Distant Memories

Aia hadn't been at all surprised when Vanille offered to take her for a walk. As far as the girl knew, everyone was nice and everyone loved her, so she loved all of them as well. Besides, this was her brother's girlfriend! Arc wouldn't have a mean girlfriend, right? Right! So, after telling mom and dad where she was going, the tiny purple puff wandered off at the side of the blue lady.

She was little and sweet and had the manners of a doll, so, as they walked, Aia grinned up at her companion. "Thank you for taking me on a walk. It's really nice of you." It was then that she noticed the flash of discomfort on Vanille's face and, wanting everyone to be happy, the girl slid her cheek against the fae's foreleg comfortingly. She didn't know if anything was actually wrong, she just had a feeling.

As the pair moved across the land, the trees began to change. Gradually, they changed from green to gold to orange and crimson. The child's blue eyes widened and she released a soft little 'woooooowwwww' of amazement. It was all so very beautiful and unlike anything that the girl had seen in her life thus far.

"Aia Indarra"