The Thistle
1 - BirdNerd
The star of Memra freely shone,
even the light seemed to penetrate the soil of the planet
Zinnias. The light is strong, and it's peeping into every house of the people of Nerdia,
evaporate the smell of Rouya's trunk into the walls of the house. The cloud is not
walk in the sky as usual. The blue sky looks so big. Raining
it had not soaked the land of Nerdia for a long time. The nobles are starting to fret. Season
planting this year will be delayed. I don't know until when.
The nobles are getting busy
count the stockpiles of their wealth that begin to decline. The fruits of Rouya begin
economized. It is not easy to give as a gift. Being broke is a humiliation
for nobles. But the hostile weather doesn't want to understand. Para
the Nerdian nobility were humans who could afford to buy anything with money
their gold. Even if the weather can be bought, then they do not hesitate to sacrifice
anything to get it.
The streets of Nerdia, bustling by forecasters
impromptu. The atmosphere is always the same when the old rainy season does not come. In spite of
they only gave a prophecy, not rain as expected, but already
enough to soothe the hearts of the nobles. No wonder so many farmers are poor
capitalizing on the nobility's unease. Their makeup is diverse. Exists
who wears costumes with Rouya tendrils, some are in ragged clothes
camping, there are those who dress up noble style with cheap clothes. Act like
fortune teller and say one or two words, then the money or fruit Rouya already in hand.
LouElla, an old virgin
walking the streets of Nerdia. As usual, with royal makeup.
At least, he knew how the Nerdian nobles dressed up and
stroll through the city of Nerdia elegantly, showing off the attached accessories
on body. Raising his head full of arrogance. Her red hair is decorated
wooden accessories of Rouya carved in the form of Rouya tendrils.
The most beautiful decoration is a brooch from the skin of Rouya fruit shaped
flowers, pinned at the end of his shirt crate that dangles to the stomach.
”Lou ! Where's your BirdNerd ? Pain again ?”
greet a Red Rouya salesman, a man of his own age who often
mocking him cynically.
”Not your business !” sergeant LouElla is upset.
He likes it the least when there are
asking BirdNerd. His BirdNerd is often sick because it is rarely given
the meal. The cost of living is getting higher in the dry season. More importantly feed
man than bird. The Red Rouya salesman chuckled, looking at the body
louella's cheek that passed with her flirtatious steps. He's gabbling, he's,
swearing LouElla in his heart. The girl was so arrogant, but she wasn't
patricians. He was only a teacher at the Nerdian Academy, who taught the children of the
patricians. His salary was not enough to make him live like a noble. But he
always acting like he was royalty. Dress and dress up
nobleman, attend the birthday parties of noble children. Temporal
Her BirdNerd was starving in her house. LouElla herself doesn't care much
BirdNerd. When there is no business
very importantly, he did not need to ride his BirdNerd, because the
the noble maid always came and drove her home. Birdnerd is often
he released it to find his own food in Rouya trees on the streets
Nerdians. LouElla sometimes wants to sell it, on
birdnerd race breeder. BirdNerd used race, usually set pattern
eat it, made often hungry so that he beringas and can fly faster
to pursue food. But, after entering the race, BirdNerd will be difficult to take
any more. Especially if he is BirdNerd who always wins para bets
nobles who want to spend money.
LouElla stopped her steps in front of a
the Biggest Bird Palace in Nerdia. Very crowded on school holidays.
The noble children who had been allowed to ride BirdNerd themselves, were busy
pick up a defused BirdNerd.
LouElla was always excited to come
Install BirdNerd belonged to one of his acquaintances. Who knows, there's a child
the noble who became one of his students, bought BirdNerd. And, with attitude
his meekness, which he had already learned during his teaching at the Academy, was children
the noble would easily give up his provisions.
”Hmm, briefly. This year, which has
who can ride BirdNerd ? Faylin. Yeah, he's the only one who doesn't have one yet. I
sure, he's there now. ”
LouElla moved her legs cheerfully.
The shadow of the generous girl named FayLinn made her smile wide,
the more it makes noticeable wrinkles in the corners of his eyes and lips. Age that is not young
again it was a big problem for him that he always covered with friendly face
the son of nobles. Having a husband is every girl's dream, because
at least someone guaranteed his life. For LouElla, she herself has to
guarantee himself. Always close to the innocent and innocent noble boy,
often brings benefits to him.
