Catradora oneshots and short stories

A 2nd chance at childhood part 8

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"Here we are." Bow announced.

The group stopped walking and looked around. The Brightmoon grounds were neatly kept, plenty of fruit trees provided shade in the outer perimeter. There were colorful wild flowers growing in a meadow down the hill.

Adora smiled at Catra, who was on her hip. She hadn't said much since the situation with Mermista almost an hour ago. She opted to sit quietly with Lance and George, her eyes down, not wanting to draw more attention to herself. So, to try and lift the mood, they'd decided to spend the day outside. The air was refreshing after being inside for nearly weeks.

Perfuma and Netossa set up the blankets for them to sit on them.

"This was a great idea." Perfuma said, sitting crossed-legged on the blanket. "Nothing like taking in the fresh air and enjoying the day moon's rays while meditating."

"Oh yeah. Mhm totally." Scorpia agreed, nodding from beside her girlfriend.

Micah set the picnic baskets off to the side. They were intending to spend a few hours outside. They'd brought lunch with them and a few snacks just in case. While the adults were settling down, Adora carried Catra a few paces away. Catra was looking around, taking it in.

"There's a lot of green stuff, Adora." She noted.

"Wait a minute." Glimmer said, getting the attention of everyone.

They all turned towards her. Glimmer was looking at Adora in disbelief.

"She's never heard of grass?! How?"

Adora snapped her fingers, like a lightbulb had just gone off.

"Grass! That's what it's called! Thanks, Glim."

She turned to Catra again, pointing at the field.

"This is called grass. Don't eat it, okay?" She informed the child.

Catra nodded. Adora finally put her down on the grass. Catra stood there awkwardly for a moment, switching from foot to foot. She stared down at the grass. Adora let her process the sensation, waiting patiently. Catra started to wiggle her toes. She looked up at Adora.

"This feels weird."

Adora hummed, amused.

"Good weird or bad weird?"

Catra shrugged. "I don't know."

Adora held out a hand.

"How about we go look at the flowers?" She suggested.

Catra smiled, excited at the idea. She nodded. Adora and her walked down the hill and to the edge of the meadow. Catra looked at the blanket of flowers, all different colors. Adora sat down, happy to watch Catra. Catra sniffed around, causing her to have a sneeze attack. She wandered around the flower patch, running around and looking at the insects. The butterflies were fun to chase. She never caught any of them, which was probably for the best.

Adora noticed that Catra started to pick some flowers. She gathered a handful, before running over to Adora.

"Here." She said, holding out a red flower. "This for you."

Adora fawned at the gesture.

"Thank you, Catra. That's so sweet of you." She said, taking the flower.

Catra let her kiss her cheek before she ran over to the others.

"This for you, and this one for you." Catra handed each person a flower or two.