We wonder how long has it been since we made it here / There was a tiny sparkle dancing in the dark before everything will turned white as a sound of youngling snapped us out from our thoughts / Healer...Mother...Father...and our child.../
She is so small...and pinky with her blue fins, and small gills / Mother placed the newborn into my arms... Her tiny cry is the sweetest songs in my ears / We look back at our mate the only person who proved us that there is no impossible / We held her hand tight as she open her eyes leisurely...she is so pale /
We showed her our baby and she smiled weakly as her hands no long speak a word / Mother and Father voice echoes loudly from nowhere as all we see is her...we called her over and over but she made no respond /
We tried to place her hand onto our daughter's cheek but it fell loosely on the ground...and that's when it hits me / I told myself it's okay even our past keep reflecting in my eyes / She is gone... Elisa...my Elisa… / I cried desperately as I held her tight...
'Don't leave me! Elisa! Don't leave me!' We cried over and over again as everything slowly fade away and turns brightly orange / We opened our eyes and found Elisa's hands held us tight with her worried face / She is breathing... Alive!
We quickly bolt up from our bed and threw our arms around her, she returns the embrace gently, with her hand patting our back / We were so afraid to let go but she starts to squirming so we let go of her /
"You okay?" she signed in confused
"Nightmare" That is all she need to know
She chuckled and laid down on the next side of our water bed pulling us closer as the manatee pillow kept her from submerge / We love her warm shoulder her tiny arms that wrapped around us as we slept together / This is our home...and I am home...
(Author's Note - Fleming's Point Of View)
- Meeting Room, Occam Aerospace Center.
There was a mail send to us from Mexico yesterday. I don't know what's in there, but the Managing Directors call me for a meeting today, then I'm sure it must be important, I hope I'm not in any trouble. Sally(The secretary not Sally Hawkins) placed a pack newly took photo in front of me, it's the Asset riding a giant ray? I look at the another photo, it's another amphibian creature, a bit darker skin than the Asset.
"No one ever sees them again after this photo was taken" One of the Directors said coldly, "3 of our old workers were in that event too"
I know, it's not hard to miss. The chatty Zelda, Mutey Elisa, and Dr. Hoffstetler. I don't know what happened there but from the photo, damage to the city in the photo is very minor. I don't think the amphibian intentionally attacked if he can just create a tsunami to wipe the city off.
"It's been a month since the Asset went missing in 29 September, Fleming. We think it's time we alert the public. Women and children may be in danger if these creatures are living out there."
"With all due respect, sir." I looked at them straight into the eyes as I tried my best to gather my courage to say this, "I think it's time we leave them alone. Over the years that I worked here. We hardly need to deal of these issues until we brought the Asset in, and from these photo I'm sure it could have wiped the entire city with ease, but still it didn't. Human and these creatures have been existed on this world for centuries, and never had a fight until we stole it from its home, and treat it no different from how we treat animals. Then why make it worse?" I asked.
"When what you suggest we do?" The director asked, "These Mexican already freak out, they thought they saw a sea god."
"And isn't it is?" I asked, "I suggest we let them live the way they had before, but at the same time, keeping eye on them, learning them. It will be hard, but I believe there are chances for us to live together...or else why do we're all born?"
(Author's Note - Munin's Point Of View)
- 29 Oct
I stood at the river entrance as father and relatives were waiting in our cave. I was so scared that Cedrica might not bring Charlie home, thank god he had a good mate. She brought him home along with her human friends who were playing with pixies.
"Good morning, Elisa." I greeted.
"Good morning, sir" Her chubby friend interpret what Elisa signed.
"So...this is your house?" The young glasses man asked as he looked at the river.
"Yes, come" I offered a wave and jumped into the river.
They followed after me, and look at our village in surprise.
"Welcome to Ocedor" I introduced the village.
We passed few caves and neighbours before led them inside our cave, and swam up to the air pocket entrance where the front door is waiting. I got up on the ground with Charlie, and help everyone off from the water. They touched their clothes in wonder as it remain dry. Charlie pulled the stained-glass door open, our family stood in excitement as I closed the door after everyone got in.
"Grandpa!" Charlie chirped excitedly and rushed to hug his grandfather.
(Author's Note - Elisa's Point Of View)
What a beautiful reunite, Charlie let go of the Elder amphibian, and turned to me and my friends.
"My wife, Elisa, and her friends Giles, Zelda, and Dimitri." He signed to his family with chirps.
