Lil the seedling

“YOU SNUCK INTO A SPARING MATCH!!!” the floral nun slammed the table so hard it almost broke in half!

The seed child folded his arms “I don’t see the big deal”

“ LIL!!! YOU COULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED TO DEATH!!! THIS WONT GO UNPUNISHED!! YOUR NOT GOING TO CELEBRATE THE BLOOM FESTIVAL-”

 Lil stood up on the chair to get in the same eye level as the Nun“- WHAT!!!! NO IT ONLY COMES ONCE A DECADE I WON’T ACCEPT IT!!”

“ YOUR PUNISHMENT IS TO HELP WITH THE PREPERATIONS AND CLEAN UP OF THE FESTIVAL!!!

“ MADAM MARYGOLD IS A MEANIE” the seedling out of the room and slammed the door

“Lil!!!! Come back here!!” the nun shut her mouth  “I was a bit harsh on him”

 

Lil slammed the door to his room and slammed into his pillow screaming. Lil felt like he could explode out of sheer emotion he didn’t want to express it by crying it would make him seem weak so he’ll vent by writing his thoughts down. Lil yanked out his rant book and picked up a pencil, he scribbled in the book nonstop.

When Lil came to it was morning, he literally spent the whole night scribbling “Uuuuggghh” the seedling pulled off a piece of paper he was writing on; it had a drawing of Madame Marigold with devil horns. He really needed to get rid of these. Lil gathered all the sketches and crammed them into the trashcan.

Lil felt absolute dread; his first bloom festival was going to be spent being a dumb servant. If there was a way out of his punishment he would gladly take it but unfortunately these were the flowers of mercy we’re talking about he has to face the music no matter what.

A loud growl came from Lil’s stomach “ I guess I could use some breakfast.” Lil walked down the hallway to the kitchen and pulled out a box of Crunchy munchy seeds; it had a shiny new seal on it saying NOW MADE WITH WHOLE SUNFLOWERSEEDS; it would really bother Madam Poppy with her devote no eating seeds thing but for normal plantaiens eating seeds are just fine because it came from flowers. Lil deciding not to think about diets too much he dug his hands in the box grabbing mouthfuls of delicious seeds. He gladly shoved it all in his mouth.

“Lil!!! There you are!!!” one of the Nuns came stomping towards him and shoved a list up his face.

Lil pulled the paper away from his face “What”

“Take a look at the list and gather the materials needed for the festival”

“Finnnnee pompous Red flower”

The Nuns petals flared in rising anger “ohhhhhh you brat!!! Leave before I turn you into a green puddle of pulp!!!”

“Ya-ya I got it!! Can’t take a joke!!” Lil got off the counter  “Nobody can” he mumbled as he left towards the front door

 

The next few weeks has been hectic for the seedling; being ordered from left to right by everyone in the house!! It was utter misery for Lil.

The day came and the bloom festival finally came!! Lil bolted to see the tree in action.

“Not so fast Mr.!!!” Marygold pulled the seedling back.

“I did everything you told me to!! Let me see the tree!!”

“Nope there is still work to be done maintaining the festival”

Lil gave a menacing glare; he had to comply.

Lil sat in the vendor stand in utter boredom. The seedling looked over the stand and saw families catching newly formed seedlings falling off their branches. Some of the seeds came fully born laughing and giggling, while some of the other seedlings were still in their shell.

Everyone was so happy with their new children. Lil scowled at the sight; he didn’t hate the other tribe members or their children. He hated that they were so happy together; that they were a family, something Lil never had.

Lil shook his head of the depressing thoughts and got back to work making complementary baby rattles for the visitors.

 

The sun set, every seedling gone to their new families, and everyone who came to celebrate was just about gone. The flowers of mercy began to clean up and Lil was handed a broom; he was told to keep an eye out for stray seeds.

Lil looked up at the mighty oak that grew their whole kind “Why did it have to be this way” he sighed. Lil looked back at the families who happily chose their seeds. Ten years ago he wasn’t chosen by anyone; nobody wanted him. The flowers of mercy loved him but to him it feels like they only love him because its their job to love everyone. The seedling wondered what it would be like having a loving parent.

Lil felt something wet coming from his eyes. He realized he was crying about this. He shouldn’t be crying over a small thing about this!! He’s fine!!

He wiped the tears forming and saw something glowing nearby. “No way” Lil ran over to the roots of the tree to see a tiny seed.

Lil was in shock!! He thought this bloom festival was a clean year!! He’d sworn everyone picked a seed!! But how come this seed wasn’t picked!!!

He quickly picked up the seed and dashed into town; there was no way that everyone forgot this seed!! Someone must have dropped it!! Ya someone must have dropped it because it was so small!!!

Lil dashed to the first house he could see and knocked fiercely on the door. A very tired couple opened the door. The husband rubbed his eyes “W-whats going on”

“Excuse me sir!! And Mam!! Have you lost a seed!!”

The wife got on her knees and gave Lil a sympathetic rub on the head “Fraid not sweety I am sorry”

Lil dashed away to the next house. He felt disappointed that the seed didn’t belong to the first house but he has hope the next house could be it.

Lil thunderously knocked on the door. A tired floral knight swung open the door

“Excuse me sir is this yo-“

“No” the knight slammed the door closed

Lil tried the next house but it gave the same disappointing answer. House after house every Plantain said no. Before Lil knew it he was at the end of the town. Lil made the saddening realization; nobody chose the seed.

The seedling kneeled to the ground tears started to well up in his eyes "I am sorry. I am so sorry. I-I failed you!! I don't want you to be like me!!! I don't want you to be a runt that nobody cares about!!! I-I am sorry"

A soft petal ran across the seedlings face. Lil looked down to see that the seed has bloomed already. It's head looked like a flower bud and it gave a look of concern.

"I am fine"

The little bud gave a soft giggle.

Something about that smile that the rose bud gave said he tried his best.

With that in mind Lil headed home

"Lil!!! I've been looking for you!!! Where have yo-!!" The flora maiden’s eyes widened. "You found a seedling!!! I thought this decade was a clean year?!!"

"It is. I picked her!!"

"WHAAAT!! Your a-a kid you can't be a parent for a child!!"

"Ehhhhhh ya your right. I am her big brother!!!"  Lil snickered as he slammed the door