moon woman

The moon was the only thing she could see for a moment, but soon the forest seemed to light up before her.1

Her eyes were like those of a leopard, which was fitting, for she searched the empty darkness with the hunger of a thousand cats. She refocused on the moon, and in seconds the orb was reflected in her pupils. The woman looked down at her palms and light sprang from between her hands. She gazed upon it, almost fondly. 2

The woman’s ears came to a point at the top, her ivory skin pearlescent in the night. They seemed to twitch; something was near. She reached instinctively for her bow, which was strapped across her back. The leaves rustled more and she slid it from its straps, along with an arrow from her belt quiver. 3

She aimed into the darkness surrounding her, at what she did not know. The woman stood there for what seemed like lifetimes, arrow strung, bow outstretched. Finally, she decided it was simply the wind, and lowered her weapon. She kept it by her side, though, and did not return it to the straps on her back.4

Her bare legs ached for a rest; she had been walking for days on end. She longed for a horse, but it was useless. A horse would shy away at the demands she had, the terrain she needed to cover, the things she would encounter. The woman urged herself to keep going. 5

Her tunic skimmed her thighs, the soft fabric comforting her slightly. She brushed her hand over her tight stomach, hungry for any food she would dare eat. The raven black hair tumbling to her waist was in stark contrast to her nearly white skin. She was a true moon elf, as her mother had been, and her mother’s mother, and many generations before.6

The elf woman whispered words of strength to herself, and felt her heart beat with a newly found vigor. But still, each step seemed heavier than the last. She needed food, and rest. Sighing, she lowered herself onto a large stone, curling her legs up underneath her. Her muscles relaxed, but she did not let down her guards. She didn’t know what was out there.7

She closed her eyes and thought of water. It felt as though it had been forever since she had tasted it, and the image of it was almost gone from her mind. She held her hands out in a cup, raised up, and said her words of magic. Water rushed in to her outstretched hands from…somewhere. Somewhere with water, she supposed, and happiness, and where the moon always shone.8

Her minutes of rest were over, she had to keep going. It would be too late soon. She was needed. The elf woman closed her eyes and felt the universe pull her towards her destiny. She stood like that, with a tiny half-smile etched on her face, and she felt the forest grow warmer as the sun rose. In the distance, she could hear battle trumpets, and suddenly, she knew.9

The elves were at war once again.

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It's for Elvenfairy's contest...I've NEVER written fantasty before, so, I hope it's okay.

For the other contest: Lab, and "Ideas-3/4"

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  • Out-Of-Eden
    August 18

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    This was short but a nice read. Makes me wonder what exactly has put her into the position to help with a war. Nicely written and a good read. Thanks for entering!


  • Elvenfairy
    July 5

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    this is not bad, especially for a story outside your comfort zone. Thanks for entering my contest. Sorry its taking me so long to judge.


  • Prim-Rose
    June 30

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    That was breathtaking! It was a short, but effective piece. Makes me want more, much more! Great job and good luck in my contest!


    • miles of smiles
      July 7
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      Thanks so much- especially since it was my first time ever writing something in the fantasty genre!


  • Breathless Ballons
    June 24

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    No Way! You did not just write another amazing story!

    This was soo awesome! It sounded like something a proffesional fantasy author would write. So congrats! YOU DID INCREDIBLY OFF THE HOOK STUFF HERE!

    "Her tunic skimmed her thighs, the soft fabric comforting her slightly. She brushed her hand over her tight stomach, hungry for any food she would dare eat. The raven black hair tumbling to her waist was in stark contrast to her nearly white skin. She was a true moon elf, as her mother had been, and her mother’s mother, and many generations before."

    My favorite part! It was soo descriptive! I am in love with it!


    Seriously, Sarah, this whole piece was soooooooooooo great && it had so many details. It was like I was watching a little movie in my head




    Good Luck in the contest, though I doubt you need it, you're gonna win no doubt!





    much love ♥,

    [Gio]♥


    • miles of smiles
      June 25
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      OMG thanks so much! I had a ton of fun writing it- I did a little research and POOF! I ended up writing about a MOON elf!


  • veghead118
    June 23
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    ddddaaaaaaaannnnngggggg

    wow! For something that was out of your genre...that was amazing! :]


  • summerayne
    June 23

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    Woo! I loved the brilliant description, and how it was put in without slowing down the story (like I always do !)

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