12 First Nigh (1/2)

”Ravine? I think I have heard of it...” I finally broke the silence, meeting Miceter's gaze. ”...yes, actually I have. It's a very nice place with wonderful people. The first time I visited Ravine was when I was a young kitten. Ravine has engraved itself into my heart. Especially the gorgeous waterfall you could see if you went further South, towards Gordan's Kingdom, if I remember correctly.”

”Oh, are you talking about Faerie's Cove?!” Miceter's tiny eyes immediately lit up, filled with happiness and a sense of pride. ”That's my favorite place too! The waterfall is not too big and not to loud; the water is as clear as glass. The fish that swim within are quaint but gorgeous nonetheless. And the flowers! They frame the perimeter of the waterfall and the river that it makes. They almost look like gems!”

”They're red, green, yellow...” I listed a variety of colors that described the flowers.

”Violet, magenta, blue and other enchanting colors!” Miceter excitedly continued for me.

I smiled. ”The Faeries I met were particularly kind. Have you met them? Or did they go North after the war between Gordan's Kingdom and the Prosperous Kingdom?”

Miceter excitedly nodded his head. ”They're still there! Definitely! Last time I went to Faerie's Cove, they gave me a piece of Jewel Fruit!”

”That's wonderful to hear.” I smiled before emitting a great yawn, covering my mouth with a delicate paw. Then I laid down on the ground, resting my head on my paws. ”I think it's about time that we go to bed. It's been a terribly long day for the both of us.”

Miceter stopped, seeming to remember something before letting out a small yawn. His eyelids began to droop as he began to blink tiredly. ”Yeah, you're right.” After what seemed to be a moment of consideration, Miceter finally summoned up his courage to ask: ”Mister, do you mind if I sleep with you tonight? The nights have been getting colder, you see, because Winter is coming. And since, you know, I'm small and don't have a lot of fur like you do, I get cold easily.”

”Sure.” I closed my eyes to make it seem like I was about to doze off.

Miceter, after receiving my confirmation, crawled his way underneath my stomach, leaving his small head to poke out.

”Good night, Mister.”

”Night.”

I finally opened my eyes again after Miceter fell asleep.

I do have to admit, I feel a bit guilty lying to Miceter about Faerie's Cove. But, even though I have never personally seen the place and met it's people, judging by how Miceter reacted, I guess I could make a safe assumption that the place is not that bad.