HAT: Okay, next chapter. I realized I only had ten days to finish my entry and now I'm focusing more on this story than I've been paying it the past few days when it comes to writing (unless I do my homework) so wish me luck... and inspiration. ON WITH THE STORY!
Disclaimer: I own nothing, but the plot.
It's the middle of the night and the moon is but a claw in the sky behind the dark clouds that crawl quickly across the sky. Below the clouds the wind sprints and slams into everything, making the tree's branches do a wild dance so the leaves take off and dance just as wildly in the wind. Then the sky cries, the heavy tears leaping from the cloud's cheeks and diving to land on the earth and flatten. Suddenly the sky roars and brings a flash of light.
This noise rouses a she-kit, whose emerald eyes grow wide with fear and she sits there shivering until another roar sends her flying through the den into another room where another sleeps. She pauses at the door, not wanting to wake the one sleeping, but another roar sends her flying into the resting place of the other with her body curled against their side and the suddenness makes the other stir and look down at her with dark brown eyes filled with curiosity.
"What-" then they see who it is. "Jelly... what's the matter?"
She looks up at him, but the sound the sky makes, like something pounding against something, makes her retreat back into his side.
Understanding flashes across his features. "You're afraid of the thunder," he mutters, receiving a nod and he wraps his arms around her. "Don't worry, Gus has gotcha."
She shivers and hugs him back, burying her face into his side. "I'm scared..."
"Don't be," he whispers.
She looks up at him with tear filled eyes. "How're you not scared?"
He tilts his head, and thinks, wondering what he can do to calm this kitten down when he gets an idea. "Well, I know the sun will come out tomorrow."
"What if this lasts long?"
"Then I sing a song."
She blinks curiously, no longer a hint of fear in her features even as another roar comes from the outside. "What song?"
Think, thinkthinkthink! He orders himself. He suddenly remembers a song his own father sung to him when he was young and that he sung to his own son during nights like these until he got used to them. This is a song that many sing to their children and he doesn't know why he didn't think of this the second she asked what song it was he sang.
"Little child, be not afraid
The rain pounds harsh against the glass
Like an unwanted stranger
There is no danger
I am here tonight
Little child
Be not afraid
Though thunder explodes
And lightning flash
Illuminates your tearstained face
I am here tonight
And someday you'll know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
Little child
Be not afraid
The storm clouds mask your beloved moon
And it's candlelight beams
Still keep pleasant dreams
I am here tonight."
He feels her relax against him and stops and gets ready for sleep when he feels her chin on his chest and he looks down to see that she's looking up at him."Is that it?" she mumbles, looking up at him with tired emerald eyes. (A/N: The song that's implied (since sadly I can't actually use all of lyrics on here unless I make them up myself (trust me, no good at lullubies) and I was warned that breaking this would result in loosing my account) was Lulluby For A Storm by Vienna Teng... I don't see why I get caught, there are others (not that I'll tell who)).
He continues the rest of the lulluby and when he finishes the song with a yawn and falls asleep with the queen-kit curled against his side, her cheek resting on his chest while her arms are wrapped around his torso and his arms are wrapped around her shoulders. Even though both are asleep, they both feel a deeper bond connecting the two of them that will stand throughout time because of this moment between the both of the cats.
HAT: *shrugs* eh, could be better, but since I'm writing this as I go and I couldn't find anything I really liked and I can't use anything that's owned by anyone else (already gotten onto about that with If You Close Your Eyes) I decided that you can look it up since you're already on the internet.
Mungojerrie: *shakes head* That's mean.
HAT: Well... Look, diamond!
Mungojerrie: That worked once and that was when I first met you, it's not happening again.
HAT: *shrugs* Oh well. Have fun with the diamond, Teazer!
Rumpelteazer: *waves diamond* I will!
Mungojerrie: *gapes* What?! You mean-? There was-? *facepalm and growls* Review...