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Percy watched the intimidating yeti as he lifted Brenda up to wrap Christmas decorations around a large tree. Holding up the camera to his phone and video-taping the scene before him, the animal filmmaker smiled peacefully. A warmth that was so much stronger than any kind of heater moved through his body in the most enticing way that made his cheeks turn a light shade of pink.
"I truly have no words left to say, folks," The British filmmaker spoke as he looked down at the camera for a split second, "Right now I am witnessing only what I can describe as symbiosis; two very intelligent species working together in complete harmony. No misunderstandings what so ever. It is a true miracle, folks."
Pointing the camera back at the yeti, Percy smiled again, his head lifting as he watched Migo support Brenda in his big hands so that she could wrap Christmas lights around the branches. Migo had the long cord of lights slipped around his neck with comfort ease, waiting patiently as the female smallfoot took her time in carefully distributing the colorful accessories all around the tree. It was really sweet and nice- almost unnatural for such a beast to act in such ways. But Percy was enthralled by it, drawn in by the yeti's kind attitude and gentle behavior.
"Astonishing," Percy breathed out as he watched Migo bend down to grab a hand full of decorations, still carefully supporting the smallfoot as he balanced her in one hand, "For such a frightening beast to use such care while fondling a human is just... Bizarre. I-I really can't believe it although it's right before me. Can you all believe it? Honestly?"
Over the months, Percy couldn't bear to stay away from this magnificent place, forgetting his fame and fortune and settling with a more relaxed, unhurried focus part of his life. Instead of trying to knock judgemental fools out of their socks by faking the action, he decided that a more realistic approach was the best way-integrity-by what Brenda called it. Partly he stayed to learn and teach the yeties, but mostly he stayed because of....
Migo.
Yes. That warm hearted, soft, sweet yeti was the creature that practically stole Percy's heart and kept it unknowingly hidden within its own monstrous hands. And Percy was unaware of how bad it really was- or maybe he was aware but he just didn't want to interpret the thought. He was a human being who had grown feelings for a yeti. It was hard to believe but also hard to dodge. Percy couldn't stop telling himself that it was wrong to like the yeti while his heart argued that it didn't matter.
Groaning softly in sadness, Percy continued to film, saying phrases and making explanations for the scene.
On the other side, Migo wowed the pretty, colorful lights, wondering what they used them for and why they put them on trees. "Maybe it's to find their way back home when they go traveling?" he asked himself, tilting his head and watching as the smallfoot Brenda put up several different decorations.
"Haha, it's called 'Christmas,' Migo," a kind, happy voice said from not too far behind.
Migo turned his head to look at Meechee and raised a furry brow, "Really? What's a 'Chrissmiss?'"
Meechee laughed, "Not 'Chrissmiss,' Migo... Christmas. I'm not really sure what it is. I just know that it's something the smallfoots' celebrate by putting up these weird shapes and stuff. It's actually really cool in my opinion."
Migo immediately agreed, "Oh, I think it's cool too, trust me, but I just don't understand why exactly they do it."
"Well I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation, I mean, think about all the crazy things we put up at home," Meechee pointed out.
"Yeah, but that was all to make clouds," Migo addressed, shifting slightly and causing the human to stumble in his hands.
"W-whoa!" Brenda held onto the yeti's fingers, "Careful buddy."
Migo made a startled noise and quickly turned his head back to the smallfoot, apologizing several times and making sure she wasn't hurt.
To this, Meechee chuckled once again, "Would you like me to take over for you? I know how badly you've been wanting to take Percy up into the hills to find that little jumping thing."
Slowly Migo turned his head back to look at his best friend, a hidden brightness inside him. "Are... Are you sure you wanna do that? I-I can wait, you know..."
"Oh, I know," Meechee waved it off like it was a simple deal, "But wouldn't it be better before it gets dark? From what Kolka said, I think there's suppose to be a blizzard tonight." She emphasized, "A pretty bad blizzard..."
Migo made a face and lowered his head, thinking about what he should do. To be honest, he was already having fun, but a whole day with Percy sounded even funner. He really was looking forward to their time together. It had been a while since they got to do anything fun with each other.
