Summer's Sweet Lullaby: Part One

by nefertimonchild

She wiped the morning dew from her brow with a weary paw. Her eyes opened to a shining light that blinded her, forcing her eyes shut again. Slowly, she tried again, this time to succeed. The sun was at its peak in the sky, lighting the sky with topaz brilliance.

The young Wocky was on her feet now, ready for the day's exploration. She knew it would not be wise on her part, but she had escaped danger many a time before. With that thought gone, she headed towards the sunrise.

He lay there asleep, battered and bloody, on the small straw cot. He had been like that for days, but his friend refused to believe he was a goner. He would never give up hope until that heart stopped beating. The spotted Gelert paced slowly to the blue Wocky, his dearest companion. They had been close since birth and were nearly inseparable. They had joined the army, were put in the same platoon, and found themselves in the recent war that had broken out between the Neopians, all together. Now, all he could do was hope that Dolphin had the strength to wake up from his coma.

She had been running for miles, never resting or losing her breath. Her white fur was now ruffed up and dirtied with soil and grass stains. She collapsed and started panting heavily in the shadow of the setting sun. She leaped up and trotted to a large rock. She jumped on top of it and looked over the edge, amazed at the sight. Below were thousands of NeoPets, all rushing in different directions. This was obviously a Neopian army base, but she did not know which side they were for. The hustle-bustle below made her head spin like a carousel! She hopped off the rock and sprinted to the campsite ahead.

His eyelids frantically tried to open but immediately dropped shut. He was too tired to get up, but he knew he had to. He wanted to rest for a couple more minutes… "Oh my gosh! I think he's finally coming to, guys!"

He heard a loud shout nearby. Someone shook him violently as he mumbled some mumbo-jumbo. He then received a big hug from behind and was lifted high in the air. He turned to find his best friend staring at him with an ear-to-ear grin upon his face.

"Are you all right, Dolphin?" he asked.

"I'm fine, why?" the Wocky replied.

"Lemme think…. Maybe because you've been in a coma for six days!" he shouted quite sarcastically.

"I… have?" he said with uncertainty.

"Yeah, don't you remember?" the spotted Gelert replied, carrying worry in his voice and eyes.

"No, not really, will you tell me what happened Strife?" the blue Wocky cried.

To be continued...