A Choice Lead's To Closure

As I walked through the house, I was a bit sad; Sunday had already come. I had been at Grandma Annali's since Thursday helping around the ranch. There were endless chores to be done, like tending to the horses, weeding in the garden, and of course, making fry bread! These were always treasured times with grandma, all the more sweet since grandfather, Shay, had passed. But now it was time to head home. Grandma always made sure I had my jish, a leather pouch with things to keep evil spirits at bay. I knew I would see her in a few weeks, but leaving was always bittersweet.

Home was only a few miles away, but the clouds warned of a storm coming. I offered a prayer of thanks as I walked, it had a been too long since we had our last rain. We had gotten a bit of snow recently though! The sweet smell of rain was on the air as the dirt and small rocks crunched below my feet. I was dodging small puddles of water where the snow had melted, and some chunks still left to melt. My feet carried me, almost bouncing along, joyful for the coming rain. But my joy was soon interrupted as I saw a flash; off in the distance lightning had struck. My heart sank as the thunder rolled in moments later.

There was a forest that the trail took me around to get home. I had never gone through the forest, not alone anyways. There were far too many tales of danger lurking in the darkness of the woods. This time, however, my mind raced as I weighed my options. I HAD to get home before the storm over took me, but I couldn't think bad thoughts. Oh they were always listening... I must think happy thoughts.

'At least dwell on the rain that we are getting!', I told myself.

I had walked this trail so many times, I was sure of where I was. I could cut off the corner and be home before the storm. I had no choice but to clutch my pouch head into the woods. Why am I so scared? I'm a grown woman, they're just trees, just animals. No, I couldn't believe that no matter how hard I tried.

Grandpa Shay had told me of the owls living in the woods. What a time to remember every... single... tale, as I shuddered. The sky was grey with the storm rolling in, but it got considerably darker as I entered the woods. That should have told me to get out. This time of year, there were no leaves yet; but it grew darker, with each step feeling heavier.

As I stepped further in, careful to keep my path, there was some snow left, crunching, grinding, underneath my feet. No tracks that I could see, the remaining snowfall thankfully shedding light in the woods. It was eerily quiet, with the silence interrupted from shifting tree limbs and falling snow. As I moved on, some birds took flight as I drew close to them. I smiled as I saw two sparrows fly off, but circled around, not completely abandoning me, almost protecting me. But then I stopped, frozen, as a lone crow sat some distance away. A single beam of light shining through, directly to his black feathers; almost to highlight his presence. I turned around and the sparrows were no where to be found.

Fighting back tears and clutching my leather pouch, I whispered, "Oh, Grandma Annali, help me.... Grandpa Shay, guide me!"

I pressed on, but soon I suddenly became confused and didn't seem to know the way. A tree shifted, snow fell, I turned around, but nothing was there. Movement to my left, turning and seeing nothing. I was so turned around now. Grandpa Shay always chided me about my impatience. He would warn me at times that it would endanger me.

'I'm so sorry Grandpa Shay', I cried out, not hiding it in a whisper now.

Then I heard it, a whisper, or was that the wind. I traveled past me like a small narrow breeze, but it seemed like a faint voice.

'Calm yourself woman!', I reassured myself.

Then I heard it again and chills ran down my spine.

'Get home', the voice whispered

I heard it, I know I did. I didn't know which way was which, but I just started walking. Eventually, I would exit the woods, att their biggest point, it's a 3 mile walk to cross it. I might get caught in the storm, but I will exit these woods... now!

I had been walking for close to 20 minutes. Well over half way at worst, I thought, and I haven't seen any tracks in the snow. But I also haven't heard any thunder. Was it a single bolt of lightning? No rain was coming through the trees. What was going on?

There was a noise behind me. I wheeled around and stared right into his eyes. He sat on the tree branch staring down at me. I never heard his silent wings, I never heard him land. Only the snow falling from the branch got my attention, and now I was caught. I was paralyzed. He hopped off the branch and landed in front of me, looking me up and down with his large yellow eyes.

