Submission (#4985) Approved

The rays of the sun poured down onto the beach side making the soft sand feel like you are walking on lava. Steam seemed to roll off the waves that of the water would lap against the sand while the sky wavered in the heatwave in a desert. The palm trees didn’t sway, for there was no wind and no music from the birds filled the air as they stayed nice and cozy in a shaded home during the heatwave here in Palu’au Islands. Being someone from Styrhalde, just the regular weather here was enough to knock me out, but this was on a new level and even the residents of these Islands seemed to agree.

Despite the intense heat I had decided to put myself into I couldn’t help but let my full concentration settle on the lime kittom standing out in the waves as she hollered and pointed towards me. Miyu is her name and I had only met the green hued gal with bright blue eyes today after she took a quick interest in the frozen treat I decided to try and sell today with a stall I decided to rent and put up on the beachside. She was not afraid to hold up the sign high and mighty while raising her voice so high that no one can ignore it, though I do believe she could go without shoving the sign about a cool delicacy of a snow treat in their faces.

I couldn’t help but find myself laughing as I watched her before holding an all too gleeful smile as I looked down at the Pomu lantern that laid in my paws. “Well, aren't we the lucky pair having found a friendly kitten like Miyu.” I spoke to the dark blue round lantern showcasing the Aurora lights that the two of us would adore back at home decorated with the land of white and falling snowflakes. Admittedly it’s been so lonely with my little pomu hibernating away in its little lantern I always held close, however… I shifted my gaze back to the kitten, I have only just met a smile still dancing upon my lips, the feeling of loneliness having quieted down. 

The sound of a cough snapped me out of my thoughts of my little pomu and Miyu causing my eyes to shift over towards an adult standing right infront of my stand. “Excuse this is the stand for the cold treat called snow cones right?” They questioned as I beamed, giving them a toothy smile.

“Ah yes, sorry about that, what flavor syrup would you like?” I questioned as more and more began to line up and I started to question if I would even have enough snow cones to give to everyone. The day continue to tick on, moving along so fast I barely noticed that the ocean had turned a brilliant sparkling orange to match with the red sunset of the sky. 

“Thank you.” I chimed to my last customer as I handed them a snow cone laced with strawberry syrup. Watching them leave I took a calming breath as I flipped my sign over showing that I was now closed for business before looking over towards the gal who had help my treats get noticed. 

She sat along the shoreline staring out in the horizon while the soft breeze shuffled her green fur. Beside Miyu sat her own pomu lantern perfectly decorated to be the colors of I assume to be of her friend, showcasing her homeland here on the islands. Becoming a little bit homesick I looked back at my own Pomu lantern wishing for nothing more to see those dancing lights before I looked over to what was left of my collection of shaved ice.

“Come to think of it…” I murmured to myself recalling the start of the day, Miyu taking quick interest into the treat but instead of ordering one for herself she went right away to help get my booth noticed. Making up my mind I got back up on my feet ignoring the fatigue of my own body as I started crafting one more treat one that will make the absolutely perfect taste as it melts on ones tongue and cools the body. 

“Hey, Miyu.” I called out walking up behind the kit as she looked back at me while her ears shot up straight. “Here on the house for all your hard work.” I chimed taking a seat beside her as I held out the snowcone. She blinked at me before shifting her gaze down to the snowy treat painted in pink and green. “It’s strawberry and lime, it’s all I had left in the end sadly.” I admitted with a sheepish smile and small pathetic laugh while she took the treat into her own paws. 

“But why?” She asked not taking her eyes away from the cold treat as I shrugged a bit, turning my own gaze to the ocean.

“Why not.” I declared, “You never got your own snow cone, only went straight to work on your own free will.” I stated while puffing out my chest a bit only to laugh. “A kitten you never met and went straight to work for, you are an odd one Miyu!” I listened to her snicker before I looked back at her. “Thank you for your help,” I started,” and for making my stay here feel a little bit less lonely.” I whispered the last bit getting a questioning look as she tilted her head at me not hearing the last bit. “Now hurry up and eat it, you’re gonna get your paws all sticky and not get to enjoy the cold of my home land!”