The Carpathius Kids and Their Bears

Her cries were akin to prey, and that was exactly how she was interpreted. Once the predator’s attention was locked on her, she could feel its beady eyes burning into her flesh as she made a display of running away. It roared out of anger- frustration- anticipation. And there was a moment that she became cognizant of the fact of how devastating her fate could be should she stumble. As fate would have it, Talyssa maintained her balance and made it to the chosen point. For what, she wasn’t entirely sure. Though she would trust the brute with her life that he had come up with some worthwhile solution.

Once she had crossed the threshold of the vantage point, she slowed her pace. Allowing the grizzly to close the distance between in remarkable time. If she hadn’t been watching, she would have missed the grand event entirely. In a flash, the giant rocky fixture tumbled off the ledge it had perched on, and made its descent down toward the fjord. Whether the grizzly bear saw it or not, she wasn’t certain. Perhaps it didn’t even have time to register the sudden assault. Regardless, the weight of its impending demise had been too great. A disgusting crack, followed by visceral cries. And from then … it was only a matter of moments before the entire scene went silent.

Breathing heavily, she watched the bear’s unmoving carcass, now trapped beneath stone for several moments, before glancing back up to the rocky ascent above. It was difficult to see anything, looking up towards the glaring afternoon sunlight, her vision had become spotty as she narrowed her vision in an attempt to gain clarity. “Thanks for saving my life!” She called out with a little uncertainty audible in her tone. Not that she wasn’t appreciative. But she didn’t even know if the man was still around to receive her gratitude.

"Talyssa Carpathius"