Anthem: Hope

Chapter 5

As Skullie walked around the forest, he realized something. He didn't know a damn thing about humans and what they ate. If Skullie had hands, he would rub and scratch his head in confusion. Looking from right to left, Skullie raised his front legs into the air. He assumed that whatever direction he went, it will contain food for his precious little human. Nodding with satisfaction at that thought, he went in a random direction.

As he walked around, he saw a bunch of grabbits. Excited for his hunt, Skullie raised his back and tail up a bit and wiggled while he got into a low crouch. He waited patiently as they neared him. When they neared him, Skullie lunged forward. Unfortunately, he was met by the floor. Skullie got confused as he looked at his surroundings. He was sure that the grabbits were here.

When he turned around, he saw one grabbit there. It was just staring at him and Skullie did not like that. Growling at the grabbit, Skullie spit acid at the creature. It landed right on top of it which made Skullie happy. Jumping a bit as he made his way towards his kill, Skullie was surprised to see nothing there.

Confusion spread through Skullie as he stared at the spot. All of sudden, Skullie felt the hair on his body rise and a small growl resounded throughout the area. As he turned around he saw the grabbit there on all four of it's paw. Seeing the grabbit in an aggressive position, Skullie got into one too. Growling back, Skullie lunged at it only to get kicked away.

As he recovered, he saw that there were more grabbits. Growling once more, he lunged at them and tried to stab them. All they seemed to do was dodge and kick Skullie around. It went on like that for awhile until Skullie finally tackled one down. Fear seemed to spread through his prey as it stared up at Skullie.

With dark leering eyes, Skullie gave his prey a dark look. In his mind, he could only think one thing.

'You will make an excellent snack for my darling human.' Skullie raised his tail up but just as he was about to finish it off, something smashed into him.

Relief flooded throughout the Grabbit's body as it quickly got up and ran. Seeing his prey escape, Skullie growled loudly. The growl promised pain to the one that caused the creature to escape. As Skullie got up, he saw an injured wyvern. Blinking his beady black eyes, he stared at the creature in shock. Then his eyes lit up as he found the perfect food for his little human. Skullie couldn't help but imagine his little human would do if she saw this.

"Oh Skullie! This is amazing! I can't believe you were able to kill one of these! Let alone drag it all the way back here!" Lily said as she had hearts in her eyes.

Skullie purred and puffed his chest out with pride. He didn't exactly kill it since it was already injured to begin with but oh well. It made his human happy. Skullie stared at Lily as a smile and blush blossomed through her face.

"Aww. You have been such a sweetheart to me. Come here... I want to give you something." As Lily said that, Skullie went up next to her, he excitedly awaited for whatever it was she wanted to give to him.

"Close your eyes silly." Lily chuckled as she said that.

Skullie did as she said but kept one eye open. As Lily leaned in Skullie got a glimpse of her breast. He felt giddy but he felt in heaven when he felt soft lips on the top his head. Lily kissed the top of Skullie's head and giggled at his expression.

"You're so silly Skullie. But that's what I love about you the most." Those words echoed throughout Skullie's mind as he heard that.

He could still hear it even when she laughed and ate. Once she was done Skullie was about to lie on top of her. That was... until something scratched him.