The fire grew so bright it consumed her. She got lost in the moments and didnt see the end of the chapter coming. Letting her arms fall to her side, She burst into flames to be behind her armor.
She stood and looked at the tree that gave her a chance. She remembered watching the creatures from the safety of its branches. She remembered the many nights they sat and talked and how easy it was. She remembered how the tree was her support and shelter when the winds tried to consume her.
Reaching out she touches the tree. She looks over her shoulder to the fire that died. Watching the beautiful creatures starting to wake she sighs. She turns back to the tree and slashes a burn mark across it. She thinks "you gave me comfort joy happiness and shelter, you saw my dark and felt my pain. My dear friend I will part ways with you but I leave this mark. Remind him if he comes back of the strength he found in you."
Stretching out her wings she starts to ascend. Climbing higher and higher. She is above the clouds. Thinking back to when she found this place before. Knowing she can strive above even when she gets knocked down. For now she will soar above the clouds watching the creatures below. She will regain her strength and live again. She will find happiness in the moment and love endlessly.
The phoenix will rise again, the flames will burn hot and her need to learn and grow will be her driving force. She wont ever be the same but are any of us ever truly the same when someone has touched our lives.
