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This is about a 15 year old that starts having dreams of turning into animals, and then suddenly finds himself a wedge-tailed eagle after going to bed. A slow burn more of a slice of life story.
This is a story I'm writing, will be releasing twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday. I would love to hear any thoughts about the story, do you like it, is it good, is it bad or anything.
My story on royal road is 10 chapters ahead, so if you want to read more check it out there.
link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/140572/sky-within-shadow-without
Shiners laughs in my head as I pray, <Oh God, please let it just be raining fish like those stories, but somehow a rabbit.> I think as I look up and for a second don’t see anything, but then I hear the boyfriend’s familiar call from above.
Shiners chuckles. <Ohhh boy, your parents think the eagle is attacking you,> he says. Frankly, I would rather it be attacking me, I think. Certainly make it easier. I take to the air, ignoring the rabbit again and trying to put some distance from the eagle. Though, not knowing where he is, I accidentally fly toward him.
I barely dodge out of the way of the other eagle and this time I know to avoid his talons. Whatever he was doing, it didn’t seem to be an attack. Shiners laughs as I grumble to him, <Doesn’t he realize I’m a male, or does he not even care?> I ask, frustrated and getting annoyed. I still didn’t know his ‘language,’ but he certainly seemed to be interested in coming after me again.
As I’m keeping an eye on him, he suddenly banks closer to me and reaches out with his talons as I swerve out of the way, giving a loud SKREE!! This was getting frustrating; was I going to have to beat up this doofus to get away from him? I glance back over to my parents, who seem confused rather than upset. Shiners shakes his head. <I think your mom just realized what was going on and is grumbling about harassment and eagles.>
The other eagle seems confused again and follows after me as I fly away from him faster and lower to the water, hoping that maybe I can outrun him as I flap harder. Come on, why can’t I outrun this guy? He was following behind me, and I could feel the wind from him, giving a feeling of irritation from him. I bank hard to avoid getting too close to my parents. My wings hurt a little, as it wasn’t something I had done quite that way before. I was unsure what he might do intentionally or accidentally.
I hear the male skree behind me as this was getting embarrassing and frustrating. It was bad enough him hitting on me when it was just a few people, but now it’s my family, they will never let me live this down. I fly away from my family over the trees, putting some distance between them, as I don’t want to show them some undignified behavior. Shiners helpfully adds, <Your parents are getting nervous about you flying off, though trying not to say anything. Sarah might pick up on it, and she’s convinced you’re playing tag.>
Finally, feeling I am far enough away from the others, I turn around and give an angry SKREE at the male flying straight at me, talons out, but not in a friendly way. I didn’t want to hurt him, but he was embarrassing me in front of everyone else. GO AWAY, WILL YOU!!! I think.
The male barely has time to break in the air to avoid my talons as he skrees back at me in confusion and, seeing the look of annoyance, turns to flee as quickly as he can while I give chase. Ugh, of all the worst times to show up, I think. Any other time I might have been more friendly, but this was not the right time. I feel the wind currents from him go from confusion to panic in a moment. It almost made me feel bad, ALMOST. Shiners cuts in. <Your parents are getting more worried, especially from the calling.>
Finally, the male seems to have gotten the hint… well, at least for now, if anything like the other times. Please don’t return. I can’t handle the confusion, I think. Part of me liked the attention. The other part didn’t want it, or want to confuse him by leading him on. As he flies off, I soon return to the lake and give out a skree of greeting to let the others know that I’m fine. I shake my head. <This is so embarrassing, of all the times to show up. I really hope I scared him off... but something tells me he will be back.>
I see my mom and dad looking relieved as I return, and Sarah even gives a small cheer. I couldn’t help but wonder what she is thinking as I land in a tree to recover and relax. I was a little tired, and nerves were frayed. At least I doubt the male would have hurt me unless I had really gone full-out and attacked him, but still.
Shiners replies, <Your sister enjoyed the show, seemed to think it is tag, while your mom and dad are thinking it’s time to get home, probably wanting to get you out of the area in case he returns.>
I give a small nod. I think I probably did more showing off than intended as I tried to escape the crazed male. I give a nod to my parents, hoping they understand my meaning. I was getting hungry and could use a moment to relax. <Yeah, it sounds like a good idea. Not used to that much physical exertion in a short time.> I think.
I see my parents give a small nod as they start to move toward the car, as I stay in the tree for a little while longer, just recovering my breath as I look toward Shiners. <We will have to figure out how to tell the male off. Last thing I want is to end up married to some eagle.> I think.
I wait until my parents finally start to drive off, my mom looking out in my direction as I take to the air to follow them. I could see the relief in my mom’s eyes as she kept an eye on me.
I decide to risk the danger of Sarah seeing me as I glide closer to the car so my parents can see that I’m alright and in no danger. Not that I felt I ever was, beyond embarrassing myself or finding I liked the eagle too much. My breathing and heart were slowly starting to work normally as Shiners adds genuinely, <You did well back there, you didn’t panic, and didn’t let him control it.>
I give a small nod as I relax a little bit. <He’s definitely persistent. He’s a little charming, I would add, but I’m really not interested, and I somehow doubt he’s going to want to just be friends.> I say and then decide to drop it. He appears to keep coming back, so I’ll just have to deal with him again later. A dumb thought crosses my mind. <Hey, since he keeps giving me dead rabbits, you think dropping a live one on him would be a rejection?>
Shiners shakes his head. <Probably not, but maybe worth a try, though you risk being bitten by the rabbit.> he says as I nod. I shrug a little bit and keep flying. It was a long flight and drive back home, but soon I see the town in the distance. The only small thing that bothers me is that I’m sure I see a dark bird in the distance that seemed to follow us, but I wasn’t sure if it was a raven or the male still nearby.
