Waiting for their slumber

I crept along. Slowly, deliberately.

In a flash I stole it;

bright, orange, quivering

with reds and gold.

The heat ignites my soul

as their footsteps thunder in my eardrums.

Flying away. Quickly, deliberately,

until her heart could beat no faster,

and I could ride no longer.

Battle tested. Helmeted. Victorious.