Comets Shooting Through the Sky

A wide grin spread over the little golden gibbon’s face as he watched fluffy daddy grow a flower, and the astonished reaction from the fluffy girl. He had seen fluffy daddy do that so many times when he was working in the garden. It was always so interesting to watch him do it, and it was even better to see another gembounds reaction to his wondrous magic.

And fluffy daddy was right, the lily matched her fur beautifully. Leaning down Sun picked up the lily and gently placed it beside the blue green ear stone on Comet. Very pretty. He chimed with a bright smile that didn’t show teeth. He let out a squealing giggle as the girl licked his face, he threw his hands on her cheeks and hugged lightly. Giggling he turned and kissed her nose before she pulled out of his arms to go do the same to fluffy daddy. He sat listening as the girl asked fluffy daddy if she could come with them. Fluffy sister! Sun cried joyously.

Knowing what fluffy daddy had planned he would take her home rather than keep looking for a clearing. The little gibbon climbed effortlessly from the ground and back to perch on the back and top of fluffy daddy’s head.

@Comet

Comet listened intently to Aristotle's words and saw Sun place the lily behind her aquamarine ear. Then the lion agreed to let her join them Sun exclaimed that she was his new sister. The shock hit her as heavy as a whale. Even though she didn't know what a whale was, she knew it was heavy. Immediately, her tail started wagging very fast, stirring up the dust from the ground and she spun in circles. Thank you! Comet inhaled their scents through her nose. Her new family!
Her new father announced that they were going to their home in Orion. Don't worry, Daddy. I won't get tired! said Comet. Daddy. The name rolled off her tongue naturally. She smiled. I think so.she replied, I haven't met others like me either. I wonder if they are snow white too? she thumped her tail on the ground. Comet wondered what Orion would look like. Even this one place was HUGE. She pressed her face into Aristotle's mane. I'm ready to go daddy! it was a good thing she finally got the hang of walking today, or else she wasn't sure how she would be able to go such a long distance.

@Aristotle
@Sun-Wukong

A soft deep chuckle left the lion at the little wolf’s thanks. You’re very welcome little one. Besides, I’ve always kind of wanted a big family. Aristotle noted aloud to the girl and Sun. So far there were five of them now. At first it had just been Aristotle and James together growing up, then he found Abraxas and that made three. However Abraxas was still just a gem with magic life in it. Then on their excursion to Cetus to collect plants they found Sun, and ever since it had been the four of them together and he loved them all dearly. And now they had Comet as a part of their family. James would be so thrilled to have a little girl of his own too at least Aristotle hoped he would.

He chuckled again as Comet brightly proclaimed that she wouldn’t get tired. Well if you do, I don’t mind carrying you. The large lion said gently as he passed his tongue lovingly over the little wolf’s head. As she spoke he took his turn listening and smiled. Well then we’re in the same boat my little Comet, I’ve never seen another of my kind either. Or another of your kind. He paused for a moment thinking, he really hadn’t met many creatures in his four cycles. To be honest I’ve only ever met another canine either. Something that was caninesque, but he was made of trees and light. Though I have heard about your kind. Aristotle spoke in a calm even tone, leaving place for her to ask questions if she pleased.

As the little wolf pressed into his mane, the lion let out a deep loving purr that rumbled through his chest. Alright then let’s go. Aristotle urged as he began walking at a slower than normal pace in order for Comet to keep up easily. He knew that when he was little he wasn’t very fast to begin with, and she had only hatched a few days prior from what she had said.

From what Aristotle said, Comet concluded that there was probably a wide variety of animals in this place. Because he seemed really old, and knowledgeable and even so he still hadn't met any others. She pricked her ears when he talked about a animal made of trees and light. How was that possible? He paused in between, allowing her to ask many questions, but she was deep in thought.
Comet followed the lion, who seemed to be moving at a moderate pace. At first she stumbled fairly often, but she got more used to walking and soon she was able to glide over the uneven ground. She couldn't wait to meet her other father, she wondered what animal he would be. Daddy, is my other father a lion like you? asked Comet.
She saw Sun was hanging off the side of Aristotle's mane instead of just sitting on it like he usually was. Comet thought it was probably very cool to be a monkey like animal like him. She saw him tense whenever she stumbled, and rethought that it was probably because he was keeping an eye on her. She smiled back.
After a while, her legs started to ache a bit. I'm tired, Daddy. Could we take a quick break? she asked.

