The chilly breeze rustled the leaves overhead. Soft moonlight glowed down upon her blonde and bloodied hair. Her body was still, torn clothing rippling in the wind. Silver light glinted on the metal that was her left arm. Scrapes and bruises coated her skin from head to toe. A soft shiver ran through Veena’s body and she jerked her head up coughing abruptly. She spat out saliva lined with mucus and dirt clunking into an awkward sitting position. Veena stared out at the ragged dirt and grass and began to wobble to her feet, clenching her jaw in fierce pain. Veena stumbled and fell with a crash of metal against skin collided together. She cried out in agony as warm liquid filled the gashes. A cold hand touched her hand and she jumped turning onto her back, slapping it off in one swift movement. “Calm down there lassie,” a warm familiar voice chuckled, His azure blue eyes viewed her joyfully under loose shaggy dark brown hair greying on the sides. A small stubble of the same shade surrounded a recognizable smile. He was wearing an inflated black jacket with navy blue jeans. He slid a plain solid emerald green jacket like his around her and Veena shivered gratefully. Veena hugged him in thanks. She whispered in her croaky and sore voice, “I love you, Dad,” Art by @EnderWoman101 Story by @EnderWoman101 Parallex code: @Height-Of-Luxury Music: 'Faded' Alan Walker (Music Box) Word Count: 225
