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Savannah
Story written on November 20, 2011 by kins40.
“Yes… yes it is,” the vet reassured, scooping the blonde into her arms to reaffirm the fact. She pressed her lips to Tina’s forehead and then slowly manoeuvred the accountant in front of her facing outward, all the while keeping her arms around her waist. “Just remember that although she is friendly, she is definitely wild…so no sudden movement…okay?”
Tina swallowed visibly but nodded, feeling in relative safety in Bette’s arms. As if on cue the large cow moved forward in the direction of the two women. She walked slowly and flapped her large ears a couple of times.
“What happened to her left ear?” Tina enquired having immediately noticed that it was significantly smaller that the right one.
“It was cut off by the men of the tribe who found her.” Bette recalled.
“Why?” Tina asked somewhat horrified by the answer.
“Customs… the people of the tribe, who found her, mark their animals by cutting an ear. Since they had found her, she belonged to them and had to undergo a similar initiation.. they did not know that elephants need their ears intact to help them regulate their body temperature. We do our best to educate but it is a long arduous process…”
“Oh Bette that is horrible…”
“She was in real bad shape when she first arrived…but look at her now…” Bette said proudly. “When she arrived with us she was only 4 weeks old…. Orphaned, injured, traumatised but now she has a family of her own and she leads them as their matriarch … she is so amazing.”
The elephant had arrived within touching distance and Tina instinctively pushed back into Bette who stood behind her. The brunette reassured her once again by strengthening her hold on her waist.
“Do not worry, baby… I’ve got you.” Bette whispered in her ear. “She won’t hurt you… I am here with you.”
The next words Tina heard were directed at the elephant. Bette had let go of her waist with one hand and was caressing the trunk which had presented itself to them.
“Jambo Ellie…. kukutana na Tina…”
“What did you say to her?” Tina asked softly, still unsure about many words in the Swahili language.
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I am more and more impressed with your writing with every post. Of course, the topic is what brought me here but your talent keeps me coming back. I appreciate you for sharing your gift.
Ma favourite line of this chapter?… “I thought you would never join me….” How perfectly worded, Tina Kennard!!… This chapter was absolutely wonderful, dear you! I loved the meeting between Tina and Ellie. It was beautiful and so vivid. I was there with them, and at one point, I was screaming “My turn, my turn, my turn…!” to touch the trunk and blow in it… By the way, how ambiguous is this acquainting method…? Have you actually checked this out, or are you just a sex-freak? *worried look*… Just kidding… Seriously though, how do you know all this stuff? You just know or do you do some research? Anyway, you got me on the edge of my seat during the first part. I could already see Bette playing hero and fighting a ferocious lion with a pancake or a coffee spoon. A lion that she would have vainquished of course, and from then on she would have been called Bette “Lioness” Porter. Grrrrr…. How sexy! Sorry, got distracted for a sec… Anyway, I was still relieved that it was just a friendly encounter… More seriously, this was a great chapter and I loved it, and I’m so glad that their little adventure didn’t make them stray from their great adventure… Thanks for the update, sweet friend! xxx Kw
I don’t know which is more AMAZING…? Your story – or you!? I guess they’re one in the same…but I’m loving it!! Please hurry we’re all hungry for more! (my thought is that bitch-face Jody dragged a kill near the camp to lure the lions…but of course this is “me” thinking out loud) :)
You do not dissappoint; love it
You do not dissappoint; love it
Wonderful update, very moving.
What a wonderful update..Bette, Tina, and Ellie..equals a perfect afternoon!!
love it! love it! love it!
well don`t know what happened there,lappy got mind of her own,,,,,,,everything you put into this story is just truelly amazing,i`ve said it before you make us feel that we are really there in the moment virtually watching what`s happening, please please keep this story going, there is so much you can give us, it`s like a drama serial that i would willingly watch on tv……..x..j
I felt as though I was touching Ellie’s trunk myself! Lovely story.
You are simply a very talented writer.
They are a Magnificent creature. Such a shame that a “few” people knows that. … :(..
