Axel

I returned to the campsite with the wet fish dripping water down my back. I managed to catch 5 in total, two small ones, and three big ones. Obviously, Destiny would get two of the big ones, she did sleep for a whole day. She must be starving! I hurried back to find Destiny feeding Spirit some carrots. I smiled as she saw me from the corner of her eye.

“Axel, you’re back!” she said running to me.

“Hey, everything okay?” I asked.

“Yup, Spirit here, kept me company.”

Spirit neighed and walked over rubbing his nose against Destiny’s cheek. I smiled, seeing Destiny enjoy herself.

“Okay, who’s ready for dinner?”

“Me!” Destiny exclaimed as she raised her hand.

Placing my hand close to the fire, I was able to tell if it was hot enough to cook stuff over. Destiny and Spirit stayed by the riverside playing with the small fish and tadpoles, while I cooked. No doubt they were able to smell the fried fish from the way their stomach’s growled.

“Alright, you two! Time to eat!”

With drool dripping from their mouths, the two ran over to the now, cooked fish. If I wasn’t here, I bet they’d eat it raw. Destiny sat on the rock across from the fire, while Spirit stood next to me waiting for his meal. I gave Destiny her two fish and gave Spirit his apples and carrots. I could tell that he wanted the fish, so I gave him a small piece.

He neighed when he finished. Greedy horse wanted more, but I refused. He watched me eat my fish until it was all gone. Destiny’s was finished as well, so now he really couldn’t steal any fish. I laughed Spirit’s disappointment and decided to give him a treat in place of the fish.

“Here you go, Spirit. Your favorite, sugar cubes.”

The horse neighed and whinnied as he ate the sugar cube from my hand. I’ve always been careful when feeding Spirit sugar, hence his name. I turned to Destiny, who was also watching Spirit run around.

“Hey, sis.”

She turned to me, “Hm?”

“Did you-did you have another…you know. Nightmare?” I asked hesitantly.

She tilted her head down and gave a sad nod. “Yes, I did.”

“Do you want to talk about it?”

She gave me a sad smile before refusing. “No, not yet. I don’t think I’m ready.”

I smiled, “It’s okay, and when you are ready. I’ll be there for you.”

Spirit, suddenly, came to my side and neighed with his legs high in the air. “I mean, we will be there for you.”

Her smile got bigger and her expression seemed brighter, “You two are the best, thank you.”

“Anything for my favorite sister.”

“I’m your only sister.”

“Which is all the better.” We both laughed enjoying our special moments while they lasted. Or at least, I enjoyed them. Wanting to refill our food supply, I told Destiny I was going to gather some fruits that grew around here. She nodded and I left.

To be honest, I didn’t want to leave Destiny, but I needed to think. She was right, she is my only sister. I sighed. “I’m just overthinking it.” I didn’t tell Destiny this, but while she was sleeping I had a dream too. I dreamt that she died.