The special blue thing

Amulet

The swan was thrashing about at the edge of the water, it’s huge wings beating the gravel and scattering all the other birds.  Isabell watched in horror as the swan twisted and turned, making loud, Ominous hissing noises.  ”I couldn’t stand this,” I shouted over the din, “I have to see if I can help it. Can you call someone – the police the vet or whoever? I’m sure he’s injured.” I moved towards the swan cautiously. “Isabell, don’t be daft,” I Cried. “It’ll brake your arm.”                                ”I have to try,” I muttered to myself as I edged down the little beach towards the swan. The swan was frantic now, and as I got closer I could see why.The bracelet on it’s leg had got caught on a piece of curved wire which was sticking up out of the compacted sand and gravel.I stopped and dropped to a crouch, and tried to appear less threatening. I wasn’t sure how to make soothing noises to distressed swan, but no one hear me so I had to go. “There, there,” I cooed, “nice swan. I’m not going to hurt you even more.” It fixed me with a baleful eye, but slowed down a little. I edged closer. Keeping a wary eye on the vicious beak and those powerful wings. It suddenly stopped hissing and in the unexpected silence all I could hear was the strange sound of the huge webbed feet scuffing the beach. It held it’s wings out wide,looking as threatening as possible. It was doing a fantastic job. At least it broke my arm now, I reasoned, the exams were all over. We had finished the last one in the morning and our afternoon was supposed to be spent partying. At this point though, only Isabell and I were left, the others having long since gone home to get ready for tonight.  I got to within  a few feet of the swan when it suddenly decided that I was close enough.. With a huge cry it strained up, flapping its wings wide.

By Natalie Tam Y4

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