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Post by Gummy on Apr 6, 2024 9:26:03 GMT -7
Klara looked at the places he pointed to but it was something she was missing. The nature, it was here but it also wasn't. She listened closely, her ears straining. In spring or summer it might be different but now in winter, most things were dormant. Asleep, she had never thought of it as noisy, she just lived with it.
When he asked if she wanted to go back down she paused and then pointed to the green.
"If we go over there for a little will you be able to get us back?"
She was pointed to where the city jungle blended into the real jungle. She missed the hills which were her friends, she missed just being in the middle of all the buzz of nature.
"I just need to go somewhere that isn't strangled by stone. It's been too long!"
There was a yearning in her voice as she looked over to what looked lush and pristine.
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Post by Zeronone on Apr 6, 2024 9:31:50 GMT -7
Kei looked out to where Klara was pointing and nodded, he got the feeling she was better in nature then out of it. Guessing taking her into the air away from the green may have been a bad idea. Though, it didn't seem to hurt her just bug her a little. He reached out, touching Majesty's shoulder. The giant eagle tilted, turning towards the edge of the city. It took almost no time at all, a single flap of Majesty's magnificent wings to put them over the jungle like forest and head down towards a clearing.
"I can get us back; it only takes energy to summon them. Once they out they are good till I send them back or they want to go back."
He left out the part where if they died here, they died for good. But he doubted anything out here would even approach Majesty. And if they did, well Klara's powers in a forest would be amazing to see.
As Majesty landed, his wings flapping for balance before curling against his body, a wave of snowy wind flew by and reformed on the ground. In a blink, Snowflake sat beside Majesty, the giant Sabretooth gazing around the forest with the eyes of a skilled warrior.
Kei helped Klara off and back onto the ground. Looking around, he marveled at the beautiful trees and what flowers remained.
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Post by Gummy on Apr 6, 2024 9:44:27 GMT -7
Klara nodded and when they landed her legs felt like jelly. The snow here was deeper and almost undesturbed apart from a few tracks which had woven their way through the clearing. That didn't matter as as soon as they reached a decent height she could hear them again. Once off she ran up to Ice Cream and hugged it.
"Good to see you again."
She then moved away and closed her eyes to just listen. It was wild but it was also tamed a bit like her homeland. She understood why trees needed to be forested but also understood that it was a sad occasion when a really old tree was removed. She hated those times it always made her cry.
A soft smile came to her lips as she listened to the few trees which were still partly awake. Some seemed to lean towards them to them lean back again.
"Hello. I hear you."
She said. Then looked at Kei.
"That is better. I can hear them again. Up there it was like someone had turned off all the noise. Now it is like a sweet hum as if they were trying to decide on something. There are some really old trees around, older than when the tree killers... sorry I think they mean the people who traveled from abroad. They speak differently to what I'm used to. Almost like half the words and there is more... erm.... music, its like music but slow, long and pondering. Then there's the whispers wanting to grow but knowing it's not time."
She moved over to a tree with a tag in it indicating it to be an old tree and not to be cut.
"Oh you are magnificent!"
She was rewarded with a slow snow fall onto her and it seemed the tree stood even more prouder than before.
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Post by Zeronone on Apr 6, 2024 15:41:32 GMT -7
Kei stood back as Klara seemed to breathe in the pure nature of the world around him. He looked around and agreed it was very comforting and peaceful here. He leaned against Snowflake watching the surrounding area. Though, he couldn't imagine an animal dumb enough to approach them for violence. Snowflake was watching Klara closely and suddenly moved to walk up behind her and lay down, offering his side to her as he gazed up at the large oak.
"It is an old tree, beautiful and strong. It has lived a long time and will continue to do so. Its roots are strong and its branches wide." His massive head turned, gazing at her with those icy blue eyes.
Kei almost stumbled and fell when Snowflake moved away, sure throw in a pretty girl and he was forgotten. He chuckled and walked around, finding a slightly dryer spot and took a seat. Leaning against one of the trees he turned his gaze to the large oak that Klara was talking too, he wondered how that work. Was it actually words or was it more like the green connected with her? As he thought about it, an idea was coming together into his mind. He had been thinking of it ever since she asked about him summoning trees.
He pulled open his sketchbook and quickly began drawing. He left her to Snowflake and Majesty, occasionally looking up at the giant oak with a smile and going back to his drawing. Oh, Klara was going to like this.
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Post by Gummy on Apr 7, 2024 2:57:06 GMT -7
Klara moved slightly as Ice Cream came over and nodded to it. Then she looked back to the tree. Her hand touching it gently feeling the bark rough but the moss and lichen soft. She laughed at something then bent down and made a snow ball throwing it towards Kei. Her aim wasn't good and she wasn't that strong so if it hit him it would be a miracle. She bent down behind Ice Cream to hide from him while making another snow ball. Yes her hands were getting cold but she didn't mind. A quiet giggle came from her as excitement grew. Poking her head back up she tried to throw a second. This time she really was laughing. It wasn't a horrible laugh nor one that was ugly but that of a child having fun.
