Apologies and captives…
“Ahhhhhhh….” he screamed. “Hey,” I ব্যক্ত “I never caught your name.” “It’s Aundre!” He called up to me. “What’s your name?” “It’s Ashtaroth.” I said. Just then we made a steep dip, Aundre screamed. “Calm down and be quiet!!” I ব্যক্ত forcefully. “I’m afraid of heights!” he yelled “What!?!” I ব্যক্ত “You begged and begged me to let আপনি come and now আপনি tell me you’re afraid of heights!” “What!?! আপনি kidnapped me! ” He cried out furiously “Why did আপনি make me come anyway?!?” He screamed. I thought quickly “In the country I’m from you-- they strongly believe in-- no one can know about my mission- I have to bring someone-- I need help---” I struggled to come up with a reason. “What country are আপনি from, and what mission!?!” He cried. “I will ask the প্রশ্ন here-- don’t make me drop you!” I threatened. “You wouldn’t….” He teased. I let go of him he fell and flipped and turned… “Apologize!” I yelled maliciously. “I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry--” He screamed. I grinned smugly and then grabbed him out of the air, flying up higher. “I knew আপনি wouldn’t kill me…” He ব্যক্ত still shaking “You want me to drop আপনি again?” I asked grinning. “NO!!” He screamed. I cracked up laughing. We landed in Harkaimia that night….
“Where should we sleep?” I asked “How about a hotel?” ব্যক্ত Aundre “What’s that?” I asked him. “What?!?” He asked in shock. “What country are আপনি from anyway?” He asked “Umm-- how about on those cliffs over there!” I exclaimed desperate to find a way to slither out answering the question. “Race ya’” I called behind me. I ran spread my wings and jumped into the wind. I glided over to the cliffs making sure he could keep up. When we go to the climbing part, I ঘুঘু down and snatched him up and carried him to the cliff peak. We landed on the cliff, the moment he hit the ground he fell flat on his back, while I landed gracefully beside him. “Oww!” he ব্যক্ত rubbing the back of his head. “Where do আপনি want to sleep?” I asked completely ignoring his last comment. “Wherever it’s safe….” he ব্যক্ত looking around cautiously. “How about the শীর্ষ of that tree--” “No where that we have to fly to.” he interrupted quickly. “Well,” I ব্যক্ত smugly “I’m going to sleep in that tree, আপনি can just hang out down here all night, with all of the bears and tigers…” I teased, and then in one leap, I sprang gracefully into the tree. “Good niigght!!” I called tauntingly.
5 মিনিট later…..
“Let-me-up-let-me-up-let-me-up-let-me-up--” he called banging on the বৃক্ষ trunk. “I thought আপনি could handle it.” I joked. “This is not funny!” He yelled ferociously, glancing behind him. I rolled over on my stomach and put my chin in my hands to watch. “It’s pretty funny…” I mused. “Please-please-please-please-pleas--” He called up terrified. “Fine,” I ব্যক্ত “but, only because আপনি are pathetically begging…” I teased. I put my hand down, he grabbed on and I easily hoisted him into the tree. “Thank you…” he ব্যক্ত sighing in relief. I laughed my evil laugh. “How did আপনি do that?” He asked curiously. “I’m tired.” I ব্যক্ত quickly not answering Aundre’s question. I walked over to a nice looking branch and lay with my hands on my head looking at home. Aundre stared at me for who knows how long. “What?” I asked. “You don’t like to tell anyone anything about yourself, do you….” he said. “I like my secrets.” I told him simply. “Are they that good that they are worth keeping?” he asked. “Wouldn’t আপনি like to know?” I ব্যক্ত smugly. “Let’s get some sleep.” I said. “But, I have so many quest--” “No questions.” I interrupted, “Not tonight….” I ব্যক্ত sleepily. “Tomorrow?” he asked “Good night, Aundre.” I ব্যক্ত avoiding the question.
