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Snow fell gently, covering an old, worn stone. There was a small, delicate fencing surrounding the stone and flowering vines crawled upon the gleaming metal, thriving despite the icy chill in the air. Flowers grew in many colors around the stone, curling around an old, faded picture. At the stone, seeming to stare through it, was a large, white vulpine. Its fur curled, seeming to wave in a non existent breeze. Large, pointed ears were slumped as crystalline tears fell from eyes of the warmest sapphire.
A small smile was pulled across the creature's muzzle. Despite its youthful appearance, there was something in the way the creature sat that spoke of countless moons of experience. A breath, slightly louder than the rest, puffed from the creature's muzzle in a sigh. It lifted its head to the sky and closed its eyes and a breeze filled the area.
The wind brushed through the trees and grass, bouncing off the many leaves and creating sounds like a song. A voice, heard only by the creature, rang through the air.
"Hey! Come on lazy! I thought you wanted some ice cream as well?"
A soft laugh echoed to only the vulpine's ears as it sighed again.
I never stood up very tall
I think my voice was fairly small
But there were times I'd want to shout
Though my thoughts weren't sorted out
So I'd stumble and I'd fall
I learned to fly because of you
So if you left, I could go too
And everything you saw in me
That's what I wanted to be
Did I make it after all?
The creature seemed to sniffle and it looked at the faded picture on the grave. Despite the fading of color, you could still see the image.
A small girl stood smiling at something not caught in the picture. A small, white fox with six fluffy tails sat close to her feet, staring up at a taller creature that appeared to be scowling, the picture's faded red eyes boring into the vulpine's bright sapphire.
The creature was still as a stone for but a moment before it opened its mouth.
"Are you proud of me? Even after all these years? I'm the only one left. I miss you and the others so much. I yearn for the days of my youth, but I know I cannot go back. I knew you were only human and my life would long surpass yours, yet I stayed, despite knowing how close your end was. Despite the many years, I hope someday, I may greet you again, in this life or the next."
The vulpine stood, pausing as it turned to listen to unheard voices one last time.
"I'll see you soon, Fuyu!"
The creature then left. Despite its youthful appearance, it walked with the gait of one so old. There was a foreboding, yet warm feeling. Someone was waiting, but now was not the time.
"I miss you my dearest tamer. I am afraid you will have to wait a while yet to see me again. I still have a kick in me yet. But when the day comes, I will jump to your side swifter than the northern winds."
A soft breeze blew the snow over the vulpine and it vanished, as though it was never there to begin with.
A laugh echoed through the air as a small girl sat on the faded stone, kicking her feet happily.
"Thanks for the wonderful birthday! I'll see you next year as well!"
Callarose Ashie Lyn
Though we start off life alone
know that with patience
those who care for you the most will find you
11-22-1987 - 12-25-2085
Always Remembered
Never Forgotten