ORIGIN

Broad furred paws carried the little lioness cub through the jungle, over a well worn path. This path led from the treehouse to a small clearing where one could be left alone to practice their magic. She had told Sun where she was going, Comet had told her and Sprig of the place not far away that was safe for them to be left to their own devices. The last time she had come here, she had been with her brother Sprig. Which had been very fun, she had taken the time to walk him through finding and calling on his magic rather than just relying on it happening on its own. She had figured it out on her own how to do it.

By no means was the little carnivore being quiet as she trotted through the underbrush, causing birds and jungle deer to scatter far and wide. It also sent rats and mice scurrying for their dens. Of course she wasn’t hunting today so she didn’t need to be quiet, but she also didn’t think of the need to not scare everything away from the area for a time. But then she was just a child what was she to think of the larger picture right now. A few more moments passed before the little girl burst from the underbrush and out into the clearing.

Taking a deep breath the girl stopped and let out a deep happy sigh. Bright pale blue eyes cast about the clearing noting that it was empty as she had hoped, which was part of the reason she hadn’t been quiet. To give anything in the clearing time to either runaway or leave the area. The girl shook her body sending a leaf that had gotten stuck to her head fluttering to the ground as she made her way to a new spot in the clearing. The little girl did as she always did. Falling into a standing position with one forepaw outstretched. The girl closed her eyes and turned inward looking for that brilliant green magic within her. The magic came easily causing the gem on her forehead to glow a brilliant green for a single flash that quickly faded. As it faded a new bud had wormed its way up in front of her and quickly bloomed into a beautiful flower.

Adonia smiled brightly as she looked down at the new bright red bloom. She wasn’t sure what kind of flower it was that she had grown, but it sure was pretty. Of course the flowers around her chrysalis were absolutely beautiful but the flowers she found out in the wild or grew out in the open, they just seemed so much more. Though she knew the flowers in the treehouse were special as they had grown with the last ounce of her Father’s magic. The little girl smiled down at the flower. This having been the first time she had ever actually managed to make a flower BLOOM! She had made them grow into buds, but now she could actually make them fully bloom! The little girl giggled brightly and squirmed in place for a moment.

Her little moment was quickly interrupted by a familiar voice from behind her. Standing up she brought a brilliant smile to her muzzle and turned around. ”Good morning Renny! I’m practicing with my magic.” She greeted brightly with a warm smile and explained what she was doing out here by herself. She watched as he walked around inspecting her flower, the flower being a bright red peony. The flower was vibrant and full of life seeming to flourish under her magical care.

When he said she was already blooming she scrunched her face a bit confused. She didn’t know what he meant, like a flower? How was she like a flower? Shaking it off she beamed up at Renny as he spoke of his friend. ”I’d love to meet them! Do you think he could teach me to call plants to help me like Daddy used to?” She inquired curiously, she really did want to be just like Aristotle. She was striving to be him in every way, to make sure they knew he wasn’t completely gone.

Adonia looked up at Renny sitting down with her ever present bright smile. ”What brings you out here? I thought you might like a bit more rest after your journey here.” The girl questioned sweetly as she gazed up at Renny through bright blue eyes. She wondered if it made Renny happy seeing her.

Adonia tilted her head as Renny reached down nosing her flower then he spoke. Then she actually understood what he meant by she was blooming. ”Oooooh!” She said almost as if it should have been obvious, but she failed to get it. Then again she had probably gotten to the answer eventually if she had really thought about it. ”I guess I am. I just want to get better at magic!” She chimed brightly her face full of cheer. Though the only reason she was practicing her magic was to be more like Aristotle, though she would never readily admit that.

Adonia lifted both of her front paws in turn half kneading the grass with her paws, as she listened to Renny speak. She perked up eagerly at the thought of learning more magic. ”You really think he would do it?!” She burst out happily standing up all four legs spread as she gazed up at Renny, her eyes shimmering with hope. She would love to learn more magic that her father knew. She hoped to maybe even surpass him one day. The young lioness purred softly as she felt Renny nudge her.

