it himself.

Ellona was still asleep, leaning back against the sword. It was peaceful in the cemetery, even with the faint apparition, looking cheerful and out of place, sitting beside her.

Daniel rode around for a while before it occured to him to visit the cemetary. If she hadn't visited in a while and was missing Seirra more than ever, she might go there. He headed in that direction.

The cemetery was neat and well kept. Ellona was nowhere to be seen since Seirra's grave was in the very back.

Daniel dismounted and went into the cemetary. He glanced over the clean gravestones as he walked, some with fresh flowers on them. The close bonds of a small community cared for even the dead.

Finally Ellona could be seen, Barefoot and slumped back against the sword's pedestal, deep in sleep.

Daniel sighed upon seeing her. Deciding not to disturb her and possibly starting a fight, he walked over and sat down on a free spot of dirt a few feet away.

"So you're my replacement?" A soft, cheerful voice asked from somewhere to the left. The apparition that was Seirra was leaning on his own tombstone with his trademark half-assed grin.

Daniel watched the ghost warily. "Are you Seirra?"

"The only." Seirra grinned. "You must be the tool"

"Daniel Gale," the brunette corrected with some annoyance. He glanced over to the sleeping Ellona. "Does she know you're still here?"

"Nope. Gregory's the only one. And his lips are sealed because he's under the influence that I can kill him in his sleep. Don't tell her either." Seirra stated firmly.