On this bright and sunny September afternoon, in the forest that leads to the city of Tara, two women, Ashley and Kate, are riding on a horse-drawn cart from Taillteann, their hometown. Ashley, who moved to Tara a few years ago, is now helping Kate move there and start a new life in the city. As they journey, Kate shares her excitement about the latest chapter in her life. She turns to her childhood friend, Ashley, a woman with fiery red hair, vibrant blue eyes, and pale skin adorned with freckles. The joy and anticipation in Kate’s voice are palpable as she envisions the adventures that await her in the bustling city of Tara.
(K)"I‘m so excited to get to Tara. It’s going to be so much fun living there. I can’t wait. Tell me again what it’s like there."
(A)"You’ll love it, Kate. There are shops everywhere, lots of wonderful people, places to eat and hang out, you name it. You just have to experience it for yourself, honestly. There are also a lot of areas to forage, and there’s a special place where you can go and dance."
(K)[gasp] "Really?! Oh, the anticipation is killing me."
(A)"Relax, we’re almost there. Try not to fall out of your seat."
(K)[giggles] "I’ll try, and thank you so much for helping me move. I’m sorry I didn’t do it sooner when you left Taill."
(A)"Don’t even worry about it. Your mom got sick, so I understand why you didn’t want to leave right away."
(K)"Mom insisted I go, but I told her I wanted to stay and help Dad take care of her. I didn’t want to leave him alone to do it."
(A)"You’ve got such a big heart, Kate. Your parents are so lucky to have a daughter like you."
(K)[smiles] "And I’m fortunate to have a best friend like you to help me start a new life in the city. I’m sure it’ll all be worth the wait."
(A)"Oh, I promise you, it will be."
(K)"Also, thank you for letting me stay with you."
(A)"Of course, that’s what friends are for. Where else were you going to stay?"
(K)"That’s true. I just don’t want to be a burden on you, Ash."
(A)"Nonsense, you’re never a burden to me. You’re my best friend, like a sister to me, and you know that. Besides, after what you went through, I was more than happy to get you to Tara so you can be happy."
(K)"I know. I’m just hoping this new life will help me heal. Maybe I’ll even find love again, although I’m not sure if I’m ready. Maybe something amazing will happen, and I’ll find someone who loves and is good to me."
(A)"I hope you do, hon. You deserve it, and if any man breaks your heart, you let me know, and I’ll kick their ass. I’m sure you’ll find the right person."
(K)"I just hope my past doesn’t come back to haunt me. I don’t want it to stop me from being happy again."
(A)"Oh, sweetie, I don’t want anything or anyone to stop you from being happy, either. I’m your best friend, and I’ll do anything to see you smile. You’ve always been so cheerful, and I hate seeing you in pain."
(K)[smiles] "Thank you so much, Ash. You’re an amazing friend, and I don’t know what I’d do without you."
(A)[smiles] "I love you, too, hon. You know I’d do anything for you just as you’ve done for me."
(K)"Of course, that’s what friends are for."
The two women giggle among each other as they both continue chatting and riding through the forest. After a while, they finally arrive outside the northern entrance of Tara, as Ashley stops the cart and turns to Kate while smiling. Kate notices they have stopped and looks over at Ashley with a confused look on her face as Ashley speaks up.
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Moon to My Earth Part 1
RomanceThe story introduces the deep and passionate relationship between Kate Blackmore, a human mage, and Merig Flynn, a goblin archer who has left his life as a bandit to become a Royal Guard. Their love story is set against the backdrop of Tara, a city...