The Egg Watcher

By Hunter Brown

Jenny was a watcher, someone who would receive an egg to watch over. Her egg would hatch a sky lion, a creature that had wings of gold. The lion’s lithe figure gave it speed and flexibility that made it a symbol of courage in her city, Ká Leon known for the power of the sun. The largest temple was made of glass but had a stone interior. On the day that the egg was going to hatch, the egg would be placed on pedestal in the temple as a sign of good luck during birth.

On the day of the birth, Jenny put the egg into her bag and she cautiously went to the temple. She fastened her grip on the egg preoccupied by the thought of a bounty hunter stealing it. Her heart skipped a beat when a man with a black glove grabbed her. She trapped the egg holding it close to her. The man then told her, “The road ahead is not safe, and I shall protect you, as I was one the egg watcher myself”.

Jenny replied, “Thank you sir,” as she slowly pushed the temple doors open.

Jenny dashed to the pedestal despite the man’s warning; a woman with dark hair and a whip halted her. She gave an evil smirk that implied cruel intentions. The man then jumped between them. He unsheathed a knife as Jenny placed the egg on the pedestal. The man and the woman fought, but the duel saw little bloodshed. As the man went in for a thrust, a flash of light blinded Jenny, and the sky-lion appeared in place of the egg. The man was there, but the woman was nowhere to be found.