A Girl Worth Fighting For
Chapter 1 - Happy Birthday!
Once upon a time, in a long distant universe, it was said that war raged in an ancient country and that it would be united by the child of the moon, the star.
The star was beautiful, catching the attention of many suitors, but she would marry the only one she deemed worthy of her pure heart.
But that's just a fairytale. One told to children through many ages, little did they know it was all true.
Sakura
Ok, go straight! Straight!
My friend, Sakura, said impatiently. I was blindfolded and she was pushing me from behind.
Willow Ashwood
I am going straight!
I slowly shuffled my feet, careful not to trip on the wooden floor.
Today was my 17th birthday and I'm an English transfer student in Japan.
My only friends Sakura and Rose were planning a party they thought I didn't know about.
The two of them just laughed at me, 'ah jeez that hurt' I thought while rubbing my nose.
I stood still, feeling the two of them shuffle around, then I could hear the lights turn on.
My blindfold was removed suddenly, revealing a beautiful array of cakes and party decorations.
Rose
Happy Birthday Willow!!
I was too stunned to speak! It was perfect.
There were several presents piled on a table in the centre, beside it were trays of several different brownies, biscuits and Japanese snacks such as mochi!
I could feel myself salivating already...
Willow Ashwood
Thank you girls!
I swung an arm around both of them, almost crying.
I'm so lucky to have two friends like this!!
Sakura picked up a party hat and popped it up on my head, snapping the string.
The two of them were pushing boxes towards me.
I took Rose's, payback for Sakura snapping on my hat.
I pulled the ribbon of the box, I opened the lid, inside was a black velvet choker.
Willow Ashwood
How wonderful~! Thank you!
Rose
Do you want me to put it on?
I nodded, handing her the choker, when I lifted it up, there was a silver locket attached.
Rose
I thought you could pur a photo of us in there!
She said, clasping it around my neck.
Willow Ashwood
No, it's perfect. Thank you.
I gave her a hug before turning to a outing Sakura.
She practically pushed the box into my hands, I'd lossened the ribbon and removed the lid.
I gasped, my eyes twinkling.
I carefully held it in my hands.
Willow Ashwood
How exquisite...
It was a jade hairpin with gold and red beading. A classic Japanese hairpin is really expensive!
Willow Ashwood
Thank you so much Sakura!
I gave her a hug, nearing tears. She hugged me back and stuck her tongue out at Rose.
We then ate cakes, danced, drank a little...and played kareoke. It was so much fun!
Willow Ashwood
You guys are the best! *hic* I've had such a good time! *hic*
They both slurred a "you're welcome" before passing out on the floor.
I however opened the shoji door and sat on the porch. Taking in the warm night breeze.
It danced in my hair and carresed my face, I've never felt so at peace.
Before I knew it, I fell asleep outside under the full, glowing moon.
Pastel-Orange (Author)
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