Lacie
Legacy Name: Lacie

Lacie envied the birds. She wanted to go outside too, to run and play in the woods, but her heart condition kept her confined in the house most of the time. She often passed the time playing dress-up and pretending to be a princess. On the days she felt a little stronger, she enjoyed stepping out for a short while to visit her parents' garden. The pale pink roses were her favorite.

Today had been one of the good days. Lacie got to spend an hour out in the garden, inhaling the fresh air and the scent of the flowers. She even saw a hummingbird having a quick snack.

Now she was in bed, just waking up from what was supposed to be a short evening nap. However, a quick glance at the clock told her she'd slept well into the middle of the night. A cool draft of air blew across Lacie's arms, creating goosebumps; she looked around and noticed one of the windows was wide open. How strange, she thought, I'm sure that was closed when I went to sleep earlier.. Curious, she stepped onto the floor and padded her way across the room.

She saw the wings first.

A pair of delicate white wings, waving gently in the air, somehow strong enough to support the woman floating there. There was a faint glow surrounding her body. She looked at Lacie with a smile on her face, and Lacie stood staring, her wide eyes taking everything in.

"Don't be afraid," the lady said. "I've come here for you."

"For me? But I don't want to go; this is my home. And what about my parents? They will miss me," Lacie said.

"You will see them again one day, I promise. Just take my hand and everything will be okay. Where we're going, you won't get tired anymore, and you'll never feel pain or sadness again."

Lacie reached for the woman's hand and held it tightly. At that moment, she felt a sudden weight behind her shoulders, and she gasped when she saw what had happened.

"Wings! I have my own wings now, just like yours," Lacie exclaimed. She tried flapping them once, then twice, pleased to see that they were functioning perfectly. "I'm ready," she said, looking around her room one last time.

Together, the two angels soared away into the night. Lacie was finally free.