"Hah...hah...hah,"
A girl is running and jumping around the forest from branch to another. Her blond hair shines under the sun every time the wind blows past it. Her sharp blue eyes staring at the prey in front of her, never breaking the contact.
Picking up her pace, the two feet kicking the air. The spins and landed in front of the said prey. A quick smile plasters on her lips as she continues to look at the seventy level beast. The beast's fur is purple decorated with blue stripes lurking around the corner of its body.
Two fangs show as it growls at the young elf. Its unique cat-like eyes glaring at the elf upon knowing the danger of the girl. Its teeth clenches and its pupils become smaller before letting out a roar that echoed throughout the forest.
Caroline: Ouch...! You are hurting my ears ...
She ran
ds out her hand and brought it to her ears, rubbing it slightly to show the discomfort she feels...
The beast keeps glaring at her before bending to the ground. Without warning, the beast pounces straight to the elf, revealing its sharp untrimmed claws to the front.
(Zapp!!) the sound of claws hitting wind enters the beast ears before it lands to the ground.
The seventy level beast: Grrrrrr…..grrrrrr
Caroline: Hmmm… not bad for a low-level beast like you … but not enough to surpass me!
The girl smirks as she says this before spreading out her palm feeling the breeze dancing between her fingers ….
Caroline: BREAK...
Giving the order, she clenches her hand. Black shadows spread across the area smacking the prey down to the land. The beast howl in pain as its bones crashes by the impact.
Caroline walks towards it. Eyes flashing a dark light, staring at the prey with no mercy!... She bends in front of its face and slips her hand between the beast ears. The beast trembles in fear, quieting down with the presence of the scary elf.
Caroline: What did you steal...?
She asks the beast firmly. The beast just cowers in fear before blurting out something from its mouth.
The seventy level beast: (bluewwk) ….. Rawr...
A cute white bunny came out from its mouth. The bunny is still closing its eyes, its ears flop to the side and its body covered with the beast's saliva ….
Caroline sigh. She picks up the white rabbit and taps the bunny's little nose.
Caroline: You are lucky that my bunny is still alive! … if not, I will surely kill you...!
Hearing this statement, the beast howl in pain and stare at the girl with teary eyes.
The seventy level beast: rawwrr… rawwwrr! ( I am sorry … release me!)
Caroline takes a last look at the beast before turning around to head home. She spread out her palm and white light covers her whole hand...
Caroline: HEAL!
She cut the shadows with the light (clash). Instantly, the whole black area vanishes in the blink of eyes. At the same time, the light absorbed into the beast body and heals it, putting the bones back in place.
The seventy level beast: Raawwrr! ( thank you very much, my lord!)
Caroline: Yes … I understand … no need to call me your lord...
The seventy level beast: Raawwwr! ( Then, thank you very much, master !)
Caroline just sighs and roll her eyes … 'another pet animal..!' she taught in her mind. Just then two big eyes open and stare at its master. Twitching its nose, its small paws touch Caroline startles her a little bit. The blue eyes turn to look at the bunny. Smiles could be seen through her eyes.
Caroline: You are up?
The little rabbit tilts up its small head nodding at its master. Caroline smile and pat it's head. The rabbit caught her hand with its two little paws shaking its head on her palm.
Little rabbit : (shake, shake ... shake, shake )
Caroline : (chuckle) Let's go home now … you can go to sleep if you want …?
With that said, she walks past the trees to go straight home...
Caroline POV
I walk past the trees appreciating nature. It has always been my home, just the two of us father and daughter. My father said that that I cannot leave this forest until I am 16. Who knows why … My father always said to me that the outside world is a dangerous place. Many bad and untrustworthy creatures will put me in harm.
I even ask him … where is my mom, he said that she is long gone and will not come back to see me. As a kid, sure I do feel sad but being with him is better than being alone.
Speaking of my home, finally, we arrive!
I put my shoes in front of the cottage. Knocking the door, I push it open to see a tall middle-aged man cooking our meal at the kitchen.
James: Oh … How is your hunt today?
Caroline: The same as usual … some beef and fish here.
I dangle the bag a little bit before placing it on the small dining table.
James: How about your training?
This time, I turn my head to the man and settle down on the chair.
Caroline: I don't know father (staring into space)
James: ( James looks at Caroline)
Caroline: Why do I need to train so hard?... I already can kill all the monsters here father, I don't need any protection...
James : ( Turn off the stove and walk over to Caroline) (sigh) … Caroline how old are you now …?
Caroline : ( Look at James ) Almost 16...
James: I promise you, you can go when you reach 16 in two months from now right?
Caroline : ( Look at James with shock ) Really !? … I thought you were joking?
James: Yes, I promise …
Her eyes sparkle with joy that you can almost see her jumping in her mind.
Caroline: YES! I LOVE YOU FATHER! ( Holding his father's hand in joy)
James: BUT... There is something you need to know ...
END OF POV
Without waiting for the other's reply, James stand up and walk into his bedroom while making a small sign for his adopted daughter to follow him. The bedroom is half the size of the living room. There are some little racks of book. The wall is made of bricks and stones without a single paint on it. You can shape bricks on it ….
James walk to the corner of the room and stood in front of the wall. He puts his hand on one of the bricks and pushes it effortlessly. Suddenly, a door size bricks open revealing a small cave.
The scene leaves the young elf flabbergasted with how much secrets that she doesn't know. Seeing the other elf being so calm, she composes herself trying to look serious and unsurprised.
The older elf just shook his head and push the fire torch that attached to a brick inside the cave. After that, lots more lights ignite the cave in a second leaving the girl startled again.
Caroline: Wha...what is this father?
The man just stays silent, taking a step in leisurely.
James: Follow me ….
TBC -