Epilogue
After that day Spider changed. He became more open to her and affectionate. He told her everything that had happened to him in his past and Shriek understood why he was so reluctant to show affection toward her.
“I understand why you were afraid….” Shriek said as they walked, “you didn’t want to end up getting your heart broken again.”
“Yeah…” Spider said, “but I’m through lettin’ what happened in the past control my life. I know I can never forget it, but I’m not goin’ ter let it hold me back anymore. I’m goin’ ter start livin’ my life ter the fullest.”
“Good.” Shriek smiled.
“And I’m goin’ ter start right now..” Suddenly Spider pounced on her, knocking her down onto her back. He had a playful glint in his eye as he stood over her. “with yer…” he finished with a playful smile.
“Well now…” Shriek giggled as she batted him off and stood back up, “you have to catch me first!” she then ran off with a laugh, Spider chasing her laughing as well.
Some distance away, Dragadon watched them with a happy chuckle.
At last my kin has learned to let go of his past and to live life as it is meant to be. To its fullest. she thought. Suddenly she felt a mental tug. What’s this; a summons from home? I wonder what is going on? She looked one last time at Spider and his new mate, Well my kin, it would appear I have to leave you for a while, I pray the fates be kind to you while I’m away.
Dragadon took to the air and went to heed the summon.
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