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Aileen-Rose — Light in the Shadows: We're Not Alone
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Published: 2019-05-16 20:17:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 3103; Favourites: 37; Downloads: 1
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It was a late night in the village. Most were content and fast asleep in bed, save for a few who were gathered around the firepit, finding themselves unable to sleep.
Wilson was writing in his journal, the twins playing with his hair as he did, William and Charlie were huddled close together, William's arms around Charlie's bulging stomach, both content to just remain silent with Wolfgang sitting next to them and Willow was stoking the flames of the fire.
"Hm… I think either tomorrow or some other time this week I'll be making a hike to the outer regions of our village." Wilson said aloud. "I mean, it wouldn't hurt to know what else is here, right?"
"Wouldn't hurt at all." Willow replied, her eyes on the flames. "Know more stuff to burn-"
"Willow."
"Kidding."
"It would be wise." William said, looking up. "For all we know there might be something else here that we haven't been aware of."
"Exactly." Wilson hummed in thought. "It's just a matter of what."
"Okay and done!" Wendy grinned as she and Abigail finished their work. "A wonderful flower crown for an amazing prince."
"M-hm!" Abigail picked up a mirror, showing Wilson what they had done. "Do you like it, Papa?"
Wilson chuckled as he looked in the mirror, seeing he now had a flower crown made of blue flowers of some sort along with sunflowers in his hair.
"It's lovely."
"Yay!"
"Cute." Charlie giggled, huddling closer to William. "I remember them doing something similar for you back in California."
William chuckled kissing her head.
"I recall. I also remember them doing it to Jack when he was tired."
"Oh but that time they braided flowers into his hair." Charlie smiled at the memory. "He took it in stride though, saying he looked fabulous before striking a pose." Charlie winced a bit, bringing a hand over her stomach at feeling a kick from her unborn child. "And they're awake again…"
William nuzzled her, humming softly.
"Easy now little one. Be easy on your mother now."
There was another small kick before a small thump was felt, Charlie sighing in relief.
"Thank you."
"Anytime, my dear."
Wilson chuckled.
Cute.
Wilson focused back on his journal, falling back into deep thought.
Hm… Either I go north or I go south…
His thoughts were soon interrupted when he heard the sound of… flapping wings? He looked around, trying to find the source but to no avail since the noise went silent before he could locate it.
"Did anyone else hear that?"
The others were looking up, confusion in their eyes.
"I did." William narrowed his eyes.
"So did I." Willow replied.
Wendy and Abigail huddled closer to Wilson, nervousness coming over them.
Wolfgang nodded.
"Oui. It was close. That didn't sound like normal bird."
Wilson got up, picking up a torch and lighting it.
"I'll go scout."
Willow got her lighter.
"I'm coming too."
"Very well. Everyone else, stay close to the fire pit."
Wilson and Willow headed off, looking around the village. Charlie kept the twins close to her as William and Wolfgang looked around the fire pit area, both ready to fight if needed.
Please let there be no giants here. That's all I ask. Wilson pleaded mentally. He would be willing to take some kind of animal hybrid or some kind of fae but the last thing he wanted to deal with was another giant.
"Hey, Wilson!"
Wilson looked to where Willow was, finding she was by the portal. He hurried over, seeing in her other hand was a feather that was rather large in size.
"Look at the size of this thing." Willow looked it over carefully. "Are there any kind of birds with feathers this big?"
"Not that I know of." Wilson took the feather into his hand. "I mean, I know of one from the Shadow World who has large feathers but this is much smaller than the ones Grandmother showed me."
"Then… do you think something is here that's entirely new?"
"It's quite possible."
Both hurried back to the fire pit area, seeing everyone was still there.
"Did you find anything?" William asked.
"Only this." Wilson held up the feather. "We either have a large bird flying around or some other kind of creature."
"Oh goodie." William looked around, shadow flames sparking in his hands. "Well, whatever it is, least we're aware of it."
Wilson nodded.
"Though we'll continue scouting for it. I'll head out bright and early in the morning when we're not at the mercy of the night."
