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Sybill's Home~
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Sybill's Home~
Sybill's Home~
Here, you'll see a cave with grass and trees growing on its roof. Some roots dangle in front of the entrance. You can see the flickers of a small fire deeper into the cave, and there are voices coming from in the cave.
All around, as far as anyone can see, are woods. It's actually quite pretty. Not to far away from the cave is a small pond that glitters.
submitted by Sybill, age ????, Kyngdom
(December 19, 2017 - 4:14 pm)
(December 19, 2017 - 4:14 pm)
Sybill ~
All is peaceful. Rose is off practicing her combat in a clearing, and Yin and Albero are preparing the cave.
I stand up and head outside. I walk over to the pond and lie down.
Nothing is happening, really.
Then I hear a rustle. I turn around, expecting Rose Albero, or Yin.
Another rustle.
"Who's there?" I asked.
Albero steps out, confused.
"Why so frightened?" He asks.
I shake my head. "It's nothing. Just some rustles."
" Rustles? There were none. "
I sit there, confused. My mind has been playing tricks on me!
"Oh. Well, I'm going to find Rose. It's getting late, "I replied.
I walk awhile. Then the scent of smoke caught me off guard. I gasp and look around wildly. Panic grips me and I howl.
Rose comes running, frightened. "What's going on? What's wrong?" She looks panicked.
" Smoke! I smell... Oh. I'm so sorry. I smelled smoke, but no longer. My mind has been playing tricks on me. " I sigh. What's going on?
~Sybill 's going crazy...
(January 24, 2018 - 4:10 pm)
Ooh, paranoid hallucinations! Or just PTSD. Symptoms of that include agitation, hostility, hypervigilance, flashbacks, insomnia and/or nightmares, self-destructive behavior and social isolation.
Rose~
I am completing a series of strikes when I hear Sybill's howl rising through the trees.
I run down the path, walled in by wooden pillars and a patchy golden ceiling, down the hallway to where the wall is collapsed in a pile of stony rubble and she is standing outside it, not crushed, not Lilly.
"What is going on? What is wrong?" Sybill quakes in the center of the trail, looking scared, looking safe.
"Smoke! I smell... Oh." She calms, confused. "I smelled smoke, but no longer. My mind has been playing tricks on me."
I exhale, tension leaving with breath. "I am glad to affirm your safety. You frightened me."
"Sorry. I didn't mean to."
"I know," I assure. "It is all right."
We go quietly to the caves. Albero and Yin wait outside, worried.
"I heard your howl," Yin starts. "I was worried. Are you injured?"
"No," Sybill answers.
"It was only a fright," I finish.
(January 25, 2018 - 9:35 am)
Sybill ~
I slip in the cave and spot the fire. It has a rabbit cooking over it.
It's fire!! I have to tell Rose, fire fire fire fire...
I find myself in my private cave, panicked.
There is no fire. No Ciaran.
I am safe.
I hate myself for doing that. Why am I so worthless?? I find myself digging my own claws into my leg. I look at the terrible gash I have just given myself. I lick the blood of my paw. And let my other leg bleed freely. I step out to see the horrid look of panic in Alberos face when he sees my gash.
"Sybill? What did you do?" Rose asks.
" Nothing, " I say. It's just a gash.
"I would like to take a walk," I say and step last them, going outside. I walk for a while.
Then I run and there is fire everywhere, no no no, a wall of fire, what do I do, and then it is gone.
I shake myself.
I turn back around and go back to the cave because I am afraid. I hate it, why am I so worthless I become afraid after just being in the woods???
When I get back, Rose is pacing, Cleary agitated. And I am suddenly wondering why I feel starnge.
Then I realize.
I haven't changed at all.
~I think Sybill is on the brink of going completely insane.
(January 26, 2018 - 4:37 pm)
That was fast.
Rose~
Yin and the dragon accept our explanation. The remainder of the day passes by softly. My supplies are not consumed, but they desire something fresh, so I enter the woods and return with a rabbit.
I clean my catch and set it to roast, then visit the pond to wash my hands. As I return, a yelp echoes from the dens. I sprint.
