12. Obligation

Structure

Exposition

Abby Kipps has just finished celebrating her 9th birthday, but she doesn't want to sleep alone in her own room. Her parents Jennie Kipps and Rufus Kipps say they don't believe her about Moontail.

Conflict

Abby Kipps goes to bed where she gets into trouble with Moontail because she tried avoiding sleeping alone in her room.

Rising Action

Moontail takes Abby Kipps into dreams, a world that only Kitsunes can create. Here Moontail reminds Abby Kipps of what she's doing and why.

Climax

Abby Kipps mines gems for Moontail, putting them in a bucket, until she's past the point of exhaustion.

Falling Action

Jennie Kipps and Rufus Kipps find Abby Kipps dead in the morning.

Resolution

Moontail and Abby Kipps are in Harmony Veil where Moontail must help Abby Kipps finish crossing over.
Note: Abby Kipps sees other souls. Flowers?

Date:
2 Aurora 1990 IE

Plot type

Chapter/Short Story

Parent Plot

Main Plot: Josiah

Related Characters

• Abby Kipps
• Jennie Kipps
• Moontail
• Rufus Kipps

Related Organizations

• Kingdom of Utharia

Related Locations

• Matshuhama