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Sincerely, Shrikesong

(5/6)

I can't sleep.

Everytime my eyes shut I see Canary, covered in blood and with her neck twisted, crawling towards me. She calls for me, asks me why I couldn't save her.

I stopped believing in the meaning of dreams long ago, and I truely hope this is nothing more than a nightmare, but now I fear I'm losing my mind. In my dreams she drags her claws down trees, and when I wake, I see her claw marks clear as day.

I leave Robin alone more often now. She has Scavenger at least. She'll be okay for a few moments.

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I've decided to investigate the claw marks further. I believe it's a mountain lion, marking its territory, and somehow the marks seeped into my dreams, leading me to believe it was Canary's mark to make me remember her.

If there is a mountain lion here, I need to take care of it quickly, before it finds my den. Robin and Scavenger are in danger so long as the creature stays.

Besides, it will take my mind off of the nightmares.

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Littlehare, can you hear me?

It's me.

I'm dying, Littlehare.

I found the mountain lion. I stumbled onto it by accident, but by the time it pounced, I was too confused to defend myself. I managed to kick it off at some point, but as it lunged at me, I kept seeing Canary's face. I was frozen. It ripped me to peices.

I can't stand. Can hardly breathe.

Can't keep my eyes open...

I need you to take care of my little Robin. The mountain lion ran off in the direction of my den. Don't let it find her, or Scavenger. Please.

I'm tired, Littlehare....

I don't think I was meant to be a mother. Nothing worked out right.

And Canary...

Are you listening too?

I'm sorry, little one. I'm so sorry. Do you blame me for your death? For everything? I suppose I'll know soon enough, won't I?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry,

Shrikesong

~CL1

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