This isn't the full chapter, sorry, but I figured I've had this little bit written for so long, I might as well publish it until I can get the full chapter out. Hope you likely.

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   It was hard, and it hurt. It was a painful process, the bones rearranging themselves, making themselves lighter, smaller, more fragile than a human or a snow leopard. But one the shift into a falcon was complete, it was one hundred percent worth it. I felt amazing, powerful and wild, the same as I felt when I shifted into a snow leopard for the first time. Like I could jump off a cliff and live. 'You probably could.'

   Frost! I called out, relief that she was ok filling my voice. I had heard her in pain as well and it concerned me. She might've been taking some pain for me. Are you alright?

   'As well as you are, Mossy.' She teased, playful but serious at the same time.

   Good, Frostie. I gave her a nick-name similar to her's for me. Then the situation we were in came to me, hard. So how do I fly?

   I felt Frost shrug, seemingly indifferent, but I could tell that she was starting to get what I supposed was the animal symptoms for being inclosed in a cage or small space for a certain time. 'I don't know.' She admitted truthfully. 'I've never been anything but a snow leopard before.'

   Very helpful, Frost. I said dryly, sarcasm coming out as a defence system to panic that was also trying to rule me. Ok, so I flap my wings a little, then maybe a run up or a jump?

   'Just think it over today, escape tomorrow, we don't want to make any mistakes.'

   I settled into a more comfortable position, then thought hard about all the falcons I've seen and what I'd have to do to fly. Frost settled down in my mind, and soon light snoring filled my ears. Eventually I fell into a deep slumber. Unfortunately for me, I forgot to shift back.

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   Meanwhile, far away, a girl screamed.

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Sorry it's so short! The next scene is only partly done, so I couldn't put that in here.

Please review and tell me how you feel about the mystery girl? Any ideas about what I'll be doing with that?

Any mistakes you notice in any of the other chapters, please point them out to me! I've yet to go edit any of my chapters, but that might happen soon. Criticism is welcome, but please be nice about it.