by o-eternal-o » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:06 pm
It was getting late whne she finally stumbled upon a small stream of water. Alert, she peered around the vicinity, watching for any signs of movement. Satisfied, she brought her head down to drink. She lapped a few droplets of water when suddenly, she heard a rustling infront of her. Panicking, she shot her head upwards. Her heartrate doubled in speed and her senses were on high alert. But she didn't hear, nor see a thing.
Shaking her head, she brought her head back down again. Drinking deeply, she had soon finished. Turning around, she started to walk back into the dense undergrowth. Suddenly there was a growl form across the river behind her. And judging by the growl, the creature was not a large predator. She could take it on.
Acting upon instinct, she leapt round, giving out a shrill hunting cry. She couldn't make out her opponent, as it was far too dark. But she could judge size, and the oppostition was only slightly taller than she was. She considered the possibility of fleeing, but she could be chased. The probabilty of escaping after leeing was slim, especailly if the beast was a fast runner. Better to injure it, then make her escape.
Pouncing forward, she took the opponent by suprise. She knocked it to the floor, and blindly slashed at it's face. The opponent let out a roar of pain, and struggled to get up. She forced it to stay down, but the opponent was stronger. It pushed her over and pinned her to the ground. She whimpered as the smell of rotting flesh from it's jaws came ever closer. Closing her eyes, she called one last time...
"Exile?" Came a gruff voice "Is that really you?"