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A Warm Existing...

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So... I decided to try to write a short story...

Because September 19th is the anniversary of her parent's death...

So I wanted to do something about it.... So I wrote about it because if I did a comic... omg... it would have taken forever.... -_-

Enjoy... I really hope you like it... Feel free to comment and critique... I'd be nice to learn from my mistakes.... and I'm sorry about my bad handwriting... T_T I tried...

Again thank you everyone that helped me out~ XD

~Mai :heart:

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A Warm Existing...

Dawn was arising from afar and as usual the fox infected was regularly wandering about, but today her expression seemed to be anomalous. Reason: An unforgettable dark past that continues to slowly taint her mind and soul every year; a nightmare that never seems to terminate. It was the bleak anniversary of her parent’s death.

Usually when it comes to this day she would stay distant from everything and everyone, nervous that her true thoughts would lash out onto her caring friends. She didn't want them to be concerned about her, nor did she want them to be drawn into her problems. Sadly, to her, there was only one individual that she couldn't conceal her true feelings from, and that was her little companion, the fox.

Daris has been with her for over 3 years now and knows about this yearly routine; he distastes it. Seeing his most cherished friend brought to tears from her spiteful past makes him sick. Every day he tries to make her smile with his devious actions and thoughts, though… it barely works. He even feels like he is hopeless at times. Every night he just watches her sweat and sway from side to side in bed crying like a little vulnerable child that just witnessed death itself. He keeps on smiling and joking around though, hoping that one day he could help her heal and see her beautiful smile once again.

So, Meglin in due time arrived at her chosen location; a massive angel oak tree laying next to a miniature river that flowed gently downhill. She climbed up high and perched onto a comfortably sturdy branch and sat there sighing miserably.

Daris: Megl-

Meglin: Not now Daris… *she said softly*

Daris: *frowned sadly and looks off into the distance trying to think of something*

Meglin: I just don’t feel like ta-

Daris: *interrupts her immediately and smiles wide* Hey! Why don’t we go bother monkey butt today? I remember that he wanted your attention *he then talks in a funny sexy voice* and we can give it to him in a funky wa-

Meglin: DARIS! SHUT UP! *she yelled in a serious/furious manner*

Daris: ?!*whimpers*

Meglin: Like I tried to say earlier… I don’t want to talk to anybody! Not even you! *Daris became silent and listened* I just want silence! Do I make myself clear? You know how this works already!

Daris: *looks down* …

Meglin: *she grits her teeth and her lips begin to quiver* I’m sorry Daris… but today isn’t a day to talk to me… *she chokes* let alone even look at me… I hate today… *she breaths in and out to compose herself and to avoid her expression of grief* … every inch of my body isn't at ease… not ever since that day… and I still blame myself for it…

She looks up into the grey clouded sky that had no ray of sunlight.

Meglin: It’s my fault that they had to die such a horrible death… I miss them so dearly…

Daris just sat there listening to the whole conversation of her beloved parents. Every day he catches her thinking about them. He doesn't know much besides Meglin’s only memory of their horrific slaughter. He shivers just having that image pop up in his head.

Meglin: If I was never born they wouldn't have had to go through any of that pain… Not only them, but everyone else that I’ve been with… If it wasn't for me Ben would still have been alive and well… *she curls vertically on the tree’s trunk laying her head in between her knees beginning to tear up* They all died by my own faults! They all suffered because of my weakness and recklessness! *she starts to cry out loud*

Daris: *frowns and raises one brow* … But you didn't kill them… It was all Shane’s doing…

