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It was like a thick blanket had been lifted from her mind.

To her, it didn’t feel long at all. In fact, it was about as long as a single blink. And yet when she opened her eyes again she felt different, and she knew how long it had truly been. 

Sometime through her reverie, Genesis had half-awoken and realized she was on a gigantic soft bed, covered by a thick blanket. Now, the bed didn’t feel as big and the blanket wasn’t as heavy.

Still, she realized she had yet to fully awaken. Even though she had just opened her eyes, she felt them beginning to close once more, her eyelids as heavy as mountains. 

To combat this, Genesis threw the blanket off of her form and forced herself up. Once she was sitting at the edge of her bed, she stretched and yawned. She rubbed her eyes and loosened her jaw and neck, then took in a deep breath and looked at the large windows letting copious amounts of light into the room.

Her leaves twitched as she blinked slowly and with half-lidded eyes. 

She yawned again, a tiny high pitched whimper escaping her throat as small tears formed at the corners of her eyes due to the intensity of the yawn. 

It felt like she sat there for months, but it was probably just half a minute. When ready, she floated off the bed and turned to look at it, seeing several leaves and vines strewn about, no doubt her old dress, which meant she was now essentially naked. Genesis groaned at this realization and floated over to her dresser. Not because she had spare clothing in the drawers (they were empty), but because she wanted to look at herself in the mirror. 

What she saw staring back at her made her tilt her head and raise her eyebrows. She had grown, apparently. Quite a bit. She wasn’t quite at the point where her mom was, but if the reflection was correct, then she was a quite a bit shorter and uh, slightly less developed. Also, she was cute. She smiled faintly at her reflection and rubbed her hands through her leaves in a way to get them to stop twitching excitedly. She kinda resembled Exodus… But green and yellow, and with far more leaves growing from her head and upper back.

Another yawn, and she shrugged and floated out of her bedroom, completely disheveled and still half-asleep. As she was floating down the stairs and into the living room, she called out in a familiar but more mature voice. [color=tomato]”Mama!”[/color] 

There was no response, so Genesis took it as a sign that Oraelia was probably out and about. Maybe she was with Auntie Gibbou… Genesis pursed her lips, rubbed her eyes again, and scratched her right leg and butt. 

[color=tomato]”Ah… Sleeping for so long makes Genesis itchy, doesn’t it...”[/color] She told herself, then floated past the modestly furnished living room and out of the front door. Thankfully there had been enough light spilling into her room that she didn’t have trouble adjusting to the brightness outside. Instead, she relished it and immediately felt reinvigorated. Still, she was incredibly dehydrated…

So she let her bare feet touch the ground and she walked to the nearby river, following the sounds of flowing water. [color=tomato]”Ma-ma, Ma-ma~”[/color] Genesis muttered in a sing-song tone as she came upon the river and got down on her knees to drink directly from it with her eyes closed gently.

She was there for a while, every gulp giving her more and more energy, until she had her fill. It was then that she heard some skittering coming from a tree behind her, and she turned sharply to see a squirrel sitting on a low hanging tree branch, nibbling on a herb and staring directly at her. Genesis stared back.

Then she huffed and suddenly pointed a finger at the squirrel, [color=tomato]”You there! Fluffy furry squirrel! Come here and let Genesis kiss you!”[/color] She demanded, opening her hand and offering her palm to the squirrel as she jumped to her feet and drew closer. 

The squirrel tensed up its tail and stopped its nibbling. It was almost like a statue, and when Genesis had come close enough to almost touch it, it pooped and scurried up the tree, leaving Genesis staring at thin air and a dirty tree branch. She now knew why the squirrel was nibbling on that specific herb.

“Bleh.” She stuck her tongue out and scrunched up her nose in disgust, then walked off back towards the cottage she shared with her mom. Only, when she had arrived and was about to enter the house again, she caught something odd at the corner of her eye. Underneath the lone tree cresting the hill up a ways from the cottage, sat a yellow figure in the shade.