"Alright," Migo said, smiling as he lifted his head and nodded at his friend, "Thanks, Meechee."
"What are friends for?" Meechee shrugged in triumph and moved in to trade places with the other yeti.
Migo looked back forward and waved a finger to get the smallfoot's attention.
At the sound of growling and loud grumbling, Brenda stopped what she was doing and looked back at the yeti. They were still getting use to each others unique languages and being able to communicate, but she could understand a few signs. The most they've really found out about each other was their names, but hey, it was a start.
At the sight of the yeti lifting his free hand and making insect gestures, realization slapped in making Brenda turn her head. "Hey Percy," she hollered, "I think your yeti wants to go spider hunting with you."
Brenda made a gesture across her side and nodded courtly as the yeti lowered her to the ground. From there she hopped out of his hand and started gathering some scattered decorations.
"Must you really call him that?" Percy said distressingly as he walked up, pocketing his phone and slipping on a pair of purple gloves.
Brenda hummed nonchalantly like she didn’t know what her partner was talking about. "Call him what?"
"You know good and darn well what," Percy scuffed and kicked at some snow.
"What, a yeti?" Brenda asked in mock realization, "Yeah, I think I'm well aware of that fact by now. Thanks for checking though."
Percy gave her a flat look. "That's not the point I was implying," he mumbled, grabbing his head and saying between his teeth, "My yeti. You keep calling him 'my yeti' when he's obviously not my yeti..."
Brenda cocked her hip and rolled her head, "You call Meechee 'my yeti' all the time. Why's this any different?"
"I don't know," Percy grumbled as he stuffed his hands in his pockets, eyes casted down at the bright white snow.
Brenda huffed, shaking her head at her partner as he sulked and pouted. And at watching the sight, she suddenly grew a very viscous idea and hid a mischievous smirk. Looking up, she turned around and waved at the big white yeti. When Migo looked down at her, she made a hush gesture and pointed at Percy before making a sad face and lifting our her arms in a representation of a hug.
At this, the yeti's mouth fell open in concern and he made a worried sound before quickly approaching the 'sad' smallfoot. Migo then bent down and scooped Percy right up off the ground, earning a cute little squeal at his actions. Knowing that it was just a natural reaction, he pressed the human front against the warmth and long, soft fur of his chest and wrapped his arms securely around him.
"Aww, why is he sad?" Migo whined, feeling the smallfoot struggle for a moment before his little hands gripped his hair and he was hugging back.
Meechee walked up and gazed down at them, putting a hand on her friend's shoulder and hiding a grin. "Maybe he just wants to go searching for that jumping thing," she implicated something vague but didn't bring it up just yet, "He has been gone a while. I think he missed you."
"I guess...." Migo said with a small sigh, "I missed him too. Do... Do you think helping him find this jumping thing will make him happy?"
Meechee smiled reassuringly, "I don't see why not." She paused and looked at the smallfoot when he began blabbing.
"Brenda, I swear, I'm going to get you for this," Percy growled, trying to hide a blush against the yeti's chest as he gave in and hugged back.
Despite trying to keep herself innocent, Brenda laughed loudly and stepped up to the purple yeti, tapping on it. "What, I didn't do anything..." she said casually, "Migo must have just wanted a hug."
"Yeah right," Percy rolled his eyes, feeling the warmth of the extraordinary beast's body surrounding him, that large hand supporting his bottom while another pressed against his back, not one inch of him spared from the hug. It was nice... he must admit with a dorky smile.
As Brenda was lifted in the air by Meechee, Migo pulled Percy away from his chest and lifted him out in his palms. "Well..." Percy gave in, smiling, "I guess we'll get ready then."
"That's the spirit!" Brenda swung her fist through the air.
"Ya see?" Meechee would have crossed her arms, but instead she just stated arrogantly, "You made him feel better."
At first Migo was flustered, but it soon melted into bashfulness, "You think so?" He rubbed the back of his neck.
"I know so," Meechee said confidently.
