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Friday, January 6, 2012

Friday Creature Feature~Adaro

Their vessels cut great swaths through what serves as my sky, darkening my world with their monolithic crafts. Behind them they leave a trail of dark substance that glitters with the colors of the rainbow. But it is no rainbow. From experience I know that if this substance is inhaled through the gills it can choke and even kill my kind. Fins extended, I kick my legs and swim to the right of the craft, avoiding the dangerous, glittering trail.

But the trail is not my greatest concern. The massive net that stretches from the stern of their craft to depths most cannot swim is what worries me. It moves through the water catching everything larger than a clown fish in its path. Lobster, octopus, a few turtles, and even sharks are all trapped within it. If the intruders escape with their trap my kind will go hungry for a week, at least.

Trident in hand, I swim for the surface. They will not get away if I can help it.

All rights reserved to this work of fiction. Reproduction or copying in any way without permission and linking back to me with credit is prohibited. The adaro is a legend that spawns from the Soloman Islands. Sorry no picture today, I'm working on my visualization skills!
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12 comments:

  1. I've never even heard of Adaro! You always seem to have en endless supply of cool creatures. :-)

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  2. YAY for Friday Creature Feature....

    ANother fantastic post, Heather.... I love the description. I can see it all in my mind.

    THANK YOU so much for the tips for the conference. I know I will have a blast and now I feel a lot more prepared to jump in with both feet.

    I know you are a seasoned conference veteran, so I will take heed of all you suggestions.

    I am so thankful to have such wonderful blogger friends that always come to my rescue whenever I need a helping hand.

    Have a wonderful weekend. AND DEFINITELY enter The Secret of Spruce Knoll!

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  3. Shannon, I do love my critters. ;)

    Michael, thank you! And you're very welcome! I hope the advice helps. :)

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  4. Wow, like Shannon, I never heard of Adaro. He sounds smart and fearless and protective. I'm seeing him as a protector of the seas.

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  5. Heather, you must have lived another life time. Admit it now...

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  6. Such a fascinating creature. I loved your description and I'm rooting for Adaro :-)

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  7. Linda, he is certainly that, though he isn't very fond of mankind.

    Lorelei, well... perhaps it's not my first... ;)

    Angela, thank you so much!

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  8. Fabulous Heather. And without a picture, I can imagine. You made it easy. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Okay, this was really good. I was able to picture it in my head as I read it :) GO ADARO!! :D

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  10. Ooooh, so cool! Awesome stuff, Heather. I love how you do this with creatures :D

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  11. I hadn't heard of this one before either. I love the way I thought it was some kind of fish until the end :-)

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  12. Thanks for the contest. It's a fun way to introduce a great concept for readers. Every one has very nice web sites too.
    Good Luck

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