Beauty and the Beast II ~ Child of the Night and Day Chapter Four ~ History Revealed *TEASER* Chip slowly lay his head back on his pillow. It felt so heavy and confused from what he had just been through. Victor had told him everything - everything that Katrina and he had been so curious about only hours before. Now he didnÕt want to know. DidnÕt want to understand... *half an hour before hand* ÒYou must swear never to let another living soul outside of this castle know this. If you must talk of this to other knowing members of my household, it is to be done at night under prearranged curcomstances in which Katrina must be in the completely opposite end of the castle. Do you understand?Ó Chip knodded his head slowly, his eyes closed in thought. ÒYou are many exceptions to alot of things, Chip, and I would never want you to feel at all out of place in your own home. You are like a son to me, Chip, and I have never regretted making you an exception. And from me I would like to give you one last gift before you leave.Ó Chip opened his eyes, and saw Victor gazing at him with proud eyes. ÒWhat else could you give me that you already havenÕt?Ó he asked. ÒA way home,Ó he said slowly. He ignored ChipÕs questioning eyes and gestured him to follow him as he got up and walked to the empty table. Victor placed his hands on either side of the table, carefully lifting the top up to reveal a secret compartment. Something glittered inside with a strange green light. Victor carefully took it out and handed it to Chip. Chip held it in his hands, not quite believing what he was seeing. It was the mirror - the magic mirror which had shown Belle her father - and Gaston the way back to the castle. The thing that had started - and almost ended it all. ÒI canÕt accept this,Ó Chip stated, trying to hand it back. Victor made no attempt to take it, though. ÒIt is yours while you are gone. You will need it, if you want to keep checking up on us. Although we still want letters. I entrust you to it, and know it is good hands. It still works if you want to try it.Ó Chip looked down at the silky mirror, sparkling with something beyond the candle light. ÒNo, I think I wonÕt, but thank you.Ó ~*~ Chip still held it in his hand, the only thing touching his skin now that he was in bed again. He held it up to his face, so that he could see into it. ÒCould I see Katrina?Ó he whispered softly. Like a puddle it rippled, before slowly down to reveal the familiar room, Katrina sleeping soundly in her bed, her long brown hair scattered on the pillows. Chip stared at her, realizing how much he would need the mirror during the years to come. To make sure she was happy, safe, and free from the knowledge he was forced to bear. ÒDonÕt you worry, Katrina,Ó he whispered to the mirror, placing it face-down on his chest, close to his heart. ÒIÕll keep your secret safe.Ó There he lay, knowing for sure that now he definately was not getting any sleep tonight. I know - I know....... Short. VERY VERY SHORT! But so was the last one. But they needed to be seperate and I hate writing long chapters that squeeze everything together. Next chapter should be along soon - IF I get some good reviews without anyone saying about the grammer. I - am TRYING!!!!! Thanks, and please remember to review. I would also like to thank all of the people who sent *NICE* reviews. Stephanie Lanari, Hippy Gypsy, Winnalynne27, Calliope, and also again to Lady Genrou and JapanGoddess. And I promise I will review your fic, JapanGoddess! I'm coming! Well, I do appreciate your reviews and they were actually the true reason why I continued. Next chapters *might* jump ahead, and yes I am working with some new features to space my things out without returns-since my computer is still not working. Until then ~ CHOW~ Dragoneyes ¶_¶