They পরবর্তি morning I woke up right before dawn, and I sat on the edge of my branch to watch the sunrise. “Good morning.” ব্যক্ত the sun. “Good morning!” I called. Light was everywhere, it cast long misty morning shadows. This woke Aundre up. “Morning!” I said, easily leaping across the 15 foot gap between us and landing gracefully পরবর্তি to him. He rubbed his eyes. “What’s for breakfast?” he asked. “I already went hunting,” I ব্যক্ত “but I guess আপনি need to eat too.” I told him. I took him দ্বারা the arm and fell softly to the ground, yet, once again, he fell flat on his back. “Whoops….” I teased. “Oww!” he said. I ignored him. “So what do আপনি feel like having?” I asked. “Ham, chicken, sausage, bacon, Owl……” I trailed off. He looked at me, “Owl?” he quizzed. “You had Owl??” “It was really good!” I said. “Where did আপনি cook it?” he questioned surveying me. “Who ব্যক্ত I cooked it?” I asked, picking a feather off of my tongue. “Nice….” ব্যক্ত Aundre. “I might skip breakfast….” “Suit yourself.” I shrugged. “We better get going.” I said. I grabbed his arm and away we flew.
“Can I ask আপনি প্রশ্ন now?” he whined for the 27th time. “Fine.” I gave in. “What are you?” he asked “An angel, পরবর্তি question.” I said. I wanted to get this over with. “That’s it?” he said. “I would have expected wizard, monster, half bird…..” “How about…. A shooting star?” I asked knowingly. “What?” he asked. “What would give আপনি that idea-- You’re a star?” “Was.” I corrected him. “What happened?” He asked. “Specific প্রশ্ন only.” I ব্যক্ত sternly. “What is your real name?” he asked. “Unukalhai, পরবর্তি question” I said. “How old are you?” he asked. “I’m not sure, around ten thousand I guess, পরবর্তি question.” I said. “How did আপনি get to earth?” he asked. “I was a shooting star. পরবর্তি question.” I said. “What is your mission?” he asked. “Why do আপনি care?” I asked dangerously. “If I’m going to help you,” he said, “I need to know what I am helping আপনি do.” “Fair enough,” I said, “I must make peace on Earth and stop আপনি Earth stars from destroying everything.” I ব্যক্ত severely. “No আরো questions, I don’t want আপনি to ask me any আরো questions.” “But--” he said. “No questions.” I replied harshly. “Alright…..” He ব্যক্ত sadly. We flew in silence for the rest of the trip.
We landed in Marazuma. “Let’s go find somewhere to stay.” I said. “How about in a cardboard box on the side of the road.” he ব্যক্ত glumly, he was still upset with how I turned him off of asking me questions. “No.” I said, I could never cheer anyone up, I was too cold hearted. “How about on শীর্ষ of that building?” I asked trying to lighten my mood. “Sure, whatever…” he ব্যক্ত pitifully. Now I actually felt bad, he wouldn’t be nearly as fun to bully. I took him দ্বারা the arm, spread my wings, and flew to the শীর্ষ of the tallest building.
That night we had been laying side দ্বারা side in silence. I took a deep breathe, “I’m sorry.” I said. I never apologize I didn’t know why I was doing it to him. Though part of the reason may be because I liked company, and I wasn’t about to drive him away. My apology took him off guard, and to be honest, I was surprised দ্বারা the sincerity and truth of the words, I was sorry. “What?” he asked, “I ব্যক্ত I’m sorry.” I repeated. “Really?” He looked at me surprised. I nodded, “I didn’t expect that, not from you.” ব্যক্ত Aundre. “Well, I am.” I ব্যক্ত sincerely. “I thought আপনি hated Me.” he said. “Nah.” I ব্যক্ত shaking my head. “I just like to bully আপনি is all, nothing personal, I’m just like that.” “Are আপনি this bad and rearranged to everyone?” he asked. “Who knows.” I shrugged, “Let’s get some sleep.” I ব্যক্ত closing my eyes.
The পরবর্তি morning I woke up, “Good morning.” ব্যক্ত the sun. “Good morning.” I said. Sunlight made everything have long shadows. I thought it over, and decided that it was good I apologized. I know it’s the right thing to do but… I’ve just never been able to do it. I guess It’s best if আপনি just get it over with.