@Aristotle
@Sun-Wukong

The lion walked at a slow even pace the young girl could keep up with. Making sure that her path was easy and well worn as they walked, so she wouldn’t trip or fall. She couldn’t ride on his back as easily as Sun could. He had hands to hold on with, if he carried her he would have to carry her either by the scruff or around her belly, neither of which he thought would be very comfortable for the little girl. So instead he would pick the easiest paths for them to follow with little underbrush and a smooth pathway through the trees. It wasn’t as direct of a route to the tunnel, but it would be the path of least resistance for Comet.

The lion kept a close eye on the girl looking down at her every so often though she stumbled over her own oversized paws, something he himself was quite familiar with as he had the same problem as a child. A light smile played over his muzzle as he watched the girl. She was fiercely determined to keep up with him and make him proud it seemed, and he was just that. A proud father watching his young.

A rounded audit shifted to catch the girl’s question. No darling, your other daddy is a tall, dark and handsome creature known as a horse. He and I have known each other since we were very young. The lion offered gently as he led the way. Rather funny actually, your other daddy ran away from me terrified when we first met. Aristotle offered the little tidbit about them to hopefully entertain the little girl.

They had made it to just outside the tunnel entrance when the girl asked for a break. Of course sweetling. The lion smiled as he spoke. Though do you think you could make it just a bit farther? I have a secret hideout we can take a rest in not too far inside this tunnel here. Aristotle explained gently. He hoped the girl could make it as the cave would be the perfect place for them to rest for just a bit. He had a bed and many plants growing in it. The lion led the way just a few yards inside the near pitch black area of the tunnel that led to Orion. Aristotle walked with his tail tuft just barely in front of Comet so she could follow where he went in the darkness, hoping she would grab onto his tail for a better lead on the direction they were going. It didn’t take them long to come to a side tunnel that the lion easily turned into as a practiced path.

As they entered the smaller offshoot cave with the low ceiling and low hanging light ball. Two trees flanked the entrance now bearing beautiful apples the two near the back of the cave Loquat trees. The walls had low bushes and berry bearing plants growing along the walls, the floor covered in lush soft grasses. Near the center of the room lay a stack of pelts he had gathered from hunting. Here we are, we can rest here for a bit. This is my secret hideout you kids can use it if you want to. Aristotle offered gently as he took a seat on the pelts.

@Comet

Sun clung easily to fluffy daddy’s mane sitting off kilter to lean over and watch his new little sister. He would protect her no matter what. Sun let out a few soft hoots and coos of encouragement at Comet every time she stumbled or tripped along the path. He had no idea how hard it was to walk on uneven ground as both daddy’s often let him ride on them. He had gotten quite good at climbing up onto both of them. Though he had learned he wasn’t very fast moving on the ground, he was quite quick when it came to moving through the trees. He had learned that playing in the backyard while both daddy’s had gone to do what they needed leaving him to watch over Abraxas.

He could see her growing tired as she started to lag and drag her paws just a bit. Sister Tired Sun spoke sternly to fluffy daddy, tapping him on the head with one hand as he held on with the other. Fluffy daddy we need stop Comet tired. Then Comet admitted she was getting tired and asked to stop. Fluffy daddy responded by saying they had a resting spot not far away. Comet can do it! She big girl! Sun cheered on his new little sister. He hoped she could push it just that little bit further.

When they arrived in the cave and fluffy daddy set down on the pelts, Sun slid fluffy daddy’s back and monkey hobbled over to Comet to inspect her. He knew his hands hurt when he did a lot of climbing, his hands had yet to build up calluses to climb easier with. He lifted her paw inspecting the pads to make sure they weren’t blistering from all the walking. Comet hurting? Sun inquired gently as he used his hands to gently massage the pads on each of her paws.

