This was by far, my favorite place in Asteraia. I needed to visit here, at least once a day, if I could. I was far enough from the den, but close enough to hear should mama need me. I hated feeling this way, bound with an unseen string, something I couldn't break on my own. Ma needed me, and I knew that until I knew she was safe, I'd be by her side every day. I tried to get lost in the sound and smell of the ocean, letting my eyes close as I relaxed into the ongoings around me. I didn't want to dwell on the sad, or on the things that I couldn't control, although I had a tendancy to do just that. Dad was still here, we knew that, but he was so busy with patrols that I felt like I never saw him. I'd wake up in the middle of the night when he'd leave for patrols, and it broke me a little more each time I didn't get to spend time with him. I needed that bond, and knowing I didn't really have one with him was kind of depressing.
I heard a call from the distance, and I turned, my pale green eyes focusing on the grey boy moving my way. He was not dark like I was, but he was grey like I was, nonetheless. "
Hi there!" Soft words floated towards him as he drew closer. I wondered where he'd come from, and when he spoke of being lost, I realized he wasn't in our pack. I offered a kind smile, part of me hesitant, unsure whether he should be here. Dad wouldn't be happy I was talking to a stranger within the borders, but I was bored. "
Yes! I'm Maris, and this is Asteraia, though, I'm sure you know that!" I let the words dangle between the two of us as I watched him, curious as to where he'd come from, but not so much that I'd jump right out and ask him. I wasn't that blunt.
I could hear the rantings dad would give me later, for talking to a boy who wandered into the packland, but I was bored and needed friends.
NOT ALL STARS BELONG IN THE SKY.