“Morning.” he said. “Morning.” I replied. “Ready to fly?” I asked. “Sure.” he replied. I spread my wings and I stood on the edge of the building, he stepped up with me, and I took his arm. I jumped and we soared into the air. I always loved the rush of cool air আপনি get when আপনি first took off. “Can I ask আপনি a question?” he asked me. “That depends on what it is…” I ব্যক্ত suspiciously. “How many days do we have to complete the mission?” he asked. “Twenty-nine.” I said.
He looked at me, “That’s it?!?” “That‘s it.” I answered. We didn’t talk much this time, I was mostly thinking. There was one part of my mission that I didn’t quite understand, but-- no, no, it couldn’t mean… could it? I saw land, “That spot looks good” I said. We landed on a sky scraper to take a break. Why? Well, we couldn’t very well land in the middle of a populated area. I can see the headlines now, ‘ANGEL SWOOPS IN CARRYING TEENAGE CAPTIVE’. We saw a flash of light. It caught the attention of both of us. It began to drizzle, then rain, then pour. There were flashes of light from every direction and the loud rumble of thunder.
*CRACK*
Lightning hit the শীর্ষ of the building, it startled Aundre so much that he slipped and fell off a twenty story building. I ঘুঘু after him spreading my wings it was ten times harder to fly than usual, my wings were wet and heavy, the rain blurred my sight, and I was startled দ্বারা sudden flashes of lightning. It was like I just couldn’t go fast enough. Aundre was just a few feet from the ground,
*ZIP*
I went faster than the lightning. I snatched Aundre, inches before he hit the ground. I pulled him দ্বারা the arm until we reached the nearest apartment balcony with a roof. We sat together we were both shaking… That was definitely not your everyday event, I could only hope no one saw us. In fact I recall looking over the edge of the balcony a few times. When I calmed down enough I looked at him “Are আপনি okay?” I asked. “Yeah, you?” he replied. “Fine.” I said. “Wow,” I said, “That was scary.” “Huh, no kidding!” He said. I laughed a little, I was still shaken. When the storm was over we left.
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“Ahhhhhhh….” he screamed. “Hey,” I ব্যক্ত “I never caught your name.” “It’s Aundre!” He called up to me. “What’s your name?” “It’s Ashtaroth.” I said. Just then we made a steep dip, Aundre screamed. “Calm down and be quiet!!” I ব্যক্ত forcefully. “I’m afraid of heights!” he yelled “What!?!” I ব্যক্ত “You begged and begged me to let আপনি come and now আপনি tell me you’re afraid of heights!” “What!?! আপনি kidnapped me! ” He cried out furiously “Why did আপনি make me come anyway?!?” He screamed. I thought quickly “In the country I’m from you-- they strongly believe in-- no one can know about my mission- I have to bring someone-- I need help---” I struggled to come up with a reason. “What country are আপনি from, and what mission!?!” He cried. “I will ask the প্রশ্ন here-- don’t make me drop you!” I threatened. “You wouldn’t….” He teased. I let go of him he fell and flipped and turned… “Apologize!” I yelled maliciously. “I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry--” He screamed. I grinned smugly and then grabbed him out of the air, flying up higher. “I knew আপনি wouldn’t kill me…” He ব্যক্ত still shaking “You want me to drop আপনি again?” I asked grinning. “NO!!” He screamed. I cracked up laughing. We landed in Harkaimia that night….
“Where should we sleep?” I asked “How about a hotel?” ব্যক্ত Aundre “What’s that?” I asked him. “What?!?” He asked in shock. “What country are আপনি from anyway?” He asked “Umm-- how about on those cliffs over there!” I exclaimed desperate to find a way to slither out answering the question. “Race ya’” I called behind me. I ran spread my wings and jumped into the wind. I glided over to the cliffs making sure he could keep up. When we go to the climbing part, I ঘুঘু down and snatched him up and carried him to the cliff peak. We landed on the cliff, the moment he hit the ground he fell flat on his back, while I landed gracefully beside him. “Oww!” he ব্যক্ত rubbing the back of his head. “Where do আপনি want to sleep?” I asked completely ignoring his last comment. “Wherever it’s safe….” he ব্যক্ত looking around cautiously. “How about the শীর্ষ of that tree--” “No where that we have to fly to.” he interrupted quickly. “Well,” I ব্যক্ত smugly “I’m going to sleep in that tree, আপনি can just hang out down here all night, with all of the bears and tigers…” I teased, and then in one leap, I sprang gracefully into the tree. “Good niigght!!” I called tauntingly.
