Copyright E.A. Wicklund
The Friday Fictioneers’ challenge is to tell a story in 100 words, based on the photo prompt set by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Please click here to view the other stories.
The calm sea was at odds with this violent struggle. Word spread around the flock, as one by one they flew in to witness the epic encounter.
Even though Steve and John were brothers, the two young gulls were ready to fight to the death. And in that moment, they were no longer brothers – they were mortal adversaries.
Steve’s supreme fighting skills were matched by John’s aerial prowess. Neither was prepared to back down.
John used his speed advantage and attacked. Steve parried and countered.
Then a clear, motherly voice cut across the bay. “Jonathan Seagull! Steven Seagull! It’s teatime!”
Walk the Self-Talk 
Haha brilliant ending.
Thanks!
Yay, a happy ending! I was so afraid the fellows were going to off each other.
The picture made me think of Jonathan Livingston Seagull. I thought it would be nice to do a light-hearted ending!
Lol..mom as referee, I know that role well.
Dear Steve,
And soon Steve will go by Steven and make a slew of highly profitable, if not predictable, movies. Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
And change the pronunciation of his last name–emphasis now on the second syllable rather than the first! 🙂
janet
Thanks! I believe Steven later made “Under Screech” and “Eggsecutive Decision”…
Dear Steve,
Were it not for Rochelle’s cogent comment I never would have gotten the Steven Seagal connection. Thanks to you both.
Aloha,
Doug
I missed that one, too. Too early, I guess (at least that’s a good excuse.)
janet
Thanks, Janet.
Thanks again, Doug. ‘Steven Seagull’ was an afterthought, but too good to miss!
Haha! They make a fun pair. This would make a good children’s story!
Thanks, Linda. That’s an interesting idea!
lol 🙂 i totally got the ending.
Thanks. Glad you liked it.