The Shadow of the Forest — Susan Wilkins

He crumpled the note and pulled out his sword in readiness.“Come out! Or are you a coward?” he asked. I furrowed my brows before I pulled out another parchment…attached it to an arrow…and aimed for the man's sword �" knocking it from his hands �" before I hid myself again.The man furiously charged at my second hiding spot…frustrated even more when he didn't find me. He grabbed the second note, and read:“'The wicked flee when no man persueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.'” The man practically roared in his annoyance…before I laughed menacingly…aiming another arrow and showing myself. “Y-you're under arrest…”“I'd like to see you try; do you not notice where my arrow is aimed?” I asked. The man's eyes widened and he shook his head…fearfully. I smirked…before I let the third arrow fly…grazing his belt just enough that it allowed his trousers to fall.In his distraction, I hid in the foliage. To my surprise…the knight….abandoned his trousers…and fled.“Th-thank you, Sir…” the woman �" coming out of hiding �" said gratefully as she looked around. I slowly revealed myself and gathered up the three arrows; the knight had taken the verses with him. “How can I ever thank you?”“No need…thank God…not me. He saved you; I was merely the vessel He chose to use.” I stated before I turned away.“Wait! What…what should I call you?” she asked. I turned slightly to face her before…I told her what God placed on my heart:“The Shadow of the Forest.”