I had heard tales of large owls, but this?! I stand at a proud 5'5" and he was at chest level. He must have been able to hear my heart beating. Even the snow could not absorb that *thu-thump* *thu-thump* *thu-thump*

I couldn't move. Maybe if I stay very still, he will leave, right?!

"Grandpa Shay warned you, didn't he?"

"Dont be alarmed, it's not your voice, it's my voice. You know the woods are no place for you. Not at this time, nor any, by yourself." The voice spoke.

How is he in my thoughts?! But I spoke out loud,

"I offer many apologies, I was concerned for the storm approaching and wanted to get home before it reached me", I tried to explain.

"What storm?" he asked, punctuated by a crow calling. His caw echoing through the woods, piercing the utter silence.

"Ah, it seems you may have been led... astray by my dear friend. But not to worry, I will take care of you. That I will see to!" he said, responding to his own question.

"I am so grateful sir, and I promise to heed Grandpa Shay's words and your warnings as well. I am indebted to your graciousness..." I said, regretting my words almost as soon as I spoke them.

"Indebted are you? Hmmm, bold words for such a lovely woman" he spoke.

My eyes closed as he stretched out his wing. I jumped as my cheek was caressed by a human hand, but I could not open my eyes.

I felt the soft kiss on my neck, floating to the ground, the cold snow bank on my back. But it didn't make me cold. His hands caressing me, kissing me. My lips, my jaw, my neck, my collar bone. Oh how wonderful it felt, no! I can't this is wrong! But I couldn't move, only he could.

On top of me, kissing me, I could feel him between my legs, his legs pushing mine open. He sat up on his knees, his hands caressing down my body. Through sheer willpower I forced my eyes open, but they only barely parted. The owl was gone, and here was a man, kneeling between my legs. He called out and raised his hands, vines wrapping around my wrists and arms. Tied to Mother Earth. Betrayed by my dear Mother Earth. I could not make out his face, as my eyes would not open further.

As he undid my belt and slid my pants down, I let out a whimper.

"Oh my sweet girl, Mother has gifted you to me tonight. All will be settled." He informed me.

He leaned down, kissing my exposed tummy. My shirt was still on, but the hem had raised up with my arms. I couldn't control it, my hips were rolling. Why was I so turned on?! Kissing around my navel, his hands running down my sides, over my hips. His fingers hooking into my pants; a soft yank, the metal from my belt clanking. He sat up more, adjusting himself as he pulled my pants down. He took them completely off and laid them beside me. He hadn't been forceful at all when he took them off.

His hands returned to my legs. I knew I had been tricked, and the trickery continued. His hands felt so soft, but so strong, rubbing and massaging my legs. A leg and foot rub always feels good, but after all this walking? It was so good! I was melting, no! I can't! I have to resist.

I felt his warm breath on my feet as he took one toe into his mouth. I almost squealed. Oh it was heavenly. He massaged my feet as he took his time sucking on my toes. First my left foot, then the right foot. My hips were definitely rolling now; my underwear was so wet, there had to have been a noticeable spot!

He was using one hand for a second and then he grabbed both ankles. He bent my knees and put my feet together, sole to sole. He moved around a little and then he slid his cock between my soles. I am no virgin, but it was so thick! It turned me on even more! He slid back and forth, his thick shaft sliding between my soles. And then he let go of my ankles.

My feet returned to the ground as he knelt between them. He started rubbing my legs again. His hands working up and down, occasionally dragging his nails on them. It gave me goosebumps! As he ran his hands up my thighs, he hooked my black cotton underwear. Starting to slide then down. He was still between my legs when he got halfway down my thighs. He leaned back a bit, pushed my legs back a bit, and grabbed my ankles. He straightened my legs, pointing up, just in front of him. He slid my underwear down my legs, taking them off over my feet and started kissing my legs as he held them in front of him.

Again, he was gentle and let my legs go. They fell to either side of him, feet first, knees bent a bit. He leaned over me, a hand on either side of my head. I felt him, his cock, poking my entrance. He leaned down next to me, whispering in my ear.

"Our Mother has given you to me, You will be ok, I will care for you, surrender to me." His warm breath against the side of my face.

