The Story of Scarlet and Cathlyn

The Story of Scarlet and Cathlyn

This is our story. I am Scarlet. I have my part of my story. In my search for food for my survival as well as for the survival of my family who awaits my return, I ran into Cathlyn who also was looking for food.

But thanks to the Great Provider, I did not end up as her food but we both found lots of bits and pieces enough for a time. "Dear Cathlyn, please do not eat me up as I have a family to feed!" panted Scarlet as she scurries here and there in a zig-zag manner so as to confuse Cathlyn from catching hold of her.

This is my story too. I am Cathlyn. "Dear Scarlet, I have to catch you as I have a tummy to feed!" screamed Cathlyn as she kept up her speed and ready her claws for the final catch. Then a great scent caught the attention of Cathlyn and she came to a halt to ascertain where this strong aroma of food was coming from.

Scarlet also hid herself in a bush as she caught up with her breath and at the same time looked intently why Cathlyn stopped chasing after her. She too received a strong fragrance drawing her curiosity out to go find out where this scent originated itself from.

Both Scarlet and Cathlyn moved secretly through the thick bush so that their presence would not be found out. They were careful not to make even a hint of sound. As they peeped out of the small enclosure of the bushes, they were amazed.

Small pockets of people were scattered in the green. They were like feasting over baskets full of bread and fish. Several men were distributing the food around and it looked like there were enough to go around. How did all this food come about?

When the men completed the distribution, all of them walked towards this particular man who was dressed in white and looked like a special person. And before him laid some more baskets of food which seem to be enough for each of the men who helped. When they have finished their meal, they moved along. And the crowds moved as well.

In the silence of the field was some bits and pieces of the bread and fish which may have dropped off from the baskets as the people and even the children ate their meals. Both Scarlet and Cathlyn leaped for joy as they gathered these bits and pieces for their family and were satisfied.

But one question lingered in their minds as each of them went back to their families. "How did all this food come about?" And this too become a great story and great mystery to tell to their little ones.

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