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DTA entry for this gorgeus slimerock pup by

The cacophony of the falling rocks mixed with the rising dust and earth of the mudslide brought on by the torrential rains of a tropical monsoon tore open a vertical slit of a cavity on the cliff side. A cavity that barely gathered any notice for a few rainy days. Most that could have noticed it, choosing instead to huddle under the protection of trees or wrap their arms around themselves to abate the cold in caves, nooks, and crannies between the higher levels of the steep mountain that stood in the center of the forest.

        For four more days did the rains make its work of wearing about and widening the opening until it stood like a yawning mouth. Raindrops forming a puddle and wearing away at the softened mud wrenched between the rocks that had unbeknown to most, formed a geode.

       It wasn’t until the rains stopped and a timid sunlight reached for the yawning opening that little critters would start peering curiously at the hole the rain had borne into the side of the mountain.   But what could possibly be so curious for what all intents and purpose was only a mere crevice?

       It was the colors. When the sun rose at just the exact angle over the arching sky, the rays would reach into the crevice and the walls of the opening would be cast a dozen shades of brilliant blue. The initial theory was that the brilliant light was caused by the reflecting of the sun rays upon the little water that still remained in the crevice. It only took a curious critter to stick its head within the opening to confirm it was not so.

       The inside of the crevice was covered with dozens of glittering blue gems that bounced the light to and fro until the opening seemed to glow with the color. Agate, lapis lazuli, sapphire, moonstone, apatite, blue topaz, corundum, and aquamarine shimmered in the walls of the crevice—no more than a small slit in the rock’s face with enough room for maybe small animals to wriggle inside.

       Most curious of all was the small creature that huddled on the far back of the cave, gazing at the intruder with wide scared eyes that shimmered as brightly as the stones that surrounded it. It was small and delicate, slim—covered in what looked to be shimmering liquid, antlers, the color of soft muddy water. The fluids seemed to have crystallized over its coat, forming the sharp angles of solid structures—like ice or diamonds.

       “Who are you?” the curious voice of the intruder inquired.

       The delicate canine only quaked in response, eyes wide, seeming almost unable to speak. Any subtle movements from the intruder would make it draw back, flattening itself against the wall, paws clawing desperately at the rock as if another yawning chasm would open to conceal it.

       It wasn’t until some other critter suggested the creature within the crevice be lured out with the promise of food or gifts that there finally seemed hope of luring the shy pup into the outside world.

       Promises of grass, acorns, bugs, or water did not seem to appeal to it. Once the various food items would offer, the pup would curiously twitch its nose before, with another wide-eyed glance, returning to nervously pawing at the cave’s floor. The promise of rocks, stone, branches, and bone would only draw a similar response from the beastie. It was only until a bold little kangaroo brought the gift of a bright pink flower that the little pup was finally tempted to step outside, slipping from the narrow crevice to land with a small thud on the muddy ground below.

       It blinked dazedly at the bright sunlight, tilting its head upwards to glance at the deep deep blue sky. Inhaling the rich rich forest air into its lungs with the beginnings of a smile tugging at the corners of its mouth. The stones that floated by her side shone a softer shade of blue in the light, lustrous and pale, reminding the critters about her of a—

       “Pearl,” one said in wonder, and thus was her name.

Description

DTA entry for this gorgeus slimerock pup by

The cacophony of the falling rocks mixed with the rising dust and earth of the mudslide brought on by the torrential rains of a tropical monsoon tore open a vertical slit of a cavity on the cliff side. A cavity that barely gathered any notice for a few rainy days. Most that could have noticed it, choosing instead to huddle under the protection of trees or wrap their arms around themselves to abate the cold in caves, nooks, and crannies between the higher levels of the steep mountain that stood in the center of the forest.

        For four more days did the rains make its work of wearing about and widening the opening until it stood like a yawning mouth. Raindrops forming a puddle and wearing away at the softened mud wrenched between the rocks that had unbeknown to most, formed a geode.

       It wasn’t until the rains stopped and a timid sunlight reached for the yawning opening that little critters would start peering curiously at the hole the rain had borne into the side of the mountain.   But what could possibly be so curious for what all intents and purpose was only a mere crevice?

       It was the colors. When the sun rose at just the exact angle over the arching sky, the rays would reach into the crevice and the walls of the opening would be cast a dozen shades of brilliant blue. The initial theory was that the brilliant light was caused by the reflecting of the sun rays upon the little water that still remained in the crevice. It only took a curious critter to stick its head within the opening to confirm it was not so.

       The inside of the crevice was covered with dozens of glittering blue gems that bounced the light to and fro until the opening seemed to glow with the color. Agate, lapis lazuli, sapphire, moonstone, apatite, blue topaz, corundum, and aquamarine shimmered in the walls of the crevice—no more than a small slit in the rock’s face with enough room for maybe small animals to wriggle inside.

       Most curious of all was the small creature that huddled on the far back of the cave, gazing at the intruder with wide scared eyes that shimmered as brightly as the stones that surrounded it. It was small and delicate, slim—covered in what looked to be shimmering liquid, antlers, the color of soft muddy water. The fluids seemed to have crystallized over its coat, forming the sharp angles of solid structures—like ice or diamonds.

       “Who are you?” the curious voice of the intruder inquired.

       The delicate canine only quaked in response, eyes wide, seeming almost unable to speak. Any subtle movements from the intruder would make it draw back, flattening itself against the wall, paws clawing desperately at the rock as if another yawning chasm would open to conceal it.

       It wasn’t until some other critter suggested the creature within the crevice be lured out with the promise of food or gifts that there finally seemed hope of luring the shy pup into the outside world.

       Promises of grass, acorns, bugs, or water did not seem to appeal to it. Once the various food items would offer, the pup would curiously twitch its nose before, with another wide-eyed glance, returning to nervously pawing at the cave’s floor. The promise of rocks, stone, branches, and bone would only draw a similar response from the beastie. It was only until a bold little kangaroo brought the gift of a bright pink flower that the little pup was finally tempted to step outside, slipping from the narrow crevice to land with a small thud on the muddy ground below.

       It blinked dazedly at the bright sunlight, tilting its head upwards to glance at the deep deep blue sky. Inhaling the rich rich forest air into its lungs with the beginnings of a smile tugging at the corners of its mouth. The stones that floated by her side shone a softer shade of blue in the light, lustrous and pale, reminding the critters about her of a—

       “Pearl,” one said in wonder, and thus was her name.