Post by Tilly on Apr 2, 2014 20:19:18 GMT
paralyzing silence
Beneath her feet were green clovers. She always enjoyed the softness of them. Deep in the Kilika Woods sunlight did not touch much of the wildlife so as Tilly progressed her way through the trees she felt the coolness of the greenery underneath her bare feet. The clovers were always especially cold. Above her birds could be heard, chirping up to the sun that shone so brightly that day. In the village people were busy, and Tilly had grown tired of being fussed with. Everyone was so excited. She'd come a long way from the small excommunicated Al Bhed girl her parents had found some time ago. She was a fully-fledged summoner now, ready to start her Pilgrimage. A small grin tugged at her lips. She had finally done it. It had taken her a while to talk her foster parents into it, they were stubborn. But just as they were, so was she. She had been determined to go forth and start the Pilgrimage. She would bring the next Calm, which, in her mind, was the best way to repay the lovely couple who had opened their hearts and home to the orphaned girl. To Tilly, Kalla was her mother and her father was Gatuk. Tilly outstretched her hand, towards sunlight that streamed in through the trees. Following the line of light Tilly caught site of a lovely red flower growing nearby. Her smile widened.
Kilika Woods was not the safest place in Spira, but it was okay. As a newly born Summoner Tilly was able to summon her first Aeon, Ifrit; the fire Aeon. Upon summoning him for the first time, Tilly had nearly jumped from her skin. But once things had settled and she was able to run her small hand over his large claw Tilly realized this ferocious beast was completely loyal to her. Honestly she fell in love with him. Not only that but she felt the smallest pang of sadness for him. She had prayed to Ifrit's Fayth at the Temple. The Fayth had seemed lonely, sad. Perhaps they longed for the life they once had but could never possess again. To think that the only time they could emerge from their temples and be somewhat free was when a summoner called upon them for help. That had to be a lonely life. To the right of her, Tilly could hear water flowing. She took quiet, careful steps. Sure there were Fiends around but if the young Summoner kept quiet and her distance they would more than likely ignore her. That was not always the case, but for today Tilly hoped it would be.
Making it to the water Tilly released a sigh. She had hardly noticed she had been holding her breath. Perhaps coming alone was too unnerving for the girl. Once her parents noticed she had slipped away they would come looking for her. Despite the excitement of obtaining her first Summon she was sad. Kilika was her home, her beautiful home, and she was leaving it tomorrow. She needed time to herself, to pull herself away from all the places that had become much like a security blanket. Tilly crouched down by the water. If she leaned over just a little she could see her reflection in the water's surface. There she could see the tears she refused to release. She had thought seeing the woods would brighten her up a little before she left. If she kept this up she would be in tears before boarding the ship tomorrow.
The young summoner was so lost in thought she hadn't noticed the crackling branches behind her as a light green lizard-like fiend crept up behind her. It was when she heard the rush of footsteps that she turned her head a little to see the malicious green monster just before it leaped towards her, ready to land an attack. The footsteps belonged to her guardian, Luke. He was brandishing a red-tinted blade, rushing forward at an odd speed. He had obviously cast Haste upon himself before charging the monster that was about to make dinner out of Tilly, the useless summoner. With one swift swing of his blade the Fiend was dead and bursting into very many pyreflies around them. Tilly had not had the time to stand since the action began. Luke stood still a moment, willing his Time Magic to dissipate before approaching her. It was obvious that he was annoyed. He was always annoyed.
Oh.. maybe I am not cut out for this summoner stuff...
Kilika Woods was not the safest place in Spira, but it was okay. As a newly born Summoner Tilly was able to summon her first Aeon, Ifrit; the fire Aeon. Upon summoning him for the first time, Tilly had nearly jumped from her skin. But once things had settled and she was able to run her small hand over his large claw Tilly realized this ferocious beast was completely loyal to her. Honestly she fell in love with him. Not only that but she felt the smallest pang of sadness for him. She had prayed to Ifrit's Fayth at the Temple. The Fayth had seemed lonely, sad. Perhaps they longed for the life they once had but could never possess again. To think that the only time they could emerge from their temples and be somewhat free was when a summoner called upon them for help. That had to be a lonely life. To the right of her, Tilly could hear water flowing. She took quiet, careful steps. Sure there were Fiends around but if the young Summoner kept quiet and her distance they would more than likely ignore her. That was not always the case, but for today Tilly hoped it would be.
Making it to the water Tilly released a sigh. She had hardly noticed she had been holding her breath. Perhaps coming alone was too unnerving for the girl. Once her parents noticed she had slipped away they would come looking for her. Despite the excitement of obtaining her first Summon she was sad. Kilika was her home, her beautiful home, and she was leaving it tomorrow. She needed time to herself, to pull herself away from all the places that had become much like a security blanket. Tilly crouched down by the water. If she leaned over just a little she could see her reflection in the water's surface. There she could see the tears she refused to release. She had thought seeing the woods would brighten her up a little before she left. If she kept this up she would be in tears before boarding the ship tomorrow.
The young summoner was so lost in thought she hadn't noticed the crackling branches behind her as a light green lizard-like fiend crept up behind her. It was when she heard the rush of footsteps that she turned her head a little to see the malicious green monster just before it leaped towards her, ready to land an attack. The footsteps belonged to her guardian, Luke. He was brandishing a red-tinted blade, rushing forward at an odd speed. He had obviously cast Haste upon himself before charging the monster that was about to make dinner out of Tilly, the useless summoner. With one swift swing of his blade the Fiend was dead and bursting into very many pyreflies around them. Tilly had not had the time to stand since the action began. Luke stood still a moment, willing his Time Magic to dissipate before approaching her. It was obvious that he was annoyed. He was always annoyed.
Oh.. maybe I am not cut out for this summoner stuff...