Hello, Big World

Ikigai

Silver eyes squinted against the light of the morning sun. Reds, pinks, golds and purples kissed the sky as the sun prepared for her day. Ikigai had peeked out of the den every day up until today. Today... they were allowed to venture out. She was ready to meet the world and she hoped the world was ready to meet her.

Tentatively, the pale child stepped from the den. One step turned into two. Two turned into more. The girls long, obsidian tail eventually snaked out of the doorway behind her. And just like that, she was free. Free of the confines of the den, but free in another sense as well. Something within the girls heart began to soar. Closing her red rimmed eyes, Ikigai inhaled deeply of the crisp morning air. She turned her little muzzle to the sky and sighed aloud. Iki was glad to be the first awake. It was as though this morning and this moment was just for her.

Iki moved quietly through the wintery landscape, her pale coat helping her to blend in while her midnight spots made her stand out. There had been no discussion about how far they were allowed to go, so Iki let the world direct her paws. In time she came to thre shrine and the glittering, glimmering pool. Sliding down to lay on her belly, Iki peered over the edge and gasped lightly at the glowing creatures swimming in the water.

"Okiku Ikigai"

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