Some of the officers of the palace did not care
Louella's Coming. As always, they prefer to be busy serving their
the nobles who brought their children, chose BirdNerd. LouElla found a figure
known ones. Sitting alone under a giant Green Rouya tree, where
BirdNerd-BirdNerd istall perched. Staring at the top of the Green Rouya tree
so blinding to the eyes. Because the castle has no roof, so the Star Memra
leluasa. Around the Green Rouya tree were Green Rouya trees
the shorter one, circling the tallest tree. Various BirdNerd that is tame, the,
perched on the branches of the tree, while enjoying the Rouya fruit.
LouElla looked up and counted some
BirdNerd who perches, while enjoying Rouya. Not many. Palace owner
this must have been expected, this season the nobles will not be much
buying a new BirdNerd.
”Hai, WerBolg, do you want to buy
BirdNerd today ?” the sap is friendly with sparkling eyes. A little boy
fatty, one of his students in the Academy, turned his head instantly. And a smile
sprawled on his lips.
A garden is always inside the castle,
around the Rouya tree. Contains benches even swings. Usually
each istall is equipped with a guesthouse. Because,
to get BirdNerd only, sometimes the nobles are willing to explore some
town. Spending time and money, just for a vehicle, is common
done by nobles. Istall with many lodging is on the edge of the city. Even
usually tandem with a restaurant. But istall-istall in the market City
Nerdia usually does not provide lodging. They just sold BirdNerd.
LouElla gulped, envious of BirdNerd
the ones who freely enjoy the famous expensive Green Rouya. Even the usual Rouya
he ate at home the same as his BirdNerd. Red Rouya, Rouya
cheapest in Nerdia. Before long, her lips were always blushing lips
light colored smile. He sure could enjoy Rouya Green for free times
these. From the little man in front of him.
”WerBolg, are you willing to accept
mother's suggestion ?” asked LouElla, bending her body so that her face
parallel to the round face of WerBolg.
”What is it ?”
”Mom can choose the BirdNerd
paliiinggg nice ... ”
WerBolg's eyes are shining. He glanced at
his father, who seemed busy discussing with the owner of the Astal BirdNerd. Seems,
his father's discussion with the owner of Istal will last a long time, because before long
then came another noble greeting him. And his father was involved
serious chatter. WerBolg nodded his head, making LouElla close
shouting excitedly. He can't give up his chance
good this. So he extended his hand to the direction of Webolg and he smiled when
the boy welcomed his hand with sparkling eyes.
”Hmm, come with me. I taught you how to attract
BirdNerd !”
WerBlog holds LouElla's hand.
LouElla snorted happily, let alone looking at the brownish green woven bag
which hangs on WerBolg's shoulders. It's full of Green Rouya already
the food supply of this fat child exceeds the ration of one meal a day.
LouElla took a bench and
Werblog. He started to roll his fingers
all this time. As teachers at the Academy, all the nobles who sent their children to school
definitely respect. All the noble children must have been obedient to him. All this time, though,
his salary at the Academy, could not support him to live a noble lifestyle. Then,
he must be more creative to find a way, in order to live like royalty. Including,
one of them was to approach the innocent and innocent children of nobles.
”Hmm, let me see the contents of your bag. Rouy
Green ? We used to fish BirdNerd. Okay ?”
WerBolg nodded happily and innocently
hand the bag to LouElla. LouElla took a Green Rouya.
Looked with a passionate oblong fruit as big as his head. The skin is hard
but it's smooth and shiny, reflecting the light of the Memra Star. Envisages
just biting him was so exciting. Enjoying the sweet green
classy, it feels like flying up BirdNerd tergesit in Nerdia, meandering
like the tree's tendrils.
”Wer !”
LouElla surprised. WerBolg's father suddenly
already standing before the two of them, making him delay enjoying Rouya
Greener.
”What are you doing here ?” ask
the father with a fierce eye.
”She greeted me, Sir, ” LouElla said
he got up from his seat and looked friendly.
”Who are you ?”
”I LouElla. Art teacher at the Academy
Nerdians. ”
”Truely he's your teacher, Wer ?”
WerBolg ran up to his father
nodding a bit scared.
”What WerBolg want to member BirdNerd ? Earlier
I helped him choose BirdNerd. ”
“No.