Adonia nodded as Renny assured her that he was well rested. ”Alright. As long as you’re alright.” She offered gently showing her caring nature right off even with this being the first one on one interaction she had with Renny. She still loved him dearly for all the visits he paid them. Adonia watched as Renny went to a tree and shook fruit down for himself to eat. The little girl trotted over to him and leaned down pinning one with a paw and took a bite. She had grown used to eating both meat and fruit thanks to having an omnivorous older brother and carnivorous older sister. She wasn’t sure how much nutrients she was getting from them but she still ate them.

Lifting her head she happily chewed her bite and looked up before heading back to her flower. She spit out the seed which had been what she was after. Digging a small hole the girl placed the seed in the hole and covered it. She smiled as he asked what her plans were. ”Well nothing really, just practicing with my magic and maybe hunting a mouse later. I need some meat, sister Comet hasn’t been here in a few days so we’re out of meat. Big brother Sun hasn’t gotten good at hunting yet.” The girl explained her plans, which all in all were rather boring.

”Why were you thinking of anything fun? I heard you took Abraxas flying the other day.” Adonia let out a pleasant laugh and smiled at Renny. ”She was raving about it for the longest time, not that I’m jealous. I just think it’s nice she’s finally opening up to at least one of us.” It was to be said that Abraxas had yet to really show much emotion to any of them other than scolding them for doing bad things.

Adonia let out an excited squeal as she pranced running in place happily. If someone could teach her more magic, that would mean so very much! She could move forward in her magic practice much faster with a mentor to teach her. ”I hope he says yes, I’d very much like to learn more about my magic.” The girl gushed happily at Renny. It was clear the girl wanted nothing more than to excel at magic and life.

The young lioness hmmed in thought tilting her head to one side as her tail twitched in thought. She could show Renny her newest spell, maybe that would make him happy? Show him what she had learned to do. ”I can show you my magic. I only have two spells and the newest one I just learned about today. But I can show them to you!” The girl offered her suggestions eagerly. ”And then you could show me some of your magic, I’d really like to see what you can do!” Adonia admitted with a bright smile.

Adonia looked up at Renny as he focused. Then her eyes went wide and began to glimmer brightly as the little wisp popped into existence in front of her. A sharp excited gasp left the girl as she looked at the wisp. ”It’s so pretty!” She gushed with adoration, instantly wishing she could make something so pretty. ”That’s so cool Renny, I wish I could do that!” The girl admitted readily as she admired the little wisp.

Adonia stood still for a moment as Renny moved the wisp around, her head tilted to one side as she thought. A game of tag with the wisp? What would happen if she caught it? It did sound fun! ”Okay!” The girl eagerly agreed as she looked at the wisp and squatted her whole body down ready to spring into a run. This would also serve as good practice for hunting. It would hone her fine motor skills and visual tracking abilities.

Adonia grinned brightly and nodded. ”Okay!” She responded cheerfully, her face bright as her tail began to wave behind. Smiling she went back to the little mound of dirt where she had buried the apple seed. She knew the seed would possibly grow if she used her magic, but her magic however was fickle. She knew that sometimes her magic would not come if she tried, but she would still try nonetheless.

Looking over at Renny the girl smiled brightly. Taking a deep breath the girl calmed herself. She closed her eyes as she focused inward looking for that brilliant green colored magic she knew was there. It came rather easily as it seemed to be often doing now. As it came to her the garnet stone on her head began to glow a soft green color. Slowly she guided the magic down and out of her paw and into the ground, where a small flower bud sprang up. The green glow only lasted a few seconds, in reality as long as it took to cast the spell.

As Renny took off with the little glowing wisps in toe, Adonia let out a bright clear laugh as she launched into a run. Her massive paws were much too large for her body, carrying her much slower than they would in future days. But today they carried her fast enough to chase the horse. The girl laughed brightly as she chased after Renny and the wisps, she jumped a few times her paws reaching for the wisp before falling back to the ground as she picked herself up and began running again.