As the smallfoots' got their attention and pointed to the ground, Migo and Meechee placed them on the snow. From there, Percy looked up at Migo and raised his finger before gesturing to the village.
"Huh?" Migo didn't understand, suddenly feeling a ping of sadness at the thought of the smallfoot wanting to go home.
Meechee jumped in, "I think he just wants to get some stuff for the trip is all, Migo."
"Oh," Migo's big smile returned and he nodded eagerly.
"Great!" Percy lifted his thumbs and swiftly turned around to hurry and grab his stuff, hollering over his shoulder, "Now don't you go anywhere, I'll be right back!"
While Percy left, Meechee resumed Migo's previous position holding up the female smallfoot and watching as she continued to put up pretty decorations. "I wish we could bring smallfoots' up to where we live," Migo's shoulders slumped.
"Me too, but you gotta admit, it's amazing down here," Meechee said brightly, "I'm really enjoying learning about the smallfoots' existence."
"Gwangi said that these green things make great back-scratchers," Migo pointed to a near by tree and ran to it, turning around and pressing his back against it, murmuring, "Now how does this work again...?"
Migo was taller than the spruce tree but it's own height was able to reach the top level of his back if he crouched down far enough. The yeti experimently pressed his back against the pointy branches and pushed.
"Uhh, Migo, I wouldn't do that if I were you," Meechee warned quickly before wincing when Migo yelped and fell back on the tree in the snow, "Ooh..."
"Oww," Migo twitched in the tree branches for a few minutes before hearing a very familiar blabbering and sitting up in a flash.
"Are you okay, Migo?" Meechee asked. This wasn't the first time he had fallen on top of a tree, underestimating his true mass. And of course it was Gwangi who told him about the trick...
"Yeah, I'm fine," Migo smiled as he watched Percy approaching with a large bag he presumed had food and human supplies inside.
"There we are," Percy patted his bag as he stopped amongst his friends. He was wearing a light blue winter jacket and purple mittens with a new hat tucked away in his duffle bag. "Are you ready?"
Migo made a sound and stood up, walking over to the smallfoot and kneeling down. He lifted his hand out and took Percy's bag, pulling the strap and slipping it around his neck so that it could dangle against his back. "Alright smallfoot, time to go searching for your jumping thing," he said pridefully.
Although every time the yeti spoke, it sounded more like a bear jabbering, Percy still could understand some of what he said. "Yes, I am ready to go," he nodded and kept from squealing when those large hands moved to wrap around his waist.
Easily Migo lifted up the smallfoot and sat him on his shoulder. "Alright, Meechee, we'll cya in a little while," he said to his best friend.
"Good luck, Migo," Meechee said and waved as they began wandering away, "Don't go too far!"
"Got it!"
"By Brenda," Percy quickly hollered, waving before grabbing a hold of the yeti's horn for support. He smiled openly and faced the snowy lands in which they were heading.
Behind, Brenda and Meechee looked at each other and smiled.
"I wonder where we should go first," Migo said while taking a quick glance around before looking over at the human, "What do you think, Percy? Do you know where this jumping thing is hiding?"
Percy hummed while scanning the area and rubbing his chin. "I think... we should go..." there were spruce trees going on up the mountain which is where he found the first spider, "There."
Migo looked in the direction, "Towards those green things?"
"Yes, there," Percy patted the yeti's furry arm, admiring the warmth and utter softness of the touch. How could such a creature be so wonderfully groomed and soft? It was as if Migo used expensive conditioner day in and day out.
"Not a problem," Migo said and lifted his hand to hold the little human whilst he began jumping up the snowy hill. He dodged rocks and made sure to be swift and easy, using his agility to keep it steady as he went.
Percy held onto the yeti's horn and the side of his hand as it curled firmly around his torso, wowing the incredible landscape and feel of the cool wind blowing through his hair. It was beautiful. An unforgettable experience every time. With the way the yeti could jump from far distances, walk super fast and still be able to hold onto his cargo so securely was absolutely amazing.
