Within seconds the traveling herd was scattered, galloping in different directions. It was every fawn for themselves in a mad dash to survive. Plano searched the dim forest, her vision clouding with irrational anger. Ignoring any reasonable thoughts, she charged at her first victim. Alan.
As soon as he realized the danger he was in, Alan bolted to the nearest tree he could see. Sadly, with his limp, he was unable to make it before tripping and falling. Soon, Alan met the same fate as Plano did.
The disease seemed to spread like wildfire. After only a few minutes, only Iris, Laiya, Oak, and Nicole remain diseaseless. Unlikely to stay that way, they seemed.
Laiya ran. Ran with all her might. Ran for her life. Not far behind was Gabby and Alan, foam already gathering at their mouths.
Foam. It seemed that foam was not only filling up the forest, but Laiya's mind too. But she had to keep on running.
Eventually, Laiya found herself unable to escape the oncoming threats. Hope was far from there. Laiya closed her eyes and awaited her fate.
Her fate did in fact come, yet served in a different fashion. A doe, who Laiya identified as Iris, bursted from what seemed like out of nowhere and pelted berries at the infected deers. Astonishment spread over Laiya.
"Laiya, RUN! GET THE OTHERS!" Iris called back, continuing to pelt berries.
"But, what about-" Laiya began
"RUN!"
And with that, Laiya took off, not daring to look back.
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Elo avocados! Sorry DotAF has been so... dead recently. I kinda had some motivation issues and a ton of homework :/ But anyway, hope you guys enjoy! (P.S.: Probably gonna edit this later because I didn't get to look it over but whatever)
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Deers of the Amber Forest
FantasyBeing a deer is hard. Everyday is a struggle to survive. From hunters to thunders, almost anything can pose as a threat. Laiya and her herd are lucky to survive each day. Sometimes its easy, but other times, not everyone makes it. Who will survive...
