The Lullaby

[CarumEsSarene]

Deep in the jungles of Spherus Magna, Caressa returned to her hut from the long trek to the Eastern Agori tribes. The air was quiet and dark, lit only by the fireflies and the lantern perched above the Toa's doorway. Entering inside, she saw Kalena perched in the center of the room, clinging to her staff in protection.

"Kalena, what are you doing?" Caressa sighed, smiling at the small matoran. Kalena's wide eyes looking back;

"I-I was protecting your home..." Kalena yawned.

"How long have you been keeping watch?"

"Hours..."

Caressa sat next to Kalena and cradled the young one in her arms.

"You need rest, young one." Caressa smiled, Kalena returned with a yawn.

"But I'm not tired... Toa don't sleep..."

Caressa knew that continuing the debate would lead to ceaseless arguing, and so decided to sing her lullaby:

 

♪"Through the forests we walk, our hands holding tight.

Don't worry of shadows, for I'll be your light.

I'll be your comfort, your warmth in the cold.

Just give me your love, I'll hold onto your soul."♪

 

Caressa continued to sing, the song reminding her of her time as a matoran. The Av-Matoran who sang this song to her now long gone. Her tears dropped onto Kalena as Caressa rocked her in her arms. The young matoran now fast asleep.

 

"I'm never letting go."