Dark plans in the dark forest

            In the dead of night, hidden deep in the forest, a plan was slowly forming. This plan was as brilliant as it was diabolical. “I don’t understand. H-how does this h-help us?” Stuttered a small figured huddled in the shadows. “We all got needs, Monty. This plan will make sure we all get what we want. You and I will what is in the car…” Said a bulky figure leaning against a tree. “And I will get revenge!” said a tall looming figure, interrupting the other two. “Reed, N-nice to see you” Monty, the smaller figure stammered. “Boris, stop slacking and start preparing” Said Reed, the tall one, yelling at Boris, the Bulky one.

            Boris jumped to his feet then swayed slightly as if about to loose his balance. “Right, boss, I got it” He told Reed. Then Boris walked off into the forest to prepare. Monty looked up at the sky, which could barely be seen between the thick foliage. “Its almost time, Reed” Said Monty. But nervously ran off before Reed could respond. Reed was left alone to his thoughts. It had been years since his brother had been killed. “It was a night like this one” Reed muttered to himself. It was a moonless night and the roads were covered by fog. Reed and his brother Albert were out walking when a car came barreling down the road, driving faster than any car should go on such a hazardous night. Reed turned around just in time to see the lights pierce the fog, Reed jumped out of the way, but Albert didn’t react in time. As soon as he saw the lights, all Albert could do was stare at the car as it drove right into him, splattering his body down the road for almost a mile. The car didn’t stop for at least a mile. Reed saw the driver, the car and the license plate. Then he saw the man, get back in the car and drive off like nothing happened. “Where is the justice?!” Screamed Reed as he kicked a tree as hard as he could.

            The night grew late and it was almost time for the plan. Thanks to Monty and Boris, Reed knew the where the driver lived and which roads he took and when. It was time to make sure the driver had another little accident, but one that he couldn’t walk away from.

            On a dark and fogging night, Ted was driving home from work. Ted was a fisherman and spent weeks away from home sometimes, but tonight he was finally going to see his family and would even be able to surprise them with some really good tasting salmon. He had to sell pretty much everything he caught, but sometimes he would keep the best stuff for his family. They would have fish for a few weeks, then go back to eating meatloaf and other normal dishes. Ted drove an old beat up blue sedan with a dented front bumper. He had been meaning to get it fixed but just never got around to it.

            Out of the corner of his eye he saw a squirrel jumping through the trees, trying to follow Ted’s car. The little thing was making weird chirping noises the whole time. then He heard it, a loud roar, like a bear and the sound of a tree breaking. Ted was getting nervous and wished he didn’t have to take this back road to get home. He was a little distracted and kept looking around for a bear to pop out of the trees. Then Ted saw a large male deer, it came out of nowhere and seemed like it appeared out of the fog. Ted swerved to not hit the deer and lost control of his car. The road was slippery, but Ted didn’t remember it raining. His car spun out and he crashed into a tree and everything went dark.

            Reed slimed as he stepped out of the forest to approach Ted’s car. “This was for Albert!” He yelled. His language lost to human ears, especially an unconscious human. Boris the bear and Monty the squirrel followed Reed the Deer out of the forest. “Help yourself boys” Reed said with a smile. Boris greedily gathered up all of the fish in the car and walked off, Monty chasing behind. “Whats this? I don’t even eat fish!” Monty chirped. “Don’t worry, I will trade for your half of the loot. Been saving up nuts and berries for a week, getting ready for a trade this big” Replied Boris.

            Reed stared at the bloodied human behind the wheel. It didn’t matter if the man died or not, Alfred was avenged. Besides, without any help, Reed doubted the human would be alive that long anyway. Reed turned around and began to walk away. Wondering what to do with his life now that he carried out his revenge. He wondered how he would go back to being a normal deer. Would he find a mate, did he even deserve one? Or was he just too broken to truly find love.