Meglin: …Daris… *frowns as she hid her eyes in her messy bangs* who’s the one that made Shane decide to go that path? Me. Who’s the one that Shane keeps hunting down? Me. *her voice becomes even more aggressive* WHO’S THE ONE THAT STARTS TO HAVE A CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE EVENTUALLY GETTING THEM KILLED BY HIS HANDS?! ME! I AM THE BLAME FOR ALL OF THIS SHIT! I HATE MYSELF! I AM THE PROBLEM! MY KINDNESS AND SMILES JUST INJURE OR EVEN KILL INNOCENT LIVES! AND WHAT CAN I DO? NOTHING! I’M JUST A PATHETIC PIECE OF JUNK THAT CAN’T EVEN DEFEND HERSELF! *she gasps for air and cries, eventually putting her hands over her eyes* I CAN’T EVEN KILL THE PERSON I FEAR MOST! I-I can’t do anything! *hic* Even if Ana has confidence in me and says I am capable… I’m too scared… I’m too scared that it will happen again… *her hands start to tremble* I just wish that…. Wish that I never even existed… *she stutters weakly*

Daris: *eyes widen with worry* W-why? You should be glad that you exist…

Meglin: N-No…….. B-because then… *her words choke in hurt and ache*T-then none of this pain and suffering would have happened to the people I love most… *closes her eyes and frowns while yelling again* THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN LIVING HAPPILY WITH NO WORRIES WHATSOEVER! I’M JUST A BURDEN TO PEOPLES LIVES! I WISH I HAVE NEVER EXISTED!!!

Daris: *he becomes silent for a couple seconds* … So be it… *he said softly*

Meglin: *frowns* … *she looks up and opens her eyes*Wha-

Suddenly her face was in awe and panic. In front of her was a never ending black that was shrouded in mist.

Meglin: *she wipes her face* DARIS?! WHAT THE HELL!? THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR GAMES, DAMN IT!

She gets up and runs around trying to figure out where she was, but there were no walls or light anywhere besides her golden gleaming eyes radiating into the surrounding mist. She started to panic as she didn't hear a word from her little parasite.

Meglin: Daris! This isn't funny! Cut it out! DAR- Huh?

When she was about to blurt out her companions name a tall man started walking up to her wearing a white casual, long sleeved collar shirt and black skinny jeans with black and white shoes. His hair was pure white and messy; his eyes had a warm yet slanted look with beautiful golden eyes with a devious smile on his face.

Meglin: WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?! WHERE THE HELL AM I?! S-STAY AWAY!

His smile disappeared from his mouth and he noticed how much fright was on her face. He walks up to her and puts a finger against her gentle yet trembling mouth.

???: Shhh… sh…. It’s ok… I’m not here to hurt you…

Meglin: *she suddenly slaps his hand away* DON’T TOUCH ME! NOW WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU WANT?! WHERE IS DARIS?!

???: *he chuckles and looks at Meglin with a warm smile*You can call me Ruse, and I have no intension in hurting you. I’m just here to grant your wish. *he grabs her hand and pulls her into a close heartfelt hug*

Meglin: Wait… What are- Uh… *she was tightly embraced towards him and by defense starts to struggle out of his grasp*L-Let me go!

But before she could do anything else he gently put his hand against her little head and hugged her tightly against his chest letting her hear the beat of his heart. The thief began to slightly get calmer, a warm feeling that she somewhat recognized.

Ruse: Let us go, shall we… Meglin?

Meglin: *she looks up and pushes him away while beginning to frowning* to where?! I barely even know who the heck you are!*she was so confused and lost*

Ruse: We’re going to the days you never existed~

Meglin: Wait what?!

He clenches her hand tightly and drags her back into his arms unexpectedly dashing towards a light-stricken portal which blinds Meg to the point that she had to cover her face with her hands until they reached their destination.

Meglin: *she rubs her eyes and looks around* the high cities…? *she then looks at Ruse* Why?

Ruse: *smiles wide as he lightly pushes Meglin forward and opens his arms wide* It’s the day that changes it all! The day your parents will never have the chance to meet! The day you will never exist!

