Sometimes Life is taken for granted that you dont realise what you have until its gone, and even worse, you dont enjoy what you have. A little rope swing had to be Kidas Favourite place out of the many she had claimed from her God Fathers old house, for some reason just being near the Big old Willow was like they were in another world. Scarlet loved it there, it was relaxing and she liked to sit on Kidas lap in the swing, this swing was where she sat when Icarus first stormed out on her when he found about Scarlet, This swing was where she first sat when she moved in and most of the time while she was pregnant waiting and deciding what her new life would be like.
Scarlets small head was resting against Kidas chest as she swung gently backwards and forwards on the old wooden swing, her soft dark browny black hair was growing so quickly it was down to her shoulders already, Kida smiled at Scarlet which she swung, she couldnt believe that she was almost 1 year old. The Tender moment would stay with Kida forever; she never really had time just to sit and spend time with Scarlet and today wouldnt be any different. The moment was short lived when she heard an eagle overhead, Scarlet was half asleep in Kidas arms when she stood up Scarlet cooed quietly in a small protest but settled down to sleep back on her mothers chest, Kida moved Scarlet gently and moved her to sit on her hip. Moving her free arm extended for the Eagle to land. Kida stared at the eagle as if to say I dare you to make noise and luckily the Eagle understood the last thing she needed was Scarlet crying from being woken up by the piercing caw of the bald eagle. Kida smiled as she turned around and knelt down on the soft grass so the Eagle could jump onto the seat since she only had one hand 'Thank you Tudor' she said as she removed the letter from her Best Friends Eagles claw. Kida still laughed whenever she thought of Eden buying the Eagle, She could never do anything by half measures she always had to go all out and get a bald Eagle instead of a simple owl. Kida looked up to the branches of the tree where her Pitch black owl perched in a half sleep 'No Bothering Notte okay Tudor' she said to the Eagle who seemed to be ready to chase the owl around which he did on a regular occasion, Luckily for Notte he was rather large and only a slightly smaller than the Eagle. The Brunette sighed as Scarlet started to stir, she was being moved around too much and didnt like it, such a stubborn child. Kida stood up from where she knelt and sighed, shrugging off the light woollen throw that was around her shoulders and wrapping it around Scarlet and still holding the letter in her hand, she knew Eden wouldnt be too upset that she didnt read it straight away, after all she was the one who had been MIA for almost a Month now.
Long strides carried the Witch from the tree to the house in no time at all, Scarlet was awake by now and started to try to talk to Kida, she wanted food, Kida often wondered if she should build a tree house in her favourite tree fully equipped with everything needed, that way at least she didnt have to walk as far to get Scarlet some food. Quickly walking into the Kitchen she sniffed the air experimentally 'Ashton, Stop Smoking in my House' she called out, Ever since Ashton Joined the band with Scarlets Father he had taking up smoking, rarely he smoked illicit substances but he was sticking to tobacco. Kida walked into the kitchen and put Scarlet in a high chair before pulling out some food for her, she was alive and wriggling now. Pulling up a chair next to Scarlet Kid sighed as she put the bowl in front of her and smiled At her Daughter who was looking at the bowl in surprise as if to say am I really getting that! Kida handed Scarlet a slice of apple from the bowl and she happily started to munch on it while Kida read the letter from Eden.
The Letter said:
Kida,
It has been far to long since the last time we have hung out. I have arranged for Haruhi to watch Aine. Why don't you come over to Koshiba Manor and from there we could get a drink or two. If you would like you can bring Scarlet. Haruhi hasn't seen her in a while and she said she would be more than happy to look after her.
Eden Silverback
Folding up the Letter Kida sighed, she was hoping for a mother daughter day but Edens letter seemed very important so she would have to postpone until another day. Kida got up off her chair, handing Scarlet another slice of apple in the process and made her way to the Kitchen door, poking her head out she could see Perseus her younger Half-brother in the lounge room with the dullest expression on his face, Kida shook her head
'Perseus, Come here please and get Ashton' she said making sure that he got up before she went back into the Kitchen to see Scarlet throwing her slice of apple across the room, Kida scowled and smiled, she was glad her daughter had such a powerful arm but cleaning up food and toys from being thrown across rooms wasnt fun. Even though Eden had suggested to Bring Scarlet she would spend half the time trying to enjoy herself when her thought went straight to Scarlet, she decided just to let her sleep at her house with her Brothers, to her being in her own environment would keep her happy.
Kida picked up the apple and fed Scarlet another one but Scarlet seemed more interested in smudging it on the bench and she sighed
'You could just say that youre had enough Scarlet' she said. The Kitchen door swung open and Perseus walked in followed by Ashton who was half dressed, Kida shook her head and pulled her wand out flicking it at Ashton and dousing him with water
'Time to wake up properly Ashton, I have something important to ask both of you. And since you live in my House Ashton, I dont care if youre my Older Half Brother, youre not complaining about what Im about to ask you to do' she said as she picked Scarlet out of her high chair and rested her on her hip. Kida knew she could trust her half-brothers but sometimes she often wondered, they were only related by a cheating mother who hated them all so you had to wonder if she could be trusted.
