Bedoor Bluemoon

Source: Writing Prompt #350

She floated above the freezing lake waiting for the monster to reveal itself.  The cold air fluttered around her like pigeons.  She sighed, breathing warmth into her cold hands.  A little ripple barely noticed was all that she needed to smile.  He’s come, she thought to herself.

She turned to her right just as the monster’s head gently surfaced.  His blue skin was sleek with water dripping down, his green eyes glittering with the reflection of the mountains around.  Sarah, is it time?  It said in husky voice.

• yes, my dear.  It is finally time
• And are you certain that you’ve made the right decision?  Is this the right way forward?
• Yes, I am certain.  I have thought of this long and hard.  I cannot bear to think what could happen lest I stay.

No answer, the sound of silence was calming.  She looked at the monster whose head was rested on its back and thought of the many days she spent conversing with her friend.  Their friendship was anything but conventional and she will miss it dearly.

• The road you are taking is dangerous.  There is no way back.
• I don’t want to come back
• What if you do?  What if you miss me?
• You will always be in my heart, Barlac
• Will you remember me?
• Always
• You will be too busy with test after test.  It is not sheltered out there as it is with me
• I am ready to undergo all the tests that are sent my way

More silence.  A cold wind brushed across Sarah’s face.

• Are you already packed?
• Yes
• Did you pack everything you need?  Did you pack something to eat and something to drink?
• I only packed my food and water
• What about your clothes?
• I don’t need anything more than what I’m wearing
• It will get too cold

The sun was setting and Sarah felt like it was now or never

• Barlac?
• Yes, my dear
• What will you do without me?
• I will wait
• Wait?
• Yes, I will wait for another girl to stumble upon my lake so as to teach her the secrets of life
• But life is out there, not in here
• Is it?
• Yes.  Everything you taught me cannot be applied in the outside world!
• Can’t it?
• Is this good bye?
• Yes.  Thank you for everything
• Never forget who you are
• I won’t.

And with that, Barlac tipped forward onto Sarah’s head in what can only be considered a kiss and quietly descended back into the quietness of the lake.  She stood taking the scenery in for the last time, recalling the days she sat discussing Barlac’s teachings, debating morals and historical events, and uncovering answers for questions she never asked.  It was time to learn and unlearn, time to move on, and time for another chapter in her life.