Bear Witness: Part III
This story is a sequel
Last line fromBear Witness: Part II
The scene was as heartrending as expected. Baby bears, malnourished still managing to crowd their cage. "Too late!" cried the decrepit witch, releasing the cord. An arrow flew, pinning the cage to the wall as it dropped. I felled the witch with buckshot. A happy ending after all.
- After a few months, Crisp's cubs became healthier. However, the house we were staying in was getting crowded. "We need to find a new place," I told the woman. She shook her head. "It's too dangerous. The witch may be dead, but the hunters could still be out there."
- And it was true, the hunters were on the hunt. They found out about the witch’s death and were furious. But Crisp and the cubs needed a new home, a place where they could be free and happy. “Ok l, we need a plan” I told the woman, “we need to gather materials first, let go to
- the enchanted forest." I say. She spun to me and crossed her arms. "Because that's the safest place to bring a mother bear and her cubs? Yes, the enchanted forest." She says in a mocking tone. Despite being rude, we began our journey there, every now and then I'd get her to smile
- the sweetest smiles, reminding me of how she believed in the truth of my heart when she first recruited me. Now, I needed her to trust in me again. "The enchanted forest's entities will protect Crisp and her cubs. We need to believe in its magic," I told her.
1 - She nods in nervous agreement. And as we say our farewells to the friends we leave behind, a silent rain starts to fall. After hours of walking, thoughts still dwelling on the past, three glowing eyes glare at me from the shadows of the forest. Suddenly I recognize,
- my sister in one of those pairs of eyes. Clarissa! That can’t be you! Who’s playing tricks on me? I thought you were all my friends. The enchantment was starting to wear off. I was soaking wet and miles from my friends. I yearned to go home and get what was promised to me.
- Yearning, yes, but learning. Learning about it far, far too late. All around started to go black, and I was lonely… just lonely, seeking companionship. These people weren't my friends… not anymore. Sigh. Just one more kiss… and I would not have melted. But it was ok. I was happy.
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The End