This is a story I'm writing, will be releasing twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday. I would love to hear any thoughts about the story, do you like it, is it good, is it bad or anything.
My story on royal road is 10 chapters ahead, so if you want to read more check it out there.
link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/140572/sky-within-shadow-without
Shiners laughs in my head as I pray, <Oh God, please let it just be raining fish like those stories, but somehow a rabbit.> I think as I look up and for a second don’t see anything, but then I hear the boyfriend’s familiar call from above.
Shiners chuckles. <Ohhh boy, your parents think the eagle is attacking you,> he says. Frankly, I would rather it be attacking me, I think. Certainly make it easier. I take to the air, ignoring the rabbit again and trying to put some distance from the eagle. Though, not knowing where he is, I accidentally fly toward him.
I barely dodge out of the way of the other eagle and this time I know to avoid his talons. Whatever he was doing, it didn’t seem to be an attack. Shiners laughs as I grumble to him, <Doesn’t he realize I’m a male, or does he not even care?> I ask, frustrated and getting annoyed. I still didn’t know his ‘language,’ but he certainly seemed to be interested in coming after me again.
As I’m keeping an eye on him, he suddenly banks closer to me and reaches out with his talons as I swerve out of the way, giving a loud SKREE!! This was getting frustrating; was I going to have to beat up this doofus to get away from him? I glance back over to my parents, who seem confused rather than upset. Shiners shakes his head. <I think your mom just realized what was going on and is grumbling about harassment and eagles.>
The other eagle seems confused again and follows after me as I fly away from him faster and lower to the water, hoping that maybe I can outrun him as I flap harder. Come on, why can’t I outrun this guy? He was following behind me, and I could feel the wind from him, giving a feeling of irritation from him. I bank hard to avoid getting too close to my parents. My wings hurt a little, as it wasn’t something I had done quite that way before. I was unsure what he might do intentionally or accidentally.
I hear the male skree behind me as this was getting embarrassing and frustrating. It was bad enough him hitting on me when it was just a few people, but now it’s my family, they will never let me live this down. I fly away from my family over the trees, putting some distance between them, as I don’t want to show them some undignified behavior. Shiners helpfully adds, <Your parents are getting nervous about you flying off, though trying not to say anything. Sarah might pick up on it, and she’s convinced you’re playing tag.>
Finally, feeling I am far enough away from the others, I turn around and give an angry SKREE at the male flying straight at me, talons out, but not in a friendly way. I didn’t want to hurt him, but he was embarrassing me in front of everyone else. GO AWAY, WILL YOU!!! I think.
The male barely has time to break in the air to avoid my talons as he skrees back at me in confusion and, seeing the look of annoyance, turns to flee as quickly as he can while I give chase. Ugh, of all the worst times to show up, I think. Any other time I might have been more friendly, but this was not the right time. I feel the wind currents from him go from confusion to panic in a moment. It almost made me feel bad, ALMOST. Shiners cuts in. <Your parents are getting more worried, especially from the calling.>
Finally, the male seems to have gotten the hint… well, at least for now, if anything like the other times. Please don’t return. I can’t handle the confusion, I think. Part of me liked the attention. The other part didn’t want it, or want to confuse him by leading him on. As he flies off, I soon return to the lake and give out a skree of greeting to let the others know that I’m fine. I shake my head. <This is so embarrassing, of all the times to show up. I really hope I scared him off... but something tells me he will be back.>
I see my mom and dad looking relieved as I return, and Sarah even gives a small cheer. I couldn’t help but wonder what she is thinking as I land in a tree to recover and relax. I was a little tired, and nerves were frayed. At least I doubt the male would have hurt me unless I had really gone full-out and attacked him, but still.
Shiners replies, <Your sister enjoyed the show, seemed to think it is tag, while your mom and dad are thinking it’s time to get home, probably wanting to get you out of the area in case he returns.>
I give a small nod. I think I probably did more showing off than intended as I tried to escape the crazed male. I give a nod to my parents, hoping they understand my meaning. I was getting hungry and could use a moment to relax. <Yeah, it sounds like a good idea. Not used to that much physical exertion in a short time.> I think.
I see my parents give a small nod as they start to move toward the car, as I stay in the tree for a little while longer, just recovering my breath as I look toward Shiners. <We will have to figure out how to tell the male off. Last thing I want is to end up married to some eagle.> I think.
I wait until my parents finally start to drive off, my mom looking out in my direction as I take to the air to follow them. I could see the relief in my mom’s eyes as she kept an eye on me.
I decide to risk the danger of Sarah seeing me as I glide closer to the car so my parents can see that I’m alright and in no danger. Not that I felt I ever was, beyond embarrassing myself or finding I liked the eagle too much. My breathing and heart were slowly starting to work normally as Shiners adds genuinely, <You did well back there, you didn’t panic, and didn’t let him control it.>
I give a small nod as I relax a little bit. <He’s definitely persistent. He’s a little charming, I would add, but I’m really not interested, and I somehow doubt he’s going to want to just be friends.> I say and then decide to drop it. He appears to keep coming back, so I’ll just have to deal with him again later. A dumb thought crosses my mind. <Hey, since he keeps giving me dead rabbits, you think dropping a live one on him would be a rejection?>
Shiners shakes his head. <Probably not, but maybe worth a try, though you risk being bitten by the rabbit.> he says as I nod. I shrug a little bit and keep flying. It was a long flight and drive back home, but soon I see the town in the distance. The only small thing that bothers me is that I’m sure I see a dark bird in the distance that seemed to follow us, but I wasn’t sure if it was a raven or the male still nearby.
Category Story / Fantasy
Species Eagle
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