The woman-child listened as the winged mare spoke, more and more about the gods that governed the heavens and the earth. It sounded so wonderful, that there were many, but perhaps that was not the best. Her memories flooded her brain again – Fantome setting fire to her home, destroying it; destroying the only boy she had ever loved. She shuddered. He had betrayed her. Betrayed all of them. He had done irreparable harm; had murdered, even if it was unintentional. She didn’t think she could ever forgive him for what he had done. She had lost her entire family in one fell swoop – Iago forgot about her; Mew was dead; Toke was dead; Maaemo had gone missing. There was nobody left but Coraline. And Pan. And Flora.
Perhaps these gods could do miracles, as Aislinn suggests. Maybe she could still have Mew! Maybe he could come back and be with her forever, and have no memory that he died. Maybe that could happen, and they could be happy together, like they used to be. They could play tag and hide, and fight dragons and mermaids and sirens. They could run from the bottom of the mountain to the top and then jump off the edge, knowing that the wind would catch them, and not harm them. Yes, if miracles could happen…that’s what she would wish for.
She listened and heard, and had so many other questions, but decided she was growing tired. She allowed herself to follow the winged mare to the edge of the citadel and dipped her little head in a goodbye of sorts as the mare leapt into the sky. Maybe, she thought as dreams overtook her, she would wish for wings, too. Like Mew had. Big and fluffy and warm, that would let her touch the sky just once. Yes. That would be magical.
@Aislinn no worries... Coraline would be happy to have you in any thread. She's excited to be around. :D
@inkbone - I will be posting a signos redemption as well for first time threading with Aislinn. :D
