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 Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:26 am
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Total Word Count: 1,312
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:51 am
The sands were so hot. She would have thought they were scorching but she was a positive thinker. This wasn’t her first run in with the hot sands. Oh no, she was smart this time and wore a long scarf that covered her head and neck, shielding the top of her head. A cheetah had given it to her, saying it was a freebie but she didn’t understand exactly what that meant. Her maw seemed dry of spit and it was hard to even remotely think of continuing.. What had this place come to… finally when she saw a taller dune, she quickly used up all her strength to at least make it to the top, sliding every now and again but when she did…
“Deserted?” She was about to take a step before a strong wind came- blowing her head cover off as it tried so hard to cling on her neck. Dancing while she could only turn her head to withstand it.. Then when it was finally over, she turned back to see the ruins. Only to be met with eyes staring at her from afar. “Hello?” The form was small and disappeared almost immediately. “Wait!” She ran after it with a longing and worry to know what happened.. Why was this place filled with nothingness.
Dodging between the empty ruins, and passed the hot sand dunes. She couldn’t find the end of it til she saw a certain someone that gladly tackled her within one of the ruins. Shielded by the shadows she was smothered in love and dotting attention. Her first reaction was to push the body back, but someone she was so welcomed by it that she absorbed it all with a smile. “Hello?”
“Izzy!” “Ebby!” They laughed in sync with one another as they snuggled, but then Ebio pulled away. Slightly looking in pain but smiled at the edge of her maw. “Sorry~” She couldn’t help but be overjoyed with the thought of her friend being back in town.
“What happened? And- you look- well.. so grown up.”
“And you look like the wind ruffled your feathers dear.”
“Ah well- “
“So where is everyone?”
“In the ruins- underground… anywhere where there is shade. I am surprised you made it this far out.”
“Aye.”
“Its been so hot that they ordered everyone to stay inside in the morning. We have celebrations and praising in the night- hoping it would go away- as you see- it hasn’t been letting up.”
“I knew it was slightly hotter- I thought it was just me.”
“No- it’s been… hard. I love the sun- and now … Glozelle says its like our enemy for now.”
“Glozelle?”
“Yes, Glozelle.. My mate?”
“You have a mate!”
“Oh! I forgot~” Ebio looked away quite bashfully. Putting a paw to her face.
“Yes, Glozelle is my mate… and…” She softly petted her stomach. “We’re expecting…” “Oh Ebio that is great news!”
Izzy slowly curled around Ebio, and lowered her down.
“Rest~ and slow it down- why were you out in the sun then?”
“I can’t help it…”
“If it is that hot- and your pride ordered it- you should really stay out of the sun.. Especially since your~”
“I know. Glozelle is likely watching some place, he is a … strong guardian.”
“Does he treat you right?”
“Of course he does-“
“Then, you should listen to him…” Her soft black paw grazed across Ebio’s face.
“Your very lucky… I’m so happy for you. I’m glad I came here.“
“Will you … stay? I mean… I missed you so much…”
“Heh.. I can stay a little bit.” Softly laughing. “I can stay a little…” “Do you… have a mate?” Ebio’s voice was soft and tender, questionnaire. She knew Izzy had to be slightly older than her but never had she told her about… a mate. Deciding to ask was a big no no but her maw had already voiced the words. “Well…” Izzy started. “I think I have found… someone.” “Woah! Who is he!? What’s he like~ do you like him? Is he caring for you? Why isn’t he here now?” “Well~” Again Izzy sounded completely unsure.
“I found him- and well I decided to search for one of his children to bring back… along with a gift but I haven’t figured out that gift yet~” “Oh well that’s lovely! I can see if the carvers can do anything for you.” “That would be lovely…” “What’s wrong?” “Nothing dear friend.” The tan lioness pouted a moment with an unsure face to the other pale lioness. “Oh please. We have to catch up anyhow right?” “He is a god.” “Oh…” For a moment Ebio hushed, and slowly lifted up her body. Well on her pregnancy- she zoned out for a moment… she had a crush on a god too and that ended horribly. Her adopted brother- but soon she knew what it was like for a god to even remotely love a mortal. They die too soon…
“He is tired- of life and everything… I would do anything. Anything. To make him happy once more.” “Then- ?” “Then I shall serve to his will and … “ “You love him?” “I don’t .. I don’t know…” “Dear Izzy, my teacher and my friend. I wondered forever in my pride, for a mate. I always dreamed of settling down and having a family of my own. That- never happened. For so long I thought that every suitor would decline- or have someone else already in line. I feel in love too quickly but I could not let myself love when finally I had found that one true love. I was… so scared. After so many heart breaks- I didn’t want another one. He was scared too- his life was full of anger… we pushed each other away and finally… I fell in love. I didn’t know what it felt like before- everything for me was puppy love or so I thought. Crushes… and one love that was broken before I could blink but I really fell in love.. like I’ve never known it before. Stronger than anything I’ve felt before. I didn’t go looking for it- I stopped… and he popped out of the blue uninvited… I couldn’t sleep and I couldn’t fight it. I had hoped that it was nothing but instead, I wound up thinking of him every second. If he was ok… I chased it away but it only came back to bite me.”
Izzy laid there, hearing her friend’s story like some dumbstruck cub. Somehow, those words filled her. Made her believe that maybe… Just maybe she found what she thought was? But… She didn’t know what that felt like. It wasn’t like Tsukouru- a fatherly figure though he could very well be her ancestor but… something that nagged her heart. Pulled her in. Then ebio took a step forward and lifted her friend’s chin.
“I thought I loved a God- his domain ate him apart and somehow- we managed til one day… when he left. The only other male I’ve thought I loved…but never returned til… My whole world seemed crushed… Then I found Glozelle. I call him my soulmate- I wouldn’t want to live- if I hadn’t known him. Known his love. Adored him like I do… Others say. You will love three men in your life. One- your father. Two, the one that got away. Third- your soulmate…Who is he to you?” The white lioness seemed slightly upset and lifted her body and removed herself from beside Ebio…… Looking out to the scorching sun. For a long silence, Ebio felt almost guilty for. She took a few steps towards her and stopped not a foot from her. “I’m sorry.. It wasn’t my place… Come, let me take you to my place. Rest for your journey… that will soon await you.”
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