Even a Pix can have a bad night.

Posted on Thu Mar 10th, 2022 @ 9:51pm by Lieutenant Commander Rutherford (RJ) Milton

Mission: Free write
Location: Rutherford Quarters
Timeline: Off shift hours

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The lights are off, only the slight natural glow of Pix acted as a nightlight of soft illumination in the room as she rest in her small bed that set on a table near Rutherford on an end table. S soft hankerchief sized blanket covered her as Pix rested. Facing the direction of Doctor Rutherford's bed, when she open her eyes she delight in his being the first thing her eyes fell upon.

Tonight was not her usually deep rest, Her Rutherford lay in a deep slumber , kind emminations coming from him, normally a soothing ambiance to the room for Pix. Not this night; one might say his kindness was both filling the room and calming her restless heart more than if she ahd been all alone.

In her vision she was flying at a fast click towards a fading light near a brilliant illumination the lit the forest oasis in which the cool pond is a Watering Hole for many wildlife. Pix recalled a sharp change in direction to lane neqar a friendly Sister.

Nintone's being had a brilliance that could not be mistaken; it was her essence same as the glow of Pix. The auburn hair past the shoulders of a leaf dress and boots of similar design. Her suntanned skin testament to her wonderings with her 'Chosen."

"You have found us." Nintone greet without taking her gaze from the Mature Doe lying on it's side near the tree line. Labored breathing and heavy eyelids, Nintone's light pulsed with each heartbeat fighting to keep the life flowing.

"Her essence is fading." Pix remarked as she could sense the Doe's struggle to remain with Nintone.

"She has seen more Cycles than most of her Heard."Nintone remarked. "I have been with her through 7 mating seasons and five Yearlings of her own from those seasons. She is a monarch among the herd."

Nintones pulsing sropped by a few beats a moment's time cycle, yet, her brilliance was growing.

"Your Yearling has matured." Pix added. "A fine Life Cycle has been shared with you."

Stroking the nose lovingly Nintone nod. The Doe's soft gaze was filled with affections.

"WE have bonded well." Nintone smiled as tears thretened to flow, she would not allow that.

Eyes lifted to Nintone; she moved closer and knelt in full view of the Doe.

"It is time to rest." Nintone said to the Doe. "The journey is near an end and our long trail together is more than I could have hoped for. I have loved you as no other and will follow if you allow me wherever you wonder?"

The lick to Nintone said more than words.

"Rest Now I shall keep watch as I alwas do while you close your eyes to have the Long Rest." Her brillance lit the night in a subdued light that enlightened the oasis yet did not have the blinding rays despite making the night seem like dusk's light.

The Doe closed her eyes as her breathing slowed with labor, the pulse of the light matching the dwindling beats per moment. WHere once it is difficult to keep count , now Nintone could keep track on her ten fingers... hen eight fingers...six fingers... five...three...

One massive pulse of nearly blinding light followed by a silent Doe in the oasis.

Nintone moved to nestle herself at the base of the doe's neck.

"I am following you as I have always..." Nintone lay with the angellic expression of contentment.

Pix watched her Sisters light dwindle and fade away...

SUddenly Pix woke with tears in her eyes, the blanket flung aside Pix took flight like an bullet to Her Rutherford's pillow. Landing to nestle in the crook of his neck at the base she wished she could be even closer to him.

Rutherford would chase away the dreams...

His warmth and essence comforted her like no other.

Their Bond made things better...

"It was only a Nightmare Pix..." Two fingers caress her small back assuring her he was aware of her and there for her. "Nothing to fear Little One." He brought his covers to his neck enough to share the warmth with Pix

Her Rutherford would be with her to be a happy life with Pix.

This shared bond was her life.

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