No room for Nightmares

Sniffling between verses, Atreyu remembered how happy they all were the last time she had heard her mother sing that song. She had been looking for her family and pack for almost a year now, with no luck and no hint of them. Had they died? Was she the only one who made it out alive? She certainly hoped not, her family had to be somewhere, they couldn't have all died. Maybe she hadn't found them because they didn't want to be found. That thought hurt her more than the thought of losing them, to have lost them and then find out they don't want her would crush the young spotted woman.

Another sniffle and she continues her lullaby, hugging herself the best she could. "When the night is...dark..." There was a familiar voice that followed along with the lullaby from her homeland. Without turning, her holographic eyes widened with shock and so many other emotions she couldn't name them. She also couldn't finish the song. Her throat had closed on the knot that had formed, and with her face full of emotion she slowly turned to see who dared to impersonate her beloved brother. The sight that greeted her eyes overwhelmed her with joy and relief, there were no words to describe how much grief had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders. "Please tell me it's really you..." She begged, uncharacteristically, with tears streaming down her face. She took a tentative step toward Oath, as if she feared he would disappear.

"Talk." || Think || 'Hear.'