MOOSE!

As if someone hears her silent wish, a gray male appears, swiftly and silently making his way to where she hides. Terra’s green gaze follows him and, when he offers his help, she releases the breath she had been holding. Nodding, she looks to the young moose who is now stepping away from the water, turning to head back to the grass.

Looking back to the stranger, the earthen girl whispers, “We chase it down together. I’ll get between it and the water. Take the killing blow when you see it.” Eyes linger on him until he agrees. With the plan laid out, Terra looks to the moose before glancing back to the male. With a sharp dip of her head, she signals the beginning of the chase.

Muscles release their pent-up energy, sending the earthen girl racing around behind the young moose. Placing her body on the side closest to the river, Terra moves to hem in the animal between her and the gray male. The young moose doesn’t know what to do so it runs.


"Terra Qilaq"