5 মিনিট later…..
“Let-me-up-let-me-up-let-me-up-let-me-up--” he called banging on the বৃক্ষ trunk. “I thought আপনি could handle it.” I joked. “This is not funny!” He yelled ferociously, glancing behind him. I rolled over on my stomach and put my chin in my hands to watch. “It’s pretty funny…” I mused. “Please-please-please-please-pleas--” He called up terrified. “Fine,” I ব্যক্ত “but, only because আপনি are pathetically begging…” I teased. I put my hand down, he grabbed on and I easily hoisted him into the tree. “Thank you…” he ব্যক্ত sighing in relief. I laughed my evil laugh. “How did আপনি do that?” He asked curiously. “I’m tired.” I ব্যক্ত quickly not answering Aundre’s question. I walked over to a nice looking branch and lay with my hands on my head looking at home. Aundre stared at me for who knows how long. “What?” I asked. “You don’t like to tell anyone anything about yourself, do you….” he said. “I like my secrets.” I told him simply. “Are they that good that they are worth keeping?” he asked. “Wouldn’t আপনি like to know?” I ব্যক্ত smugly. “Let’s get some sleep.” I said. “But, I have so many quest--” “No questions.” I interrupted, “Not tonight….” I ব্যক্ত sleepily. “Tomorrow?” he asked “Good night, Aundre.” I ব্যক্ত avoiding the question.
They পরবর্তি morning I woke up right before dawn, and I sat on the edge of my branch to watch the sunrise. “Good morning.” ব্যক্ত the sun. “Good morning!” I called. Light was everywhere, it cast long misty morning shadows. This woke Aundre up. “Morning!” I said, easily leaping across the 15 foot gap between us and landing gracefully পরবর্তি to him. He rubbed his eyes. “What’s for breakfast?” he asked. “I already went hunting,” I ব্যক্ত “but I guess আপনি need to eat too.” I told him. I took him দ্বারা the arm and fell softly to the ground, yet, once again, he fell flat on his back. “Whoops….” I teased. “Oww!” he said. I ignored him. “So what do আপনি feel like having?” I asked. “Ham, chicken, sausage, bacon, Owl……” I trailed off. He looked at me, “Owl?” he quizzed. “You had Owl??” “It was really good!” I said. “Where did আপনি cook it?” he questioned surveying me. “Who ব্যক্ত I cooked it?” I asked, picking a feather off of my tongue. “Nice….” ব্যক্ত Aundre. “I might skip breakfast….” “Suit yourself.” I shrugged. “We better get going.” I said. I grabbed his arm and away we flew.
“Can I ask আপনি প্রশ্ন now?” he whined for the 27th time. “Fine.” I gave in. “What are you?” he asked “An angel, পরবর্তি question.” I said. I wanted to get this over with. “That’s it?” he said. “I would have expected wizard, monster, half bird…..” “How about…. A shooting star?” I asked knowingly. “What?” he asked. “What would give আপনি that idea-- You’re a star?” “Was.” I corrected him. “What happened?” He asked. “Specific প্রশ্ন only.” I ব্যক্ত sternly. “What is your real name?” he asked. “Unukalhai, পরবর্তি question” I said. “How old are you?” he asked. “I’m not sure, around ten thousand I guess, পরবর্তি question.” I said. “How did আপনি get to earth?” he asked. “I was a shooting star. পরবর্তি question.” I said. “What is your mission?” he asked. “Why do আপনি care?” I asked dangerously. “If I’m going to help you,” he said, “I need to know what I am helping আপনি do.” “Fair enough,” I said, “I must make peace on Earth and stop আপনি Earth stars from destroying everything.” I ব্যক্ত severely. “No আরো questions, I don’t want আপনি to ask me any আরো questions.” “But--” he said. “No questions.” I replied harshly. “Alright…..” He ব্যক্ত sadly. We flew in silence for the rest of the trip.
