Mia's Odyssey - Chapter 13
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This is my sims meets final fantasy story that I had over at insimadult...however it's not that risque, so I thought some of you might like to read it xx
Part 1
The first sensation was heat..then the sound of waves breaking gently nearby..a warm breeze sweeping across her exposed skin..other noises then..distant birds...a general subtle murmur of life around her...she didn't dare open her eyes...the sun shone down on her face making a deep coral haze through her eyelids...but she didn't open them just yet...
Hard to know what had happened to her...as she came round slowly, her mind began to clear...wherever she now was...she felt sure it was not where she had been before that moment.
The sand was soft underneath her fingers.....damp near her toes...she felt relaxed..so sleepy again. A distant padding ..getting louder..coming nearer to her...she lay very still....but her heart quickened...the padding sound stopped beside her and a small cloud of sand puffed against her side, whatever it was was close..
"Hey"
A man's voice..she opened her eyes, squinting as the full glare of the sun beamed down on her
"Are you allright?" he asked....he was young...fit......quite a sight really
she cleared her throat and sat up .."Thanks...yes...um........am I dead?"
He laughed and plonked himself down on the sand nearby... "You don't look it..."
*Oh , Ok..I don't really know where I am...or how I got here...maybe I have concussion" She felt her head carefully...she did have a bit of a headache...
The blonde guy smiled and shook his head
"Nah you look like you're all in one piece...sort of like what happened to me..probably a touch of sunstroke"
"This happened to you too? so when? today? Is there anyone else besides us? " Her head span a little as she got to her feet, the blond looked at her thoughtfully..he seemed incredibly calm about it all.
"Do you remember your name?"
She thought for a minute...there was a question...did she?
"It's Mia....I'm pretty certain...and you?
"Zephyr.....I think....or maybe it's something completely different...kind of the first thing that popped in my head when I woke up....it'll do" He stood to face her , grinning
"You seem a bit tense..."
Mia gasped.."Well YEAH!!....I need to know where I am...I probably have to get back home...I need to find food and water and shelter...and...a toilet...oh my god....maybe they're aren't any...OH god!"
Zephyr recoiled a little..."Jeez...how can you be so uptight in a place like this? look around you...why would you wanna go already?"
"I just feel weird about it...like I should be getting home...I'm not meant to.."
Mia's mind was whirring as she tried to find meaning , some sort of logical explaination.
Zephyr sighed, "Not meant to what? Relax? Be happy?...look around you ...where could be worth leaving this for?.....Do you trust me?"
" I guess*
"Ok...Listen, come with me..I'll take you to the others I've met..I woke up here a couple days ago...we all did...try not to worry OK?"
He turned and began to stroll away from her up the beach
Mia hesitated, had she always been so cautious..and was it justified? Her heart still pounded as she took in deep breaths to compose herself.
Zephyrs voice called out for her to follow , she turned and balled her hands into fists...determined not to be afraid...
"Coming......"
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It was quite a hike up the beach, Mia was glad her plain flat shoes were comfy as they walked through the hot soft sand.
"How much longer?" she moaned ,Zephyr stopped to let her catch up a little
"Not too much...enjoy the scenery!"
Mia frowned, "Yes..Very nice"
She did think it was beautiful but right then all she wanted was a cool glass of water and a sit down.
Zephyr strode on again effortlessly in front of her, not a bad view - his muscles flexing as he moved.
Mia considered her predicament again, so she had found herself in Paradise with a gorgeous bronzed hunk... Why on earth wasn't she enjoying herself? and like he'd asked her...why the rush to leave?
Finally he stopped as a very flushed looking Mia plodded up to where he stood.
"Little tired huh?" he asked, trying not to grin too much
She rolled her eyes, "I um..need to GO"
Zephyr laughed, "We're here...don't worry ! civilization at last"
He gestured to a large hut built right on the sand a few yards away
Mia wasn't sure whether to feel relieved or scared as her rescuer took her hand and pulled her towards the doorway.
Inside , Mia was suprised to find three new faces - a dark haired woman
Another drop dead gorgeous hunk and a pale girl with silvery hair and unusual looking eyes.
"Welcome" the dark haired female smiled at her, "You just arrived?"
Mia shrugged and said 'Hello' meakly.
"Found her on the South beach, is it OK if she stays?" Zephyr addressed the same woman, evidently it was her place.
"More the merrier" came the reply
Mia glanced around, it was minimal but nice , nicer than she would have expected from the outside.
"Thanks! Wow! you have a FRIDGE??"
Allora, the owner of the premises, laughed "Yes and it works...there's a little generator out back...I'm comfortable here"
"We're lucky to have Allora..decent meals , a bath and toilet" Zephyr said winking at Mia, " She brought me back here on my first day"
"It's no trouble " Allora said graciously " Nice to have the company"
"You have a toilet??" gasped Mia.
