The running that seemed like for ever finally ended; Calla was out of breath after the chase, she was running with her gaze locked onto the dog and ignored the passing scenery. After finally getting a chance to stop and look around, she wondered how such a magical looking place could exist.
Standing on a hill a couple of hundred feet away was a giant tree, she saw fire fly's lighting up the sky, complementing the nature stunning view of this tree. Calla was stunned, and even forgot about the dog wagging it's tail next to her that she chased to get here. That is in-till it started barking
"ruff ruff..." the puppy dog was barking at a butterfly next to her, Calla thought the dog led her here for a purpose, guess not. The dog was just chasing a butterfly, and she was just chasing a dog; funny turn of events.
pet, pat, pet
Calla was playing again with the dog again and the nice scenery made it all the better. The butterfly flapped its wings carrying it further and further, leaving the duo in it's wind. After losing track of time, she broke out of the trance she was in when she heard faint whispers being carried by the wind. Looking around she couldn't see anyone, and the snoring puppy in her lap was making it harder to hear where it was coming from. Right as Calla thought she was about to figure something out the whispering stopped. Calla was confused as to why in-till
"Calla where are you!" a shout distracted her once more
"Over here!" Calla screamed back startling the dog awake.
"Wait right there I'm coming"
"OK" As Calla was sitting on the floor the dog got up and started to run again. Before Calla could get up and make chase to the dog, a small delicate hand pulled her into a hug.
Whispering, she said to Calla in her hands "I love you Calla but why do you have to make me so scared of losing you "
" mom the dog" replied Calla apparently not hearing what Callidora said.
"forget the dog, are you alright you had me worried. We need to get you washed up, its cold outside, lets go"
"but , "before she could speak Callidora said "no buts, what did i tell you about causing trouble."
"...."
this time in a soft tone that still carried a little worry "come on let go, its already dark, and its dinner time yet you even missed lunch. Lets get you washed, fed, and disciplined." as Calladora was speaking her voice turned strict at the end; causing Calla to stay quite and be obedient.
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After getting a wash, and a big meal calla fell asleep and Callidora decided to talk to Calla about this tomorrow, as Callidora was also tired after searching all afternoon.
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After this Calla got her act together, feeling bad for scaring her mom she tried to make it up in other ways like studying, practicing the disciplines, and more, trying to show how mature she has gotten.
Even though she was doing those things because of wanting to be mature, just showed how immature she was.
Calla still went to visit the "Big Tree" every once and a while as she called it; in-till she was told it was the "Miracle Tree", and started to call it that. Calla never did see that dog again, how sad she was, but maybe she will later.
And maybe it'll give her another suprise then.