She's safe in her bed of ashes...refusing to come back out into the cold dark world...the light left with her goodbye, she pushed him away...scared he would hear her words and leave without looking back...
But suddenly a solitary light beam plays across her warm cocoon....a hand carefully scoops her up and cradles her against a solid chest...she feels a heart beating steady against her face...
Terrified of what will be revealed she slowly lowers her wing revealing the welcome sight of masters face. She is stunned... speechless...he didn't leave her after all. He gently caresses her back with his fingertips...
You are mine to protect and guide until I say we're done little one. And don't you forget it...ever again...
With his words tears flow, washing the ash away and revealing her gorgeous plumage once again...but this time instead of soaring high above destined to fall she simply snuggles deeper in his embrace...home once again.
Thank you for seeing through my fearful blister and standing firm... alex'sescape...I bow at your feet...heart full once again.