@Comet

The path they took had almost no shrubs or greenery in the way. Comet saw many other paths that seemed to be a more direct route, but they followed the ones that were easy to walk on. She was sure she would've been exhausted if they took the other paths, so she was happy that Aristotle could guide her through the easier ones to their destination.
Comet listened to his reply to her question, she wondered what a horse looked like. Tall, dark, and handsome wasn't really much description to go off of. The only things she was sure of was that a horse had four legs, about Aristotle's height, and possibly had a darker fur. If it even had any fur at all. She couldn't wait to meet him, a horse sounded like a very interesting thing indeed.
I can keep going some more! said Comet. She hoped to make her dad feel proud of how strong she was. She forced her legs to go further, and Sun's encouragement was very helpful. Finally, the lion led them into a cave which was very dark.
Comet followed the bobbing tuft of fur on the end of Aristotle's tail. It waved side to side a bit but she followed it with ease until the darkness pressed in hard, she gently grabbed the tail in her mouth. But she was frightened of the dark and when they finally found the light again and Comet let go of the tail, she saw that there were some bit marks on it.
Wow! she sighed, as she looked around the room full of plants. She suddenly felt a wave of tiredness go through her legs, and she plopped down on the pelts. Comet watched her brother Sun walk over and inspect her paws. Thank you Sun. His fingers massaged her paws just right, and the soreness disappeared. Comet felt a surge of gratitude and love for Sun and Aristotle. They were a great family to have.
After some time of relaxing on the pelts, she sprang up on her rested paws. I'm ready to continue now. I won't need a break this time, daddy! said Comet, she was ready to finish the journey to her new home.
"Exit"

@Aristotle
@Sun-Wukong

The lion had learned the hard way when he was her age, that when little taking the path less traveled also meant the path was harder to get through. It was fun taking the path that was less traveled because it meant more things to watch such as wildlife. But for a child it was easier to take the more well women path so fewer things stood in your way. Aristotle was not one to make things hard on someone else just so he could take a shortcut.

Aristotle smiled down at the girl as she listened. The lion noted that the girl was much like he had been as a child, very curious and always looking for new things to investigate or get himself into. He hoped that she would take as much of an interesting in preserving the life around them as he had.

A swell of pride caused the smile on the lion’s muzzle to widen as the girl responded that she could go a little further. That’s my girl. He purred proudly running a quick lick over one of her ears. She was a little trooper and her determination was something that just seemed to make the lion melt.

As they moved through the dimness into straight dark Aristotle felt the girl grab his tuft in her jaws gently. He was pleased that she seemed to pick up small signals on how what to do. This way she wouldn’t get turned around or lost in the darkness. Thanks to his feline eyes he was able to see quite easily in the darkness surrounding them so of course he led the way on a path he traveled many times alone.

Aristotle watched Comet slump down on the furs, her little body exhausted. The lion moved to sit beside the wolf cub, his baby blue eyes gazed down at her lovingly. Aristotle grinned when the cub hopped up and was ready to go after a short rest. The lion stood as Sun monkeyed his way up back onto Aristotle's back and neck. After that they started back on their way home to Orion.

EXIT ARISTOTLE

Sun grinned not showing any teeth, he was proud of his little sister. So strong and determined, so fluffy cute! Sun watched her walk along the path sure of her every step. His emerald eyes never leaving the pup. Even though she was determined Sun kept an eye on her to make sure she didn’t push it too hard. She was still young and that meant she could strain something quite easily.

When they reached the resting spot Sun sat massaging Comet’s paws until she was ready to go again. He was sure her paws would be sore after all this walking. She thanked him for massaging her paws and he smiled. Sister welcome! The little gibbon beamed happily. However she soon sprang up and was ready to go again. The little gibbon let out a pleased hoot. Then he quickly made his way back up and onto to fluffy daddy’s back so they could leave.

EXIT SUN