"Nice to meet you all" The Elder's voice echoes the room, "I'm Abberton(Aeb-ber-ton), Charlie's grandfather." he introduced himself and then pointed at another green merman, "this is Ray, your father's friend."
"You all can speak English?" Zelda asked out bluntly.
"We understand every language on Earth, but our voice can only be heard through telepathy." Munin replied for everyone.
"What about him?" Giles asked and pointed at Charlie.
"It requires practice, he grew up with the Wayanas. So I guess he didn't practice much" Abberton replied.
"I can do a bit" Charlie signed before he said, "Hello, My nam-".
And then it cut there just like broken radio. His smiles immediately turned upside down as I chuckle and held his hand tight.
"Don't worry, son." Munin laughed, "You guys can practice later. Take some seat?" he asked, and step further to the edge of sofa.
Ray went to get some tea as we're all sat at the sofa. I told his family how I met him, and got him out from Occam. It's mostly Zelda who doing the speaking after we got to the part about the event at the dock since I honestly have no idea how we made it this far since that fateful day.
"So we drove the van into the water and then you found us after that" Zelda finish as she pointed at Munin.
"I see." Abberton replied softly as he nodded.
"So, Elisa, can you tell us more about yourself? Like your childhood where did you grew up?"
I breathed as tried to remember my childhood, not because it's not that good or anything, it's just...been a long time already, and looking back make me feel...old.
"I grew up in an orphanage in Baltimore, place for foundlings." I added in case if they don't know what's orphanage. "It's not the best place in the world, but at least there was a very kind nun who always looked after me before I got kicked out after she died." I can't remember how did I moved into Mr. Amazonian apartment, so all I said was "So I wandered around for a while before I found a place near Giles."
"Woah! that's hard life!" Ray said surprise.
"It's not that hard, the worst part stayed only in my 20s" I signed
"I'm so glad you are okay, or else I would have to live with this guilt for the rest of my life."
Everyone frozen right after Munin finished that word, I looked at my friends, and lover as his family made another face that made me certain that they know something.
"Why?" Zelda asked, bluntly, but gentle.
Munin sighed hopelessly to the ground as his father placed a hand on his shoulder. I clenched my fist tight as tried to stay calm even my heart screamed 'I have a bad feeling about this'.
"Because it's my fault", he replied and finally look at me, "If that day I open my heart to accept your mother as a sister-in-law, things might not turn out like this." he admitted, "She loved him...she made him happy the way I never could, and... I envy her that."
So it's a sibling issue, but isn't she died in childbirth? Then why does he had to blame himself when it's just an accident?
"When those men came to take her I should have help, but I was arrogant, and their death destroy my marriage with your mother, Charlie." he confessed as my lover remained silent.
I squeezed his hand gently, letting him know that I'm still here. Munin's story didn't hurt that me much because my childhood barely have anything to do with it, but I can tell it has shaped my husband into who he is today wheter he realized it or not...even I know nothing about his childhood.
"Who were those men?" Giles asked.
"You grandfather" Abberton replied as he looked straightly at me.
"He forced her to leave uncle, but she didn't" Charlie signed to me, "They tried to escape together, but he killed everyone included one of his friend after he helped her give birth."
"You were there?" I asked.
He hesitated as if feeling guilty before he nodded sadly.
"You were gone" he signed, and squeezed my hand tight.
And then I saw it as if I remember it...the rumbling sound of engines and a young amphibian child jumped into the river, tried to chase after me before his mother held him back from behind…
"Then who killed Rupert Jeane?" Dimitri asked, and they looked confused, they don't know his name? "Her grandfather, I mean".
"Colwyn killed him, and then he died not long after he lost you" Abberton answered.
"It is still my fault from that day to this day" Munin admit, "And I know you must hate me-"
"I DON'T hate you!" My thought screamed out even before I signed.
"I need a break" Charlie signed and left.
"I'll be back" I signed to everyone and followed after him.
Finally, update! I'm sorry that it's very slow, I tried my best XD Did the dream scared you off? I'm sorry I hate hurting our fish guy, but the only to make him understand how sad Elisa will be if he dies is letting him feel what it's like to lose someone you love. But don't worry, she won't die:)
I'm working on a water colour card for Sally's birthday, which is in this month. So if any of you wanna be a part of it too, feel free include what you wanna tell her in the comment. I will include it in the card along with your name:)