Meglin: Wait! That’s not wh-

Ruse then snaps his fingers. As he snapped multiple bells started to ring repulsively loud and Meglin starts to scream covering her delicate ears. Sooner or later the heavy rings of the bells died down and she looked around seeing that nothing has changed.

Meglin: WHAT WAS THAT FOR?! *she yells as she rubs her ears*

Ruse: shh… look… *he points to two people walking towards each other*

Meglin: *she gasps and her eyes filled with tears as she immediately recognizes who they were*M-mom, Dad?! MOM! DAD!! H-HEY!! *she has a wide smile and she cries yelling their name out hoping they would notice her. She was about to run to them until Ruse stopped her movement by grabbing her shoulder*what are you doing?!

Ruse: Stop it… They won’t hear you… *he said coldly* and it’s all because of your wish… *he points towards them* Watch…

Meglin then saw the two walk past each other, not even glimpsing each other’s face. She then frowns and looks at Ruse.

Meglin: What’s the meaning of this?

Ruse: The only way to grant your wish is to have them never meet *points to her mother* the way they met was when she dropped her wallet and *points to her father* your father picking it up and handing it back to her… because that never happened, they just continue on with their lives, alive and well like you hoped…

Meglin: *She then smiles with relief* that’s great news… even though they were never able to get together… *sighs* but at least they are alive and there is nothing to worry about. They can live a safe and healthy life.

Ruse: Yep… *he said with a sad tone of voice* But… not all goes well in the end…

Meglin: *frowns as she heard him and tilted her head* what do you mean?

Ruse: Come… I’ll show you… *he grabs Meglin’s hand and goes through another light gateway, not as blinding as last time, that leads them to the lower grounds. Ruse then walks down an ally and points to a helpless child that was laying limply against the wall, motionless with his head down*

?????: *shivering* P-please… someone… *coughs* H-help me…

Meglin: *looks at the kid with a serious frown and starts to worry* what’s wrong with this kid? He needs help. *looks around and notices people just walking by not even paying attention to his pleas* HEY! This kid needs help! Somebody!

Ruse: *he leans against the wall putting his hands into his pockets* Calm down… Like I said before, they can’t hear you… *he shifts his head sharply to the right fixing his hair* Anyways… He lost his ability to move. He’s was paralyzed by a rare disease that no doctor was able to cure, so because of that his parents disowned him in fear that he would drag them behind money-wise and life-wise. You know this kid very well actually…

Meglin: … *grits her teeth feeling helpless in not being able to do anything, she then looks at Ruse with a puzzled look* I do?

Ruse: *nods while smirking* Yep. His name… is Shane…

Shane: *looks up with his head tilted and cries out loud* P-Please! I-I don’t want to be alone! H-Help…

Meglin: *eyes widen and places her hand on her mouth* S-Shane?! B-but… H-How?! I thought…

Ruse: Because your parents were never together, he stayed abandoned on the streets… Eventually dying from complete starvation, disease, or just simple loneliness…

Meglin: What does he have to do with my parents?!

Ruse: *he puts his hand on her shoulder and rubs it* your parents, my dear, saved his life… they took him in and cared for his well being… Sadly, the GG took him away and he turned out to be like that… But, because you don’t exist he dies before he even gets the chance…

Meglin: *her eyes widen in disbelief not liking the fact that her parents saved him, but she then looks away and crosses her arms* Well… Good riddance! We don’t need people like him! Thank goodness I don’t exist!

Shane: *he whispers weakly while coughing* P-please… *he starts to tear up* S-Somebody….?

Meglin grits her teeth and looks down. Even though she doesn't want to care about his life because of the way he turned out to be in the future, she wants to help him get away from this depressing situation.

Ruse: *sighs and grabs Megin’s hand again and takes her through another light portal*

Meglin: Wait! Where are we going now? What about Shane?!

Ruse: Didn't you say so yourself? You don’t seem to care about his life… so we’re moving on…

Meglin grits her teeth and had a sorrowful expression on her face as she saw Shane grow distant from them. As they went through the portal they finally arrived at their next target.

