No Spirit

Monday
"No spirit around," said Dragon. "Life is boring, I feel bored without Wolf and brother, there's nothing to do." Through a slit between her eyes, she peered at the cave's exit. It was still winter. Spring is in no hurry to appear in the forest; everyone and everything was fast asleep. She turned over and decided to go back to sleep. Sleep makes you forget and hopefully heals wounds too.

Tuesday
"I've been thinking," said Dragon. "I could stay put forever, but I'm not a bear and I don't hibernate. Maybe it's time for me to leave. The cold doesn't bother me, and the forest isn't what it used to be. As soon as spring comes, more people will come, and .the kind that have come lately are far from palatable."

Wednesday
"Strangers are not welcome here," it blustered in her ear. Surprised, she looked around at the strange creature flying next to her. "I didn't invite you," she replied, as she looked a bit higher. Speaking of strangers, she'd never seen such a strange guest. The oddity wouldn't let her get away. "I warned you..." it fired something at her, and she fired back, irritated.

Thursday
One temptation was not to investigate. Curiosity would kill the cat, she thought. Oh, what did it matter? She wasn't a cat. There wasn't much left of the strange thing. She tapped it with her tail, but no sound came out. It clearly wasn't destined for a long life.

The world has changed, Dragon thought. What if I'm the only one left?

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10-3-2026
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