The dragon appears, loping beside me. "That sounded like Sybill!" he exclaims. I do not answer. We keep pace until we reach the caves.
It is Sybill. She is lying in her den with a fresh wound on her leg. It was clawed, but not deeply.. There is blood on her paws. The dragon looks horrified.
"Sybill, what did you do?" I ask.
She shakes her head. "Nothing. It's just a gash. I would like to take a walk." She limps past us and into the forest.
"Is she okay?" the dragon asks.
"I don't know."
"I'll tell Yin," he offers. I nod, and he leaves.
I recall the rabbit and tend it, finish it. It is slightly burnt, but still good. I share it with Yin and Albero, who talk to assuage their anxiety and prepare for Sybill's return. We agree that it may be best to allow her some time alone. I put out the fire, bury the bones, walk out to wait for Sybill.
I am about to go looking for her when she comes.
"Sybill, are you all right?" I ask.
"No. Yes. I..." She struggles for an answer.
"Take a moment, it's all right," I say.
"Rose. I keep thinking..."
"Sybill!" Yin calls.
"She is here! She is alive!" I answer. Yin and Albero arrive running, carrying herbs and bandages. Sybill looks distraught. I put a hand on her shoulder.
"Let us help you."
~I'm starting to regret having so many charries. XD
(January 28, 2018 - 12:09 pm)
Albero ~
Sybill blinks as Yin and I approach her with the bandages and herbs. She flinches away when Yin nudges her.
Sybill blinks and calms as we treat her. I bend down close to her and whisper softly so only she can hear.
"Sybill, calm. I understand something is wrong," I whisper. Sybill looks at me. In her eyes I see fear. She is afraid. But when she blinks it vanishes. Replaced by something strange.
Sybill looks at us and says, "I am deeply sorry for how I have been acting. I think I'm going to rest."
We watch as she slips away into her own cave.
"I think there's something she won't tell us," Yin says.
" I agree. " I stare at where Sybill was standing a few moments ago.
"Perhaps she just needed some rest," Rose says. But she doesn't sound like she believes it. Yin signs and says, " I'm off to gather herbs. See you two in a bit. " Yin slowly pads off.
I stretch my wings and look at Rose.
"I think Sybill is becoming increasingly fearful," I say to break the awkward quiet. Rose murmurs her agreement and we both decide it's best to be off to bed.
As I lay down to rest, I find myself fretting over Sybill. I realize I will not be able to rest until I make sure she is okay. I find my way to her private cave.
Sybill is asleep. Her peaceful form breathes slowly. She looks at peace.
I heave a sign of relief and fall asleep in the guest cave, where I am staying. Before I fall asleep I glance at Rose, resting in the cave across from mine.
When I awaken, it is to the sound of birds chirping. I step into the dim morning light outside. Sybill and Rose are quietly watching the birds in the trees. Through the trees I see Yin at the pond.
Perhaps everything will be just fine.
(February 3, 2018 - 9:22 am)
Sybill, are you still here? You weren't accidentally transported to another dimension by magical ninja pangolins, were you?
(February 1, 2018 - 9:09 pm)
I'm still here!!
(February 3, 2018 - 9:06 am)
Odd. The part with Albero POV appeared above your comment and twice??
FYI, I just deleted one of the duplicates.
Admin
(February 3, 2018 - 1:04 pm)
Thanks!!
(February 3, 2018 - 4:42 pm)
She's still here! Sing and rejoice!
(February 3, 2018 - 6:40 pm)
You have inspired me to design a new charrie. I'm thinking of having him join the Resistance.
(February 4, 2018 - 7:23 am)
Oh, wow! I don't know what to say.
Be careful with your charrie-making. I was reckless, and now I have a lot of work to do keeping up with all four of them.
(February 4, 2018 - 11:12 am)
Ahhh that's adorable!
(February 4, 2018 - 11:12 am)
Yeah. I was once writing a story with some friends of mine in real life, and I had way too many characters. It amazed me that I could remember all of their names. XD
(February 4, 2018 - 3:13 pm)
Top!!
(February 6, 2018 - 5:34 pm)