Meglin: This is… Uncle Ben’s house!

The little thief gasped as she glimpsed up to the massive mansion still standing;shocked that it was still intact and not charred since she ran away. Ruse then leads her in, directly walking to Ben’s room where he sat behind his bureau working on some business/research papers. Meglin tilted her head as she noticed Ben’s jaded face.

Meglin: He’s not smiling… *she murmured*

Ruse: *smirks* is that a bad thing?

Meglin: *nods* yes! It is! He always smiled even when I wasn't around him… *she then murmurs again to herself* Even when I was sneaking/spying around…

Ruse: The reason for that is because you never existed…

Meglin: *she frowns and looks at Ruse* what does this have to do with me? I don’t get it?!Even before I met him he smiled…

Ruse: Look… because you never happened he lived a lonely life…. Adopting you was the best thing that ever happened to his tedious life…

Meglin: *glares at Ruse* he could have adopted any other child… Not just me you know!

Ruse: *sighs* Stubborn… Let me show you what I mean…

He starts walking out of the room with Meglin following not too far behind. As they walked down the corridors she noticed how neat the house was and slightly giggled.

Meglin: I made such a mess around here when I was young… Good thing nothing is broken…. *points to a marble human statue* Hey look! His head is still intact!

Ruse just chuckled and kept on walking, taking her into a vibrant room where there was a young girl, about the age of 9, surrounded by so many cool goodies and sitting on her bed only glued to a cell phone.

Meglin: …What’s up with her?

Ruse: This girl here was nothing like you… The only thing she cares about is her cell phone, and the gifts… Nothing more, nothing less... For goodness sake she even eats isolated in her room. *points to some empty plates* you on the other hand brought happiness to the old guy. *leans his arm on her head * you always sneaked into his workplace and talked to him besides staying hostile in your own room. You played games even when he was extremely busy. This girl here is just a pathetic loser… in the end she didn't care about old man Ben at all… just his money and possessions…

Meglin: *she got aggravated and huffs* no! I can’t allow that! That’s so rude and so stupid! She should at least appreciate him! *huffs* He gave her a roof and a bed and that’s how she appreciates him! How dare her! Treating Uncle Ben like that!

Ruse: *smiles tauntingly and shrugs* Too bad you don’t exist… Ben wouldn't have had to be isolated and die a lonesome death… He sacrificed himself for your well being… Damn, he might rather die for you than to have nothing worth living for and having this wretched, spoiled good for nothing brat bring him down… Your self-centered actions brought that upon him…

Meglin: *she grits her teeth, covers her ears, and frowns trying to hold back her tears* shut up…. Shut up! SHUT UP!!!!

Ruse: *grins* Face the hard truth Meg… Without you-

Meglin: *she immediately interrupts* AT LEAST HE STILL LIVES A HEALTHY LIFE!!! *she yelled at his face*THAT’S ALL I CARE FOR!! *her lips quiver* HE WON’T DIE BECAUSE OF MY STUPID ACTIONS NOW!

Ruse: *he glowers, covers her mouth and embraces her as he takes her through another portal* Fine! He lives in his sad remote world, but what about your friends today? How would they feel if you didn’t exist?

Meglin: *slaps his hand away from her mouth* my friends? Hah! They wouldn’t even notice! They still would live their life happily without anything to worry about! Anne would still have Sarith and Trevor would still have Raf… None of them would be affected! *crosses her arms*

Ruse: WRONG! *he harshly blurted out*

Meglin shuddered and covered her ears when she heard his stern voice.

Ruse: *finally arrives inside the base and aggressively grabs Meglin’s head turning it to a specific location* LOOK! *he points at Anne that was walking with a heavily cold expression*

Meglin: *ruthlessly pushes his hands away from her head*DON’T DO THAT! *she pouts as she takes a quick glimpse of Anne then back at Ruse not noticing much of her expression; she was afraid* so… She is always like that…*she pouted*

Ruse: ugh…*he rolls his eyes and turns Meglin’s head back at Anne* Look closer! FACE REALITY!

