smiling bitterly, Sparkle sighed and finally accepted the truth; he would never have her. it was a bitter sweet emotion that tore through him but at least he had a new friend. his grin became more natural with this thought; it was something to look forward to at least. with a sigh and a flick of his tail he started off in the opposite direction, headed for his forest home and the Wind Sprite that roamed the trees and guarded the land. they would have much to talk about and she could help him figure some things out. in the meantime Mist and Cedar could talk as well; perhapes even make each other feel whole. he was truley happy for them, and tried to ignore the dull ache that lay just beneath. it was done; he was home now and there was no more to be said.