Dream of Maylea - Talon

It is a warm Spring day as Lady Maylea relaxes upon her favorite sofa. The sweet smell of honeysuckle mixed with rose petals soothes her. Nearby a bee flits from flower to flower, happy to find so many blossoms waiting for his visit and the comforting rhythm of the waves finds it way to her ears. As the warm breeze gently coming in from the ocean blows through her hair, like light fingers of some unseen servant, Lady Maylea closes her eyes. She is home.

She senses that her Talon is not far and she calls to him. Instantly he is before her. He kneels and looks into her eyes. She gazes down at him and sees large wings extending from his back. She crinkles her nose in curiosity and is about to ask but talon quickly moves his finger to his lips. The universal symbol for quiet. Lady Maylea cocks her head a bit and smiles... waiting to see what game the boy is playing.

Keeping his eyes on hers he slowly rises. Talon's great wings unfurl. Lady Maylea smiles at the sight. Talon leans in close and scoops her into his arms, pulling her close to his chest. It is the first time he has held the Lady. His arms so strong surrounding her. Wings begin to beat and talon leaps into the air. Up... up... they go. Higher into the sky.

Lady Maylea looks down, seeing all of her home... they soon fly up past her sky suite. Higher still until they reach the clouds. He slows as he scans the clouds. Spying what he seeks, he moves towards a small rather puffy cloud. He gently lowers the Lady down onto the cloud. She does not fall but rather finds the cloud quite solid and very soft. The willowy cloud feels like fine silk against her porcelain skin. She is nearly enveloped by the welcoming cloudy cushion.

Amazed by the cloud she smiles a sheepish grin at talon. He returns her gaze and moves behind the cloud. His powerful wings pushing the cloud, the wind so alive it excites Lady Maylea. The sun has nearly set, so close now. Talon points at the sun as it inches down. Its light soft enough now to look into. Like seeing an old friend retire to bed. Almost set now, talon gently touches Lady Maylea's shoulder just at the point of it setting. A single green ray is all that can be seen. Talon winks at her and smiles, then without words, Begins pushing the cloud further into the heavens.

The colors of the sky slowly fade to the most beautiful shade of black. The stars begin to peek through the curtain of night. Each star trying to outdo the other for brilliance. Like a sky filled with diamonds all shining for a very captive audience. Talon navigates the cloud into the heavens, moving with purpose. Cresting the Ladies field of view the silvery moon finally reveals itself. The cloud moves to the moon, so close she feels like she can touch it. She reaches her hand out and touch it she does. It glows brilliant in the sky... the surface quite smooth.. somehow familiar. A scent catches her attention... is it.. could it be? Yes. Cheese. the moon IS made of cheese. Oh how wonderful and amazing. Stories from childhood come rushing back. What else can be true she wonders.

Talon breaks off a small piece and offers it to Lady Maylea's delicate mouth. She opens her mouth slightly, looking at talon. His eyes looking back, he feeds the cheese to her. The moon... the cheese... a flavor unlike any she has ever had, yet somehow, it tastes like all of the finest cheeses all at once. She swallows it down and snuggles back into her heavenly cushion.

Talon moves the cloud off, heading towards the open heavens. The stars gaze at the Lady. Who is she they wonder. She is more brilliant then any in the heavens. The diamonds in the sky force themselves to shine brighter. Try as they might, they can not match the most beautiful diamond of all. Each star in turn bows to Lady Maylea... her light is unequaled.

Lady Maylea looks at talon, he is close, never leaving her side. His wings beating back and forth, blowing a soft wind over her body. she reaches for him, places a single finger under his chin. pulls his face down close to his. Her lips moving to taste his for the first time. Their lips so close to touching...

She awakens. Alone on her couch. the sky filled with brilliant stars. A dream, she tells herself. A wonderful dream from the most restful nap she has ever had. She stirs and sees something on the pillow next to her. Something small and red. She gently picks it up... and holds in her hands a piece of talon's heart.