Healing Hearts

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #260 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:40:50 AM

"I didn't say that," said Grandma. "You're still more than welcome to stay."

Nahla · **Reply #261 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:57:33 AM

"Really" Uzuri asked surprised.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #262 on:** May 10, 2013, 10:40:39 AM

"As long as you don't tell the other grown-ups," Grandma added. "I doubt Mr. Threehorn would be too happy about having Shadowlanders here."

Nahla · **Reply #263 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:42:28 PM

Nahla gasped for breath and collapsed back to the ground.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #264 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:43:58 PM

"But he won't find out," Grandma assured. "And if he does, I'll make sure he keeps his mouth shut."

Nahla · **Reply #265 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:50:00 PM

Nahla whimpered "What...did The Shadowlanders do?" she asked.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #266 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:57:14 PM

"They tried to start a war here and take over the Great Valley," Grandma explained. "But luckily we all joined up as a team and eventually drove them back."

Nahla · **Reply #267 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:03:42 PM

Nahla whimpered again.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #268 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:05:37 PM

Grandma realised she wasn't really helping. "But... the way some of them treat their children is disgusting, if you ask me. I don't care if you two are children of Shadowlanders... you deserve better."

Nahla · **Reply #269 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:08:37 PM

"They put Nahla into a coma once" Uzuri said quietly as the past came crashng onto her.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #270 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:09:54 PM

Grandma was shocked and sighed. "I'm very sorry to hear that," she said quietly. "We will never do such a thing to either of you though, I promise."

Nahla · **Reply #271 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:14:00 PM

"You mean we don't have to have 'beating time' here?" Uzuri asked looking happy and excited.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #272 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:18:39 PM

Grandma looked more and more worried as more of Nahla and Uzuri's life was revealed. "N-no... no beating time here at all..." she stammered.

Nahla · **Reply #273 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:22:51 PM

"YAY!" Uzuri cheered jumping up and down.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #274 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:25:56 PM

Grandma smiled at her, but worry still showed clearly in her eyes.

Nahla · **Reply #275 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:27:48 PM

Nahla noticed the worry "Whats wrong?" she asked in her shy little voice.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #276 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:31:03 PM

"It's just... what you've been through..." Grandma whispered before breaking down into sobs again.

Nahla · **Reply #277 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:33:20 PM

"Don't cry" Nahla whispered choking back sobs of her own.

somerandomfangirl · **Reply #278 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:34:11 PM

"Sorry," said Grandma. "I just find it so hard to imagine what you two have been through..."

Nahla · **Reply #279 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:39:31 PM

"We ok now" Uzuri whispered