When Migo jumped ten feet over a steep ledge, Percy lifted one arm and giggled at the thrilling sensation running through him. "Whoa! This is so fun!" he cheered, feeling quite childish but not caring, "I love this!"
"We're almost there," Migo assured while continuing his way up the hill. It warmed his heart to hear the smallfoot so happy and comfortable in his presence. He wondered if it warmed his heart as well?
'I wish there were a way to tell him.'
"Man, we should definitely do this more often," Percy commented as they began slowing down. Trees began filling in the wide space around them, giving the sun a nice contrast against the shadows of the branches. It was a view Percy would never tire of.
As Migo leaped further into the woods, Percy patted his cheek. "Migo, I think this is good enough, buddy," he said, "You can stop now."
And stop Migo did.
The yeti slid across the snow until he was able to re-balance himself and lift his hand out. He carefully plucked the human from his shoulder and sat him down on the snow before moving to get his bag. "Wow, this is a tight fit," he whispered while looking all around the dense packing of trees, "I've never been in a area with this many back-scratching things before... Speaking of which, what are we looking for again?"
Percy had listened to the jabbering the whole time, not understanding any of it, but getting an idea anyway with how the yeti gazed around and scratched it's head. "Oh yes, right, how could I possibly forget?" he flicked his head before kneeling down to his bag, "We are looking for one of... - Just a second please."
Looking down, Migo grew interested and kneeled down. "Smallfoots' can really put a lot of stuff in these things," he said to himself while watching the human shuffle around, "Maybe I should look into getting one too?" Migo nodded and waved his hand at the human, "Hey, smallfoot- o-or I mean Percy! Percy, yeah, hey do you know where I can get one of these things?"
"Hmm?" Percy lifted his head when the yeti began signaling for his attention. "What's the matter, buddy?" he asked, leaning forward and bracing his weight on his bag.
At seeing the yeti's large finger come forward, Percy felt heat rise into his cheeks and his shoulders lifted as he smiled nervously. He didn't want to express his emotions about being literally face to face, almost washed in each other's presence and basking in the enhancing glow of the sun, but he was failing. However sadly though, his slew of emotion was cut short when the yeti poked at the bag beneath his palms.
"Oh, do you want something?" Percy hid his disappointment, feeling his shoulders sink. The yeti nodded and nudged the bag again before pointing at himself, "I still haven't shown you that picture yet."
Migo watched as the human began digging back in his bag and wished he had the ability to speak smallfoot. "Aww man, how am I gonna ask him if he doesn’t understand me?" he almost pouted, kneeling back down and examining the bag and all it could hold.
In the back of his mind, Migo imagined having his very own bag thingy and being able to carry the smallfoot around in it. Safe, warm, and always by his side. He warmed at the thought and looked over the sweet little human, feeling a big smile forming across his face. That cute, adorable blabbering always did good to tickle his ears, his hands aching to scoop him up and take him on adventures and just being able to sit and talk and learn about one another.
"Ok, hold on a second, I think I almost got it," Percy dug his hand around the bag, trying to focus on not making eye contact and showing his obvious hurt and internal struggling. Gosh, since when had his feelings gotten so bad that simple things actually stung? "Here it is," Percy scrambled his thoughts and pulled out the folded piece of paper, "It's a little shabby, but it should do. I think you'll understand, you see, it has eight legs and...."
When Percy looked up, he paused, staring into big, smiling eyes. His heart stopped beating, the feeling moving from his chest all the way to the silent ringing of his ears. Those purple and blue eyes were so beautiful and alluring, the yellow sunlight shining right against all that long, flowing fur. Migo's smile deepened and his head tilted as he sat back on his knees and just calmly continued looking over the adorable human. Their focus was as thick as the snow, their heat as hot as the sun, their connection as strong as the very mountains, and yet... Their feelings were as deep as the very roots of the oldest spruce tree.
"Aaahhhh!" a scream.
Migo snapped around causing Percy to fall back in the snow to avoid being hit. The yeti quickly turning back around only to gasp and step forward to help the human up.
"Ahhhhhhh!" the screaming happened again.
