Fly Away (original fiction)

[clarelondon.livejournal.com]

Title: Fly Away
Author: clarelondon
Fandom: Original fiction
Photo: Alone, by Ghaith AL Ajmi
Rating: PG. Reference to children in care.

Summary: When you don't have wings, you need a friend on the ground.

"My tea’s getting cold indoors.” Galen darted a gaze around the base of the tree, wondering how hard the ground was, this time of a cold winter morning. “And Paula’s worried about you. She’s crying all over the breakfast table.” He gave a short, harsh laugh. “Never been keen on salty cereal, me.”

Yes. There was a soft sound from above. A snigger, maybe, then a creak from the branch as overwhelming misery resettled the boy’s body. Galen had been there, done that. But you didn’t stop trying, right?

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Comments

[catwalksalone]

Well, I just cried first thing in the morning, so there's that! That was tough to read, but as hopeful as it gets for kids like this. (Although I'm now worried about Galen because if he's 16 it's going to be out of care and into the big bad world any time soon.)

Thanks for sharing!

[clarelondon.livejournal.com]

Awww, sorry for that :( :). But yes, it's definitely meant to be hopeful. And I suspect Paula and others won't let good-hearted Galen go out on his own. In fact, I *know* so, it's my story.... *smile*. Thanks so much for reading!

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

This is beautifully written, full of real emotion.

[clarelondon.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much for your feedback! :)