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Consideration, Compassion, and Care
Chapter One: Approach

It was a cool spring evening. Stars lit the dark atmosphere with radiant luminescence. Gazing out into the peaceful sky, the teenage girl breathed softly, moved by the sway of the grasses and call of the approaching storm. Yet this disturbance was no surprise to the small teenager. Somehow she sensed its power creeping on closer as it still remained unseen in the sunny blue skies earlier that week.

She rested quietly, listening to the calm words of the natural life surrounding her. The fresh, unbound river of grass was soothingly rhythmic. This heavenly, pure instance seemed so flawless and free.

While lounging among the soft ground she suddenly sensed the approach of someone. It was a young man, maybe in his teenage years, somewhat muscular; or so she could make out. The vibrations of his rhythmic steps and essence of his presence aroused her focus.

"Who's out there," the young girl ordered, rising to her feet, stable to defend if needed.

As she remained ready a tall figure arose from the shadows of the night. He was a young man with golden eyes and a horrible scar lingering scornfully among his face. His short hair was purely black as it softly reflected the glowing moonlight. Along the man's side was a scraggly, tired ostrich-horse.

"What is a boy like you doing wandering around at night?" she asked keenly, realizing the new stranger was no threat. He only continued walking slowly along, letting his eyes remain staring into the dirt. They appeared so tired and weary. Quickly pacing up to his side, the kindhearted girl strolled quietly along with him. "How long have you been walking?" she asked softly, letting her words flow smoothly.

The boy glimpsed off into the distance as they treaded along and answered emotionlessly, "since morning." She gently grasped his arm to stop his pacing.

"You should rest," the peaceful girl commented. Turning him to face her she kindly suggested, "Why don't you stay with me for the night. It's much safer and more comfortable than to sleep out here." The man silently peered down to her, standing well over half a foot above her, and thought over the offer, but instead let his stubborn ways out.

"I can find my own shelter for the night. I can't stop very long. I have to go on," the young man answered, painting his words emptily gray.

"Do you have enough money? Trust me, the proprietors around here won't accept anything cheap," she added in.

"I-," he paused knowing he was almost out of coins, and still needed to buy food. How would he afford renting a home?

"You should stay at my house for the night. I don't think my landlord will care," the girl once more suggested. The man was about to protest again, but she cut in, knowing what he was about to say. "A storm is coming. It is not wise to stay outside." He nodded agreeably as she led him to a small, quaint Earth kingdom village.