Fallen → yjh + hjs

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I'm falling.

The clouds rush past me, earth getting closer and closer.

I've lost all feeling in my wings and I carefully turn my head to look at them, not surprised to see black creeping up the pure white feathers tethered to my back.

Am I scared?

No.

Because I finally get to see him...

Just the thought of him distracts me so much I almost don't notice just how swiftly the ground is approaching me. I cover my head, close my eyes, and pray tentatively for a safe landing.

Then I hit the ground, pain shooting through me like lightning and my whole body begins to ache, heart pulsing in utter agony. The world is hazy now...

The gods are not on my side.

I've landed... I've landed on Earth. It's been so long since I've been here.

I don't even have time to appreciate the beauty of the trees, the grass, and the flowers that surround me, blue sky staring down at my broken body from above. I'll heal, not as quick as I'd like, but I will. Before the thought of him can even flit through my mind again, my vision is overtaken by dots of simmering unconsciousness. And all goes black.

One last thing drifts through my mind, a realization and acceptance of sorts.

I have Fallen.