Granted

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In a new dawn, a new generation lived. All kinds of people roamed around, living their own lives, weaving their own fates by every decision they make, every relationship they build.

One sunny afternoon, Tala, the deity of love, stood by the giant oak tree. Beside her was her sister Kyra, the deity of life, both invisible to the eyes of mortals.

They watched as the field around them grew lively, filled with people young and old alike, sometimes with four legged creatures they made their companions. Some playing around with each other, some enjoying each other's company, and some just enjoying peace for themselves

"It is nice to watch humans like this, isn't it?" said Tala, "It's fun to see them grow, or what they will do next"

Kyra smiled, "It truly is"

A slight gust of wind passed between the two deities when a little girl with a hair tied in a pony tail, roughly the age of 6, passed in between them in her bicycle.

"I'm faster than you!" The little girl yelled in delight as she continued to ride around her bicycle, while her playmate did her best to catch up to her

On the other side of the park, another little girl with her hair in pig tails, sat in the swings, her guardian next to her. She watched meekly as the other children her age played loudly, running around, kicking balls or riding bicycles. Things she wasn't allowed to do, but wish she could

"Hey!" The pigtailed girl's attention was caught by the girl in the bicycle, "Why are you there all alone?! Come play with us!"

The girl looked up at her guardian, seemingly asking for permission. Her guardian smiled slightly at her as she shook her head.

The girl looked back at the girl on the bicycle and shook her head, then bowed her head down, clearly disappointed she can't play.

But the ponytailed girl showed persistence. She got off from her bicycle and went to them

"Hello, can she play with us?" she asked the grown up next to the other kid

"I'm sorry she can't" the guardian answered, "You see, she gets tired very easily. It's not good for her if gets tired, it makes her sick" explaining things as simply as she could

Surprise was seen on the ponytailed girl's features as she understood why the girl isn't playing with them, but still she felt sad that she couldn't run around like she does plus she looks like really wants to play with her.

"Um, then, can I play with her?" the ponytailed girl once again asked, "She doesn't have to run. She can ride with me on my bicycle and we can ride around together!"

Admittedly, the guardian was amused by this neighborhood girl. She's seen her around here many times; especially when she babysits and takes the kid she's taking care of, here in the park.

She knows she means well but was still unsure if she should let the girl she's taking care of play with her, until that same quiet girl suddenly pulled on her shirt. She turned to her and saw the girl's hopeful expression

"Do you want to go ride with her?"

The quiet girl nodded, and her guardian smiled.

The guardian then turned to the other girl, "Okay, she can ride with you, but just around here, where I can see both of you okay? and be gentle with her"

The ponytailed girl excitedly nodded then went to the pigtailed girl and took her hand. She stood and hand in hand they walked to the bicycle

"Okay, you can sit here" The ponytailed girl patted the smaller seat behind, as she sat on the bicycle seat itself, "then grab onto here" then patted her waist