SplashOfLight

Abused and sickly, Hungry and ambitious, I am the person before you. I will grow on you, You will grow on me. Together, we shall grow stronger, We shall become powerful. Yes, I am ugly, I am hated, I am hell, I am darkness, I am fear. Your fear. Shining bright, Shining strong, I am the person before you. We will find our happiness, We will find our hearts. Together, we shall grow stronger, We shall become brighter. For I am beautiful, I am loved, I am haven, I am light, I am safety. Your safety. We are the people in your mind. We are locked up; we’ve long since lost the key. But you can choose to free one of us, Which one will it be?

Chapter 1         Uhalifu I woke up slowly. The cave was so dark; whether it was day or night I didn’t know. I managed to drag myself up onto my paws and part my jaws in a trembling yawn. Stiffly, I padded to the mouth of the cave, the sudden light blinding me momentarily. “And where might you be going, Uhalifu?” I turned around to see my beloved friend sleepily peering at me with eyes sticky with sleep.  I couldn’t resist smirking at her before replying, “Where do I go every morning, Jiwe?” Jiwe rolled her eyes, and pushed forward to gently brush against me. “That stupid ‘cub camp’ tha