Saying Goodbye, Going Away
Indigo
09-27-2020, 09:17 PM
The words had left her mouth without a thought and she quickly tried to take them back. Meadow did not expect his reply, that maybe someday Indigo would follow her. Eyes widen with surprise and hope sparks inside her. Something tells her that she should not hope, that it is wrong to ask him to leave his family but it does not douse the flame that has been lit. A smile worms its way onto her face for a brief moment before it falls away to be replaced by tears. Asking him not to forget her is Meadow’s insecurity breaking through, rearing its ugly head to make itself known. His words make it retreat, the knowledge that, no matter what happens, Indy will never forget her, has her heart soaring. As she steps forward to hug him, trying to lose herself in his form, his kiss lands on her forehead and he embraces her. For a long time, she just holds onto him, forgetting all her worries. The tears finally dry as she holds onto him and is held by him. When the time comes to break the contact, Meadow moves back to look up at him. A soft smile appears and she says, “I promise I will visit you often and bring you lots of presents. I should go finish packing now but Indy, I need you to know something. I am not leaving because I don’t love you. I am leaving because my sister needs me. You are always in my heart and I will be by to visit. Cross my heart and hope to cry.” Sitting back, she takes one paw and crosses her heart. She has sealed the promise now and cannot break it. Darting in one more time for a final hug, Meadow aims a kiss at his big paw before retreating to finish her packing. She looks behind her often as she leaves the garden, sometimes even stopping to wave. The smile she wears only drops when Indy’s form disappears from sight and her shoulders slump. Her heart is breaking and the pain will last a long time but at least, Indigo knows that she will be back. Head lifts as the small wolf vows to herself that she will be back soon. -exit Meadow- "Meadow"
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