The First Hunt
For the Snow Micro Challenge
Two small ears pricked up from under layers of snow.
Alright, I can do this, Thought the young Arctic fox. It was her first winter, and this was her first hunt.
In front of her, there sat a plump, white hare, chewing on grass from a small patch of green.
She took a step closer.
The hare's ears shot up first, follwed by his head, on high alert.
Pounce! Shouted a voice in her head, pounce now!
Well, that was the wrong decision.
The second her paws left the snow as she leaped, the hare darted away, quick as a bullet from a hunter's gun.
Oh, Frostbite and icicles! She huffed. Now what am I supposed to eat?
Don't be dicouraged if the prey gets away, said her mother's voice in her head, be persistant, or you'll never catch anything.
As much as she didn't want to admit is, her mother was right. She had to be persistant, or she was destined to starve.
So, taking the advice, she got up and searched for more prey, and it wasn't long before she found a harvest mouse sitting, cleaning it's whiskers, in a clearing.
Alone.
Vulnerable.
Her lips spread in a toothy approximation of a smile. She lowered her head, as her mother had once taught her, and waited for just the right moment to pounce.
You won't get away this time, she thought.
Still he sat, having no clue he was being stalked.
She waited a bit longer...
...then pounced.
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**Want to know what happened to the harvest mouse in the events leading up to his encounter with the fox? Read my story, "The First Forage" to find out!
About the Creator
Jessica Phoenix
I like to dig deep into things and find out their true meanings, and while I don't always succeed, it's exhilarating to try.
I write for challenges sometimes, but you'll also find me writing little stories for fun.
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Comments (25)
Well written… cute voice for the Arctic Fox… & pic!
Phenomenal work! Keep the excellence going—congrats!
Great work!!!
just wow!
Wao kiaa bat ha
Looking out of words
Adorable 😍😍😻
Aww this was sweet! Loved your story!💖
nice
Well written! Congrats on top story!
Well done, this is a delightful read, you draw the reader in with the cute photo then deliver a well told story. I am glad I do not know the full outcome, little harvest mouse is just have a nice day in the sun, right?
I loved this Jessica, it was really well thought out and so well written! Such a beautiful narrative!! But I should be honest... you had me sucked in from the picture alone, Foxes are my favourite!! 💚 Great story and congrats on Top Story!
Fascinating story Keep up the fantastic work—congratulations!
The fox in the photo is so cute! Very cute story!
Nice story
And then...?! 🥴 Excellent Story for the Top! 🏅
Fun story. Great photo. Congratulations on Top Story.💙
Reminds me of the Warrior cats books I read as a kid- awesome, engaging style!
Great job! Congrats on T.S. Loved the descriptions and the photo.
The story is adorable 🥰
What a cute little story about a fox's first hunt! She's such a quick learner and will hopefully get bigger game in the future. Congrats on the Top Story.
Good job.
This is such a cute story! The little fox learns so quickly. It's a great micro. Congrats on the Top Story!
That is so sweet. Congrats on the TS.
How cute! Love it.