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Date Posted: 10:07:43 05/10/03 Sat
Author: Sotto, Tree of Ages
Subject: Scatter the Seeds
In reply to: Sotto, Guardian of Terrain 's message, "Dissent" on 17:01:30 05/07/03 Wed

Sotto parted his dry, wooden lips. "Saplings!" The roar boomed throughout the massive forest. Little response came other than the rustling of trees. His mossy beard ruffled as the wooden frown twisted.

"SAPLINGS!!!"

The earth shook. Sotto's frown straightened out as several tiny creatures scurried from within the forest. The saplings�small, wooden creatures who had yet to take root. Sotto couldn't even remember when he was one. Each was wildly different, some sprouting leaves, some vaguely humanesque, some just bizarre. But Sotto loved them all.

"My saplings." He smiled. He hadn't in countless years. "I have news. The time has come for you each to take root, but I fear this land is no longer safe. I have severed ties with the other guardians."

The saplings broke out into murmurs. "I know this comes as a surprise, my children, but fear not! You will each be safe. Much safer than your homeland, now. With my last strength, I shall tear a rift in space, taking you each to new lands to root and grow. You will all start new forests, even greater than this one!" He smiled again. The saplings broke into whispers once more. "My children, this is not a sudden decision! I have thought this through ever since that dragon came into existence. A beast of fire belongs not in a world such as this! He and his brethren share a rivalry that I feel is of great threat to my forest. So I scatter my seeds. Precious saplings, be brave! You will spawn beautiful forests in your time!"

Sotto gave a great groan as he raised a branch-like arm. The wisened, gargantuan tree began to speak in an ancient tongue. Few would understand it; the saplings certainly didn't. A great shine grew from a moss-covered pedestal on the ground before Sotto. "Step forth."

The tiny trees hesitated. They were about to abandon the home they'd known for years. Why was Sotto so worried? So intent on them leaving? They were nervous. This was the only home they knew...some didn't want to be separated. One stepped forward. The diminuative plant creature closed its eyes and entered the shining light. Sotto gestured for the rest to follow. Reluctantly, another went forth...and another, and another, and another, until Sotto was alone. The light dimmed and Sotto relaxed. He slowly closed his eyes, returning to his slumber.

All was quiet on his peaceful world.

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