Of Dreams and Dragons VI

Of Dreams and Dragons

I sat with my back to a great ancient tree, on a hill that overlooked the great clear lake. I gazed down upon the pristine waters, a sad smile on my lips. I was to go to Earth. I didn’t want to go, for I was quite content spending my eternal days in Heaven. Father had a task for me and His servant and daughter, I had no choice but to obey. I didn’t want to leave Him, nor did I want to leave the company of my brothers and sister, Adrael, and my dragons. But alas, Sachael and Adrael had already been sent to Earth and now it was my time. At least, it drawing close and I couldn’t help but weep.


I could feel His comforting embrace as He murmured soothing things to me, assuring me that I would be fine. I would meet up with my beloved in time, just as I was to meet up with Sachael in due time. He also assured me that my dragons would be with me. They would be in a figurine, but still with me in order to protect me. I would miss flying and riding on the my dragons’ backs. I would miss singing in the Choir with the Choirmaster. But most of all, I would miss Father and Home. But someday, I would return and be free to spend the rest of my days with my beloved, my dragons, my friends, and my Father.


I felt a wetness on my cheek and lifted my finger to brush it from my cheek, only to realize that I had shed a tear. I tried to be strong, but alas, I wasn’t. I wept, not able to help myself and I felt a pressure against my side. I turned to see Le’neh, bumping his head gently against my side. “Don’t cry, little one,” He murmured, sounding like Ke’sarai by calling me little one. I sniffled and threw my arms around his neck, burying my face in his comforting scales. “I’ll miss you, Le’neh. I’ll miss it all.”


“I know, my dearest, I know,” He cooed, lifting a clawed hand to press it gently against my back, careful not to harm me. It was the best he could do in this form. “But I’ll be your side as soon as possible. We’ll all be by your side and you’ll meet up with Sachael and Adrael.”


“But what if I don’t?” I whispered softly, terrified of the thought of being in that strange world on my own. I heard him give a meek chuckle. “Don’t worry, Eliah. I’ll be here for you in time, I promise.”


I sniffled again and smiled, comforted by his words. I also began aware of Father’s presence again as He murmured soothing nothings to me, assuring me again that I would be all right. I really would miss Him, but I knew He would always be listening and watching over me.

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I was scared at first, but I knew I would be fine.