Part 2: Atlanti:
I was barely aware of myself when it happened. Barely conscious. Barely alive. Maybe that's why my attitude towards life is so much more positive than most peoples'.
Like I said, I was barely aware when I was lifted toward a giant warmth. Oh, such a warmth! Even after experiencing it so many times, it is impossible to explain. Not even mating fells this good!
Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the warmth left my body, yet somehow, it filled my heart and stayed with me. I wanted more, but it was not a driving urge. Somehow, I knew that the warmth would always be there for me when I needed it.
Curious to find the source, I struggled to free myself from the tight prison. It took a couple jumps to finally break the shell and emerge into the wonderful world.
It was beautiful! A glowing white, with bright trees a pool filled with glorious, shimmering water. On the other side lay an enthralling fountain under a exquisite overhang.
Then I noticed him. He was a tall hedgehog. His color was an endless shade of blue. And he was holding out a coconut for me.
Eager to explore, I wolfed down the fruit and glanced around my surroundings once more. Where to go first? Then the answer hit me; the water.
I crawled in the direction of the water, only to be lifted towards the warmth again. To my surprise the source of the warmth was the blue hedgehog! He carried me over towards the trees and set me down, again I crawled to the water, and again I was relocated. The process went on until he finally let me into the water, keeping in close distance.
I loved the feel, the taste, the smell and the sound of the water, However, there was one problem, I couldn't swim. I choked on the substance that gave me so much pleasure, and thrashed about. Instantly, I was lifted toward the warmth and placed by the trees, there I was given three coconuts, and promptly fell asleep.
When I awoke, I was surrounded by the nicest animals you'd ever meet. The hedgehog introduced me to them one by one, and I hugged each of them before they left the garden. My appearance had changed greatly, but I liked the Change.
The hedgehog must have also liked the changes too, for he picked me up into his glorious warmth and whispered to me in a sweet, smooth voice, "You are my first Chao. You will always hold a special place in my hart above all other Chao. They may come and go, but you will always be my special little Chao." I remember those words. And I cherish them even today, despite all that's happened...
NEXT TIME ON THE SQUIGGLES SAGA: Origin three of three is on menu!
A new Chao, gold as blood. The "Ultimate Chao" project is underway at last! But where is Atlanti? What horrible plans has Pero the Sinister Porcupine done to her? And what of the fatal memory? IT SHALL SMASH ANOTHER THING! NEXT TIME ON THE SQUIGGLES SAGA!
I was barely aware of myself when it happened. Barely conscious. Barely alive. Maybe that's why my attitude towards life is so much more positive than most peoples'.
Like I said, I was barely aware when I was lifted toward a giant warmth. Oh, such a warmth! Even after experiencing it so many times, it is impossible to explain. Not even mating fells this good!
Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the warmth left my body, yet somehow, it filled my heart and stayed with me. I wanted more, but it was not a driving urge. Somehow, I knew that the warmth would always be there for me when I needed it.
Curious to find the source, I struggled to free myself from the tight prison. It took a couple jumps to finally break the shell and emerge into the wonderful world.
It was beautiful! A glowing white, with bright trees a pool filled with glorious, shimmering water. On the other side lay an enthralling fountain under a exquisite overhang.
Then I noticed him. He was a tall hedgehog. His color was an endless shade of blue. And he was holding out a coconut for me.
Eager to explore, I wolfed down the fruit and glanced around my surroundings once more. Where to go first? Then the answer hit me; the water.
I crawled in the direction of the water, only to be lifted towards the warmth again. To my surprise the source of the warmth was the blue hedgehog! He carried me over towards the trees and set me down, again I crawled to the water, and again I was relocated. The process went on until he finally let me into the water, keeping in close distance.
I loved the feel, the taste, the smell and the sound of the water, However, there was one problem, I couldn't swim. I choked on the substance that gave me so much pleasure, and thrashed about. Instantly, I was lifted toward the warmth and placed by the trees, there I was given three coconuts, and promptly fell asleep.
When I awoke, I was surrounded by the nicest animals you'd ever meet. The hedgehog introduced me to them one by one, and I hugged each of them before they left the garden. My appearance had changed greatly, but I liked the Change.
The hedgehog must have also liked the changes too, for he picked me up into his glorious warmth and whispered to me in a sweet, smooth voice, "You are my first Chao. You will always hold a special place in my hart above all other Chao. They may come and go, but you will always be my special little Chao." I remember those words. And I cherish them even today, despite all that's happened...
NEXT TIME ON THE SQUIGGLES SAGA: Origin three of three is on menu!
A new Chao, gold as blood. The "Ultimate Chao" project is underway at last! But where is Atlanti? What horrible plans has Pero the Sinister Porcupine done to her? And what of the fatal memory? IT SHALL SMASH ANOTHER THING! NEXT TIME ON THE SQUIGGLES SAGA!