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 General Fiction posted August 29, 2023


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A Twist on a Familiar Biblical Story

When He-Type met She-Type

by BermyBye50


 

In the Garden of Eden, where everything was pristine and harmonious, something unusual was about to happen. It was the moment a newly created being He-Type the very first man and the very first woman, She-Type, were destined to meet.

He-Type was a rugged figure, with broad shoulders and a wild mane of hair. He strutted through the lush greenery, flexing his muscles and puffing his chest as if trying to impress the trees themselves. She-Type, on the other hand, was a vision of elegance and grace, with flowing locks and an infectious laughter that echoed throughout the garden.

As fate would have it, on that eventful day, She-Type was busy exploring the garden, her eyes wide with wonder. While He-Type decided to showcase his strength by wrestling with a particularly stubborn fig tree. He grunted and wrestled but to no avail. The fig tree stood its ground, unmoved.

He-Type: (grunting and struggling with the fig tree) “Come on, you stubborn tree! Submit to my mighty strength!”

She-Type stumbled upon He-Type's wrestling match and couldn't help but burst into laughter. Her laughter was like a sweet melody, irresistible to He-Type's ears.

She-Type: (walking by and giggling) “Well, well, what do we have here? A wrestling match between a man and a tree? I must say, I've never seen such determination.”

Startled, He-Type turned around and locked eyes with She-Type. Their gazes met, and at that moment, an unexpected spark ignited between them. It was a mix of curiosity, attraction, and a shared sense of absurdity.

He-Type: (catching his breath and turning towards her) “Ah, fair maiden! Do you witness my valiant efforts? I am He-Type, master of all things... well, mostly wrestling and tree taming.”

She-Type: (smirking) “Well, He-Type, it seems you've met your match in that ferocious fig tree. Perhaps I should call for reinforcements?”

He-Type: (trying to regain his composure) “No, fair maiden, I've got this under control. Just a minor setback, you see. I was merely testing the tree's resolve.”

She-Type: (raising an eyebrow) “Testing, you say? Well, it seems the tree has passed with flying colors. Bravo, Mr. Tree, bravo!”

He-Type: (with a sheepish grin) “Yes, well, perhaps this tree deserves a round of applause. But fear not, fair maiden, for I have many talents beyond wrestling with foliage.”

He-Type, with his pride slightly wounded, decided to impress She-Type with his survival skills. He grabbed a leafy branch and attempted to fashion a makeshift shelter, trying to demonstrate his resourcefulness. But alas, his attempt turned into a tangled mess of leaves and twigs, resembling more of a bird's nest than a shelter. She-Type couldn't contain her laughter and clutched her stomach, doubling over in mirth.

Embarrassed yet charmed by her infectious laughter, He-Type decided to change tactics.

She-Type: (playfully) “Oh, pray tell, dear He-Type, what other talents do you possess? Can you juggle coconuts or perform acrobatics on vines?”

He-Type: (puffing up his chest) “Coconuts? Vines? Child's play! I can... uh... oh, look, a fruit!”

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He-Type then told She-Type about a special tree located in the Garden. As they continued on their journey, the sun cast a warm glow over the landscape, and their laughter mingled with the rustling of leaves.

He-Type: “You know, She-Type, there's something remarkable about this journey we're on. A journey to a place where magic and reality blend, where stories come to life.”

She-Type: (Curiously) “Oh? And what's so special about this place?”

He-Type: (Smiling) “It's the Garden of Eden. Deep within it stands a tree unlike any other.”

She-Type: (Intrigued) “It sounds almost too fantastical to believe.”

He-Type: “I felt the same way when I first heard about it. But then I stumbled upon it during my travels.”

She-Type: (Gazing ahead) And why are we journeying there? What's our purpose?

He-Type: (Hesitating) “I... I have a story to share, a tale that's meant to be woven into the fabric of that special tree. A story that I hope will become a part of its living history.”

She-Type: (Curious) “And what's your story about?”

He-Type: (Reflective) “It's about two individuals, He-Type and She-Type, who embarked on an unexpected journey together. Their paths crossed, and they discovered that despite their differences, they could learn from one another.”

She-Type: (Smiling) “That sounds oddly familiar.”

He-Type: (Blushing) “Well, you see, I thought our journey itself could become a part of the Garden's magic. So, I wanted to share this tale about the tree with you.”

When they arrived at the tree He-Type reached for a nearby fruit, a plump apple, and offered it to She-Type as a peace offering.

She-Type: (Picking up on something) “And is this... apple for me?”

He-Type: (Offering the apple) “Yes, a peace offering of sorts. This apple is a symbol of knowledge and understanding, just like our journey.”

She-Type: (amused) “Yes, He-Type, that's an apple. They're quite common in the garden. But please, do continue.”

He-Type: (handing her the apple) “Ah, fair maiden, a gift from my heart to yours. I present to you the juiciest, most succulent apple in all the land. A symbol of my admiration.”

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She-Type's eyes sparkled with mischief as she took a bite, and a mischievous smile crept across her face.

She-Type: (Taking the apple) “Thank you, He-Type, you've truly outdone yourself. This apple is... quite something. Thank you for this delicious gesture.”

She-Type's eyes glinted with playful curiosity as she extended the half-eaten apple towards He-Type.

She-Type: “Would you care to taste the enchantment, kind sir? It's a shared experience, after all.”

He-Type: (raising an eyebrow) “Well, if it's truly as enchanting as you say, how could I resist?”

As He-Type took a bite from the apple, a playful twinkle danced in his eyes.

He-Type: (with mock seriousness) “Ah, I see what you mean. This apple holds more than just sweetness; it carries a touch of mischief as well.”

She-Type: (laughing) “Oh, you caught onto that, did you? Perhaps it's the magic of the orchard we find ourselves in.”

He-Type: (grinning) “Or perhaps it's the company that makes everything seem magical. In any case, I'm glad we shared this apple.”

Their laughter intertwined with the rustling of leaves as the two companions savored the moment, the mischievous apple having brought them closer in unexpected ways.

He-Type: (grinning) “It was my pleasure, fair maiden. I aim to please. Though, I must say, your laughter is even sweeter than this apple. It's a melody that enchants my soul.”

She-Type: (smiling) “Well, He-Type, you certainly know how to make an impression. Wrestling with trees, offering questionable fruits... I must say, you've captured my attention if nothing else.”

He-Type: (taking her hand and bowing) “Fair maiden, it is an honor to capture your attention. I look forward to many more peculiar adventures with you.”

She-Type: (laughing) “Oh, He-Type, I have a feeling we'll have no shortage of peculiar adventures. Together, we'll conquer the garden, one laugh at a time.”

Little did they know, that playful exchange would forever be etched in history as the first shared meal between man and woman. It was the genesis of their connection, sealed with the juiciness of the forbidden fruit.

From that day forward, He-Type and She-Type found their happily-ever-after changed forever reshaping the destiny of humankind.





Artwork: In The Garden Of Eden by Katherine Roundtree
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