Fan
Fan - Inktober Day Seven, 2021
She heard many stories about it. The monument that represents them. Their whole clan. It was clear that it'd be a sight to behold, as it was supposed to be situated on an island amidst the blue water. The liquid they used their entire life was not water. It was oil, as some like to call it. So this blue water was something everyone was always scared of, and didn't let anyone even venture out to see this monument. Only from a distance.
Once a month the children were taken to the beach to see the monument. A beach where they made sure they're protected from water in every way possible. But they all couldn't bear her excitement on that annual ritual.
Once a year, they had to go to the shore to show her the monument with meteor shower as a backdrop.
It was a magnificent view. Sometimes her friends joined, but most of the time she was with her siblings. No one was allowed to go near the small wall on the beach. But, that's the last thing that will put a lid on kid's curiosity.
One day she finally summoned the courage and snuck out of the house. As she recently discovered that only younglings can fly, she wanted to try it out. And after a couple of falls on the land, she was confident that she was ready to make that flight. A super long leap of faith. From the shore to the island.
Once she landed, she forgot about home for a second. The stories were true. The Big Fan was 100 times the size of the children. It looked so small from the shore that she couldn't believe her eyes.
It was that moment the meteor shower started, and that scenic beauty was the most unforgettable experience of her life.
She left the island thinking that she will visit again. Along with everyone she can bring to experience the real beauty of... The Island of Fan.
Simple name, but magical landscape.
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