Saying Goodbye, Going Away

Indy felt her sadness as much as his own and bit back his tears as he watched her smile fall. They were family, meant to be close to one another. When she spoke he was stunned slightly that the option was available to him. His jaw dropped slightly as he looked away from her. Almost ashamed his knee jerk reaction was to rush after her. What about his family though? They were blood, but Meadow practically lived in the garden with him. This seemed so different.

His thoughts were interrupted by her continued thought as she apologized for putting the idea into his head. Timidly he looked back to his garden mate and tried to smile again. ”Maybe someday.” He vowed softly, wondering if he could leave his sister, leave his garden, or his greenhouse. He looked down at his paws for a long moment as she spoke, and returned his bright blue eyes to hers shyly.

”I’ll never forget you.” Indigo promised her as she closed the distance between them once more and embraced him fully. She was so tiny compated to him, but that was why he loved her. He kissed the top of her head and hugged her tightly to his chest. ”I love you, too.” He promised though his heart broke.