[Phenomena is happening all around us, I tell you Eine. The first reports were of some sort of “magical man” Than came the claims of strange weather happening in Inner Chicago. And not that I’m here investigating something has happened again, even stranger! It seems that what it comes to mixed species couples (Fluffies and Puffies in particular) Some of the women seem to be with child, with it happening to the women of both species. The first time I saw this I assumed adultery but again and again it kept happening. I have seen no children of these unions for they are not due, but when they come I will document them for the Observatory. I hope this letter reaches you soon Eine, and tell Marvin that I wish him a happy birthday. -Albert]
[Albert a investigative researcher of the Stablelot Observatory District letter to his colleague Eine, detailing some of what was happening in Chicago]
[Months later, very early spring]
“Wise!”
With a great pull the giant wooden wall got into place, it taking almost 20 of us just to lift the massive thing. The first Alter dedicated entirely the the New Promise, it’s first phase of construction nearing completion. And not just that, Windmer (now formally Windmer Farm) had changed also. There were now around 4 dozen or so buildings either constructed or in the midst of being constructed with the entire farm moved back and a portion of the forest being removed to build it. Windmer was to be our Holy City, our place to worship freely. As I go to grab my Scythe ready to head home, Muddy speaks to me.
“Nu can bewiebe spwin’ am neawwy hewe, that cowd time was howwibwe…”
I speak, going and patting him on the back.
“Hey at weast nobody died though. Dis pwace am goin’ to be gweat one day Auwucuw knows it.”
Muddy gives a faint smile and nods slowly, speaking after a bit.
“An’ dah chambah fo’ dah Vessew, we stawt that tomowwow?”
I speak, beginning to head out.
“yes, Auwucuw knows a pwace to mine some wock.”
We wave goodbye and I head back, something much more important coming into my mind.
Evalyn was due to give birth at any moment now… I knew I shouldn’t but it had been eating me up this entire week, the thought that something could go wrong. Saul greets me as I enter, I speaking instantly.
“How’s Ebawyn!?”
Saul speaks, him now used to be acting this anxious.
“She’s doing well, no sign that the baby is coming yet.”
I sigh, speaking now much more calmly.
“An’ ebewyone ewse?”
“Fine. Windmer talked about wanting to join you once you got back out, says he wants to see you preaching to nonbelievers himself.”
Saul smirks at the end, and I see Zachariah and Margaretta come up to me. The two of them having grown a lot during the slow months, almost as tall as us. Zachariah speaks first, a shit eating grin across his face.
“Hey Uncle I was wondering since you were going to leave soon, that maybe I could be temporary Mayor?”
Margaretta speaks, sounding frustrated.
“Hey, I came up with the idea first! Uncle Aurucul just to let you know I actually have experience dealing with people, unlike this idiot…”
I grin, speaking with a bit of humor in my voice.
“Auwucuw can think of obah thousand peopwe who can wun dis pwace, ‘ou two am numbah 999 an’ 1000. Who knows what wouwd happen if I weft 'ou two in chawge.”
Both of them leave with sour expressions of their faces, Margaretta speaking to her brother.
“Maybe if you actually had half a brain if would have-”
They turn a corner and I no longer could hear them, chuckling.
In my room I began doing some writing, mostly either revolving around letters and the daily management of Windmer, or religious work. And at that moment I was writing the scroll, prayers, hymns, and sayings. It wasn’t really anything that important, a scroll written after the New Promise laws that were meant to go over what the scroll’s title stated, some personal words from the Prophet. I hear a knock at my door and for a moment I felt myself get spiked with anxiety, Windmer’s voice coming from the other side.
“It’s just me, it’s not what am thinkin’.”
I speak, taking a deep sigh.
“Come on in, 'ou nu hab to ask me.”
Windmer comes in with a neutral but slightly somber expression, him going to the bed and sitting on it. After a moment of choosing his words he speaks, looking down.
“Aurucul I don’t know how to phrase this but I’ll put it simply… I don’t think you should go.”
What!? Didn’t Saul tell me that Winder wanted to come, and now he speaks to me saying this!? I speak, confused and a bit shocked.
“Sauw spoke sayin’ 'ou wanted to come see me pweach, what happened?”
Windmer looks up at the ceiling rolling his eyes and speaking in a tone that bordered on frustrated.
“Sometimes I think that boy is duller than a rock, I was joking!”
I speak.
“Why do ‘ou wan’ me to stay?”
Windmer speaks.
“It’s just I don’t you to miss out on critical moments with his Dad. Please Aurucul listen to me, once these times are gone they are never coming back, you’ll regret it for the rest of you’re life! You-”
Windmer hesitates for a moment, him sounding like he was on the brink of tears, than continues.
“You don’t want to make the same mistake I did… Both with my children, and my late wife.”
I walk over to comfort him as he continues.
“I was to busy trying to make a profit as the sickness consumed her.”
I pat him on the shoulder and speak, understanding where he was coming from but still feeling conflict.
“Auwucuw knows how bawuabwe dis time am, I undewstand whewe ‘ou come fwom. Buh Dah One gabe fwuffy a duty to show dah wowwd his gwowy, if fwuffy stopped who knows what angewed Auwucuw wouwd bwin’ upon him.”
Windmer speaks.
“You’ve done so much these past months, many seeing you and probably even more hearing about you. Aurucul don’t worry, those who wish to accept The One will come here.”
I nod once slowly and Windmer gets up, speaking one last time.
“I’ll have one of the children come and get you once dinner is ready, bye.”
Windmer leaves, with me feeling conflicted.
It was early in the morning when Evalyn went into labor, her being the one to wake me up when it happened. Instantly I alerted everyone of what was happening, Julia and Windmer going in to help. And for the next forty minutes or waiting outside I experienced the scariest moment of my life, not knowing if Evalyn or the baby were going to be ok or if there would be any complications. Finally we all hear the sounds of crying, baby crying and relief passes over me. David goes to hug me and speak.
“Welcome to fatherhood Aurucul!”
Saul speaks, looking at David.
“With how your two monsters turned out I wouldn’t be the ones giving compliments.”
David looks at him with annoyance and the door opens, an exhausted but happy sounding Windmer speaks.
“The baby is here, a boy… You all are gonna wanna come I’m and see him, he’s very interesting.”
We all walk in and I see 3 figures at the bed. You had Julia with a talon and Evalyn shoulder, them both looking down at something, Isaac. I walk to them and Evalyn speaks to me crying, her holding the newborn in her talons.
“He’s so handsome, just like you! I can’t believe it, he’s here!”
I cried to as I went to go look down at him, getting my first proper glimpse at my Hippogriff son. Isaac like his mother had a light brown griffon head and beat, feathers that went down to his front talons. But what made him different was his body, it being a mostly a fluffy body with him having a light neutral coat and two back hooves. Actually the only part of his body that wasn’t a fluffy was the tail, it being a cat tail, same color as the fluff. I reach my arms out and Evalyn gives him to me, making sure to be extra gentle. Holding him I speak, making a decision in the back of my mind.
“Isaac, Papa am hewe.” Fin
Thank you for reading my story! I hope to have the next part done in a few day’s to a week, and of course constructive criticism is appreciated. May you have a good day!