a tear to shed

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It was days later...
At least They found her body-

Frozen to the bone scales dull with fear forever stuck on her face. They hauled her body to the cave entrance.
I had been asleep at the time unbeknownst to the fate of the last family i had. I had hoped that she would come home... not like this no this isn't  what i wanted. Tears would soon start. But wouldn't stop any time soon.

Stirring from a pleasant  sleep full of music and movement. Siting up i let myself follow my nose to a familiar smell. It was mom! She was back finally.  I rush to fing her and suddenly i get pulled back. My eyes are covered and there is a mix a panicked and saddened voice calling out. I struggle to get away and to mom , calling out i get no response.  That wasnt good mother never ignored a call , was she hurt. I call out again and no reply comes.

Panic,  a wiggle out and rush forward only to slam into a  form i recognize immediately...
She was ice cold and the smell of fear and death clung to her. I cry out and push against her hoping for a response,  a  heart beat, breath anything the tell me she was still here.
No no no i couldn't be alone  i couldn't-!
I was crying,  my body seem to realize before my mind that she was gone.
It hurt, it stung,
IT BURND

My screams and crys wouldn't stop i dont remember when i passed out. It hurt, and i had many tears to shed.

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