The Tin Man characters are not mine. They belong to Sci-Fi. Julia is my name but is based off of someone who makes a very large impact on my life, who is very special to me.
DG stood on her balcony, overlooking the lands of the O.Z. She remembered when she stood on the platform to free her sister from the evil witch, on this exact same balcony, about three months ago.
"DG?" Azkadellia's voice called. DG turned around. "Hey Az," DG said. "I know that tone," Azkadellia said, standing next to her sister. "Tone?" DG asked. "Yes, tone. Something is bothering you, but you're not telling," Azkadellia said, resting her arms on the balcony rail.
"I…just feel so…empty," DG answered with a heavy sigh. Azkadellia titled her head, and then smiled. "You're lonely; you need a man in your life. You sound like Cain did last month. Ever since mother hired that female tin woman, Julia, he's seemed to be happier," Azkadellia said.
DG smiled. "I'm happy for Cain…although he is still too shy to ask her on a date," DG said. "He did last night. Where have you been? But forget about them, we are talking about you!" Azkadellia said, standing up straight.
"I don't need a man….besides even if I did need one…I'm not pretty enough like you," DG said, looking down. "Oh my god DG!" Azkadellia said shaking her head. There was a knock on the door and Jeb Cain came in.
DG breathed in the crisp night air nervously. "Princess and Princess," Jeb said with a bow. "Just call us DG and Az please. Princess and Princess sounds too weird," Azkadellia said, slowly letting her amused smile spread across her face.
"Right," Jeb said in embarrassment. "What ya doing up here?" Azkadellia asked in a happy voice. "Oh, no reason… I'm just…here…" Jeb trailed. Azkadellia smiled at her opportunity.
"I have to use the bathroom. I'll be right back," she said. Azkadellia turned to face DG and she winked. "Wa…Az…" DG said. "Be back soon," Azkadellia said, walking off the balcony. DG turned to face Jeb.
"Hi," she said with a small smile. "Hey," Jeb said with a nod. "So, what's up?" DG asked. "Uh, you know stuff…things…other stuff…" Jeb said. "Right…that makes perfect sense," DG said. "I think I perfectly covered everything I do," Jeb said.
"Care to expand on that?" DG asked with an amused smile. "…more stuff…" Jeb said with a smile. DG chuckled slightly. "Wow Jeb, I am impressed…" she said. "Why, thank you. I can teach you my ways tomorrow night at dinner. Just me and you," Jeb said.
"Are you asking me on a…date?" DG asked. "Well, me and you eating dinner alone would be a date…" Jeb said, his voice slightly shaking. "Ok Jeb. I'll eat with you and learn your ways," DG said.
"I'll make sure to bring all my instructions," Jeb joked. "Ya better," DG played. Jeb smiled, took DG's hand in his and then kissed it. "Goodnight Princess," he said. He turned around to walk off of the balcony.
"DG," DG said. Jeb turned around to face her with a smile. "Princess," he said. He walked off. As soon as he did, Azkadellia walked back on with a smile. "Teach me your ways?" Azkadellia teased. "You were listening behind the curtains the whole time weren't you?" DG asked.
"I was," Azkadellia said with a smile. DG heard voices and she saw Julia and Cain walking towards them. "Hey lovies," Azkadellia teased. Julia looked at Azkadellia. "Never again," Julia said, trying not to smile.
Wyatt Cain looked over at DG. "What's eating you kiddo?" he asked. "Nothing…" DG said, looking away. "That's girl code for something," Julia answered, looking at Wyatt Cain. Wyatt smirked. "I don't understand women, never will. Everything is opposite with you," Wyatt Cain said.
"So you do not understand me even though we are dating?" Julia asked, raising an eyebrow. "No… that's not what I…meant…" Wyatt Cain said, slightly blushing. "Mhm…" Julia said, with a smile. "DG is going out with a boy!" Azkadellia blurted. Julia and Wyatt Cain looked over at DG.
"Yea, with…Jeb," DG answered. DG saw Glitch stick his head out from behind the curtain. "Yay!" he exclaimed. "Where did you come from?" Azkadellia asked. "Well, I'm finally getting my marbles back tomorrow and I'm having fun on my last day as Glitch," Glitch answered.
He looked over at Julia and Wyatt Cain. "Hi guys!" he yelled with a wave. They both looked alittle nervous as they waved back. "Right…uh…Julia let's go walk…I need to talk to you about something else," Wyatt Cain said, touching Julia's shoulder. "Sure. Just remember DG, he might be nervous too. Just let things land where they fall. Ok?" Julia said.
"Thank you," DG said with a smile. Julia and Wyatt Cain disappeared off of the balcony.
Glitch turned to face DG. "I'm glad you found someone DG," Glitch said. "We are just going to dinner, we aren't technically a couple yet," DG said. DG sighed. "Besides, he might not like me…" DG said. "What's not to like?" Glitch asked. DG smiled. "Thanks Glitch," she said.
"I'm sure Cain will be happy to have you as his daughter-in-law. You always were like on to him," Glitch said. "You're too far ahead Glitch," Azkadellia said. "Weddings are fun! I can get all dressed up and show off my rhythm on the dance floor!" Glitch said.
"You can't just marry someone. You need to love them," DG said. "More people need to think like that," Azkadellia said. She looked off of the balcony, at the sunset. "At least you have someone into you…" Azkadellia said.
"Well maybe now that Zero is good…." Glitch said with a smile. "No, absolutely not," Azkadellia said, closing her eyes and shaking the thought off.
The Night of the Date
DG stood in her room, infront of her mirror. She wore a simple outfit. Jeb told her not to get too dressed up, and he had a surprise for her. She just wore her jeans, a white shirt and a light black jacket.
DG walked outside her room and saw Jeb standing about seven feet away from her door. He looked up when he heard her walking towards him. "You look beautiful Princess, as always," he said, bowing slightly.
"Please," DG said with a small laugh and rolling her eyes. He smiled at her and held out his hand. "Come on, I have a surprise for you…" he said. DG took his hand, and together they walked outside of the castle…
To be continued in Chapter 2