Whatever You Do

Rœkia hit the ground hard and let out a cry from the blow. The wind had been completely knocked out of her and the bear's claws and cut into her left shoulder. She could see the massive jaws diving for her but in that moment her foolish, wonderful, little cousin scratched the bear on the nose. It startled back, giving Rœkia enough time to get shakily to her feet. She then saw the boy rip one of the bears ears off. It twisted and howled and stumbled back. Yes! She could see the regret on its face as it backed up and turned around to retreat. Just to make sure the bear got the point she darted forward and nipped it right on the butt. The bear startled forward.