Greedy Sibling Leaves Runt Hapless and Hungry
In the Ægles' Aerie, the Strong Thrive While the Weak Survive on Scraps
"Without so much as another glance at Father, Sister fell to with violent pecks, wetting her beak in blood."
Father brings a Mouse to the nest. Sister strikes first, tearing into warm flesh while Brother watches with hungry eyes.
A single drop of blood runs down her beak. She cocks her head toward him. That sly smile returns.
Sister picks the carcass clean, leaving nothing but ragged skin and splintered bones. Then she hooks the scraps on a talon and tosses them at her brother with an offhand flick.
The sticky, bony mess falls over him, blanketing him in gore. He tears at the tough fur and tendons she's left him, choking down what little remains.
Meanwhile, Father and Mother observe but do not intervene. They are hunters. The strong eat the weak, and those too weak to fight for their portion may well die.
Thus, was rivalry between Brother and Sister born.
What would you do if you were Brother?
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