She remembered Oraelia and herself would often go to that spot to watch the prairie beyond, long ago. It couldn’t possibly be Oraelia though, as the figure was too dim… And Oraelia had always been incredibly bright whenever Genesis saw her before.

After a moment’s worth of hesitation, Genesis turned from the door and made her way to the figure, running up the hill. What if it truly was Oraelia? What if something horrible had happened to her mom while she was asleep so comfily on her bed? Her heart started to beat faster and faster, up until she came to be in front of the figure.

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prg0sPF6Yxc&list=LLI0M7wIbdM9eGReD9Fc58pg&index=99]”... Mama?”[/url]

Indeed it was Oraelia, who sat looking blankly off into the distance. She was only barely glowing, revealing more of her features then ever before. She wore a white dress, hair unkept and her face was haggard. As soon as Genesis spoke, Oraelia seemed to snap out of her haze and she looked up at Genesis, flinching. Slowly her face morphed into one of surprise as she brought her hands in front of her mouth. She eyed Genesis up and down, before tears began to well up in her eyes. 

[color=gold]”G-Genesis?”[/color] she asked, her voice full of emotion. 

It didn’t take long at all for Genesis to beam at Oraelia and then jump on top of her, hugging her and kissing her all over her face and neck. [color=tomato]”Mama! You’re here after all! Genesis slept for so long, I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I won’t do it again, I promise! I missed you so much, Mama.”[/color] She said rapidly, laughing with happy tears in her eyes before quieting down and nuzzling her face against Oraelia’s neck and taking a few quick whiffs, not realizing her leaves were all twitching against Oraelia’s face.

Oraelia sobbed uncontrollably as Genesis fawned over her. Her mother wrapped her up in a fierce hug as her tears fell down onto the top of Genesis’ head. Her sobbing eventually changed to that of happy crying, as her color and warmth returned a bit. [color=gold]”It’s okay.”[/color] Oraelia replied shakely, [color=gold]”It’s okay my love. M-My daughter.”[/color] she breathed the word, gulping down air as she began to cry again. [color=gold]”I-I-I missed you too.”[/color] she nuzzled the top of Genesis’ head. 

After taking one last whiff of Oraelia’s scent, Genesis let out a happy cooing noise and propped herself up on her arms to look at Oraelia’s face. [color=tomato]”Mama. How are you? I want to know what you’ve done while I slept. I want to listen to Mama’s voice.”[/color] She said softly, wiping her eyes and rolling off of Oraelia in order to cuddle up to her side and get back to nuzzling up against her neck with her eyes closed.

[color=gold]”I… I’m better now, Genesis.”[/color] Oraelia said, as she put an arm around Genesis, stroking her head with her other hand. She then cleared her voice and sighed. [color=gold]”I’ve done... “[/color] she paused for a moment. [color=gold]”I’ve done many things.”[/color] she suddenly cooed. [color=gold]”I met Gibbou and we talked about many things and then Aunt Evandra came and I ate delicious berries and then I… And then I…”[/color] she began to breath quicker. [color=gold]”That’s about it.”[/color] she finished quickly. 

Genesis giggled and cooed happily under Oraelia’s affection, [color=tomato]”Your breathing got quicker when you talked about Aunt Evandra… Who is she? Is she like Gibbou to you, Mama…?”[/color] There was a short silence, [color=tomato]”... And, why were you so sad when I found you?”[/color]

[color=gold]”O-Oh, aunt Evandra is my younger sister. So yes, she is like Gibbou. I was there when she came to be. Did you know she came from the sun? My sun?”[/color] Oraelia spoke, more silence followed before she spoke again. [color=gold]”I was sad… Because I… Missed you so much. But don’t worry! I’m happy now because you awoke! And you’re so much older now. How strange is that?”[/color] her voice was still shaky, as if she was forcing herself to talk in a strong voice. 