Phew! that was a relieve, I was afraid they will meet the lions at that point, but thanks to u it is only Ellie it was a great add to the story, really I love it. and the way u describe the encounter is so vivid I felt I’m with them there;DAnd yes I’m from ME thank u, and welcome . Actually I feel blessed for being able to read ur story ;D
Beautiful.Thank you.
That was frighting at first, then it became a sweet and sad moment, and then just so loving and tender. I had tears in my eyes as I read the exchange between Tina and Ellie and the story of the journey that Bette had with Ellie and the lost of her baby, and then I was truly gone when you see that Ellie’s new baby is still watching Bette and Tina as if to say a thank you to Bette for taking care of it’s Mom. Thank You So So Much For The Update.
Thanks for such a wondeful update. Of course, we all thought of the lions when the low growling happened, glad it wasn’t. Your description of Ellie and her baby and the way Ellie wanted to say hello to Tina was just fabulous. Each time you post another chapter it turns into a trip to the savannah and all that one has to discover and enjoy there. Not to mention the adventure that our girls finally enjoyed with each other. Thanks for sharing a wonderfully loving story with us.
omg K, I almost missed the post. I absolutely love the connection between Bette and Ellie. You made me cry over this one love it and love you even more for sharing this story with us
Is it a problem that I keep falling in love with the elephants? Can I get you to sign an agreement vowing that no fictional elephant will be harmed in the making of a good story?
Another wonderfully written update that makes me wanting for more. So beautifully described. Thank you for this wonderful story and I’m so glad it wasn’t a lion. Thank you again.
Beautiful chapter. Very emotional. Loved every minute of it. PPS!!
And you leave it like that??? AHHHHHH!!!! No kins! No!!!! Hahaha please hurry with the update I do very much love this story
Beautiful and imaginative as always. I really like the interactions with the animals and the way you weave it into the story.
My heart is beating in better rythem now as it was just Ellie. Hey.. how do you know so much about elephants?? You describe them in detail, so cute. I hope there will be no further encounters with lions. Post more often please. Waiting can be excruciating.
My heart is beating in better rhythm now as it was just Ellie. Hey.. how do you know so much about elephants?? You describe them in detail, so cute. I hope there will be no further encounters with lions. Post more often please. Waiting can be excruciating.
Hey… I made a spelling mistake in first comment, corrected in second, now I am back to say one more thing, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT..(One thing many times)
Hiya Kins! So glad to be able to catch up! :-) … So beautiful morning there with lovely encounter although kinda frightening in the beginning! Though once I read word “Ellie” the one pops in my head is the pink cute elephant :-p and your writing sent me to the savannah, vividly-again! So amazing :-) I wonder do you keep elephant as your pet or ?? Hahaha… Coz it seems like you know so much about them! ;-) and it’s so sweet on how Tina interacted with Ellie! And the last 2 pages makes the room temperature warmer in this cooling mountains area… :-p lol
Yea, the adventure continues and what a most delightful chapter! I felt I was there saying hello to Ellie along with Tina your details were so well written Kins. And the story of how Bette and Ellie grew up together was so touching. And speaking of touching, that shower scene was just starting to uh…. heat up. Might you be planning a “steamy” follow up or are you trying to torture us some more by leaving us all hanging? (PS – can you sneak in and grab Bette’s blue shirt for me? I’ll PM you where to send it ;) Thanks again for sharing your awesome story with us Kins- you ROCK! xxx iHH
I like seeing Bette being the elephant whisperer. We know that her charm is working on Tina too. Thanks Kins for bringing us this beautiful story.
This story is just so delightful. Everything you write is just so delightful.
Everytime i read a post from you it’s either im the last to comment or the next to the last to comment and so my problem is all the wonderful people who had left their messages already used up all the positive adjectives to describe your writing and the story. But i guess it wont hurt 4 me to borrow their words and mixed those into one sentence. This story is beautiful and your writing is amazing! Thanks K and i cant wait 4 more;-)
They are so sweet, love them