This short story was written as a response to the lovely Thegalym <3
I wasn't sure if I belonged here, to be honest. The other people I saw walking around seemed to be excited and thrilled about trying to woo an Ahzenai into their open arms, but I on the other hand, was a bit nervous. In my own element, I was confident and strong-willed, but in places which I knew nothing or few things about, I tended to become a bit shy. Put me on some dirt and give me a softball and glove, and I'll show everyone what I can do, but here, I was afraid of being rejected.
The Ahzenai have always been popular in my small town that rested just a few miles from the base of the mountain where their home was, but I was never allowed to wander into the cave...until now. The vortex buzzed with life as I stood there in the cave opening, waiting for something to happen. I waited a few moments, and when nothing came from the swirl of colors, I decided to venture deeper and locate an Ahzenai that I could hopefully take home with me. As soon as turned and started walking off towards a large group of the beautiful creatures, there was a large commotion coming from the lake. I jumped as the splash of cold water hit my skin, but I was more startled by the gorgeous purple male that emerged from the water. His sharp vocals rang out into the cave, echoing off the walls and chilling my bones to the core, but I still stayed motionless. I was stunned by the magnificent color and patterns that traced his skin and fur, and those dazzling eyes of his held me in my place.
"Hello." I said softly, my shakey voice stuttering the small word and turning it into a long, drawn out sentence. The male kept his glare focused on me, but did nothing. I took in a deep breath and composed myself, forcing more words to form on my lips so that they could be spoken.
"My name is Hollie. I was wondering if you would consider leaving your home here and coming to stay with me. I know I don't look like much, but the fact is that I'm a very warm-hearted person and I could take very good care of you outside the cave." I was slowly getting more confident, and my heart was starting to beat rapidly in my chest. I was really doing this, and there was a chance that this fabulous creature could come home with me. I focused my hazel eyes on his again and swept my dirty blonde hair from my face before taking in a deep breath.
"I am seventeen years old and I play softball in my spare time. I go to school just like everyone else, but I actually enjoy learning. I believe I could learn a lot from you, and hopefully you could learn some things from me, if you would give me the chance to take you with me." I swallowed hard and glanced down at the floor as I wrung my hands in on each other. The whole time I spoke he hadn't said a word, and I saw that as a bad sign. I waited patiently there, hoping he would come with me, because if he didn't, I would be crushed.