Wet Season
Dry Season
Mab woke up every morning, stretched his arms and legs, and let out a great howl of joy. He'd made it
Mab woke up every morning, stretched his arms and legs, and lay back down for more sleep. He wasn't
through another night, waking with the energy of many men. Today was another day to live his best life.
ready to face another day. He had no energy and no desire to get started with his day. Today was just
He stepped outside of his cave and let out another howl of joy. The waters were falling from the sky,
another dry day of unsettling sunlight and heat. After a few more hours of rest, Mab decided it was
cooling the land and bringing life to the mountainside. Mab grabbed his spear and went off for a morning
time to gather some fruit for breakfast. Groaning with displeasure, Mab made his way out of the cave
hunt. While searching for something good to eat, Mab noticed all of the beauty around him; the leaves
towards the forest. He headed straight for this favorite fruit tree. Once at the tree, he sat down in its
dripping with water, the grass blowing in the wind, the dark clouds covering the sky. Yes, today was
shade to take a rest. He was still very tired. After a quick nap, Mab collected his pile of stones and
going to be a good day. Mab headed for the forest, sure that he'd find some prey hiding from the falling
expertly threw the stones at the fruit. As the fruit was falling from the tree, a beautiful bird came into
waters. He eventually found a small herd of antelope. Feeling confident, Mab set his sights on the largest
view. Annoyed at the interruption, Mab threw a stone at the magnificent bird. His aim was true. He'd
antelope, a female. Gripping his spear tightly, Mab ran into the herd at full speed. As the antelope scattered,
have some meat tonight. Gathering the bird and the fruit, Mab made his way back to the cave. In no
Mab was grazed by antlers and hooves, but he didn't notice the pain. His focus was on the giant antelope at the
hurry, Mab dragged his feet in the dusty, dry ground. He heard a rustle behind him. He turned back to
end of his spear. She put up a fight, but Mab came out victorious. Dripping blood and sweat, Mab
see a pair of large cats, licking their lips and growling hungrily. Mab stopped and stood in fear. He
prepared to drag his prey back to his cave. Still feeling confident and energetic, Mab was unaware of the
dropped his load of fruit and meat and ran towards his cave. The large cats pounced on the bird,
pain from his injuries, unaware of the weight of the carcass he toted behind him. Pushing through the
ravenously tearing at the meat. Mab looked back in dismay, mourning the loss of a hearty supper.
howling wind and drenching waters, Mab could see his cave up ahead. But he also saw a pack of wolves,
After having devoured the dead bird, the large cats turned and headed back into the forest. Mab had
looking for food of their own. His energy rising again, Mab dropped his load and prepared his spear. He
fallen asleep, drained of all his energy. Once awake, he headed out of the cave to collect the fruit he
rushed the wolves, trying to catch them off guard. He dropped one wolf as the others realized what was
had dropped. Some fruits were still good, but most had been crushed by the large cats. Mab ate one of
happening. They circled around Mab, growling, fur raised. The leader of the pack leapt at Mab. Mab
the fruits and stored the rest for later. He wasn't very hungry at the moment. Having nothing else to
rolled out of the way, spear raised in defense. Having dropped another wolf, Mab's confidence once more
do, Mab found a comfortable spot near the entrance of the cave. He watched the day roll by, the sun
took over. He swung his spear about, taking down wolf after wolf. He was clawed in the back, bitten on
rising to the center of the sky, then dropping in the west. The herds grazing in the sparse, dry grass.
the leg, but still he fought, until all the wolves were taken down. Gasping for breath, Mab let out a loud,
Today was difficult. Mab was exhausted, despite all the rest he'd taken today. Hopefully tomorrow
booming laugh followed by yet another howl of joy. Feeling invincible, Mab grabbed his prized antelope,
would be a better day. Mab lay down for the night and fell into a deep sleep, dreaming of fruit and
plus a wolf, and made his way back to his cave.
