Inochi no ki tribe (3)

"How did you just-" Hikari began to ask but stopped himself. "Did you speak our ancient language before you..." He asked. "I only know a few things like counting to ten, the word I, saying hello, good evening, good morning and thank you." I explained. "That's still a lot! Especially for someone who isn't of this world." Hikari said. "How did I...?" I asked myself more then Hikari. We heard a light knock on the door. "I'll be back soon just wait here okay?" He assured me as he left. Hikari came back as soon as he left. "That was quick" I said. "Well it was nothing too important so It didn't require much of my attention." Hikari explained. "Now do you know how to Tsurīran?" Hikari asked. "No I don't know how to tree run." I responded back. As I said this Hikari picked me up and said "Then hold on tight!" Hikari instructed me as we left his hut. "T-To H-High!" I stuttered. "Just close your eyes then." Hikari replied. Hikari then jumped down the tree, branch by branch. We then reached the floor in a matter of seconds. Hikari then placed me down carefully into a standing position. "T-That W-was S-Scarrrrryyyy!!!" I began to cry and tears started to form in the corners of my eyes. I then hugged Hikari as tightly as physically possible. "It's okay now Hailey... just breathe... Okay?" Hikari assured me as he wiped away my tears. I hadn't noticed until now that I had been hyperventilating for a while now. "Shhhhh it's okay breathe in... Breathe out..." Hikari assured me again as he himself breathed in and out. After a while I subconsciously followed his breathing and began to calm down. "There you go, now let's get you home. It's going dark now and you must be tired." Hikari said. I just nodded and slowly let go of Hikari. "I'll be off then, thanks Hikari." I thanked him and left.

It's now the next day, thanks to Hikari I had been able to sleep comfortably in a safe environment where I wouldn't be hurt. For this I was grateful.