I hope you enjoy this story. One of my OCs that I am exploring more. Alseya is incredibly sweet and is a pleasure to write. Please feel free to review would love to know what you are thinking, thank you.
As soon as I spotted the park I hoisted Alseya onto my back. Leaping effortlessly over the fence I charged towards the swing set as if I had never wanted anything more in my entire existence. Once arriving at our destination I plonked her onto the rubber seat.
Gleefully she beamed at me as she held onto the dull silver chains.
"You ready?" I asked teasingly as I started to pull back, so she was levitating in mid-air.
"Yes, yes," she chorused kicking her legs.
Releasing her I felt joy rush through me as her piercing laughter rang through the calm spring air. The sunset was comforting as it gently hugged our skin. Smiling I pushed her as high as she dared. I would have stayed there forever if I could. All I wanted was to use my powers to freeze time so Alseya could just be a kid. But as I heard our names be called by the moose at the gate, I relented and stopped pushing.
Launching herself and landing on her feet, I giggled as she did a gymnast pose, her graceful arms spread out to the side like wings. As we headed towards the exit Alseya grabbed my hand and asked,
"Why did you bring me here Cel?"
"So you could have some fun. You won't be a kid forever. And I want you to enjoy every second of it. I mean with hunting and moving from place to place we rarely see green grass, let alone this paradise," I explained humbly as I gestured to the vast field around us.
Hugging my hip I smiled as I placed a hand on her back and pulled her close.
"Thanks Cel you're the best. You need a break too."
"I have, playing with you is a break and a reward wrapped in one. But looks like it is back home and then business as usual in the morning."
"It's okay though. The park will wait for us and when I grow up I will still come here. Even if I'm too big to go on the swing I will remember how you used to push me on them," Alseya chatted away happily, her usual philosophical self.
"You're never too old for swings Alseya. No one is. Same goes for Disney and Pixar films," I grinned as we began to race towards the gate (mainly because Sam started to signal to us to pick up the pace).
"Good because next time we come I'm going to push you," Alseya giggled and grinned at me.
"I'm too big for you to push me," I gasped as we reached the fence sweat dripping down my forehead (stamina was not my thing).
"I'm strong for my age," Alseya returned lifting her chin proudly but there was no hint of cockiness in her voice.
"And wise too," I murmured as I ruffled her hair, most kids would bat the person's hand away, me included (Uncle Gabe used to do it to me all the time and unless I was in a good mood it would irritate the hell out of me when I was little). But Alseya just grinned.
I hoped that she would always be so joyful and optimistic. We could all learn a lot from her and it broke my heart to think her childhood was broken up by cases and crappy motel rooms. She deserved better than that. We all did. But I knew I couldn't change anything. All I could do was vow to grab any opportunity that allowed Alseya to be a 'regular' kid, even if it was only for a few hours.