I picked up my bow and sheath of arrows. I really wanted to go hunting.
I hopped down from my bunk and walked outside the prison from the hole in the fence.
There was a nice pudgy squirrel sitting on a tree branch eating an acorn. I loaded my bow, trying to be as quiet as possible. I aimed at its head.
This had to be perfect.
Just as I was about to let go of my arrow, another arrow shot past my head and hit the squirrel dead in the eye. I whipped my head around to see Daryl with his crossbow.
"What're ya doin Am? He asked. I cringed at the nickname. Shane used to call me that.
"Hunting." I replied simply.
"Looks like you got a new huntin partner." He said as he walked passed me. He collected his arrow from his game and shoved the squirrel inside his pack.
Oh joy.
"How 'bout a huntin' contest?" Daryl suggested.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Like, who ever kills the most animals in 20 minutes wins." He replied.
"Well what would I get if I won?" I asked.
He paused before speaking.
"Nothin'" he smirked. "You get the privilege of being my huntin' partner. Win or lose."
"You're on." I said. "What do we kill? Any specific animal?"
"Squirrels." He said. "Just squirrels."
"Alright." I got my bow and arrows ready. "On three?"
Daryl nodded.
"One..... Two..... Three!" I yelled.
We both sprinted into the wilderness.
I stopped running and looked at my surroundings. All trees. The perfect place for squirrels to live.
I turned to my right to see 2 squirrels lined up on a tree branch. I walked into a better position.
I pulled an arrow out of my sheath. I would only need one.
I was lined up to where one squirrel was behind the other. I pulled back on my bow and let the arrow fly.
It went cleanly through both of the squirrels heads.
Jackpot!
When I collected my game, I started walking again.
Nature was really beautiful. I had lived in the city with Shane after my parents died, so I never got to see nature much
Oh squirrels. Where are you?
Just then, I saw a squirrel digging in the dirt. I shot it and moved on.
I sat down in the grass and leaned my back against a tree. I really enjoyed just sitting here.
3 squirrels. I thought. I wonder how many Daryl has killed...
I heard leaves rustle and I turned immediately. It was just another squirrel. I pulled an arrow out of my sheath and loaded my bow.
I pulled back on my bow. Just as my arrow went flying, I heard hundreds of twigs crack.