"That sounds good."
Wendy and Abigail looked to Wilson, worry in their eyes.
"Papa you're not gonna get hurt are ya?"
Wilson gave a gentle look, stroking their heads.
"I'll be fine. I promise."
"You better."
Both the twins hugged him.
Wilson hugged the girls close to him.
"I promise girls. I won't let anything happen to me - and I certainly won't let anything happen to anyone here."
"Good."
Wilson looked up at the sky.
"Though for now, I think we might be best to returning to our cabins for the night. Better to not have anything sneak up on us."
"Nooo!" The twins whined. "We're not tired."
"Please, Papa!"
"No ifs ands or buts young ladies."
They gave their best pout but to no avail as Wilson picked them up.
"Come on now or no bedtime stories from me or Grandma Cece."
They gasped, giving him sad looks.
"Noo! We'll be good!"
"That's what I thought. Say goodnight to everyone now."
"Night!"
Everyone waved goodbye, heading to their respective cabins.
William helped Charlie to her feet, keeping him close to her.
"William, do you have any idea what might be out there? You have Maxwell's memories after all. Did he know anything about this place?"
"He knew about it but not much. I can't recall anything in his memories that mentions bird like creatures." William's eyes narrowed a bit. "Or anything. I admit those memories haven't come clear yet for me."
Charlie gave him a concerned look, keeping an arm wrapped around him.
"Do you think something's here to hurt us?"
William gave her a gentle look.
"I won't let anything harm you Charlie. I promise."
"Okay." Charlie huddled closer to him. "Thank you."
William nodded, leading her into their home.
"Anything for you."
ooooo
The next day, Wilson got his things ready to go scouting as he had planned. He grabbed a spear and a spare log suit, starting to head out of the village.
The man heard a noise behind him and turned to see Chester was standing behind him, whimpering.
"No boy. I don't think you wanna come with me this time."
Chester whined, nuzzling his leg.
Wilson shook his head.
"I don't think so-"
"Bark!"
"Chester, no." Wilson patted his head. "Look after the girls while I'm gone."
Wilson started walking again but stopped, seeing Chester was still following him.
"Chester. Please."
"Bark! Bark! Bark!"
Wilson narrowed his eyes into a warning look that faltered, seeing Chester had lowered himself as much as he could to the ground, whimpering.
"Okay, fiiiine!" He sighed. "Come on but if you get underfoot-"
Chester bounced ahead of him.
"Bark! Bark!"
"Ah! Chester! I lead, not you!"
Wilson ran after the creature, both now making their way for the mountain area.
Chester barked happily, easily keeping ahead of Wilson until he caught up to him, giving the creature a look.
"Come on now, let's work together on this. Or no scratches."
Chester barked, falling into line behind Wilson as they made their way up the mountain. Albeit for Wilson some difficulty with the slopes in particular.
The Shadow World was generally flat. He hadn't thought about mountain areas in it before.
Of course. Geology. My least favorite subject.
Wilson shook his head, continuing forward, not noting someone was watching him from the trees. They narrowed their blue eyes, moving from tree to tree with ease as they followed Wilson, keeping as quiet as possible.
Wilson kept his focus on going up the slope and making sure Chester was keeping up. It was quite a few hours before Wilson was nearing the top, the man panting.
Maybe… I should've gone south.
He decided now would be a good time to rest. He moved to sit, only to find himself being picked up by his arms and swooped right into the air by something. Chester barked helplessly as Wilson was taken to the sky.
Wilson let out a scream, kicking his legs frantically in surprise. He craned his neck, trying to see what had grabbed him, his eyes widening as he saw it was a young man. He had dark skin and hair. His eyes were bright blue and had a furious look in them. The most shocking thing of all about this young man, were the great big wings on his back that resembled that of a falcon.
Wilson was without words as he stared at the man.
The man narrowed his eyes as he brought them even higher into the air.
"Who are you and what are you doing in our land?"
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Dun dun duuuuuun.
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