[color=tomato]”I’m bigger now, aren’t I? Like, I saw myself in the mirror and thought I looked a lot more like big sis Exodus!”[/color] Genesis said, then sighed happily and ran her hands along Oraelia’s figure, eventually reaching the hand atop her head and feeling the strange, definitely foreign marks on it. [color=tomato]”Huh?”[/color] She muttered and took a hold of the hand in between hers and brought it into her field of view, where she inspected what were obviously claw marks. [color=tomato]”Huh… M-Mama? Did someone hurt you? Are you really okay? You know Genesis knows how you sound when you’re actually happy. I can tell you’re hiding something.”[/color]

Oraelia stilled, her face going blank. She looked down at the claw marks and how Genesis gingerly looked over them. She leaned back against the tree and spoke again, her voice losing its forced happiness, replaced instead by a profound sadness. [color=gold]”I-I’m not okay, Genesis.”[/color] she began to break down, [color=gold]”I wanted to make a race of protectors, beings who would love life and be compassionate towards it. So I went to… I went to Neiya and she… She helped me but at a terrible cost Genesis. She twisted them but I saved some as they should be…”[/color] she wiped away her tears and sniffled. [color=gold]”She is Love but she’s consumed by all the negative aspects of it. Instead of joy, she sees sorrow, instead of generosity, she sees envy and on and on. She-She showed me what she felt and it lingers still… I want to help her… I do… But I don’t even know if I can help myself. This pain… It hurts.”[/color] she clutched her heart with her free hand and looked to Genesis. [color=gold]”But don’t get me wrong my daughter,”[/color] she smiled weakly, [color=gold]”I’m glad you’re here. Right here, by my side and look at how you’ve grown. So beautiful, with a kind heart.”[/color] She reached out to place her hand on Genesis’ cheek, rubbing her thumb softly upon it. 

Genesis blushed and smiled up at Oraelia, [color=tomato]”W-Well, I don’t think anyone can help someone who doesn’t want help in the first place. But you can talk to me, Mama. I will listen, if there’s anything that makes you sad… But really, Neiya being that way is so lame...”[/color] Genesis sighed and rested her head on Oraelia’s shoulder. [color=tomato]”But your hand is okay, right Mama? Does it hurt?”[/color]

She wrapped Genesis in another hug. [Color=gold]"I love you, so, so much."[/color] she whispered, resting her head on top of Genesis'. [Color=gold]"My hand has healed but the scars… They'll stay for a time."[/color]

[color=tomato]”Mmm...”[/color] Genesis sighed and after a while pulled away and wrapped her arms around herself. [color=tomato]”Well, I think your hands look cool with the scars, like a warrior queen. Now, where um, where do you think I can find leaves long enough and vines to make myself a new dress? Being naked is kinda… Yeah.”[/color] She blushed and looked away, at the landscape.

[Color=gold]"Oh you poor thing!"[/color] Oraelia said sympathetically. [Color=gold]"Here!"[/color] she snapped her fingers materialized in the grass several dresses of varying color and plant material. [Color=gold]"There you go. I've recently found clothing to be quite… Comforting and cute. Hopefully you can find one, or several you like."[/color] Oraelia said enthusiastically, glowing a bit brighter as she waited to see what Genesis would pick.

And truly, the selection was rather varied. At least a dozen different dresses suddenly materialized on the ground in front of the pair and Genesis’s eyes widened at the sight. It took her a good while to decide as she went over every single set at least five times before settling on the final one. It was a dress much like the one she had originally been wearing when she was younger, as green as her own leaves, with tinges of yellow as accents here and there, but this one was considerably more well-fitted. As she tried it on she marveled at how well the ensemble complimented her figure and how comfortable it felt. Her favorite part must have been however, the skirt. It was long and parted in the middle, with a single long, wide leaf covering everything important. It was breezy, and allowed her legs quite a bit of sunlight. The way the leaves were intertwined with one another and the skillful usage of weaved fibers also made sure the dress wouldn’t fall apart suddenly and even if a section got damaged, it’d be relatively easy to repair. 

