Nova
Nova may not have a lot of self-preservation instincts, but even she had to acknowledge that the tree bursting into flames wasn't a good sign of what the lightning could do to her. Frozen in place, her mouth dropped wide, admiring the beauty even as the fear began to seep in. It was a foreign emotion, and she didn't appreciate how it tightened her muscles to a breaking point, a layer of cold sweat beginning to form on her skin. The way it leached the color from her complexion was not attractive. After all, how could she be scared of the lightning?! Look at the light! Look at the colors!
Another flash of electricity struck nearby, closer than before. It was as if the world was gently but firmly telling her to "Leave". And Nova heard it this time - loud and clear.
Backing away with reluctance and regret clear across her face, she made her way towards the woman who'd interrupted her fun. Her head was high with a mix of defiance and self-satisfaction. "See?! I'm fine. And did you see that tree?! The way it just exploded?! It was so PRETTY!" Nova moved her hands emphatically, pointing to the fire that now smoldered at the edge of the field, a not-so-subtle warning.
Another flash of electricity struck nearby, closer than before. It was as if the world was gently but firmly telling her to "Leave". And Nova heard it this time - loud and clear.
Backing away with reluctance and regret clear across her face, she made her way towards the woman who'd interrupted her fun. Her head was high with a mix of defiance and self-satisfaction. "See?! I'm fine. And did you see that tree?! The way it just exploded?! It was so PRETTY!" Nova moved her hands emphatically, pointing to the fire that now smoldered at the edge of the field, a not-so-subtle warning.
Life is nothing
without a little chaos to make it interesting
without a little chaos to make it interesting