Anne suddenly bumps into Carth and accidentally makes him tumble to the floor. Anne continues to walk away paying no attention to what occurred.

Carth: H-Hey! What the Heck?! *He grumbles, but Anne continued to walk disregarding what he had said*

Lyra: *witnessed what has happened and grabs Anne’s left hand* that wasn't nice! Go help him out and apolog-

Anne: *but before she could finished Anne lashed one heavy blow to Lyra’s face which made her fall and skid on the ground* don’t touch me. *her voice was so stiff and inhospitable, she then walks off as Lyra covers her bloody nose*

Meglin: Ana? Why the hell is she acting like this?! *she revolted*especially to her Boyfriend?! What do I have to do with the way she acts?! RUSE!

Ruse: *looks at her coldly* It’s because you didn't exist! Geez, how many times do I have to repeat myself? So besides Lavvy and Sarith, Anne didn't give a damn about anyone else, or at least displayed it! Not even to Carth, the one she started to love when you were still existent…*crosses his arms* you, my dear, was able to make her smile and realize that displaying kindness is better than being an unsympathetic bitch! You were even able to soften her up to a point that she starts to love again… Like to Macho Man… But because of your selfish wish none of that ever happens… So I’d blame you for her sudden actions…

Meglin: *she grits her teeth and frowns in disbelief, resulting into denial* I-I did that…? Because I don’t exist she became like this…? No… It can’t be…

Ruse: *smiles* Oh, but it is! Basically you can say it’s your fault…

Meglin: *she has a bothered look on her face as she turned to face Anne*… Anne… *looks at Ruse with a troubled expression* this is not what I wanted! I didn't want her to be like this! *tears started to flow down her face* I can’t stand to see her act that way… I-I can’t!

Ruse: *snickers as he tilts his head* Are you realizing that now? Heh… If you thought this was bad… you should take a look at Monkey boy…

Ruse grabs Meglin’s hand and walks down the hallway opposite of Anne. As they walked away quickly, Meglin’s hand reached for her best friend, she didn’t want to see her act that way… Not in a million years… Anne means a lot to her and to see her that way just breaks her…she continued to cry…In due time they arrive at Trevor’s room…

Meglin: *wipes her face* Trevor? What about him? He couldn't have changed! *grabs Ruse’s shirt* He just couldn't!!! He has to smil- *she then pauses as she notices Trevor walking down the hallway acting silly with Raf*

Trevor: Raf! Hey Raf! Can I play with the sword now? Plleeeeease!

Meglin: *sighs in relief* Oh good… he’s still himself…

Ruse: *smirks* not really… Take a look… Geez… How you don’t pay attention…

Raf: No… I have to start getting ready for my date tonight with Ava.

Trevor: *forces a smile* oh………… ok then…… I guess I’ll just……… Just wait in my room until you come back…..

Trevor goes inside his room and sits on his bed sighing heavily, Meglin followed silently.

Meglin: Trevor….?

Trevor: *sighs*……………………Raf is always off doing stuff with his “girlfriend”…………… What’s so great about dating anyway? …… Seems no different from hanging out with friends.

Simeon: You’ll understand one day Trevantes……….

Trevor: I don’t know Sims……………. Sometimes when I see everyone acting all lovey dovey with each other……… I guess I get kind of jealous…………

Simeon: Jealous?

Trevor: *pulls knees to face and curls up* …………… It just feels like something is missing. I feel as though I’m going to be left behind and forgotten eventually. That one day…………. I may even end up………… Alone………

Simeon: …………… You’ll still have me Trevantes.

