*sorry for the long update, I have a family problem in real life, and it's hard to move on*

~Art isn't mine, Art belong to the real Artist~

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{ Forest elder POV }

"Mama!"

I glanced down seeing small footsteps running at me. I sigh and pick her up "what do you want now?"

"Is mama busy?"

"No, and for the 7th time. Don't call me, mama... I'm only taking care of you for a week. And then we'll continue to search for you're real parents"

She gives a little nod almost like a frown. It all started like this, I found this chibi somewhere right next to a tunnel, she was too weak to walk because she was drained out of energy.

Usually, I never have a little kindness towards sky kids. Something about them, being all loud and crazy... It's like a nightmare for me

But apparently, this one looks young. And I don't want to be labeled as a rude elder and would it hurt to just help a sky kid in need? so then I bring her to my temple

It's been 4 weeks since this pass, and so far. I'm still not showing any signs of a soft spot for her. But I gain her trust

I was thinking to let the ancestor's spirits take care of this matter, but I feel like it would be a big burden. So I just want to see how responsible I am to this chibi

Sometimes she wants to play with the Spirit but at the same time. She wants me to stay. Which is kind of stressful, because if I leave her. She's gonna cry and I don't want that to happen

"Mama?"

I glanced at her, "can we see the spirits?" She asked in a small voice. I would be lying if I said her voice wasn't cute

"Sure" I respond shortly and open the gate

I walked onto the sunny forest area so that she wouldn't drain out of energy again. It's the best place I could show her. It's safe in there even if it's a pretty small area. But at least it has everything I need for her

I sat down on the grass relaxing as the pioneer was playing around with the chibi, it helped me calm down a bit.

"So, when are we going to start to find her real parents?"

"When she's ready. I can't always keep her like this, her parents must be searching"

"I don't think she's always ready ma'am, she already sees you a mother figure. What if she forgot her parents?"

"Don't say that..." I gently scold the blushing prospector

As much as I love the chibi company. I always remind her self she's not my real child, she doesn't belong with me. I can't even rely on myself

I sigh and looked away thinking for a moment.

"We can take your place for a while if that's good for you ma'am!" The hunter exclaimed

"No. There's no need... I think this is a good lesson for me to go with"

"Are you sure? You've been taking your stress on yourself lately ma'am, it's good if you take a little rest" the prospector suggested. On the second thought yeah, maybe it's good. But on the other hand. I wish to have the chibi on my side

I looked back at the chibi who's now playing with the lumberjack. They are playing so innocently to each other. "Awww you're so cute" chant the girl while hugging the chibi

She giggled and hug back tightly.

Then it hit me. I was wishing that would be me, but I'm so afraid people will mock me for being soft. The lumberjack let her go. And the chibi start to walk to the tearful miner

I watched her waddle her little legs to her and start to calm her down with her soft and calming voice while stroking her back gently. Some people would be proud of her actions, but I was not. Rather I feel this strange type of feeling inside

Something close to jealousy?

The miner smiled inside her mask. And proceed to stroke her hair, she purrs at the touch. Making her ask for more

I clenched my hand but it keeps it normal. But the spirit beside me noticed my reaction "ma'am? You alright?"

"Yes..." I answered shortly still looking at the miner

Next, the chibi walks up to the pioneer who was talking with the botanist. They both look down at her. And before they can say things the chibi pulls them down gently hugging them both. "My siblings!" She exclaimed playfully.

This caught me off guard. I stood up and pick the chibi quickly, it startled them both as the other spirits around were stunned. I recognize what did I just do. And start to calm my self a bit " a- uhm. I Apologize but, it seems like she needs a little... Alone time, I mean.. Bedtime"

I quickly walked away with her in my hands. She looked at me with a cute face, which I was happy to see. Just in time to calm me down

I walked out of the sunny forest leaving the spirits in complete shock, trying to solve what just happened

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As I opened the door of my room, I sat down on my bed. "Mama?" She asked softly

I looked at her again. "What happen earlier?"

"You don't need to know, now all you need to do is just. Lay down on the bed, we'll try to sleep together tonight"

She excitedly nodded and crawl on the middle spot. I positioned myself beside her and closed my eyes

"Good night mama.."

I opened my eyes

"I mean, Elder..." She corrects herself shyly as she snuggled to the blanket

"Please... Call me mama" I tug the blanket and hug her

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-ta76

I really can't find a perfect ending for this one so yeah. This is how it ends apparently

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