Into The Woods

Roar -11-

Author's POV,

Sometimes... Unexpected choices lead to new paths. Despite all the difficulties, these paths lead to beautiful destinations.

Lakshay: We've been walking for a long time. How about a nap?

Anvesha: Nope. Not yet.

Lakshay: You're so mean.

Anvesha: Come on. Don't be lazy Mr. Hotpants.

Lakshay: Oh! Come on. That sounds weird.

Anvesha: Hahaha...

Lakshay: Hmph.

Anvesha: Ouch...

Lakshay: What happened? You fine?

Anvesha: My leg. It's itching.

Lakshay: Itching?Something might have bit you.

Anvesha: I don't know. It's itching a lot.

Lakshay: Woman... Come with me.

Anvesha: Where?

Lakshay: You need immediate treatment. It looks like a Scorpio Sting.

Anvesha: WHAT??? What do we do then?

Lakshay: Astragalus spinosus.

Anvesha: Huh?

Lakshay: We need to search for that plant. It can cure Scorpio Sting.

Anvesha: Ouch...

Lakshay: Hold on. Be conscious. I'll search for that plant.

Anvesha: Okay...

Lakshay: There... I got it(gasps). Anvesha... Don't close your eyes. Let me put this medicine on your leg. It'll fine.

(A few hours later)

Anvesha: (mutters in sleep)

Lakshay: You're awake?

Anvesha: I'm alive?

Lakshay: Hahahahaha... Yes. And I saved you.

Anvesha: Thank you...

Lakshay: Thank you won't be sufficient. (leans in) How do you plan to reward me?

Anvesha: Cheesy. Come on let's go.

Lakshay: Go? Where?

Anvesha: Don't we need to get out of here?

Lakshay: Not today. It's already dark and you're hurt. We'll rest here tonight.

Anvesha: Aww... Lakshay. You're so sweet. You're so considerate. You're.....

Lakshay: Enough dear. You are blessed to meet me.

Anvesha: Dream on...

Lakshay: Actually... We can't always live in this small tent. And this place looks very poisonous. It's better if we get going.

Anvesha: Yepp... It isn't too dark either.

Lakshay: Give me your hand. I'll help you get up first.

Anvesha: Thank you...

Lakshay: Come. Let's go.

(A few minutes later)

Lakshay: Hey! Did you try calling your friends?

Anvesha: There aren't any signals here. I did try too many times. I'm fed up now.

Lakshay: You shouldn't give up just like that.

Anvesha: Fine. Hey!!! I can see something over there.

Lakshay: Let's go see.

Anvesha: Turn on your torch.

Lakshay: Okay... It looks more like a Cave.

Anvesha: What if it's a Den? The lions are gonna eat us alive.

Lakshay: You're too dramatic. You know that, right?

Anvesha: It's true tho.

Lakshay: Let's look through inside.

Anvesha: Do you think it's safe?

Lakshay: You'll not know until you find out.

Anvesha: Yes, Sir.

Lakshay: It's so calm in here.

Anvesha: Lions must be planning to eat us.

Lakshay: You're still on it?

Anvesha: Obviously.

Lakshay: (chuckles)