Trevor: ….. I know….. *sighs and lays down to sleep*

Meglin: *her lips quiver* Y-you’re not alone Trevor… You’ll never be a-alone… I-I’m Here… You s-see… *she walks up to Trevor sitting next to him* I’m here, look… *she puts her hand next to his cheek, but it just goes right though him like she was a nonexistent ghost, wait, she was a nonexistent ghost. She grits her teeth and starts to cry* T-Trevor! I-I’m sorry! I-I didn't mean for any of this to happen! T-Trevor! *she whispered in a somewhat clogged voice* I-I love you… *hic*

She shakes her head in anguish tearing up. She wanted to hug Trevor so badly, but Ruse just grabbed her shoulder and stopped her before her body accidentally goes right through him.

Ruse: You see… You meant a lot to your friends… You truly changed their lives… Even if you don’t see it…

Meglin: … *looks down hiding her eyes in her messy hair*... Ruse… I-I wan-

Ruse: Let’s go… There is one more thing I need to show you…

Meglin: *grits her teeth and looks up at Ruse as she gets up slowly* I-I don’t want to anymore…

Ruse: *smiles devilishly* I’m sorry sunshine… but a wish is a wish… You no longer exist! And you need to recognize the actions and consequences of your selfish desires!*he then grabs her hand and dashes towards another light portal*

Meglin: *hesitates and tries to get out of his grasp but he tightened his grip so she’d have no way to escape* S-Stop it! L-Let go! STOP IT!!!*she screams as tears just rushed out of her eyes*

Ruse: *laughs mischievously and drags her down to their last destination, the lower ground’s cemetery*

Meglin: *fearfully looks at Ruse as she noticed the gravestones* NO! WHY THE HELL ARE WE HERE!?! I COULDN'T HAVE CAUSED A DEATH?! I JUST COULDN'T! *she starts to tremble* ANSWER ME!

Ruse: *plays with Meglin’s messy hair while smirking* oh but you did~ Remember that 10 year gap?

Meglin: *she falls to her knees and puts her hands on her head trembling in doubt* N-No… NONONONO! Y-You’re kidding me! NO!

Ruse: YES! All those people you helped during those 10 years before Harmony… *Glares at Meglin* DIED…! Because they neither had the medicine nor the money to afford a doctor! You, my dear *he bends down and flicks Meglin’s nose* saved their lives with your thieving skills! *eases up* But sadly… *he said in a softer tone*you rather stay nonexistent just so the people you love, AKA your parents and Ben, would stay alive… You selfish bastard… *a couple seconds later he tauntingly laughs*

Meglin: *she grits her teeth and looks at Ruse with a frown filled with tears and ache* S-SHUT UP! It’s not like that! I don’t want it to be like this! RUSE! *she gets up and grabs Ruse’s shirt angrily with tears flowing down her cheek, but as she tried to move her legs she felt a sinking sensation* ?! *she looks down and notices that her legs were getting sucked into the soil* Wha- Wait… Rus-! What the hell? *she bends down and tries to yank herself out of the soil, but she didn’t budge and she started to panic as she got in deeper* R-Ruse!

Ruse: My little ray of sunshine… *he gently grabs under her hand* Once your wish comes true… There is no turning back…

Meglin’s face was filled with worry and fear as she looked up helplessly at Ruse. As she looked down she noticed that the ground turned into a deep dark abyss of nothing and realized that she was holding on to Ruse’s hand for dear life.

Meglin: A-A-Ah…. *her eyes widen frightened of that darkness beneath her. She then looks up to Ruse as he slowly lets his hand go* R-Ruse… W-wait! S-stop!!

Ruse gave a gentle smile as he finally lets go, watching her fall. Meglin just looked at him as she fell, tears of pain and suffering consuming her soul. She didn't want this to happen. She didn't want to see anybody suffer. She just wanted to see everyone safe and living a blissful life. She wanted this terrifying dream to end. She started to panic and scream curling up and hugging her legs. Is this the end? Is my wish truly being fulfilled? She Cries.

