Calaxia drew back her bow. Having silently stalked her prey, she anticipated this moment. She calmed her rapid breathing; stilled her racing heartbeat. Her targets, unaware of her presence, continued through the forest. She knew her aim and timing must be perfect – she had only one chance, one shot.
Twang went her bow; thunk went her arrow in a tree near two deer grazing in the clearing. They sped safely away, white tails flashing, through the forest. She could hear the sport hunters and their guide cursing.
Calaxia was a protector of the woods and all who dwelt there.
100 word Wednesday: week 4. To learn more about bikurgurl’s 100WW challenge, read here.
image: Andreas P. via Unsplash
February 8, 2017 at 3:16 am
Brave girl and she stood up against tough hunters – the deer are too trusting, maybe because she is a human that doesn’t hurt them.
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February 8, 2017 at 7:03 am
She sees herself as protector of the forest — deer can be trusting — almost tame — in certain circumstances, and her protection could make the creatures feel safe even in the presence of other humans.
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February 7, 2017 at 11:37 am
What a lovely twist at the end! I was thinking ‘Hunger Games’ female hunter, then to find she is the protector of those who cannot. Love the surprise <3 Thanks for joining us this week :-)
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February 7, 2017 at 5:36 pm
Thanks for your Wednesday prompt series. Looking forward to this week’s image. Smiling.
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February 7, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Yay! I can’t wait to share it :-)
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February 4, 2017 at 6:23 pm
Nice :)
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February 4, 2017 at 8:51 pm
Smiling. Thank you.
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February 4, 2017 at 12:49 am
Lovely tale of preservation, well done….
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February 4, 2017 at 12:58 am
Thanks, Michael. It was your magical place post about the deer that got me thinking and visiting the 100WW site.
Prompts abound!
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February 4, 2017 at 12:58 am
Lucky aren’t we
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February 4, 2017 at 1:01 am
More than one for most days of the week. And that doesn’t count the ones I don’t do, or don’t know about yet. I just have to see what you’re writing too. Smiling.
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