A Voice in Bloom

[Lyssa]

Annabelle wandered the halls late afternoon, trying to find a quiet place to think by herself. She walked by these rather large doors, a little curious, and decided to open them. Inside, she found a wonderful auditorium. The doors made a loud echoing sound behind her as they closed, which made her jump slightly, but she continued through the dark auditorium over to the stage and climbed upon it. She walked to the center of the stage near the front and looked out into the darkness at the mass of empty seats facing her and she smiled faintly.

Slowly, Annabelle took a breath and opened her mouth, beginning to sing ever so softly.

"Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.

Black bird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.

Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise."

After finishing her song, Annabelle closed her eyes, standing there and just breathing for a moment, lightly clenching her fists at her sides.