Sugar plums and faerie dust
The flickering of the fireflies had lulled her into a much needed sleep. Her body sprawled amongst the fresh green blades, and various cat tails. Dreams consumed her, so real and life like. Images of her brothers, flashed behind her lids, paws flinching as though she were running. Strange grunts, and mummbles rolled from her lips, but what was being said unable to be understood.
Lips peeled back, a snarl making its way up her narrow throat. And then it happened, S P L A S H . Droplets of cool water went this way and that. Some managing to connect with her delicate flesh, and her lids shot open, body moved with such stealthy grace as she jumped to her paws. Hackles raised, a guttural growl shook her body with force. Jaws ready, and body prepared to lunge for the fool that tried to sneak up on her during her sleep. But to her surprise.. she saw nothing.
Crimson orbs flicked to the water, and there near the edge were what was left of the ripples from the fish. Head would slowly shake from side to side.. A fish, of all things. the thought rumbled through her cranium, and she inched closer to the water. Seeking out her next visctim. Waiting for one to trek to close.
Image by Vhitany |
This place was magical; there may have been better words for it, but they escaped Pidge's mind as he wandered. The flickering of the insects had caught his attention for now, and he had found a place where the stones were smoothed over by the water. Weariness pulled at him, and he wanted to sleep, but at the same time he didn't want to have this memory forgotten any time soon. This place was one he wanted to remember, even if it meant taking everything in while every instinct urged him to sleep before he got too tired. After a few more moments, he was satisfied, turning his head away and standing up onto the smooth stones, preparing to make his way to the other side where he would be covered safely while he slept. A splash broke the near silence, and, in the moments that followed, Pidge could hear the small droplets of water as they hit the lake. It was silent, for just a few moments, but the sudden noise had already caught him off guard, his head raising to stare at the lake. Then there was movement, on the other side of the lake, a sudden movement that came with a guttural growl. The peace he had felt when he had been sitting was gone, now replaced with a sudden fear. The growling came from the place he had slipped by to get to where he was. If he wanted to leave now, and have an idea of where he was heading, he'd have to slip by that way again. It didn't sound like a good idea, even to someone as young as he was, but surely they would let him go by if he didn't show any signs of violence, right? His body slipped low to the ground, paws moving with hesitance as to not make any sound as he eased closer. Maybe this would be the best thing to do, right? A few more hesitant steps, and he was a small distance away from the creature that had released the growl. Swallowing, he gave the canine a glance before he kept moving, hoping that he could get away without them noticing. He didn't want to be the victim of a growl like that; or worse. |
Solitude only lasted briefly, just her luck. As she was staring as the shallows, scanning for aquatic life, sand paper nostrils greedily inhaled. And that is when she could taste it.. she had company. Charcoal dipped ears flattered against her sleek crown. Again she inhaled deepily, picking away the various scents of old and new, the smell of fear entwined in the felines sweet, tempting aroma like a fine elixer. Words thickly coated in German accent rolled from her tongue. Each sylabble dripped with a venomous hiss.
Moonbeams gleamed off saliva coated canines. Head would rise, delicately so those brurning red eyes could scan the brush for any signs of movement or life. The spring breeze making it difficult to determine where to begin her hunt, but adrenaline coursed through her veins.
A devious grin forced her lips to curl upwards.
Image by Vhitany |
His luck lasted a few minutes more, at the most. Each slender limb brought him closer and closer to safety, although he kept an eye on the creature from where he could see it. During one of these pauses, he could also see the moment the larger creature caught his scent. The movement of the creature's ears against its head. The movement, although slight, sent a pang of alarm through him and one limb eased forwards again, this time faster and with more urgency. Maybe, if he kept going, and kept being careful, he could get away easily. Safety was just a small distance away. If he could make it to the end of the brush, hopefully he could get away before the creature noticed him. Pidge just had to keep moving. He had to. The hissed words made him freeze, heart racing as his eyes widened. The voice was feminine, sure, but it held a tone that reminded him of anything but his mother. This voice had some sort of accent, and, worst of all, it sounded dangerous. He was surprised this creature couldn't hear the beating of his heart. Maybe it could; maybe it was waiting for the right moment to pinpoint just where he was and pounce. While he tried to be optimistic, the fear coursing through his veins was making it hard. Another glance at the creature proved that it had moved, attention turned to where he was at. For a moment or two, his blood froze, heart racing into the uneven rhythm it had gathered once before. One paw moved forwards again, this time less careful, brushing against a plant just slightly. Quickly, he moved back, hoping that the creature wouldn't notice. If it did, he'd barely have time to move before it-she, he corrected himself, found him. New words came from behind him, and, as quickly as the new wave of fear set in, instinct kicked in and replaced any logical thinking Pidge may have had. Long legs pushed him up, brushing against the grass and weeds he had made his hiding place in, and then he moved forwards, pushing himself away without any real thought as to where he was going. A few vague thoughts went through his mind, but all he knew was that he had to get away. Becoming this creature's prey was the last thing he wanted to do. |