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Monday, March 19, 2012

The Interloper: Victory is mine!!

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There was no moon tonight, just pale starlight and the orange glow of city lights. When the whiskers appeared in the hole, I didn't see them at first: I heard them. A faint rustling noise, quieter than a distant breeze, but I was already on high alert so I heard it. I bobbed my head, focusing in on the delicate motions in the darkness.

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I remained perfectly still on the perch, staring intently, waiting for the rat to become bolder, move out more. It only took a few seconds, then he was out in the open, scuttling towards a few leftovers from my dinner (rabbit and duck). I spread my wings, launched gently from the perch, and...

3....

Victory tastes like rat.

4 comments:

  1. Hooray! (I won't tell my pet rats about this, tho.)

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    1. Finally success - but now what will she do for entertainment ?

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    2. Kyrene: Just warn them not to dare enter my territory! Muahaha.

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    3. Srazefes: It's baby season, I won't be bored for long!

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