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Creatures rushed past him- not away from the flames, but towards them. Shining's look of anger gradually fell apart, as he watched them dash into the flaming chaos. Although he couldn't sense it, the feline knew they radiated determination, courage, and hope. They were attempting to save loved ones, those trapped and afraid within the fire. Selfless, risking their life for someone else. Not caring for the possibility of their death.
Wasn't he like that? Didn't he sacrifice all his time and energy to help others? From leaders of tribes and clans, to the smallest of children. Parents, families, allies and even enemies. He had shown everyone love, tried to save them from the fires of hate. He may have failed at times... and yet other times he changed a creature's life for the better. Got them off the path of destruction and self-harm. Why was he standing here now, frozen in place?
"Wrong, wrong... Lies and deception..." Shining spoke aloud, more clearly than usual. "You don't tell the truth. You press your sick, wicked thoughts onto me. Your Eyes show me a twisted world. Not what it has to be... Not what I want it to be..." The feline stepped forward-
Someone slipped in front of him. A small marten, with legs of metal. Lessa's head pushed up against his body, sending him back towards the stairs. Shining's focus broke from the blaze, as he looked down at his friend. He began to resist. "Save them. I have to save them..." he started coughing near the end, the smoke finally getting to his lungs, stinging his eyes as it grew thicker. "Can't let them die... Can't let them burn."
Creatures rushed past him- not away from the flames, but towards them. Shining's look of anger gradually fell apart, as he watched them dash into the flaming chaos. Although he couldn't sense it, the feline knew they radiated determination, courage, and hope. They were attempting to save loved ones, those trapped and afraid within the fire. Selfless, risking their life for someone else. Not caring for the possibility of their death.
Wasn't he like that? Didn't he sacrifice all his time and energy to help others? From leaders of tribes and clans, to the smallest of children. Parents, families, allies and even enemies. He had shown everyone love, tried to save them from the fires of hate. He may have failed at times... and yet other times he changed a creature's life for the better. Got them off the path of destruction and self-harm. Why was he standing here now, frozen in place?
"Wrong, wrong... Lies and deception..." Shining spoke aloud, more clearly than usual. "You don't tell the truth. You press your sick, wicked thoughts onto me. Your Eyes show me a twisted world. Not what it has to be... Not what I want it to be..." The feline stepped forward-
Someone slipped in front of him. A small marten, with legs of metal. Lessa's head pushed up against his body, sending him back towards the stairs. Shining's focus broke from the blaze, as he looked down at his friend. He began to resist. "Save them. I have to save them..." he started coughing near the end, the smoke finally getting to his lungs, stinging his eyes as it grew thicker. "Can't let them die... Can't let them burn."
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WHO KNEW THE EMPTINESS COULD BE SO COLD?!
Shininglight — Wanderer — tags[/shadow]
WHO KNEW THE EMPTINESS COULD BE SO COLD?!
Shininglight — Wanderer — tags[/shadow]