just let go

Like a phantom Killian drifted between the trees, following the fresh scent of a rabbit on the move. He wasn't particularly hungry, but he was frustrated and searching for a place to vent his anger. He had been so conflicted lately, wanting to believe that he was a bad wolf but knowing it wasn't true. His heart had been winning out over and over again, making his dream of revenge fall out of reach. Nothing could have made him angrier. He was living for his revenge. Without it, he would have simply given up.



Maybe you should have.



The thought hit him just as he caught up to the rabbit and was preparing his attack. He shook his head vigorously, trying to keep the idea from distracting him as he attempted to take down his prey, but to no avail. Another thought plagued him just as he pounced. Just give up. He missed. He landed on his right paw, which gave out beneath him and allowed the rabbit to escape. He had never made such a huge mistake. It had resulted in the loss of his kill and searing pain in his leg.



Killian struggled to his good paws and let loose an aggravated howl toward the sky. He was emotional, he was hurt, and he was oblivious to the approach of another wolf. What an unfortunate evening.