Once Migo got Percy to his feet, they both looked in the direction the scream was coming from and immediately breathed out in relief. A goat. It was just a goat.
"Oh, thank goodness, it's just a goat," Percy sighed and bent down to catch his breath, looking up at the yeti and laughing, "I thought someone was hurt, but thank goodness it was just a goat."
Over in the trees, there was a goat wandering aimlessly around, searching its surroundings like it was lost and screaming every few seconds. It made Migo cringe slightly, and he looked down at the human, "What should we do? Is it hurt?"
"I think it's hungry," Percy admitted while shuffling forward to get into his bag, "Mountain goats usually have a vast metabolism, so they get hungry quicker than most animals. And I highly doubt there's much food lying around this far up." He pulled out an apple and lifted it up, "Would you like to feed it, Migo?"
At the sound of his name, Migo shook his head and kneeled back down, checking out the red ball thing. He remembered seeing a few smallfoots' eating them and wondered why Percy was giving him one. "What's this for?" he asked, picking the apple up with two fingers.
"Feed it to the goat," Percy hollered, making gestures of eating with his mouth and hands before pointing at the goat, "Do you understand?"
"Oh yeah! Food! That must be what's wrong with it," Migo said excitedly while jumping forward before twirling back around and waving his hands, "I got it, Percy, don't worry, I'll help it."
Grinning, Percy nodded and watched as the massive beast walked over to the goat in just four wide steps. Waiting a minute, seeing how Migo knelt down and presented the apple out for the confused goat to eat, Percy then fell back in the snow.
"Stupid, man, stupid, stupid, stupid!" Percy covered his face with his gloved hands and muffled a miserable groan. Then he sat up and used both his hands to gesture in front of him, "Get it together, Percy, you almost showed your emotions. You can't let it be known now, stop being so stupid, man!"
Arms drooping into his lap, Percy sighed out and shook his head, standing up. "Stupid man," He palmed his forehead and tilted his head back, "Don't you realize that you've fallen in love with a yeti?" He went to rub the back of his neck, walking back and forth and looking over at Migo as he lifted the goat up to help it get to a better cliff, admitting truthfully, "An incredibly nice yeti..."
"There you go, little guy," Migo nudged the goat until it jumped out of his hand and began walking away toward the village, "Glad I could help."
Migo then turned around and caught sight of the little human looking at him and smiled. He always loved that adorable little smile. It was so cute. Slowly, Migo began walking back, stopping when he saw a horrified look take over the smallfoot's features. "Percy, what's wrong?" he asked frantically, moving over quickly, "Are you okay?"
A flash of the sun going out and vast winds picking up made Migo snap his head back at the intrusion. A storm was blowing in from the north. Freezing winds and heavy snow just acres away.
"Oh no," Migo looked back toward the village, estimating.
Percy pushed himself up and jumped forward, grabbing the yeti's fur to get his attention. "It's getting closer, we need to go home now," he said in a hurry.
"We won't make it," Migo bent down and tried explaining, "The village is too far away, the storm is coming too fast. We won't make it in time. We have to find shelter."
"What are you waiting for?" Percy made a face of ridiculousness and pulled his hair, "The blizzard is about to hit and freeze us to death- well it won't freeze you- but it'll definitely freeze me- Precisely why we need to go!"
"Up there," Migo pointed to a cave in the mountain, "We can go up there for shelter. I'll carry you and - smallfoot...?"
At the sound of tiny feet skittering across the snow, Migo huffed in confusion and followed the indentions in the snow. "Percy wait! Where are you going?" he began running after him.
"Got to get to the village," Percy panted as he ran, his fear spiking at the terrifying sound of the storm only meters away now, his bag causing him to trip. "Ah, away with this thing," he stopped and threw the duffel bag to the ground before resuming running for his life.
"Percy wait, stop!" Migo was only able to lift his hand out and miss the human by a few inches before thick, freezing snow was invading in on them at all angles. It was so heavy that one would not be able to see their hand out in front of their face. "No, Percy! Where are you?!" Migo panicked.