The trees around seemed to shake a little sending either large lumps of snow to the ground for flurries which made Klara laugh even more as the large tree made some fall on her.
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Post by Zeronone on Apr 12, 2024 5:28:59 GMT -7
Kei looked up just in time to avoid the snowball, laughing, he put his pad down and scooped up a snowball and throwing it back. His aim like hers wasn't that good. Snowflake leaped aside, avoiding the barrage of the two kids and found a place behind a tree where he could watch and keep watch at the same time. Majesty shook the snow from his feathers, his keen gaze looking out towards the woods. While the city may be close, there were still wildlife such as wolves in this area. Kei rolled in the snow, picking up his pad and adding the last couple of touches while avoiding Klara's arsenal of snowballs. The sound of creaking filled the air, the ground shifting, and from the old tree itself a form came, moving out as if the tree was stretching. A large trunk like foot reached out, followed by another. A body following, covered in thick wooden bark, leaves and flowers on its form. A fifteen foot tall tree man seperated itself from the oak. Standing like a majestic tree in the small open area. " Klara, meet Arbor. The tree kaiju, master of forests and jungles." Arbor turned his head and looked down, a grey beard of moss and leaves fluttered as a smile showed through. His eyes were a sun gold yellow and gentle.
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Post by Gummy on Apr 12, 2024 6:58:25 GMT -7
Klara hear something then it vanished and she turned around looking at the old tree as it grew and shifted. Well didn't grow just become and it was huge and she felt so small. And her jaw fell open as her eyes opened wide as she looked up and fell with a omph! into a small snow drift and her eyes still wet up and up until she found the eyes and her mouth turned into a huge wide grin. The wonder was filling her heart and her very being. She felt so happy! He had made it for her and she sat there on the snow just in awe and possibly for the first time speechless! She was taking in each plant that was growing on it and listening to the humm that was the life all around and it seemed to be different prouder and wow! Well... just amazing. She didn't need to say anything and she started to cry before springing up and hugging one of its legs. Tears of everything in her past just coming in that moment as she felt the moss and lichen. She didn't know where it had all come from it was more the fact that now Kei could also see and hopefully hear what she hears.
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Post by Zeronone on Apr 12, 2024 7:08:59 GMT -7
Arbor gazed down at the girl; he felt a connection with her that was shared only with his master Kei. He kneeled down, making sure not to move the leg that the girl was hugging. His hand covered in strong bark and flowers moved down and laid against the ground, palm up as it smiled down at her.
Kei could feel the power radiating from this creation, it was unlike anything he ever felt before. It was as if the tree itself was connected not only to this tree but every tree, the very Green of the world itself. He knew right then that this would be one of his most powerful creations. But he also knew it would not do well in cities, for it was of the wild. He walked over, stepping into its palm and looked over at Klara, offering a hand to help her up.
He saw her tears and he felt guilty he made her cry but at the same time he felt this had been the right thing to bring out. Klara had a deep connection with nature and Arbor was a connection she would have as well.
"You okay?"
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Post by Gummy on Apr 12, 2024 7:20:59 GMT -7
Klara felt the tree move and heard the flowers talk and it calmed her. She sniffed and wiped her eyes with the sleeve of her red cardigan and looked over to Kei as he spoke with a very soft and quiet voice.
"More than ok, I needed that."
She took his hand wobbled a bit when she was getting her balance and looked at Kei. Could she make the move? He was with another girl. Time would tell.
She hugged Kei firmly and planted a kiss on his cheek.
"Thank you Arbor is magnificent. He's just perfect. Thank you."
She looked around at the different trees and plants. Then back to Arbor and did a little curtsy with her skirt.
"Arbor you definitely are magnificent. Do you sound as I hear you?"
She looked at him with hope. The orchids that hung to him were holding themselves proudly. It was amazing to see.
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Post by Zeronone on Apr 16, 2024 7:59:32 GMT -7
Kei blushed as he felt Klara hug him and even more so when she kissed his cheek. He smiled but took a step back, he didn't have much experience with girls. And Luara was nothing like a normal girl, she was cool and scary and awesome. Klara was amazing in her own special way as well; she was alive in the moment and connected to the world. He decided to take it as a friendly thank you kiss for now, but something told him he should stay on his guard. He didn't want to emotionally hurt the girl, but he was with someone.
He turned his attention back to his forest kaiju as she thanked him. She didn't have too, he loved drawing and out here away from people he could cut loose a bit.
Arbor nodded before his voice came out. It was slow and methodical with a tinge of music.
"I am Arbor, it is my deepest pleasure to meet you, lady Klara."
His voice seemed to come from the Kaiju but also the surrounding trees and landscape, as if the world itself was talking as one being.