Allora pointed to a wooden door "Help Yourself"
Mia made use of the facilities gratefully.
"Another one" mused Allora as they waited for Mia to emerge,
"Do you think we can get her to stay?" asked Zephyr
"We can try"
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Mia reappeared feeling a little embarrassed, "Thanks for that"
"Not a problem" assured Allora.
"I um..was wondering .. what is this place? and are there any others ? is there like a town or something?" Mia blurted , squinting out through the doorway.
Zephyr rolled his eyes, "We have what we need right here"
Allora smiled, " So full of questions Mia..this place is Desai...as for others, I can't say I know..when I arrived I found this place and here is where I stay...I have all I require"
"You've not been further than the beach?" asked Mia, still scanning the horizon.
"Why would I?" Allora smiled again, "It is tranquil here...and safe.."
The other man, who'd been standing silently with the pale girl til that point, suddenly spoke
"There's a village a little way into the forest...that's where I found Luna here"
Allora and Luna exchanged glances.
"There was no-one else there"
Luna tugged at his hands and gazed at him
"I think Luna was glad to get away..must have been lonely for her " He smiled at the girl.
"Well , won't there be supplies there?" asked Mia "A radio maybe?"
Zephyr frowned , "There you go again...will you chill?"
"Yes...Please try to relax..we have all we need here I assure you..besides...deeper inland there are...I mean...they may be dangerous creatures, I've never seen much more than a seagull here..and the Dophins out in the bay" Allora patted Mia's arm and motioned towards the sofas.
Mia hadn't thought of that... wild animals ...maybe big cats...definately snakes...perhaps that's why the village was deserted.
"I daresay if we travel together in the day they won't bother us" drawled Byron, Luna looked paler than ever...
"How do you know?" Mia demanded feeling fearful again, Byron frowned across at her
"Well Luna and I are in one piece aren't we?...it's only about half an hours walk from here anyway"
Allora sighed heavily, "Perhaps we could discuss this in the morning..I'll get us something to eat"
Their hostess began to prepare a meal.
Luna took Byrons hands again, she couldn't speak but her face was anxious, as if she was trying desperately to tell him something
"Don't worry..we'll all be with you this time...you won't be alone" He said softly, Luna managed a sad smile and cast her eyes down to the floor.
They ate eagerly, the food was simple but fresh and tasty.
"I can't thank you enough for taking me in like this" Mia gushed in between mouthfuls
Allora picked at her food.."Oh it's fine"
"Thanks Allora" echoed the guys...Luna smiled and nodded her head.
"If we go after breakfast tomorrow " said Byron "I should think we'll be OK"
"So soon?" Allora mumbled, getting up to place her uneaten meal on the counter..
"You all must rest now..who know's how you will feel about it tomorrow"
They took blankets from a pile and settled on the hut floor.
"How long have you been here?" Mia whispered to Allora as the others drifted off to sleep.
"Long enough to know that we are better off here"
Mia bit her lip
"Have you ever been to the village?"
"Once..I prefer it here...I hope you will reconsider"
"Thank you Allora...but I think we should at least take a look at it...maybe there's a way to get back...er....home ..." Mia's words tailed off a little...she'd just assumed they were on some kind of Island..but none of them seemed to really know.
"Sleep now" Allora patted her arm and gestured to one of the cane sofas...
Mia nodded and whispered her thanks.
It wasn't long before she fell fast asleep
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Allora's face fell as Mia's eyes closed....
"In such a rush to die Mia.....what a pity"
Next morning only two people stirred in the beach hut. As the sun rose slowly above the ocean, Zephyr and Allora lay together on the tiny bathroom floor.
"I want to stay" whispered Zephyr,they didn't want to wake the others
"No, you must go with them..keep an eye on things .."
"But I want to be with you..."
"I know......but...I have to stay here for the others" Allora whispered back.
"More will come?"
"They always do...we'll be together again soon I swear"
They emerged quietly, it seemed everyone was still asleep.
Everyone but Mia...her eyes remained closed tightly as so many emotions stirred in her,
Later she felt awquard as Allora smiled and gave her her breakfast.
"A good sleep?"
Mia nodded. "I appreciate all this so much Allora"
Allora frowned a little, "And yet you rush to leave me"
Mia felt guilty then too, " I just feel so strongly about checking the village...even just a quick look...I can't explain it...I'm sorry"
Allora sighed and put her hand on Mia's shoulder, "Then Zephyr will go to look after you...I must stay here..."
Mia smiled, "In case someone else needs saving?"
"Something like that"
They seemed to jog through the forest rather than trek, even though the sunlight filtered though the dense trees overhead, there was a sense of hidden danger - it was breathtaking in it's beauty and terrifying at the same time.
