Exotic Stripes for Dinner

Fern has loved to hunt since the moment Rudyard had showed her how. The thrill of the chase, the way her heart thunders along with the okapi hooves… this is when she feels the most alive. Anytime the creature closest to her tries veer, it is met with a snap and a snarl. It helps to keep the other one pinned by Ezra, cutting off its partner’s path more effectively then she alone could have done.

She could run forever but they do need to bring at least one home, so when the antlered male brings down the one by him, Fern turns to help. Eyes follow the fleeing form of the okapi for a moment, wondering if it realizes just how close to death it came today. Ezra pins it and glances to her, a silent invitation to end the youth’s life. Without a word she slips up to its neck and latches on. Working her jaw, the gray girl gets a firm grip and pulls. Arteries and veins spray blood across the ground and its life ends quickly.

Stepping back, Fern gives Ezra a grin while licking the blood from her lips. When he is ready, she will help the antlered male gather the kill and take it back to the castle.


"Fern Lark" | "Puff"