Welcome to Gaia! ::

Danika was pacing the beaches of her home. Her steps were relentless as she continued to dig her way through the sands, her toes burying themselves before kicking up more sand to escape so that they could continue along the senseless path that she was making. After all this time I had given up hope and now this happens. She was no fool. She had the feeling it was fated to be as soon as she planted the idea about a new tree into the minds of the elders. Who else would be able and willing to go so far to help their sisters in their quest to raise new cousins across the ocean?

“I suppose I am a bold fool.” She stated with another long sigh.

[Danika 1]

Blinking in surprise, Danika felt her cheeks flush as someone approached. “Hmm?” She called out before turning slowly to see who had approached. Even though it had been at least five years since she had seen her friend, the appearance of Tyiva was familiar as her own and Danika felt no hesitation as she raced towards the other Alkidike. “Tyiva!” She called out, not caring should anyone see the mystic wrap her arms around the more petite Alkidike without caution. “You’re here!”

[Danika 2]

“Ah yes.” Danika forced a small laugh before finally pulling away from Tyiva to study her. “It seems you have been doing well in Oba. How are the children?” She asked as she peeked around Tyiva to see if perhaps a straggler or two had come along. Sadly, it seemed that her friend was alone and the mystic couldn’t resist the small pout. One day she would have to see her friend’s children again! It had been five years so she could only imagine how much they had grown since blooming.

[Danika 3]

“Ah.” Danika gave a faint nod. “I see that you’ve finally decided to face the past?” She reached out and gave her friend’s shoulder a supportive pat. “I truly wish you the best then, Tyiva.” The mystic let out a sigh as the other question made her think back to her own present matters. “Do I see that worn down, truly?” She shook her head, the golden pieces and crystals in her dreads chiming with the movement. “The tree across the ocean is doing well, thriving so much in fact that they have asked for me to go and look after it for a short while. I should be excited and yet I am nervous at the same time.”

The confession left her lips in a rush. “Obviously not all of the Elders are happy about such a fact. They do not cherish the idea of a mystic leaving home yet others think that in order to prevent what happened on Yael we should send a firm leader. Someone who knows how to inspire and keep connections between Sisters. At least to teach them for a little while and to help any children should the tree bloom.” Danika gave a small smile. “I am admittedly excited to see this new island but at the same time it is worrisome to hear all the arguing and the potentials of what could go wrong.”

[Danika 4]

“I will pray to Aisha that they can open their hearts more to you.” Replied Danika sincerely, “Things are changing and more of the older Alkidikes are slowly starting to change their minds….and while others may not at least their children are more willing to accept changes.” It was depressing to think about losing a generation of their history but no one could stop time and the changes that it could bring. Which was to say the same about the new island and the blooms that the tree would bring forth. A new generation, a new era of cousins. She thought quietly as Tyiva offered her support.

“I suppose you are not wrong. Eshe can handle things and I would not be gone forever. Just long enough to help out until I am no longer needed.” Perhaps a couple of years or maybe a few more, who knew? “Plus, I am curious to see what this island looks like in comparison to Chibale.”

[Danika 5]

“Tyiva!” Danika gasped with a flush as she tugged her friend after her and further along the shore. “You shouldn’t talk like that. How could I even dare venturing into foreign lands like that? I’m too important to everyone.” She chided her friend though she could not say that she wasn’t completely not tempted by the idea. What would it be like to see one of the earthling cities for herself? Tyiva had brought so many interesting stories from overseas after all and things weren’t that dangerous between the Belreans and Alkdikes, right? Danika shook the thought aside before focusing back on Tyiva. “Your time away and in Oba has truly loosened your tongue.” She teased as they ventured further down the shore and away from any potential intruders.

[Danika 6]

Despite her best intentions, Danika could not hold back the small laugh. “You’re tempting me with sweets, Tyiva?” She shook her head lightly. “The desserts you managed to snag and bring back were divine indeed. It’s a shame that the timing was not so ideal.” Her expression soured as she remembered the reason that Tyiva had rushed back from Belrea and to Chibale. The Dretch. The battle had taken a lot of their strength but thankfully the Alkidike and earthlings had managed to push back those dreaded mages. It had allowed them this time of peace and Danika would never forget the sacrifices of those who had made such a victory possible.

[Danika 7]