The bird & the wind

-But how can I.. - 

-"How Can I?" - asked a stranger, who walked in the garden.

-Oh, sir, you've scared me - laughed a girl with deep blue eyes, watching at the clouds passing by - This day has reminded me a tale I was retelling before u came in.

-Oh, I'm sorry, madam

-Don't worry

-May I hear it?

-Of course. So, there was once a wind, strong as mountain and kind as an elephant. And he was very lonely. But one day he met a young bird, who was trying to fly, but every time she was halfway in the sky, she kept on finding herself in the grass. 

And wind asked "darling, can't you fly?". 

"I can" - said a bird, ready to try once more. She opened her wings and made a serious jump, after few steps. She flew upper and upper with every single movement of her wings. 

And she made it to the clouds. And suddenly found herself carrying by the wind. "It's okay to have a bit of help sometimes" said a wind and smiled to the bird. They're friends from this moment.

-Isn't it a good-ending one? - asked a man, watching as the sun was going down.

-Unfortunately, I must grieve you, sir.

-What's this?

-One cloudy day, this kind wind felt sick. The bird came to him as soon as she knew her friend is ill. "How are you, dear wind?" asked a pale said bird. "I am too old, my friend. I must admit, my time has come" answered a weak and calm wind. "No.. How can you leave? But how can I.. Without you?" - cried a bird. 

"Oh, my dear bird, I know, you strong enough to do this on your own". "But-". "*coughs* No need to cry, my darling. This time I need your help". The bird raised up her head and looked on the wind. "You need to fly. As far from here as possible. And never come back. That is my first and last request". 

And bird flew. She was flying as if wind carried her with all his strength. She felt his hands, pushing her, like if he was really here. And she never came back again.

-What a tale...

-You asked me to tell it, Mr.. How's your name?

-Oh. I'm Ryan. Ryan Wind.

Source: somewhere romantic