'Eden has sent me a letter want wants to Catch up, and since she's been MIA for the past month i'm going to go. I am going to need you to be responsible
' Kida made a point of looking at Ashton
'and take care of her while Im gone, I should only be gone for a couple of hours
besides think of it as.. Life Training' she added with a cheeky smile. Kida handed over Scarlet to Ashton who had dried himself off and kissed her on the forehead
'I will be back later and I will bring junk food, hows that for more incentive, I dont want either of you to leave the house with her, And I dont care Ashton if you want to pick up chicks by playing the Caring Father Role, Youre not to leave this house, believe me I will know if you have. Heres your first warning, if I find that she has left the house or is not cared for, I will transfigure it into rocks.. Understood' Kida said making sure they understood the depth of what her request meant.
Kida leaned down and Kissed Perseus on the head and leaned up to Kiss Ashton on the Cheek,
'No Smoking or Drinking near her, Play with her for the next half hour and put her in her bed, she will fall asleep soon enough' she said before she passed them
'Watson will be on Dial if you need him, hes keeping an eye on you.' she added before she went to her room to get changed into something more presentable, she knew that when she went to the Koshibas she had to wear something a bit more upper class, they always had a problem with how she looked or something along those lines so she always tried her best to be more suitable so there werent many problems Between Them so she could still see her best friend. Kida quickly changed into a pair of skinny jeans, Pumps and a butterfly T-shirt so she looked semi decent but still casual and made her way back downstairs with her bag and keys, She liked to drive when she had the chance, transporting by Apparation, Floo or Broomstick got boring after a while, well not the Broomstick but it still was nice to use some Muggle Transportation. Kida ran past the boys and kissed Scarlet on the head again before waving them goodbye
'Ill only be gone 2 hours Tops, Remember to call Watson if anything goes wrong' she said as she shut the door behind her and locked it from the Outside, Knowing Ashton he probably lost his key and wouldnt be bothered trying to unlock it.
Walking up the warm hillside Kida mentally made a check list that she needed to do some gardening before her back yard turned too much like the forest surrounding it, her mini pitch in the back was getting so unused that the hoops were starting to grow over with vines. Kida opened up the Garage which was located closer to the back of the property and smiled at the 1969 Datsun 2000 Sport which was sitting there in prime condition waiting to be driven. Kida opened the door and strapped herself in turning the car on and enjoying the rumble of the historic engine. Smiling as she pulled out of the Garage she made her way down the hill and wished she could protect the house with a no harm charm so that everyone would be safe while she was gone, but she knew all she could do was worry and wait until she was back with her little girl.
The Drive was amazing she always enjoyed driving her Datsun, the wind in her hair and the sound of the engine always turned heads, she had to take Eden for a spin one day, she would enjoy it so much. Pulling up on one of the side streets near Edens house Kida studied her surroundings, she always felt uncomfortable near the Koshiba manor, Dark Wizards had been spotted in these parts and for someone with her blood it was dangerous. Stepping out of her car and locked the doors and looked around her, no one could see her so with one quick movement she could feel her body compacting and fur sprouting along her arms, her face was changing and so were her eyes, they were becoming sharper and her sense of smell heightened. Kida shook out and started to walk on all four paws towards the Koshiba residence, her black fur needed a bit of a clean but she hadnt dare go animagus near Scarlet in case she scared her, the last thing she wanted was her Daughter to be scared of her mother, maybe when she was a few years older she would show her what she was capable of. Kida never had time to clean her fur either, she desperately needed someone to go at her with a hose, her Fur looked clean and healthy but to her she felt odd, maybe it was just not being 100% comfortable with wolf fur, Kida shrugged it off which looked rather odd in Wolf form and continued to trod towards the Koshiba manor, her Hazel eyes looking around at everything around her. As she got closer to the manor she sniffed around, she couldnt smell anything dangerous so she quickly squeezed her small frame through the bars in the gate, sniffing the air she continued to trot up to the front door, Kida was always concerned about being seen going to the Koshiba Manor, its not every day you find an almost fully black wolf walking around these parts. But maybe with Wizards being around it was normal, she still liked to be hidden, better to be safe than sorry. Transfiguring back into her Regular form Kida shook herself out, adjusting to the loss of her heightened senses. Kida knocked on the door and waited patiently, usually a maid would collect her or Eden herself so she braced herself for either a Scream or a hug or to present herself in the proper manor and be guided to Edens Bedroom. Kida tussled her hair so it looked more presentable and waited.[/color]