She loved it. She did a few twirls which almost made the skirt go [i]too[/i] high and then settled down, continuing to inspect the sleeves along her arms and the integrity of the dress around her chest. It left most of her midriff exposed as well as her shoulders and back.

Upon being satisfied, she grinned and turned to Oraelia, striking a cute pose. [color=tomato]”What do you think, Mama? In a few minutes once I finish fusing with the dress, I will be able to sustain it for a long time. Thank you soo much!”[/color] She said, twitching and gasping a little every few seconds.

Oraelia clasped her hands as she looked over Genesis. [Color=gold]"Oh how gorgeous! It fits you so well and compliments your shade of green! You're so welcome sweetheart."[/color] her hands went up to cover her mouth as her eyes began to water again. [Color=gold]"You've grown so much."[/color] she said misty eyed.

Genesis stuck her tongue out playfully at Oraelia and sat down next to her, [color=tomato]”I have, haven’t I? But don’t be sad! When Genesis first saw herself in the mirror, she wasn’t sure if the reflection was right... How [i]did[/i] I grow, anyway? Did you plant me in the fields while I slept, Mama? Like a tree or a potato?”[/color] She asked, grabbing Oraelia’s hand with both of hers.

Oraelia giggled at that before giving her a smile. She shook her head and said, [color=gold]"No silly, last I looked at you, you were still small. You must have had a growth spurt!"[/color]

[color=tomato]”Oh, that’s cool actually. Maybe I will grow more next time I go to sleep…”[/color] Genesis said, then after a moment sighed, [color=tomato]”I don’t wanna grow more than you though... Do you think I could become as bright as you one day, Mama? I think I’d like to make everyone feel warm and relaxed whenever I’m around, like you do.”[/color]

Oraelia squeezed her hands gently. [color=gold]”It doesn’t matter if you grow more then me, Genesis. You’ll always be my daughter. And hey, you’re already bright. You don’t have to glow like I do to make people feel warm and relaxed. You do that just fine already.”[/color] she said warmly. 

[color=tomato]”You’re just saying that! But, to be fair, my eyes do glow in the dark. Like, like two golden halos. I also have some glowy markings along my body that light up at night… So, maybe I’m not too far behind. You know Mama, when Genesis looked in the mirror this morning, she thought she looked really cute. I think it is because of all the light you’ve been giving me. Thank yoouu.”[/color] Genesis said and hugged Oraelia again, then pulled away and jumped up to her feet and offered Oraelia a hand. [color=tomato]”Come on, stand up! What will we do today? Will we play? Cook? Go on a walk? We could even visit someone! I wonder what they’ll say when they see I’ve grown!”[/color]

Oraelia took her hand, then grabbed her by the shoulders and looked her over again. Eventually she grinned and said, [color=gold]”We can do whatever you want. Anything at all.”[/color]

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Genesis wakes up after a long time spent sleeping, finding herself to have grown quite a bit. She now looks like she is in her mid-teens, and her height is a whopping 5’2. Due to her growth her previous small dress broke and she ends up naked. Groggy, she decides to float around the house. She calls for Oraelia but there is no answer, so she decides to go outside for more light and to drink some water from a river. 

After drinking water she messes around with a squirrel, then starts to go back home but before entering the house she sees Oraelia sitting under a tree that overlooks the landscape on top of a hill. So she runs towards her, calls her ‘Mama’, and then they have a very beautiful reunion. Oraelia fills Genesis in on what happened while she was sleeping and after all of the drama has been discussed, Oraelia makes Genesis new leafy dresses. She chooses one of the most revealing ones, covering only her arms, chest, and sporting an ankle-length skirt parted in the middle in front, with a single long leaf that reaches down to her ankles covering her privates. Her internal reasoning behind the choice is that she gets more direct sunlight that way. She keeps the other dresses just in case.

So they do some more wholesome stuff after Genesis fuses with her new dress, and then Genesis helps Oraelia stand up and they go do some more wholesome family stuff off-screen.
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