Art by Redbird on CS
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After the Arch
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I ran through the arch alongside my remaining pride members. I ran through to escape my past - if they really were from the future, then I can't be pursued by the spirits of the far past, can I?
The air felt heavy, used. But it still felt like home. I couldn't wait for the others, I ran straight for the lands of the pride, stopping just atop the hill that would show me the cave, and the lake inside. The landscape was somewhat strange, but it wasn't unfamiliar. The cave and the lands around it were littered with lions, talking and resting and wearing large chunks of metal. There were healers and - small lions? I was pulled back sharply by one of Ethreal's the lions, who forced me to stand with the other eight members of my pride. Again, they discussed what to do with us. This time I felt like a prisoner, I felt like they were intruding for a second, then I realized they weren't talking about us, but the trees. There were rocks floating in the sky - Things I did not remember from the 50 years I spent here. They were discussing how odd it was to step through to a rank unknown to them. One of the larger warriors came forward and offered us a choice. Remain in the pride lands, and be judged. Leave and never look back.. I looked at my pride mates. I Remembered the lioness I pushed into the lake. I remembered Pythia. and the dream lionesses. I wanted to come home. I wanted to stay. "I CHOOSE FORGIVENESS" |
Forgiveness |
If I could be forgiven, I would do everything in my power to stop, but I don't think I deserve it. The lions of this time period may see me how they want, but I don't wish to impose my presence upon them. The lake massacre lions and every one of the dream lionesses I couldn't save live in peace, and I'm the one that disrupted that for them.
I keep my distance but those who offer forgiveness, such as Pythia, I will always hold dear. I hope for more, but I do not wish to make them think about it if they don't have to. I have nothing more to say on the subject. I have made my decision. I am ready to recive judgement. |