1 More Week...
Opening my eyes I was greeted by a pair of fire coloured eyes that belonged to Mourning, chuckling I boop between his eyes making him click his tusks together in disbelief. Slowly stretching I get out of my bed before I turn to look at him thinking.
Amari: Morning big guy thanks again for carrying me last night I was tired...
Chuckling when I only get a grunt, I walk over to my cupboard before I look to him and motion to the door.
Amari: I need to change Tiger and I don't want u in my room when I do so.
Mourning: Your feathered guard dogs have been screeching worse than an angry hive of hard meat.
Sighing I turned around to correct him when suddenly bangs on my front door freeze me in my tracks...I wasn't expecting anyone today, walking over to my window i look out of it before I groan loudly covering my face with my hands. It was the sheriff and in his arms was his huge fucking shotgun...I have always hated guns, they were loud and always scared away other prey. The sheriff loved to use it when we go hunting so that he can scare the animals away from my area...
Pausing I quickly turn to look at the date...IT WAS THE HUNTER FESTIVAL AND I HAD FUCKING FORGOTTEN!!! Quickly throwing on my huntress gear, I grab my special bow before I grab my normal bow and heads down putting my quivers onto my back. Opening my door I quickly stand tall as I look at him glaring softly.
Amari: Morning sheriff, a good day for hunting isn't it?
Stepping aside I let him in as I grab the map from his hands before placing my markers. Looking up again I was surprised to see two other hunters waiting outside, smirking to myself I place my hand over my heart before bowing my head slightly, greeting them the proper way.
Amari: Welcome brothers, I apologies for not been quicker on welcoming u, I overslept my alarm-
The sound of the sheriff screaming caused me to pause before turning around to find him been tackled to the ground and held down by the pups, laughing softly I whistle getting the puppies attention I quickly head into the kitchen before I pull out a huge leg of elk from the freezer. Throwing it outside into the snow I move out the way as the pups bound after the leg, looking back to the sheriff I shake my head before I turn back to the Hunters.
Amari: What time today shall we be starting, brothers.
Brother: We shall start at 11 am, be there on time Shadow Huntress. The elder wishes to speak with you on ur ranking.
I stare at him shocked before I nod quickly before bowing my head again. Closing the door once the sheriff and the hunters have left, I turn to my stairway seeing the invisible form of Mourning standing there. Clapping my hands together I relax before i quickly head into the kitchen to start breakfast.
Cracking the egg into the pan I keep my eyes on it as I hear Mourning walk into the kitchen watching me. Sighing I nod to him knowing he has questions...
Mourning: Why were u in such a hurry, Little Dagger?
Amari: Do u even realize who those two were...ah shit no u didn't, of course, you wouldn't ...also today is the Hunter Festival so I need to start preparing I only have 2 hours to get ready!!
Mourning: Who were they Little Dagger?
Amari: Those two were my Hunter Brothers, they are in the group I told u about, the other guy was the sheriff he's the one I will be competing against today and it seems that the elder of the clan wants to speak to me about my ranking so I'm pretty excited
Chuckling I look to the eggs missing the look of sadness the crosses Mourning's face, turning back to him as I hand him his plate, I would be eating something else today. Grabbing the bowl of fruits I quickly pick the apples, bananas and oranges before I quickly cut them up, placing them into a bowl I grab my fork before I join Mourning at the table. Looking up from my food, I quickly notice Mourning expression.
Amari: Whats wrong Mourning, are the eggs not cooked enough?
Mourning: I will departing today ...I leave for my planet soon.
I freeze holding the fork before I look at him as I place it down slowly.
Amari: What time will u be leaving?
Mourning: After this meal, I wish to depart.
For the rest of the meal, we sat in silence, the air was tense and uncomfortable it made me feel like I was prey and that I should be running. Putting my fork down I quickly stand when Mourning does. Grabbing his plate and mine I put them in the sink before I turn to see Mourning waiting for me, walking to him I rub my arm.
Amari: Well this is goodbye I guess and I don't think I will be seeing u again.
Mourning: Hopefully u will not Little blade...It has been an honour to meet an Honourable Huntress such as urself Amari.
I smile to him as he puts his hand on my shoulder before shaking it slightly, I chuckle doing the same to him before he removes his arm and turns to the forest about to walk away. Gripping my nails into my hand I shake my head before I quickly run to him grabbing his hand.
Amari: PLEASE DONT GO YET!!
Mourning: What is the matter, Amari?
Amari: I wish for you to say a little longer ..please at least until the next full moon, it's only a week away ... I know you must miss your family very much but please just stay one more week...
Looking down I let his hand go looking around nervously before I gasp when he nods. I scream happily before I hug him tightly until realizing what I'm doing, I go to move back before I feel Mourning embrace me as well.