Mia's heart pounded as she and Luna ran side by side behind Zephyr, Allora ran in front with Byron bringing up the rear.
At last they reached the Village
Byron allowed himself a little grin
"See? what was that? 20 minutes at most"
He didn't smile much...he really only showed emotion towards Luna..he seemed to barely tolerate the rest of them.
Allora gasped suddenly and held up her arms to halt everyone....a small group of people emerged from the nearest hut and began to approach them.
Another tall muscular man strode up to them, he was followed by two females and another well built man who hung back a little just watching.
"Greetings" boomed the exotic looking guy, "Good to see fellow travellers"
He introduced himself as Jassu, then in turn presented his companions
"Mikki and Malandra...and behind them Kai"
Kai came forward slowly to speak
"We had another two in our group...they left to explore a couple days ago...perhaps you've seen them.."
"We haven't seen anyone else besides you" Byron replied..
"Let's not trouble our new friends with this Kai..." Interrupted Malandra, smiling and gesturing to a clay jug that stood beside a hut doorway
"Welcome to you...please do take a drink of mead...it's most refreshing"
Allora scowled a little and snapped "Maybe later"
Luna hung back ...she was trembling a little
"It's so peaceful here " sighed Mikki, the blonde..Mia glanced around at the new faces...Jassu and the girls seemed almost too relaxed...they gazed vacantly back...Kai caught her eye and began to move closer..as casually as he could.
"It's good to meet you" he smiled...he seemed relieved that their group had come along
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"You too...Kai..." Mia felt herself flush as he smiled...what was it with all these amazing looking people anyway.....
He looked around subtley..Jassu and the girls were chatting to Mia's group..he steered Mia a little further away and lowered his voice
"Pretty freaky all this" he whispered
Mia caught her breath...Kai was the first person to be as bemused as she was..
"Oh my god yes....I thought I was going crazy"
They chuckled softly like school kids for a second
Then Kai moved closer, his face serious
"Listen..this is gonna sound stupid..but can you meet me out here tonight...I want to speak to you...in private"
Mia felt her heart step up a little again...Kai was trying to be as cool as possible to avoid attention but his eyes showed desperation.
"All right"
"Ok....good.....I knew you would...I just had a feeling about you..."
Mia saw Jassu looking over at them...she smiled and quickly turned to look at Kai again
"We better mingle" she whispered
"Agreed...one more thing....stick to water OK?" His eyes darted towards the jug of mead Malandra was trying to pass around....
"why?"
Kai stared hard into her eyes...."Just promise please"
"I promise"
"Til later then"
Mia glanced down at the pottery jug nearest her..they seemed to be outside every doorway
Kai moved off to talk to Byron under the intense scrutiny of Jassu and the girls.
Meanwhile Allora spoke discreetly to Zephyr
"I must get back - promise me that you won't go into the forest..make sure you light all the torches at nightfall...only put them out when the sun has fully risen.." She instructed
Zephyr was worried, "What about you? How can I let you go back alone? I won't let you"
"I told you...I have survived for a while here...I will not be in any danger"
It was a half truth...she gave him her most sincere look.."I WILL return...but I have some things to do first"
Byron returned to Luna, he guided her to where the others were gathered..her hand shook violently in his.
Her cheek was like ice as he stroked it...
"I wish I knew what is wrong"
Luna's eyes were wide..piercing into his as he faced her..she was clearly petrified -
"I won't let anything happen to you I swear" he insisted
Luna fought to speak - her visions had weakened her..silenced her too long - for even just one word.. if only she could say one thing.
She laboured to say it....'Run'
Her mouth moved but still no sound.
"I'm here for you...I will protect you"
His words did not comfort her and she was too weak then to make him understand. Four days before he had discovered her barely alive, merely a few yards away from the spot where they stood now. Her mind revisited their first meeting again..how he'd found her pinned against the trunk of a huge tree, hardly breathing..he'd picked her up and taken her out to the beach. Luna's mind played the events over..he'd cleaned the scratches on her arms and legs...gave her clean water and carried her limp body out of the forest and along the sands til they found Alloras place.
She owed it to him..the truth..but no words came. Only the visions, waking nightmares, every doorway in the village echoed with screams.
Allora and Zephyr looked around...it was getting late and everyone was beginning to wander towards the various huts to settle for the evening, chatting politely.
Mia managed to avoid Malandra and sipped clean water from a small fountain..Kai watched smiling.
As darkness crept across them Luna began to deteriorate- the whirling images of tortured figures and blood all but obliterated Byrons attempts to soothe her..
Allora took hold of her and steered her aside
"Block them out Luna...be strong...I know what you see...this time I won't fail...we won't fail"
Alloras eyes burned brightly...she left then.. disappearing into the shadowy trees.
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