Huntress

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Wind whispers in the forest
Forlorn moon shines through the mist
No sound to be heard
Serenity of the night not meant to endure

In the corner of my eye
A shadow wavers
Afraid as I am, I turn
Only to be met with nothing

Blackness, emptiness, lifelessness
That's all there is
Nothing has changed
So...did I imagine it?

The darkness, the silence
It tricks my mind, my senses
Reality's boundaries no longer clear
Wishing, hoping for this to be but a mere nightmare

A mournful howl
Sounds off in the distance
The moonlight brightens, as if empowered
Even as the shadows darken

Fear clutches at my heart, my soul
Apprehensive I am
This night unnerves me
For something - something just isn't right

An increase in the wind
It dances amongst the shadows
All around me it seems
Is the song of the dark

A chorus of howls
Rises to join the first
Their unearthly melody
Is brought nearer by the second

Just as my fear reaches its peak -
The world falls silent
Not a breath of air
Not a single sound

Holding my breath, I turn
Looking all around for a sign
A sign that this is fake
Or that it will end

Fog further obscures the moon
Behind me, a single shadow
Just a slight movement, and yet
It is enough to stop my heart

As I watch that spot amongst the trees
Eyes - blood red eyes - snap open
Burning right through me
Paralyzing me

Transfixed, I stare,
Horrified, as gleaming fangs
Sharp claws, and torn membrane wings
Turn their fury upon me

Wind returns as a gale
Howls pierce the night once more
Moonlight sharper than ever
All joining in song

Jaws part soundlessly, fangs glint menacingly
A silent scream of terror
Claws flash silver, as if akin to steel
Chilling finality of my end

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