꧁𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒌𝒚꧂

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●Nîryni hopped across large vines with a grin. After the eventful lunch she had she felt like a new person. Nothing could ruin this day for her.

"You're all too slow!"

Behind her was Lo'ak, Spider, Kiri and Tuk.

They were high off the ground but showed no type of fear due to growing up in this environment.

"Guys, wait up!" Tuk yelled at the older teens.

"Come on, Tuk!"

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They soon made it into another part of the forest.

"Ryn, look at this one." Tuk was looking at a blue flower and wanted to show her find to someone she knew would appreciate it.

Nîryni kneeled next to her and they both watched the plant in awe.

"Tuk, Ryn, keep up!"

The girls giggled as they ran over to the rest of the group.

"Bro, why'd you bring Tuk anyway?"

Lo'ak frowned then mocked the younger girl, "She's such a cry baby. She's all 'I'm telling. You're not supposed to go to the battlefield. I'll tell mom if you don't let me come."

Kiri hissed at him, "Don't pick on her."

Tuk leaned forward from behind Nîryni and stuck her tongue out at her brother.

Lo'ak rolled his eyes and continued to walk ahead of them.

His ears perked up when he saw the old fighter jet hanging above them.

"Bro, check it out." He waved them over and started to climb it. Spider climbed after him while Tuk and Nîryni watched from below.

"Are there any dead bodies up there?" The younger girl asked Nîryni with curiosity.

Nîryni winced, "I hope not." Her attention was then focused on Kiri.

"I'm going with your sister." Tuk nodded and followed the boys instead.

Kiri looked around in amazement at the life growing everywhere she looked. She reached her arms up and did a tiny spin while watching the creatures above follow her movements.

A sigh made her look back at Nîryni who was watching her.

"It's so peaceful here."

Kiri smiled in agreement then she walked into a small clearing.

Nîryni decided to give her space and kneeled over by a group of colorful flowers. She loved being away from everyone sometimes. It gave her mind a break from overthinking about the war and training. A slight touch from the wind against her arm made her look down at her new accessory.

She smiled fondly at it and the meaning it held in her heart.

Nîryni wasn't sure how long she sat there before she heard Lo'ak calling her name.

"Ryn, Kiri!"

Then she heard Tuk's voice,"We have to get back."

Nîryni looked back and decided to grab the yellow flower for Tuk and walked over to them.

"Look Tuk Tuk, I got this one for you." She placed it behind the girl's ear.

Tuk grinned and hugged the teen, "Thanks Ryn!"

Lo'ak smiled at their interaction but stopped when Kiri and Spider finally joined them.

He started to lead them back home when he noticed what looked like a foot print.