Reina spread her magnificent wings in preparation for landing. Returning to her heavenly abode that rested on the craggy peaks of the Tall Rocks was relaxing. Even leaving her nest for a few seconds caused her to panic. Once she had returned, though, the anxiety seemed to vanish.
She looked down, making sure every feather and twig was in its proper place. Finding no disturbances, she let out a harsh, shrill cry, warning no one and nothing to come within wings distance of her.
She re-examined her home. Something did seem different. A flash of ebony caught her eye. Reina fixed her curious gaze on the small object that dared to intrude. Why, it was an egg! Reina knew that she should rid herself of this object. Who knew what it would grow into? Why, it might grow bigger than Reina herself!
Reina would not have allowed it on normal circumstances; she was at the top of the food chain in this environment, and would not yield to competition of any kind, but sheer curiousity kept her sensibility at bay.
The egg's destiny seemed to make Reina so curious that she didn't notice that the black shell was cracking. Not until she heard a soft, high peep, did she bother to pause her train of thought. She turned her head. A small black chick, with red stripes on its frail wings, and golden swirl above its eyes peered back at her from the sanctuary of its broken shell.
Reina realized that this chick would either die or have to be cared for. Reina slowly stepped forward, choosing to care for this strange little bird. Somehow, affection for this bird overpowered her logic.
Yet she did not know that by accepting this chick, her destiny would take a sharp turn, and become more entertwined with the intricate waves of nature.
She looked down, making sure every feather and twig was in its proper place. Finding no disturbances, she let out a harsh, shrill cry, warning no one and nothing to come within wings distance of her.
She re-examined her home. Something did seem different. A flash of ebony caught her eye. Reina fixed her curious gaze on the small object that dared to intrude. Why, it was an egg! Reina knew that she should rid herself of this object. Who knew what it would grow into? Why, it might grow bigger than Reina herself!
Reina would not have allowed it on normal circumstances; she was at the top of the food chain in this environment, and would not yield to competition of any kind, but sheer curiousity kept her sensibility at bay.
The egg's destiny seemed to make Reina so curious that she didn't notice that the black shell was cracking. Not until she heard a soft, high peep, did she bother to pause her train of thought. She turned her head. A small black chick, with red stripes on its frail wings, and golden swirl above its eyes peered back at her from the sanctuary of its broken shell.
Reina realized that this chick would either die or have to be cared for. Reina slowly stepped forward, choosing to care for this strange little bird. Somehow, affection for this bird overpowered her logic.
Yet she did not know that by accepting this chick, her destiny would take a sharp turn, and become more entertwined with the intricate waves of nature.
2 comments:
Wow, this is really good! :D I love your stories
wow! it was really descriptive. I really liked it! I also like how you kept it on a cliff hanger. Additionally, i like how you haven't moved onto a new story. You've stayed with it, which i admire. You know i get bored with a story idea fairily quickily. But keep writing and following your passion! :) <3 ;)
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