Ruse then jumps down and falls quickly after her,eventually clutching her small body around his arms. Meglin immediately clenches his shirt weeping silently against his chest. Ruse then softly lands onto the black floor putting Meglin down and hugging her tightly…

Ruse: But the thing that most concerns me is that… *his voice sounded upset* If you didn't exist… I wouldn't be here today…

Meglin: *she hics and frowns while covering her face with her hands* what do you mean…? You only came here to show me the consequences of my wishes… Nothing more… It’s not like I mean something to you…

Ruse: *he sighs* you’re wrong… You mean a lot to me…

Meglin: Hmm? *she lowers her hands*

Ruse: *he eases off the hug and tenderly puts his hand against her cheek wiping away one of her tears* Meglin… *he smiles warmly as both their eyes lock* who’s the only person that has the capability of manipulating your mind…? My little sunshine…

Meglin: … *she frowns a little puzzled, trying to understand what he meant, but as she looked closely to his eyes she saw a reflection of her own golden eyes.She then gasps with a widened eyes* D-Daris?! How are you a human?!

Daris: *he chuckles softly* you finally realized… *He kisses her forehead then gets up* I’m just a fragment of your thoughts…. Anyways, you mean a lot to me than just a host… You are my most cherished friend… *he smiles wide* I’m sorry if I have frightened you, but… *looks away while brushing his arm* I couldn't take it anymore… It just hurts me whenever I hear you talk like that… and… it makes me feel that the people of today don’t matter…

Meglin: Wait! But they do matter! So much!

Daris: I know… I saw the whole thing… But… You are more concerned about your past then your own future… *he grins and suddenly his head swiftly moved to the right to fix his hair. He then puts his hands in his pocket and walked back a few steps staring at Meglin with a serious face* Now Meglin… Answer me truthfully this time… *a ray of light starts to surround the room and he starts to disappear* would you rather be existent… or nonexistent? *he smiles kindly as he almost completely fades away*

Meglin: *she starts to cover her eyes because of the blinding light then she gets up and starts running towards him* Wait! Daris! DARIS! Don’t go! DARIS! I WANT TO EXIST! *she blurts out suddenly finding herself falling off the tree, she yelps and eventually falls face flat onto the floor* OOF! *she lifts her head off the dirt and looks around panting with a muddy face* Am I H-Home? *she sits upright and pats down her body* Daris? *the little fox stayed silent and she frowns suddenly crawling frantically towards the little river and washes her face also at the same time trapping a little bit of water in her hands to see her own reflection. Her eyes were still glistening gold* DARIS! *she yells* STOP PLAYING AROUND!

Daris: *he chuckles* Morning sunshine~ How was your beauty sleep?

Meglin: *gets up and makes a fist while walking towards the majestic angel oak* I’m going to kill you sooner or later… *she says sarcastically*

Daris: *starts to laugh* I want to see you try~ *sticks out his tongue*

Meglin: *walks up to the tree and puts her hand on its trunk smiling delicately* …but Daris… …Thank you…

Daris: *grins*No problem~ anything for you… Now do me a favor and continue to smile… It suits you better than that nasty frown! *he says tauntingly as he laughs*

Meglin: H-Hey! *she starts walking back to the base*

Daris: *chuckling* Where are you going? *he tilted his head*

Meglin: *smiles warmly* I’m going back home… To see my lovely dysfunctional family…

Daris: *grins widely* that’s my girl! While you’re at it grab some pomegranates~ I’m so ravenous I could eat 20 of them… no… make that 50…

Meglin: *she chuckles* Daris…

Daris: 95? *he smiles as he hears her laughter* 143!



And the two went home; back to the people they treasured most.

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**Ruse: (Noun) An action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

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Crimson2Black's avatar
Touching. Though you have some grammar errors, and you kind have stole this from other stories. At least you wrote it in a different way. Good job.