The sound of angry waters seemed to surround her. There were loud clashes of water, seemingly distant, but becoming louder and more intense. Slowly her eyelids opened to reveal a blurred vista. The image gradually grew more clear, as she could see the waves of water thrashing about under the dark gray sky, not far from the grainy, sandy ground which she was stretched across. Her eyes began to focus on a nearby object, something which was comfortably between her curled arms. It was Penelope!
"Penelope!" Crystal shrieked, jolting to her senses, "Penelope, wake up! No, no!" She quickly grabbed the bird and shook her gently, tears flowing to her eyes in sheer terror. The fierce waves of the ocean were now drowned out and replaced with fear and silence. All at once, the flicky's eyes opened slowly, and quickly met with the squirrel's. "Crystal!" "Penelope!" The two simultaneously squealed with glee. Both their faces filled with complete bliss as Penelope leapt into Crystal's chest, which was quickly followed by Crystal's arms, holding her tightly. "I... I thought... I...." Penelope stuttered, words failing her. The squirrel shushed her, in a friendly manner, "You don't need to say a word," she held Penelope out in front of her now, lovingly, "we're both alright... and that's all that matters." Penelope tilted her head softly to the side and gave Crystal a soft smile.
The soggy mud squashed beneath her light blue shoes as she made her way hurriedly through the trees. Penelope rested quietly, tucked away in the pockets of her green capris, dealing with the uneasy feeling she was getting from the swinging motion. Her bright golden fur now fully soaked, bits of sand and gravel stuck about within her tail fur, which was now swaying behind her as she ran as fast as her skinny legs would take her. Sweat began to build along her forehead, but her face remained glazed over with a determined expression, eyes focused dead ahead. Suddenly, something caught her attention for a split second in the the side of her vision. It was dark, with beady red eyes. She screeched to a halt, but by the time she turned back, there were only trees and droplets of rain to be seen. She took a good long look around herself, carefully examining her surroundings. She took a step forward, looking from left to right. Left, to right, right to left, left to-- Suddenly, a hand clasped across her mouth, disabling her from screaming. Her eyes widened as she felt herself being locked into position by another arm strapping itself along her chest. Then she heard the mocking voice erupt from behind her, "Where do you think you're going?"