Back to Life, Back to Reality
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:36 pm
Korvaelis Dahshida
It had been a year.
A YEAR.
Well, a little more than a year. However, Korvaelis still couldn’t wrap his head around it. What made processing it even harder was the fact that he had to keep it to himself. Some say talking about the topic aids a person’s understanding. Conversations help organize your thoughts and process them. But he couldn’t talk to anyone. It would be too big of a risk to even hint at it. He’d just have to swallow his feelings, a mixture of pride and joy. There was a hint of sadness too since he couldn’t express it either. Of course, that’s how it happened too. Still, he’s been floating on a cloud ever since.
A baby.
Korvaelis had given birth to a healthy baby. It felt like it wasn’t that long ago but it’s already been more than a year! What made him even more ecstatic? The acceptance of the Dashida household. Garnet would not carry the name. Korvaelis would feel a pang of guilt if he further disrespected the family. But they, Garnet, would experience something Korvaelis never had as a child. One person in particular is guaranteed to give the baby an immense amount of warmth and love. That’s all he could ask for.
The mountains shielded a majority of the estate in the morning from the sun. A slither of light slipped through the bedroom window. It’s never enough to wake the mixed blood up, so he often relied on the songs of a choir of birds to get him out of bed. However, this morning’s song was accompanied by bursts of laughter and babble that warmed the lord’s insides. He wasn’t necessarily awake to hear it as his eyes were still closed and his back was turned toward the noise. But Korvaelis had become a really light sleeper in a short time span. So he became aware of his surroundings quickly. As matter a of fact, the lord had no choice if he wanted to keep a close eye on his new bundle of joy.
“Mmm, so tasty.” A cracking voice said in a soft tone.
Korvaelis rolled over to find an Avialae almost his height cradling a small blue baby in his bed. He couldn’t believe it was Aki every time he saw him. The birth of Garnet had forced him to hide even from his first child and when Aki returned, the Avialae child was different. The small, frail bird-like child had become large and tough. Aki showed signs of being a true Dahshida warrior and he even took interest in becoming a Shadow Guard. Since his return, books on tracking, martial arts, archery, and swordsmanship had been scattered throughout the house. Is he on the path to becoming a man? Korvaelis refused to believe it. Perhaps the only thing he couldn’t deny was the boy’s looks shifting. Akiba’s face was beginning to haunt Korvaelis every day.
“You’re finally up,” Aki said as Garnet placed their little hands on the Avialae's mouth, hoping he would pretend to eat it. Aki, being a complete sucker, did as the baby pleased too. “Netty was just sitting here. They were staring at you quietly. I’ve been playing with them ever since. I bet Netty’s hungry though.”
It had been a year.
A YEAR.
Well, a little more than a year. However, Korvaelis still couldn’t wrap his head around it. What made processing it even harder was the fact that he had to keep it to himself. Some say talking about the topic aids a person’s understanding. Conversations help organize your thoughts and process them. But he couldn’t talk to anyone. It would be too big of a risk to even hint at it. He’d just have to swallow his feelings, a mixture of pride and joy. There was a hint of sadness too since he couldn’t express it either. Of course, that’s how it happened too. Still, he’s been floating on a cloud ever since.
A baby.
Korvaelis had given birth to a healthy baby. It felt like it wasn’t that long ago but it’s already been more than a year! What made him even more ecstatic? The acceptance of the Dashida household. Garnet would not carry the name. Korvaelis would feel a pang of guilt if he further disrespected the family. But they, Garnet, would experience something Korvaelis never had as a child. One person in particular is guaranteed to give the baby an immense amount of warmth and love. That’s all he could ask for.
The mountains shielded a majority of the estate in the morning from the sun. A slither of light slipped through the bedroom window. It’s never enough to wake the mixed blood up, so he often relied on the songs of a choir of birds to get him out of bed. However, this morning’s song was accompanied by bursts of laughter and babble that warmed the lord’s insides. He wasn’t necessarily awake to hear it as his eyes were still closed and his back was turned toward the noise. But Korvaelis had become a really light sleeper in a short time span. So he became aware of his surroundings quickly. As matter a of fact, the lord had no choice if he wanted to keep a close eye on his new bundle of joy.
“Mmm, so tasty.” A cracking voice said in a soft tone.
Korvaelis rolled over to find an Avialae almost his height cradling a small blue baby in his bed. He couldn’t believe it was Aki every time he saw him. The birth of Garnet had forced him to hide even from his first child and when Aki returned, the Avialae child was different. The small, frail bird-like child had become large and tough. Aki showed signs of being a true Dahshida warrior and he even took interest in becoming a Shadow Guard. Since his return, books on tracking, martial arts, archery, and swordsmanship had been scattered throughout the house. Is he on the path to becoming a man? Korvaelis refused to believe it. Perhaps the only thing he couldn’t deny was the boy’s looks shifting. Akiba’s face was beginning to haunt Korvaelis every day.
“You’re finally up,” Aki said as Garnet placed their little hands on the Avialae's mouth, hoping he would pretend to eat it. Aki, being a complete sucker, did as the baby pleased too. “Netty was just sitting here. They were staring at you quietly. I’ve been playing with them ever since. I bet Netty’s hungry though.”
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