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Chapter I • Spring again

Rain, rain go away,

please come again another day.

     Rain slid off the vibrant green leaves of mid spring. The sky was a mixture of an aegean blue and misty gray, it was as if it were mirroring the ocean. The atmosphere was littered with the most melancholy of clouds. They've been 'crying' for hours upon hours now, but that was okay. Bird song played in the distance among the pitter-patter of the rain. It was its own special music, nature.

I felt a tug at the ends of my hair, it laid in a long braid over my shoulder. I peered down at the creature that layed in my lap. Lièvre, my rabbit (hare), returned my gaze continuing to peck at the strands of my hair. I rolled my eyes a smile gracing my lips. Lièvre was such a precious thing. I found the bundle in the midsts of snow mid winter, not a mother near bye. Of course I took the duty upon myself to care for the animal. It was the proper thing to do. I ran a hand over his silky fur observing the mixture of colors within Lièvre's coat. His nose followed my hand, as if to ask to be let down. I oblige to his wants lifting him off my lap and onto the floor, his feet making a soft thump as they make contact. I then return my gaze to the window, my thoughts coming back to drown me.

It was time again that the forest needed a soul. It's been 20 years. Its spring again. I could hear the timbers hunger, its stomach growled when the thunder roared. I could see it was lonely again. The way it flashes its anger when lightening strikes. The way it pours when weeping. I knew the forest as well as myself. I could read it like the words on a page, but that's far too simple for nature. It expresses itself in many more extravagant and excitable ways than just words. But, sometimes it's better to have things simple.

People seemed like aliens to my little world. Their towering homes made of glass, not a tree in sight. I have never really met a person before. Mama was the only other creature like me I've ever seen. But now since mama's, away, I have to take over. Everything. Including the sacrifices. Mama would always do the difficult things. Now it was my turn to do so. I knew what to do, of course. She was sure to inform me of everything so I was capable of taking care of myself. First step; Locate a human, and lure them in. Second step; let them trust you and present them to the forest. Now, you see, the last step is the most tedious in my opinion. I must travel to the heart of the forest, person along with me and conduct a ritual, and then the soul would be accepted and the woods would quench its hunger. When mother executed this, it took a least a week. Month at most. She hated it. I did too. Were kind people, we don't mean to bring harm to any species. However, when it comes to humans, the things they've brought upon nature, the pain and destruction, we can make an acceptation. It's okay to give them a taste of their own medicine, right?

I lean my head back upon the planked wood of my chair with a sleepy sigh, reality washing back through me. Perhaps I could take a brisk nap, and when I woke again the sun would be out to greet me.

Authors note ;

Dear fellow readers,

Thank you so much for deciding to read my new edition ;) I apologize for the first chapter being so short. I wanted to include a small introduction to the story that describes the main character, her thoughts upon things, and a small sort of introduction of the plot. I also apologize for any grammar mistakes, spelling mistakes etc. If you do spot any tell me by commenting.

I might be a little slow with updating and such, but hang in there because I will get this story done. Also, i've added a lot of 'easter eggs' in the story. What I mean by 'easter eggs' is stupid names that relate to the story. Feel free to search what the names mean or translate them.

Names so far:

Laverne

Lièvre

Anyways, wish me luck going to a concert tonight! P!ATD

-blis ;))))