Chapter 9
I sat, perched up in an old oak tree, watching a doe graze on a patch of grass. My hands silently reached for an arrow from the quiver. The arrow was set on the drawstring, waiting to be shot. I release my grip and awaited the result. Within seconds the doe was dead. I jumped down from the tree, collecting my game. I stepped lightly to the doe, feeling the head radiate from the sun on my face. While kneeling down I removed the arrow from the chest.
"I thank you for this hunt and hope Lady Artemis will bring you back." I whispered and I stroked her face. A twig snapped from behind, sending fear through my body. My head jerked around, only to be relieved that it was Travis.
"Nice shot…for a girl" he joked as he walked over to me. His face was tan from spending all that time outside at camp.
"You wish you had as good a shot as mine" I retoured as I stood up. His arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me into his embrace.
"Whatever helps you sleep at night Mikayla" he replied before kissing my forehead. A smile grew on my face, happy I was in the arms of what seemed to be the love of my life. "C'mon we better go." He said while looked back along the path to camp. I nodded and started walking, his hand in mine. Within seconds a flash of tawny darted in front of us. I turned my head and saw that the doe was gone. I look up and saw a falcon sitting on a tree branch.
"Thanks Mom"
~The End~
YAY! Its over…wait…is that good? Anyways expect a sequel coming up at some point =)