He's nine years old. Your time
as her teacher forgot, she can't yet drive BirdNerd ?”
”Then
? ik?BirdNerd tiny it for whom ?”
LouElla
pointing to a BirdNerd whose fur is still pure white, a sign that he has never been cared for by anyone.
BirdNerd was standing behind WerBolg's father. Looks tame but still restless
with his new master. In a few days, he will soon be familiar with
new owner.
“For
FayLinn !” sahut WerBolg happy.
”FayLinn ? Ah yes, he is already time
birdnerd. But, if I may know, do you have a relationship
kinship with the FayLinn family ? As far as I know, they are immigrants in Nerdia.”
“Not your business,” says father Werbolg
arrogant, showing his nobility as is commonly done to the people
the commoner, then turned to leave LouElla. WerBolg ran up to LouElla
and took his Green Rouya.
”Ah ..” sigh LouElla disappointed.
Some nobles are stingy. Especially
when the old rainy season does not come. It is not easy to give a gift of Rouya fruit,
moreover, there is no blood tie. But FayLinn didn't. He always divided Rouya
Green with anyone. That kid should have BirdNerd.
Judging from the position of FayLinn's father before, definitely on his first day
allowed to drive BirdNerd, there will be many nobles who give him gifts
Birdner. Lucky little girl.
LouElla has a plan. The bicycle, girl
the right little person to be around right now is FayLinn. Jump to
her house. On his tenth birthday, when all the nobles came to
his home to celebrate. When some BirdNerd presents from them,
circling FayLinn to choose from. LouElla can come as an Art teacher
will give you a painting gift. FayLinn loves painting. He was once
in Galery observe all the paintings on display there.
”Ah, it looks like that time is not long,”
Louella.
He rushed out of Istall. Times
this he had to deflect the intention. He had to buy cloth for a painting
the most beautiful thing he would give to Faylinn.
Just got LouElla's foot on, all of a sudden
all the BirdNerds inside Istall were screaming hysterically. They panic, though,
trying to leave the Rouya tree, but their legs are tied .
Istall's owner came in a hurry, too,
while the cry of BirdNerd increasingly deafen the ears. Suddenly, a dark shadow
covering Istall. Both LouElla and the Istall owner could only look up. An
BirdNerd was pitch-black, passing above Istall. And apparently that's the
makes BirdNerd panic and agitated.
”What is it?” ask LouElla to herself
by oneself.
”Black BirdNerd..” murmured owner Istall.
A moment later, the light returned
flagellated. Black BirdNerd is gone. Black BirdNerd, isn't that just
mitor's? Myths that circulated among the lower classes, especially the
farmer Rouya. That if he comes, then misfortune for those who see him. Especially
when he comes to BirdNerd. BiedNerd is not long-lived. But
what he saw just now, dismissed his assumption all along. Black BirdNerd
it´s real.
Istall's owner hurriedly pushed LouElla
get out of Istall.
”Hey, no need to push, I can
out yourself.”
”Quick. I have to close Istall and
calming BirdNerd. They may not eat for days when agitated and
panicked. And, you better not tell anyone, if Black BirdNerd
passing above Istalku.”
”Hm, why?”
”You'll know for yourself later. Better
watch your mouth.”
”Hey, think about it. BirdNerd spread it, though,
must've been horrendous to everyone in Nerdia. Everyone must have been
saw it. Why should I keep my mouth. Without needing to watch, for a second
again behind the door, everyone is already talking about.”
Istall's owner glared, ”You don't know
anything at all. Go awayl. ”
LouElla almost fell down. Istall Owner
push it hard enough, then close the door. Then suddenly a voice sounded
crackled. He must have closed the roof. BirdNerd's voice in Istall slowly disappeared.
”Basic nobility, ” maki LouElla in
hearts.
LouElla walked towards a fortune teller
it's across from Istall. Surely, he had also seen Black BirdNerd earlier.
”Hey, say. Did you see what
seen before? The sky was dark for a moment. There's a Black BirdNerd on Istall's roof. You
saw him?”
The fortuneteller shook his head, poking his shoulders.
”You're not blind, are you?”
The astrologer is deluding, ”Hey, listen. Ye
to predict? Nothing is free. But you don't have to insult.”
LouElla grumbled in annoyance. He decided
go home empty handed.