The Black Teardrop

Chapter 5

They also don't like you because of the power that they sense coming from you. Everybody has an innner animal, and those animals can sense that you are stronger then them. They tell their people to treat with respect. But, being stubborn, the people ignore them. They treat you like dirt, trying to fight the amazing power that you hold. They are scared. Scared of what you can do. You are waking up now. I must go. Remember what I said, Echo told me before her voice faded and I opened my eyes.

I stared at the clouds, thinking about what she had said. Were they really scared of me? My stomach rumbled, wanting food. I heard a meow and I rolled over.

Tigriss had just woke up and was looking at me expectantly.

"What?" I asked.

She batted her paw at my face, smacking me playfully.

Bina! I'm hungry and I know you are too from running all night! She whined.

I laughed and sat up, placing my arms on top of my knees.

"Well? What do you want for breakfast?" I asked still laughing.

She growled at me, then meowed happily.

Why don't we hunt together! She yipped.

I frowned.

"I don't know how to hunt."

So? I can show you how!

"I don't know . . ."

Puh-leeze!

"Fine, just leave me alone!"

We both laughed. Well, her laugh is more of a high pitched choking sound. It always made me laugh harder. I smiled at her. She was everything to me. She was like a sister, and a best friend mixed into one. I loved her and would do anything for her.

I closed my eyes and imagined my tiger. The silky, pure white fur. The small black teardrop on my head. Even the pure muscle that made up my legs. I could very faintly feel my bones moving and my guts shifting. When I opened my eyes again, I was my tiger. I saw Tigriss staring at me.

"What?" I asked.

Her eyes twinkled.

You're so beautiful. When you saved me, I thought you were an angel. She said sighing.

I laughed, then realized she was being serious.

"I'm not beautiful."

Yes you are Albina. You are the most beautiful person I have ever met. Sure, you are different. But that is what makes you special. It's why you are you. Now lets go hunt. She said smiling before she ran off.

I followed her, and tried to hide the wetness of my eyes.

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