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Authors: Bre Faucheux
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final words to her. She would never be able to choose what would stay in her life and what would fade away. A life could never have been built to withstand the test of time with these people. And Jayden had been right as well. After what they had done, and after what they had become, she was alone. She was an outsider to all humans. Little else crossed her mind as she stared at the woods before her, listening for Jayden behind her as she walked. As soon as they disappeared into the brush Jayden sped away, allowing Madison to lead their steps. If she were still human, she knew this would be the moment where she would silently weep as they left a place she had found comfort in for a time. But now she only felt acceptance. It would take something more powerful than rejection to bring grief to her eyes. She merely accepted it as she had everything else. She was still unsure if this ability was a considerable strength or a weakness.
Jayden followed her through the forest and along to the scent of the ocean miles away. They leapt over the cliff’s edge and into the water, making their way to the ship Jayden spent a decent amount of time repairing. It moved steadily in the water at anchor. Madison broke the surface of the water beside him and nearly gasped when she saw the ship.
“How did you get it into the water again?” she asked.
“I didn’t really. The tide came forth and I merely gave it a few shoves.”
She glared at him.
“Alright then, mistress, quite a few generous shoves. Is that enough for you?” he said sarcastically.
She looked to the shores just behind them. He nearly tore the beach apart trying to get it into the waters. The sand gave way to what resembled a jagged crevice.
“I could have helped you, sir, if you would permit me,” she said sarcastically.
“When I need the help of others, I ask for it.”
“But you never ask for it.”
“Does that not speak for itself?” he said.
Jayden climbed the rope of the anchor and Madison did the same just feet above him. She surprised herself with the revelation that she didn’t have fear of the water beneath her that she once possessed as she climbed aboard the ship. The feeling of the water flowing around her was soothing. She still felt the life within its touch as she had on her swim with Jayden. It was the same sensation she felt as they ran through the forest and the mountains around the native settlement. Everything she had once feared left her exhilarated. She hoped it would last as she suspected that she soon may be swimming. The ship didn’t appear as in great of shape as she would have liked. It was still sturdy, but not solid.
“As I presume I will not be left to wait around while you do the heavy lifting, are you going to show me how this monstrosity is worked properly?” she asked.
“For what purpose, mistress?” He loosened the sack and spread about their new belongings.
“Thus I won’t become entirely useless during this journey.”
“I have no mind to teach you everything there is to know of sailing,” he said.
“Then teach me solely what I may do to help you.”
He didn’t answer her. He simply took ropes within his hands and allowed the sails to open. They caught the wind almost instantly and the wooden floor began to move. She couldn’t help but be reminded of how the ground shook from under her the night the Vam-pyr-ei-ak had used the elements of nature to attack her new home.
She leaned against the side of the ship, allowing the heat of the sun to dry the fabric and animal skins against her body. She could hardly feel heat or cold, but the rays gave a sense of being warmed as her skin slowly dried. She watched as Jayden threw about ropes and angled things properly. He made his way to the bow.
“It is likely that we will not move fast enough before our supplies dwindle,” she said softly, scanning the jugs of blood and their few items nearby. She knew that he could hear her.
“If the sea remains calm for too
Jayden followed her through the forest and along to the scent of the ocean miles away. They leapt over the cliff’s edge and into the water, making their way to the ship Jayden spent a decent amount of time repairing. It moved steadily in the water at anchor. Madison broke the surface of the water beside him and nearly gasped when she saw the ship.
“How did you get it into the water again?” she asked.
“I didn’t really. The tide came forth and I merely gave it a few shoves.”
She glared at him.
“Alright then, mistress, quite a few generous shoves. Is that enough for you?” he said sarcastically.
She looked to the shores just behind them. He nearly tore the beach apart trying to get it into the waters. The sand gave way to what resembled a jagged crevice.
“I could have helped you, sir, if you would permit me,” she said sarcastically.
“When I need the help of others, I ask for it.”
“But you never ask for it.”
“Does that not speak for itself?” he said.
Jayden climbed the rope of the anchor and Madison did the same just feet above him. She surprised herself with the revelation that she didn’t have fear of the water beneath her that she once possessed as she climbed aboard the ship. The feeling of the water flowing around her was soothing. She still felt the life within its touch as she had on her swim with Jayden. It was the same sensation she felt as they ran through the forest and the mountains around the native settlement. Everything she had once feared left her exhilarated. She hoped it would last as she suspected that she soon may be swimming. The ship didn’t appear as in great of shape as she would have liked. It was still sturdy, but not solid.
“As I presume I will not be left to wait around while you do the heavy lifting, are you going to show me how this monstrosity is worked properly?” she asked.
“For what purpose, mistress?” He loosened the sack and spread about their new belongings.
“Thus I won’t become entirely useless during this journey.”
“I have no mind to teach you everything there is to know of sailing,” he said.
“Then teach me solely what I may do to help you.”
He didn’t answer her. He simply took ropes within his hands and allowed the sails to open. They caught the wind almost instantly and the wooden floor began to move. She couldn’t help but be reminded of how the ground shook from under her the night the Vam-pyr-ei-ak had used the elements of nature to attack her new home.
She leaned against the side of the ship, allowing the heat of the sun to dry the fabric and animal skins against her body. She could hardly feel heat or cold, but the rays gave a sense of being warmed as her skin slowly dried. She watched as Jayden threw about ropes and angled things properly. He made his way to the bow.
“It is likely that we will not move fast enough before our supplies dwindle,” she said softly, scanning the jugs of blood and their few items nearby. She knew that he could hear her.
“If the sea remains calm for too
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