Enchanted Creatures and Tall Tales
“Duck!” Carp calls. Black Buck the Antelope drops to all fours and takes off at a full gallop. The assassin-in-training takes cover in the grass seconds before four hooves and a silver torso pass before his eyes. Dirt flies around Carp's head as it passes over. Ground breaks where the creature's hooves land. The assassin-in-training watches as the hoofed animal runs Black Buck out of the field. The creature turns back around to face Carp, revealing red eyes. A single, black horn protrudes from its head. The unicorn bows its head, glares into Carp's eyes, and begins stamping its front hoof like an angry bull. It snorts. Carp blinks, when he opens his eyes the unicorn is charging straight towards him at full speed. Carp curls his body, covers his head, and waits to feel horn pierce his skin. Just as the sound of hooves are at their loudest, a strange noise rings throughout the meadow. He opens one eye, then the other. He is alone. Carp stands up and looks around.