ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to ??? [2017-05-22 09:24:05 +0000 UTC]

Ali's mother thought it over as she looked down at her daughter.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-22 09:41:43 +0000 UTC]

She didn't want to lose her only child to a predator like her husband..

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-22 21:51:32 +0000 UTC]

And if she did join the herd, there would be other eyes helping to watch out for Ali.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-22 23:43:12 +0000 UTC]

And when she was older possibly meet a long neck who could grow up to be her mate

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-22 23:51:55 +0000 UTC]

Ali's mother: Well, I would appreciate having others help me look out for my daughter.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-22 23:54:19 +0000 UTC]

Ali's mum:  And where is our herd heading to ?

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-22 23:59:04 +0000 UTC]

Old One: We stay in no place very long.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 02:42:09 +0000 UTC]

Old one: We keep moving on, 

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 04:22:09 +0000 UTC]

Ali's mother decided to bring her daughter up onto her back, for her own safety.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 05:08:03 +0000 UTC]

Ali's mum: It's ok Ali. We're going to be a lot safer from now on

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 05:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Ali didn't answer. She still felt sad over the loss of her father.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 05:32:09 +0000 UTC]

She sat quietly on her mum's back as she joined the herd

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 05:33:47 +0000 UTC]

It took Ali a long time to let go of the fact that her father was gone.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 05:50:12 +0000 UTC]

She cried almost every day

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 05:52:21 +0000 UTC]

One night, the Old One spoke with her.

Old One: I understand how you feel, dear one.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 05:54:56 +0000 UTC]

Ali: Oh.. ? You do?

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 06:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Old One: Yes. I've seen many loose their loved ones... But tell me, would your father want you to be sad forever?

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 06:13:05 +0000 UTC]

Ali thought for a moment

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 06:28:32 +0000 UTC]

and the Old One waited for her answer.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 06:32:49 +0000 UTC]

Ali: No.. I guess he wouldn't..

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 06:40:08 +0000 UTC]

Ali: But I still miss him... so much...

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 06:46:16 +0000 UTC]

A tear rolled down her cheek

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 06:50:58 +0000 UTC]

Old One: I know it hurts... But as long as you remember him, he'll always be with you.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 06:55:24 +0000 UTC]

Ali: He will?

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 07:00:08 +0000 UTC]

Old One: Yes. He will always be with you... In your heart.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 07:24:08 +0000 UTC]

Ali: My heart? * She put her front foot against her chest*

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 07:29:50 +0000 UTC]

Old One: Yes. (pause) You'll understand someday.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 07:34:00 +0000 UTC]

Ali: Oh. Alright then..

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 07:47:58 +0000 UTC]

As she grew older, Ali discovered the Old One was right.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 08:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Her father never liked seeing her upset when he was alive

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 08:18:12 +0000 UTC]

and she soon grew comfortable in her near life in the herd.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 08:24:37 +0000 UTC]

And the land they migrated across  

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 08:27:23 +0000 UTC]

One day, Ali looked up at the sky and saw some clouds take on the shape of her deceased father.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 08:28:31 +0000 UTC]

Ali: Oooh...

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 08:29:47 +0000 UTC]

And she could swear that she could hear his voice talking to her.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 08:33:09 +0000 UTC]

saying her name

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 08:36:47 +0000 UTC]

Ali's father's voice: Ali... (pause) Ali...

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 08:39:06 +0000 UTC]

Ali: Daddy?

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 08:57:28 +0000 UTC]

Ali's father's voice: I will always be in your heart... As long as you remember me...

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 09:01:57 +0000 UTC]

Ali: Daddy! Oh yes I will.

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 09:33:23 +0000 UTC]

Soon the cloud floated away.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 09:34:34 +0000 UTC]

Ali wondered if what she just saw  and heard was for real or not

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 09:37:07 +0000 UTC]

But regardless, she felt better because of it.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 09:41:53 +0000 UTC]

and she smiled

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 09:43:00 +0000 UTC]

Ali: Thank you, Daddy.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 09:44:09 +0000 UTC]

Ali: I love you

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 09:47:36 +0000 UTC]

So Ali decided that the Old One was right.

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 09:49:10 +0000 UTC]

As long as she remembered her dad, then in a way he'll never really be gone

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ChipmunkRaccoonOz In reply to Animedino1 [2017-05-23 09:57:51 +0000 UTC]

The end

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Animedino1 In reply to ChipmunkRaccoonOz [2017-05-23 09:58:48 +0000 UTC]

Nice one

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