A lush forest stretched in every direction, but if you climbed a tree, you might see mountains in the distance. This land seemed to be full of life, whether it be a blistering summer or frigid winter, whether the trees were bare or filled with leaves, flowers, and fruit. Insects floated lazily in the air, the flowers in full bloom. A deer or two hopped by munching delicately on shrubs as birds flew over. This world seemed to always be full of noise, of birdsong, of wind, even at night crickets filled the air with music. Everything existed in harmony, in union. Everything was, as we know it, perfect. But something had changed. A new being had emerged, and this one was different. It walked on two legs, its other limbs able to manipulate objects. It was different than anything anyone had ever seen, and who knew how it would affect this world? (153 words)