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Post by Gummy on Apr 17, 2024 10:32:53 GMT -7
Klara listened to Arbor. He sounded like he sounded but she could also hear other things, little voices extra from the other plants that grew on him. She leaned in and listened and smiled. Then looked to Kei.
"You hear his voice but I hear all their voices. It isn't a clamour like on the streets but just nice. They speak as one and as many. His voice is close but it isn't all of it. There is far more."
She pointed to a group of orchids that was on the knee joint.
"They just are happy to be there. Those over there..."
She indicated flowers further up.
"... are just about ready to grow. The ones under his feet are still there but quieter... They understand that being squashed isn't the end. They will grow again."
Looking out over the world, towards the city, the wind blew the whisps of black hair away from her face and she felt so alive and so happy.
"We should head back soon. I need to be home before it gets too late."
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Post by Zeronone on Apr 23, 2024 5:01:45 GMT -7
Kei looked up at Arbor, his eyes going to the places she pointed. He was really amazed by her power, able to speak to the entire world, hear things no one else ever would. Honestly, she be an amazing spy! She could gather information no one else ever could. People met in public places all the time and public places had plants! But then again, Klara was a gentle soul with a good heart. She may be uncomfortable at the idea of spying on people.
He turned back towards the city as the wind blew, the cool air felt nice, but it carried something, the smell of the city. Smog, pollution, people. It hung over the wild lands like a cloud, but it was the world which they belonged too. But maybe they could save the green as well, help increase the wild lands.
"Yeah, if I stay out too long, I will end up grounded, I will take you home if you like then head home myself."
Arbor lowered his hand back down to the ground, this time he seemed to melt his hand within the earth giving Klara and Kei a ramp to walk down. Kei smiled up at Arbor before walking towards Majesty. As he did, Snowflake came out from behind the large tree, its snow blue eyes looking at Klara.
"Time for all of us too return home, little one. But fear not, this is not goodbye. We will see each other again one day"
He nuzzled Klara's shoulder before vanishing in a burst of blue light.
Arbor smiled down at Klara, his head bowing slightly.
"It is time for me as well, but as the great Sabre said, this is not goodbye. Kei will always be able to bring me back. Until that day, stay strong and safe, Queen of the Wild."
Arbor rose, with a few steps he melded back into the tree and with a green flash was gone. The tree a tree once more.
Kei stood beside Majesty, waiting for Klara but not rushing her.
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Post by Gummy on Apr 23, 2024 5:10:17 GMT -7
Klara walked off the ramp and then stratched Ice Cream under the chin.
"See you soon."
She said with a huge smile. Turning she looked up to Arbor with her wide eyes. She didn't need to say anything for the plants already knew. She blushed deeply when he called her 'Queen of the Wild'. She wasn't sure of that title but it was nice. It was sad to see Arbor go but at the same time she could still hear him once he was back where he belonged. The only difference was the voice was quieter. She looked around and loved the feeling and then looked back at Kei. She took his hand to help her get back up on Majesty and found a safe space to sit.
She was dreading leaving the ground again but it needed to be done.
"I can't guide you directly to where I live but the neighbourhood would be fine. I'll talk to the others about you and perhaps you could come and meet Old Lace when we meet up. Just leave a note in the tree where were hiding. I'll get the message. Just give it a couple of days for me to pick up."
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Post by Zeronone on Apr 23, 2024 5:51:58 GMT -7
Kei helped Klara onto Majesty and moved up behind her, taking the place he had before so she wouldn't fall. The wings of the giant eagle opened, flapping once, twice, three times and was airborne. The massive bird casting its shadow as he flew through the sky on golden wings. Kei gazed out at the city below, his smile large and excitement gleaming in his eyes. This was what he lived for now, the freedom the world had to offer was so much different than his old life. Up here, he could draw and take pictures of sights very few could experience.
"That is fine, I understand. Just point to a place we can land. I would love to meet Old Lace if they are okay with it."
Majesty hooked a thermal and flew a bit higher, weaving around skyscrapers with the elegance only an eagle could obtain. The air while cool blew at their clothes, but Majesty's feathers below kept them warm.
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Post by Gummy on Apr 23, 2024 6:10:10 GMT -7
This time Klara looked at the world a little more. She saw where wild land merged into suburbs and suburbs turned into the city. She pointed to a direction that she could go. She nodded to Kei and turned to look at him. He had the same expression as her. Finally they got to a location of an old hospital where the grounds seemed to be well kept but everything else was run down. It was in the middle of an abandoned area of the city where those who walked around it wouldn't linger.
Klara pointed to almost the exact same spot as Robbie had dropped her off. A little distance away from the well kept lawn, rose garden and shrubs. Thinking about it, Klara realized that approaching from above gave the game away as to where she lived. It wasn't bad, she liked it well enough. It had cable and enough power to keep the console running.
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