As the words "surrender to me" entered my brain, his thick member slowly entered me. "Surrender... der... der", it echoed through me. My whole body shook from those words. Slowly working into me, moans escaped him. My body betrayed me, I was soaking wet, his hard cock easily driven into me. It was the thickest I'd had, but it didn't hurt, I opened right up to let him in. I could hear the crunch of the snow as his thrusts increased.

He leaned down and kissed me, such a passionate kiss. The vines retracted and my arms swung. I couldn't get my arms around him fast enough, holding him close. I knew those lips! But it couldn't be. My eyes still wouldn't open, but if this is a trick, I will accept that. His thrusts increased, both of us moaning. Suddenly he grabs me and we roll over.

We came to rest with him on his back as I straddled him. He was still in me as I sat up and started riding. His hands on my hips as they rolled, taking him deep in me. "Oh my sweet Asdzaan" he moaned.

I was moaning too, It felt so good. He grabbed my hips and started thrusting up to meet me. I started riding faster and he slapped my ass. Crying out as I rode him.

"That's it, ride me into battle. Faster my fierce warrior" he called out.

Grabbing my hips, he thrust up into me, a hand sliding up my back, pulling me down on him as he started throbbing inside of me. I cried out, feeling it inside me. It had been so long.

"aYeeeee" I cried out as he filled me.

I gently lay on top of him, still inside me. My arms draped over his shoulders; while he had one on my back and the other on the small of my back, just above my ass. Occasionally, he would slide down and grab my ass.

As he grew soft and slid out. He rolled over so he was on top of me again. My arms were up, wrists by my face. My forearms against his chest with his hands on either side of me. He was over me on all fours. He leaned down and kissed me passionately again.

"Hurry home, my lovely sparrow", he whispered.

I jolted awake, laying in bed. I was in a cold sweat as I stared at my ceiling. I looked around as far as my eyes would travel without moving my head.

What the hell happened? How did I get home?

I wiggled my toes, my fingers... I can feel everything.

I sat up fast. I was in shorts and a t-shirt, I wasn't wet or cold. I flung off the covers and swung my feet around and they hit the floor. I stood up and sat right back down. My insides hurt; someone, or something, had been inside me! My heart was racing. As i looked back, there was leaf litter on my sheets, some twigs stuck to my shoulder. I stood up and got my feet under me. I grabbed my desk chair and turned towards my desk. I looked down and yelped. There, on the desk, were two white owl feathers. The small really soft ones inside the wings.

Suddenly my door opened, it was my mother.

"What happened? I thought I heard you cry out?" she asked, puzzled.

"Oh, um, I just... stubbed my toe getting out of bed, mom" I responded, not sure what was going on.

"Well, you woke up just in time. Breakfast is ready. You can eat and make sure your stuff is ready to go to Mama Annali's. She has some things you can help her with." Mom said.

I sat there in complete shock...

"Hey, you hear me?" She asked.

"Yeah mom, I have everything ready" I responded.

I finished breakfast and got my stuff ready. I had just done this. Did I go back in time? Was it a dream? I finished packing and looked out the window, the water truck coming to fill our water. Just like he does, every Thursday.

As I set off to Grandma Annali's, I stayed on the path. Nothing drew me to the woods. The skies were clear, such a pretty blue; Grandpa Shay always called them 'turquoise skies, the sea the spirits ride on'. The little snow left was super bright in the sun, but it should be gone soon. The halfway point of the trail curves pretty close to the woods. As I made that curve, I just happened to look into the woods and froze in my tracks. I wasn't scared this time. I took a few steps closer, not being drawn in, not paralyzed, moving of my own power. It was the same owl, I knew him, I knew that kiss, those hands, those moans.

"A-... Adahy?" I whispered.

Without a sound he flew off. My heart sank.

"Adahy! Don't leave... me..." I cried out. "Not again." I whispered.

I turned around, tears streaming down my face, but was met again with the bright sun and sparrows flying.

That voice again, intruding "I never left you my Sweet Sparrow".

I gasped, the same name my boyfriend called me. I hadn't heard that name since he died two years ago.

I made my way to Grandma Annali's house, my heart was so joyful.