Starfall

Kaoori's picture
Inspired by this song: http://youtu.be/XFEAzP1Zm-A
(would be nice to listen to as you read)

Spring was in full bloom in the Endless Forest. Summer was not far. The nights were becoming warmer, the stars bright. Kaoori loved to climb to the highest hills and sit for hours, staring at the stars, looking for that certain one that seemed to dance more than the others. Tonight, however, as she stared at the sky, it seemed as if it had a mind of its own; a dance routine practiced and come to life for her own eyes to see. As she sat and marveled, bright silhouettes formed between the stars and flashed before her eyes of those that she thought she may never see again, of those gone before, but would always be in her heart.
The Hat Lady; a kind, gentle soul who had finally found happiness and peace, dancing to her own rhythm in the brightness, weightless and free.
The small one only known as the Ghost Fawn, poppies adorned between her ears, laughing, although none could hear, sliding among constellations, wearing expressions only innocence would know.
The whitetail Cloud, bounding beside her, his own expression carefree and weightless, the moonglow blanketing his back as he leaped across the sky.
Near the moon stood the the moon's son, Wudiin, and his starcrossed love, Poltergeist; both proud and regal, looking down on the forest, likely watching their own children. You should be proud , Kaoori whispered. they are beautiful. Kaoori still missed her friend Poltergeist from time to time; her loss had hit Kaoori hard.
Another silhouette formed in a cluster of stars, charging across the sky as if to test new legs. There was The Red, proud as ever, but much younger and stronger; the one she knew from the past, in his new domain; the sky. He stopped to bellow, and although she could not hear it, she knew somewhere it was still earth-shaking.
Two blurs suddenly caught her eye, and she craned her neck as a grin crossed her face.
Hoshiko raced across the sky, the markings on her little pelt burning as brightly as the stars that surrounded her. Right behind her was a fawn not much larger than her who bore the markings of both her parents, a monarch pelt and secretary pelt. They faded as they chased a shooting star out of Kaoori's vision into a nebula.

"I will never forget any of you."
Her heart a mixture of light and heavy, her eyes sparkling, the shika lay her head on the hill, closing her eyes and soon fell asleep, the night sky alive around her.

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I don't know how long I'll keep this up, because it's somewhat personal for me to share. But I did want some to read it.
Xemi's picture

Oh, Kimi, this is beautiful

Oh, Kimi, this is beautiful <3
The music was so light-hearted, strong and pure, it fit well with your writing.
Whether or not you choose to keep it up, it's a beautiful memento to these wonderful deer who have passed, and I enjoyed reading it.
Snowsauria's picture

This was very beautiful.

This was very beautiful. ♥
Mis's picture

I'd love for you to keep it

I'd love for you to keep it up. Really. Please? I'll cry if you don't.
This is such a lovely rememberance to all those who have passed on. Not a lot of people remember them anymore, you see? Sometimes that makes me sad. But it's nice to read of someone who knew so many of them.
Thanks ♥ Also yes, I love the music.
GlobalBeauty's picture

Please keep this going

Please keep this going Kaoori. This is a beautiful memorial to everyone who has passed and I would love to see it continue.
Siggies by Carry & Amazengalo

Aww, this is really

Aww, this is really beautiful, especially with the music.. and it's nice to be reminded of those who have gone. I remember hat lady. <3
I enjoyed reading this, you should keep it up. (8
Hraeth's picture

Kimi..

Kimi.. <33
Keep ittt.

This is gorgeous writing,

This is gorgeous writing, Kimi. Bandwagoning with Hraeth, you should keep this.

This is so...beautiful. It

This is so...beautiful. It really made my heart ache.
It is so amazing; Kao. I'd love for you to keep it up but understand if you don't.
parrotsnpineapple's picture

This is beautiful. Im glad

This is beautiful. Im glad you still remember, like Misako said, not many still do.
You have a wonderful way of writing. ♥
wingeddeer's picture

This was beautifull,I

This was beautifull,I honestly had tears creeping up from my eyes.


Fincayra's picture

Loved reading this,

Loved reading this, especially with the music. <3
Love this, Kimi. You had better keep it.
Kaoori's picture

I didn't think there'd be

I didn't think there'd be such an emotional response, honestly..

it will stay.

I'm glad you linked me to

I'm glad you linked me to this, I had no idea you posted it!
This short little piece of writing tugged at my heart strings more than I thought. arrgg ahh fightthetearsfightthetears
Especially with the music playing along with it...

It's nice to see such a wonderful little tribute to the deer who have passed on. Seeing Wudiin mentioned was a treat too.

<3
Mauvable's picture

Kao, this is incredibly

Kao, this is incredibly beautiful. Absolutely touching. I love that so many of the deer that have died here live on in the stars, it's such a beautiful concept to me. And the way family is a leading theme within the piece it brought tears to my eyes, especially since all of these deer are being brought together through one doe who is a mother. The connections are endless. Thank you for sharing this.
Kaoori's picture

Your own comment brought

Your own comment brought tears to my eyes, Mauv. Thank you. I don't consider myself much of a writer, but the fact that so many have been touched by this little story means a lot.

I'm glad Kaoori can touch so many. ♥