Grinning foolishly Allison took two steps at a time up the Owlery tower. There had been homework, late nights, studying, reading, and very little time to make friends. This didn't change the fact the seasons were changing, and to her that was bliss. She couldn't even believe that October was already there.

Reaching the Owlery Allison cupped her mouth and whispered, "Rooooobin!"

Hooting groggily, for little Robin's nap had been interrupted, Robin flapped his wings in protest but flew down to her leather covered shoulder nonetheless. Glaring at her for what seemed like ages--something Allison chose to ignore, Robin began pecking at her ears lovingly; obviously like many people, Robin gave up where Allison's ignore-what-I-don't-like attitude was concerned.

"So here's the plan. I wrote mum a letter. I need you to deliver it to her. Very importante! Try to come back super fast!" Robin grabbed for the letter and Allison avoided Robin's beak, "Wait lemme double check. She hates writing mistakes. It's these darn quill's fault. They stopped spell-checking my stuff."



Allison winced at the several made-up words and gave a slight shrug. Not knowing whether to laugh or rewrite it, instead she took out her wand and pointed it at the letter, "Papilio!" A swarm of mid-night blue butterflies attached themselves to the letter and somehow remained still when placed in an envelope. She had wanted to roll up the parchment, but then the butterflies wouldn't have been a surprise.

Grinning to herself she gave the white elf baby owl a kiss on his beak and handed him the letter, "Of you go! Don't be long!"

Immediately the owl took flight and his sight flying away impacted Allison like nothing had in days. Robin was growing...