We landed in Marazuma. “Let’s go find somewhere to stay.” I said. “How about in a cardboard box on the side of the road.” he ব্যক্ত glumly, he was still upset with how I turned him off of asking me questions. “No.” I said, I could never cheer anyone up, I was too cold hearted. “How about on শীর্ষ of that building?” I asked trying to lighten my mood. “Sure, whatever…” he ব্যক্ত pitifully. Now I actually felt bad, he wouldn’t be nearly as fun to bully. I took him দ্বারা the arm, spread my wings, and flew to the শীর্ষ of the tallest building.
That night we had been laying side দ্বারা side in silence. I took a deep breathe, “I’m sorry.” I said. I never apologize I didn’t know why I was doing it to him. Though part of the reason may be because I liked company, and I wasn’t about to drive him away. My apology took him off guard, and to be honest, I was surprised দ্বারা the sincerity and truth of the words, I was sorry. “What?” he asked, “I ব্যক্ত I’m sorry.” I repeated. “Really?” He looked at me surprised. I nodded, “I didn’t expect that, not from you.” ব্যক্ত Aundre. “Well, I am.” I ব্যক্ত sincerely. “I thought আপনি hated Me.” he said. “Nah.” I ব্যক্ত shaking my head. “I just like to bully আপনি is all, nothing personal, I’m just like that.” “Are আপনি this bad and rearranged to everyone?” he asked. “Who knows.” I shrugged, “Let’s get some sleep.” I ব্যক্ত closing my eyes.
The পরবর্তি morning I woke up, “Good morning.” ব্যক্ত the sun. “Good morning.” I said. Sunlight made everything have long shadows. I thought it over, and decided that it was good I apologized. I know it’s the right thing to do but… I’ve just never been able to do it. I guess It’s best if আপনি just get it over with.
“Morning.” he said. “Morning.” I replied. “Ready to fly?” I asked. “Sure.” he replied. I spread my wings and I stood on the edge of the building, he stepped up with me, and I took his arm. I jumped and we soared into the air. I always loved the rush of cool air আপনি get when আপনি first took off. “Can I ask আপনি a question?” he asked me. “That depends on what it is…” I ব্যক্ত suspiciously. “How many days do we have to complete the mission?” he asked. “Twenty-nine.” I said.
He looked at me, “That’s it?!?” “That‘s it.” I answered. We didn’t talk much this time, I was mostly thinking. There was one part of my mission that I didn’t quite understand, but-- no, no, it couldn’t mean… could it? I saw land, “That spot looks good” I said. We landed on a sky scraper to take a break. Why? Well, we couldn’t very well land in the middle of a populated area. I can see the headlines now, ‘ANGEL SWOOPS IN CARRYING TEENAGE CAPTIVE’. We saw a flash of light. It caught the attention of both of us. It began to drizzle, then rain, then pour. There were flashes of light from every direction and the loud rumble of thunder.
*CRACK*
Lightning hit the শীর্ষ of the building, it startled Aundre so much that he slipped and fell off a twenty story building. I ঘুঘু after him spreading my wings it was ten times harder to fly than usual, my wings were wet and heavy, the rain blurred my sight, and I was startled দ্বারা sudden flashes of lightning. It was like I just couldn’t go fast enough. Aundre was just a few feet from the ground,
*ZIP*
I went faster than the lightning. I snatched Aundre, inches before he hit the ground. I pulled him দ্বারা the arm until we reached the nearest apartment balcony with a roof. We sat together we were both shaking… That was definitely not your everyday event, I could only hope no one saw us. In fact I recall looking over the edge of the balcony a few times. When I calmed down enough I looked at him “Are আপনি okay?” I asked. “Yeah, you?” he replied. “Fine.” I said. “Wow,” I said, “That was scary.” “Huh, no kidding!” He said. I laughed a little, I was still shaken. When the storm was over we left.
Copyright © 2010-2011, Waverly L. Harris. FictionPress user Id 748202. All chapters, prologues, prefaces, epilogues, sneak peeks, and আরো belong to me.