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// January 2023: The Second Arrow (Prompt: Second Chances) 
// Story: Fluttercheer's "Everypony is important." Flashfic Anthology 
// by Fluttercheer 
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The first arrow had missed its mark. The second arrow was in the quiver. And it was the last arrow.
Looming in front of Archer Bodkin was the fleshy abomination she was fighting against, a cave troll of the wildest, wickedest and most ruthless sort. In his clawed hands was the filly she cared about the most, little Noi, wearing a pink princess dress. Why did that beast have to attack on Nightmare Night? Archer was glad that she chose real arrows for her costume, not the fake plastic arrows from the toy store. But of concern was that she had taken only two with her. There wouldn't be a fight happening tonight, she had said.
With clenched teeth, eyes focused on the target, Archer put the last arrow on the string. And aimed for the head. This one had to strike home. For her.
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