The Traveler 5/5 (GYWO Yahtzee 2025)
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Fandom or Original Universe: original
Rating: General
Word count: 270
Summary: A traveling alien lifeform lands on a curious, water-filled planet. Here he meets a woman with dreams who, for the first time, will make him want to stay.
Warnings/triggers: -
Writing Prompt: pp012
Dear Edith,
When we met, I told you what I was: a traveler, destined to explore the universe and seek change forever, not because of some god, but because it is my nature. In all my life, I have never found anything that made me want to stay - until I met you, and you became everything that I am.
I want you to understand that this is why I had to leave. Should I stay, as I told you once, my power will fade, my form lock into a single one, and I will wither away. I would've enjoyed the time we had, however brief, but I realized it was selfish: for my death would brand your heart forever, and lock it away from loving again. I love you more than to subject you to this fate.
Instead, I want you to go on, knowing that I carry the love for you across thousands of planets. Through this, you will touch more of the world than you ever thought possible. I know leaving you will hurt you, too, and I am sorry - but you will heal, and I know that you will love again, someone who will be able to stay with you.
My last gift, shall you accept is: a jar of pearls and conches, to leave something from me behind in place of the pieces of you I take. The pearls have been my tears, and the conches hold not the sound of the waves, but the laughter, love, and joy that I have for you.
I will remember you always, and carry your dreams.
Arios