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Natures Gems Desperately gripping the bend with screeching tires I accelerated down the slope toward a cloistered lake, my lake. Edging the car everywhere to the side, I wandered down to the water dampening my hand, revelling in the cool fluidity of it, feeling the burden of my conscience being lightened. I sat by its side, tossing stones into its willowy depths, watching the ripples slowly radiate from the epicentre. Stripping to the waste I waded out into the lake, the water was cold and refreshing its ice tendrils turning my skin a healthy red. I could still feel my hand throbbing from where Id hit bloody shame, over and over until she had collapsed in a heap and I had fled the scene. Seeking peace of mind I had fled to the only place I could think of, this lake, this picture of tranquillity, I confessed my sins to it, matte up reborn by its unspoken forgiveness and relaxed in its frosty grip. There would be loose ends to tie up now, for my future merriment I must not l et this go unfinished.A low rumbling echoed down the hillside road, a sleek car followed by a misdirect of dust traced around the bends of the cliff. God damnit hes going to frighten any game off for miles around with that ruckus, Ruin my entire old age hunting will he, well Im not going home without something to show for it. Hefting my rifle I stalked off through the confrontation northwards. Pushing some branches aside I was greeted by a sight that wholly unimpressed me, once youve seen one, youve seen em all Some may realize this lake to be picturesque, a gem of nature. Not to me. This scene was totally uninspiring, the clam, slowly undulating waters were indifferent to me and me to them. The mountainous surrounds only made me feel more unequal in the great song making my verse more insignificant. In my eye nature mocked humans and their pitiful achievements, this it the reason I loved to hunt, to kill, to eat this subtle mockery wherever I could. I heard a faint rustle to m y left, ramming the butt of the rifle into my shoulder I pivoted and pulled the triggerMary was down for only a few minutes, but when the stars cleared Harry was gone, the welts on her face were quickly swelling up closing her left eye.