White Roses, Black Feathers

Chapter One Introduction

I walked through the rubble looking for something to cook for dinner, it was winter time and our food was scarce. As I came to a stop I saw what looked to be a deer grazing for berries. I drew an arrow on my silver lined bow and took a shot, I was the best hunter for miles around but how? How could I miss a shot on a meal that could last us for a week? As the arrow barely sneered at the deer a large beast appeared and another arrow i drew, for little did i know killing this thing would change my life.

I shot the beast in the only place I knew would take it down, an arrow straight through its eyes. I spent most of my time taking care of my family and putting food on the table for them but this was no ordinary beast it looked me in the eye and spoke to me in a way that chilled me to the core. as it took its dying breath I looked at the abnormally sized, wolf like beast and started to cry. His last words, he cried out for help, he told me that he loved someone and asked me, " why do you humans kill us we are like you, we have feelings, and we have fears, we are starving..." as the light of day faded I knew I had to sell his pelt at the market and get out of the woods before dark. Because if I did stay in the woods I would get caught by the Amarok, demons of the night they follow you. They try to get you to look at them they show you your worst fears, and in attempt they take control of your mind and devour your soul.

I skinned the massive creature feeling sorry for it and on my way i went to the market. On the way I was able to pick off some rabbits. Just to get a little extra Saro the currency we use. Saro is the most important thing here, if you don't have any your good as dead. My mother, died when I was young, my father became enraged he blamed me for her death, because she got sick. As I drew near my home I heard someone calling out my name. "Axilya? Axilya can you hear me?" I rolled my eyes I knew that high pitched annoying voice. Deena my older sister, the most annoying, selfish brat! I walked up to her dragging the enormous pelt on my back. She snapped at me, "ugh, what on earth is that! You are late it's dinner time!" I sneered at her showing how i was not in the mood to listen. "Why bother? Why do I risk my life for you? So you can eat." she gave me a disappointed look. As I walked in the house, I heard my father shout. "HeY! WheRe HaVE YoU been???!!" His speech was slurred so I knew he was drinking, so I ignored him because he gets angry. He looked at me and narrowed his eyes towards the large pelt I had been carrying. "So YoU almOsT Died today?" I nodded my head so he wouldn't get angry and hit me. "Well then, go to bed get some rest and in the morning go sell that pelt!" I was shocked, I thought he hated me? I thought he was gonna tell me to go get another pelt. I walked into my room and fell, into the void of sleep.

I woke with an uneasy feeling in my chest. I jumped from bed and looked over at my sister who was drooling. I snickered and got ready to go cash in the pelt. I walked into the main room of the house grabbing my bow. I looked around and found the silver arrows. I walked out the door, and started to jog towards the market. As I came into town, I noticed there were lots of people at the market, and a old man was talking and he looked frightened. As I came to a stop he pointed at me and said "You did it, it's your fault." Everyone looked at me in a erie way that chilled me. I asked "what do you mean, old man?" He sneered at me, "You killed one of them. The Overlord Howlers." I was shocked, me but who? I narrowed my eyes at the large pelt I had. "Interesting, and you would know this how?" He looked disappointed, as if i would say i killed a great beast with one shot! He walked towards me and before anything could happen a ray of light blinded my eyes. "Beautiful..." I mumbled before realising how much trouble I was in.