Thanks for all the reviews again!!! Here is a new chapter for you! (I felt like adding one for you all since it's my b-day tomorrow!)
Hey if you have time you guys should check out my new fan fic called Our Tales. It's a group of one shots about the characters in here in case you're curious =) I'd love some reviews on it to see if you like the idea or not. Thanks!
Caravan Tale
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Mog slowly woke up to Lora's sniffling. He turned to see her sitting in the wagon with her knees hiding her face. Mog had no clue what had happened but snuggled up beside her, hoping it would help. Lora felt Mog brush up against her and she wiped her eyes like a child would, "He left Mog."
Mog looked up at Lora, "Kupo?"
Lora sighed, "Tobias went with everyone from Fum to find Jasper and Kima."
Mog puffed up his chest, "He didn't even say goodbye to me, kupo!"
Lora picked up Mog and held him tight, "I'm sorry Mog. I guess it's just down to you and me again."
Lora let out another deep sigh. How had she let Tobias in so deep? She had come to depend on him so much; it wasn't like her at all. Lora was mad at herself for letting him go and mad at herself for feeling this way. A light breeze blew into the wagon while Lora was contemplating and blew the letters across the floor. As Lora watched she noticed she had forgotten to open the last letter. Lora set Mog down and opened up the worn envelope:
Lora,
It is so good to hear from you again. Everyone in Cedon is expecting you soon, be prepared for a celebration! Nem is very excited for his surprise. We informed the elders and you will meet with them once you return. Please be careful out there, we have been hearing some dreadful rumors.
Momma
Lora folded up the letter. People were depending on her, she couldn't just mope around anymore. Lora stood up and looked down at Mog, "Come on Mog, it's time to go home."
Mog nodded and followed Lora as she hitched up Helon and began to depart for Cedon.
It was dusk when Lora and Mog finally departed Marr's Pass. Lora took a deep breath of the country air and felt a calm come upon her. Tobias had finished their deal, and he never did make a complete promise with her, Lora reasoned with herself. Why was she so upset anyway? He was off to help his friends. After all they were just as important to him, maybe even more than she was. For some reason Lora didn't like that idea, then Lulie's words came to her. Lora just shook her head; she hadn't fallen for him…had she? Lora kicked a stone in front of her; this is not what she had expected.
That week of travel from Marr's Pass was very uneventful luckily for Lora. She spent her time chit chatting with Mog and rereading her family's letters. It was definitely quiet in the caravan and Lora had trouble sleeping at times. Lora tried not to think about Tobias much, but she was concerned, not just for him but for the villagers of Pora. She knew she would have gone too if it was her. That evening by the fire Lora was looking over the map, "We'll be at the miasma stream in two days Mog. We made good time this year."
Mog looked up from his piece of bread, "We'll be so close to Cedon, kupo!"
Lora smiled, "Yes! It will be good to see everyone as long as we can cross the stream."
"Kupo." Mog answered in agreement.
In some ways when they finally reached the miasma stream Lora was somewhat relieved. It had remained the same as before. When Mog handed Lora the chalice, she began to tremble realizing what she had to do. Lora took a few deep breaths and with Mog by her side stepped into the miasma stream.
The stream instantaneously pushed Lora back, but she continued to push forward. The stream may have looked the same but it was definitely stronger than when she had first crossed it. Lora felt Mog's paws on her back as he tried to help push her forward. With that Lora gained a new determination and marched forward until the crystal created a barrier between her and the miasma. Lora almost fell flat on her face; she had been pushing forward so hard. Lora looked at Mog, "Let's get out of here! We're almost home!" Lora began to run pulling Helon with her. She wanted to get out as fast as possible before her nerves caught up with her. A few minutes later and they were pushed out of the stream ungratefully.
Lora smiled and hugged Mog immediately, "We did it!" Mog tried to answer Lora but was a bit too squished to even let out a kupo. Once Lora let Mog go and placed the chalice safely in the wagon she looked at the map. They were only a few days away from Cedon. Lora began to feel excited about seeing her family and resting for once. She also hoped it would keep her mind off of certain people.
Lora turned back to the miasma stream. It wasn't as menacing as it used to be. She had a feeling crossings would be easier on her nerves unless all the streams became like the previous one. Lora decided to ignore that thought and continue homeward bound.
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I know it's short but just wait until the next one! =) Thanks for reading!