Author's Note: Drabble for the LJ sunday100 challenge. June 22's subject: fear or the worst day ever. I was going for fear, but the second idea also works for this. SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES FINALE "CHOSEN."

Final Prayer

By Trisana McGraw

The Lord is my shepherd. He guides me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake.

Caleb's mission: eradicate sinful females, starting with the greatest abomination, the Slayer.

He thought he'd scared her away at the vineyard, but she stubbornly returned. No matter; he would destroy her.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.

She wasn't supposed to find the axe or use it against him. He was fighting well until she swung forward, lodging the axe into his body. His worst fear was confirmed: a woman killed him.