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Caged Swan

Everybody knows the traditional story of the Zodiac, but most don't know the alternate side to the story. The one God refuses to tell, for fear of being ridiculed. God once had an animal he kept in a cage because he loved it so. This animal was the beautiful swan, feathers so soft and smooth. It shimmered like silver in the light. A voice so soothing, it sounded like angels. So selfless was she, she was the definition of innocence. This was God's most prized possession, and he was not about to let her go. But the swan wanted to be free, like the other animals. To fly everywhere like the Dragon and to roam anywhere like the Dog. She envied them so, but she heard about God having a banquet and she devised a plan to escape. On the day of the banquet, God had the swan sing her most beautiful song, and the other animals fell in love with her voice and fawned over her beauty. But God got jealous quickly and was about to place her back in her cage by his side, but the swan pleaded with God to let her out and be with the other animals.

"No my sweet, I don't want the others to spoil you."

"But I wish to make friends! I get so lonely in my cage."

"..Only for a little while my beauty. But come back."

But the beautiful swan never came back. God was outraged.

"I swear, one day, I will find you," he bellowed. "When I do, you will never escape me so long as I live! You are MINE!"

He sent for the others to go and find her. But their searching was futile, or so they would say. But the animals, too, wished the swan free. To show her gratitude to the animals, she promised them one favor. The swan rarely sang after her escape, for fear that God would find her.

"Is that why you won't let me sing momma?" A child asked, lying in her bed.

"Yes dear. But it is also said that when the swan was escaping, she stumbled upon a cat."

"You mean the cat that was left out of the banquet?" She asked.

"The very one. He looked so sad and dejected that the swan took pity on the cat. The locket she wore around her neck was a tiny music box that comforted her when she felt alone. She took the locket from around her neck and gave it to the cat. She said to him, 'If you are ever lonely or sad, take this locket and it will sing to you.' And she was never seen again."

"I love your stories momma."

"Thank you. But it's time for bed. Good night."

"Good night. I love you." The child said with a yawn.

"I love you too, Miu." Her mother kissed her forehead and walked out.

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If I get enough Reviews on this, I will immediately put up another chapter the next day! So I need at least 5 reviews

Okay?

Miu: I think you aim higher

Blackwolf: How many do you think I should have?

Miu: 6!

Blackwolf: … no words can express my level of patience for you woman.

Miu: You sound like Zoro. Yummy ^.^

Blackwolf: No! Bad Miu! MINE! Hisssss