Chapter 4: A Whole New World
A/N: I lied! I don't have my laptop back yet! It's still being fixed! So bear with me!
The thought of Rinkus and Sierra being after his family scared Pterano and since then he didn't sleep well because he knew all-too well that they would attack at night. Tara gave him comfort when she always smiled at him and told him with her eyes that everything would be okay. He loved flying around the valley with her and chatting with her until the bright circle rose in the sky. They probably circled around the valley about a dozen times in a week and he loved to hear her songs even though he didn't know the words to them.
"Tara, what are you singing, my dear?" he asked on one of their flights. "I don't recognize the words to it."
Tara smiled sweetly and said, "I could teach you some of the words. Come on, I'll teach you." She cleared her throat and began singing sweetly like a bird chirping in the early morning.
"There's a rhythm of this world
In every nation
A never-ending song
Celebration
A song that dances on the wind
Sieving through the trees
It's opened up my world and sky
And made them new for me
[Chorus]
Singing to the song of life
Movin' to the heartbeat
Sing it to the sun and sky
I'm flyin'
Singing to the song of life
Living every moment
Sing it to the day and night
I'm trying hard to believe, it's not just a dream
Singing the song, living the song of life…"
While she sang, it seemed the plants and water itself was an instrument and that a chorus followed them on their flight. Pterano smiled gently, listening to her sweet voice echo throughout the air as they flew. Tara smiled as her voice rose with the bright circle.
"[Bridge]
I hear the song of the moon and stars
I hear the children sing
It's a celebration of every heart
Of every living thing
[Chorus]
Singing it to the song of life
Movin' to the heartbeat, the heart beat
Sing it to the sun and sky
oh oh oh I'm flying
Singing to the song of life oh oh livin' every moment Sing it to the day and night oh whoa
Singing to the song of life yeah
Sing it to the sun and sky oh oh oh I'm flyin'
Singing to the song of life oh oh sing it to the sun and sky
Sing it to the day and night
I'm trying hard to believe, it's not just a dream
Singing the song, livin' the song of life."
Ducky's herd and other herds danced along with the music and Tara kept singing to the beat in the air with that beautiful voice of hers. It was almost a shame when she stopped because Pterano like hearing her sing; it was like her voice was like a chirping bird and she shined like the bright circle above.
"Beautiful," said Pterano gently when they landed on a cliff that overlooked the valley. "I like hearing you sing."
Tara smiled bashfully with her wings ruffling with the cool breeze that passed through the valley. "Then how come you don't sing that much for me? I know you can sing but why not for me?" Her eyes glittered with teasing as her smile lost its bashfulness.
Pterano stirred uncomfortably as she stared at him perceptively. "W-well," he said sheepishly, "I thought you wouldn't want to hear me sing."
"Ridiculous," replied Tara, crossing her wings over her chest. "I'd like to hear you sing."
He smiled at her stubbornness and sighed. "All right, darling, you win." He took a deep breath and began.
"I can show you the world,
Shining, shimmering, splendid,
Tell me, princess,
Now when did you last,
Let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes,
Take you wonder by wonder,
Over sideways and under,
On a magic flying ride,
(Chorus)
A whole new world,
A new fantastic point of view,
No one to tell us no,
Or where to go,
Or say we're only dreaming…"
Tara joined him with her voice clear and strong.
"A whole new world,
A dazzling place I never knew,
But now from way up here,
It's crystal clear,
That now I'm in a whole new world with you.
Unbelievable sights,
Indescribable feeling.
Soaring, tumbling, free-wheeling,
Through an endless aqua sky."
Tara: "A whole new world…"
(Pterano: "Don't you dare close your eyes…")
Tara: "A hundred thousand things to see…"
(Pterano: "Hold your breath, it gets better…")
Tara: "I'm like a shooting star,
I've come so far,
I can't go back to where I used to be…"
The couple soared together, singing lovingly to each other, unaware of the others watching them.
"A whole new world,
That's where we'll be,
A thrilling chase,
A wondrous place,
For you and me…"
…
Grandpa Longneck and Topps watched the two flyers with a slight smile. Despite the past sadness, they were happy Pterano finally found someone to love and that she loved him back but there was still one burning question: How did the girl come to be because they've never seen anyone like her before? Even though that question remained unanswered, it didn't matter because they were happy and that was all that mattered.
"It's about time," said Topps to the elder longneck, "Pterano settled down. Anyone should know how long he has been searching for a mate that will love him."
"Yes," agreed Grandpa Longneck, smiling pleasantly. "They both have this look in their eyes that I recognize. It's the same look my wife and I give each other; it's the same look you and Tria give each other. It's love."
Topps nodded as he resumed watching the flyer in the air, blissfully unaware of two menaces in the valley who studied the flying couple.
…
"It seems," said Sierra, "Pterano's lady-friend will stray in our path soon. We should do something about it." He smirked unpleasantly, causing Rinkus to shake a bit.
"Why should we attack her?" asked Rinkus quietly. "She seems to mean no harm."
"Well, Mr. Rinkus," said Sierra menacingly, "she's Pterano's precious one. If we take her, we can find out his true weakness." He flew off, leaving Rinkus to ponder.
Rinkus sat for a bit, losing the enmity he held for Pterano as he watched the couple flying joyfully. Maybe Pterano isn't as bad as he was five years ago. Maybe he has changed. He couldn't ponder anymore so he flew off to catch up with Sierra.
A/N: *sheepish smile* Here's Shelby! Hi, everyone, I'm back. I hope you enjoy this chapter! Leave nice comments and I'll continue!