Otter Creek I'll be the match to your candle

She woke.

The dark knight watched, oddly intruiged by her peaceful demeanor. His ears tipped forward at the sound of crunching leaves, the stream continuing the endless swish as it swerved around rocks. The girl knew something was wrong, he could see it in her eyes, that sliver of uncertainty. It gave him a rush of excitement - he adored the fear, the confusion. 

After a few heartbeats more of sinister silence, Aries let out a deep chuckle. She'd know he was there now, but that was exactly what he planned.