Riverside

Visceral battle cries from Earth-Song's tribe cut the air amidst the high hemlocks, stopping Moon-Wind as he loved her.  They both turned glaring, terrified, to the distance in the east.  

They rose and quickly rushed towards the western river where the mare stood waiting.  The cries echoed shrilly as they approached the river and they heard distinct zipping sounds all around them.  Earth-Song fell behind as they ran.  

Once at the riverside, Moon-Wind rushed to mount the mare.  Once mounted, he turned and saw her suddenly laying, an accurate arrow jutting from her head.  

He fell down, crying out bitterly.