This was originally supposed to be for the Iron Pen competition for FM 2016, but I was a tad late on finishing this before the deadline. Still, I decided to finish it up and quickly go over it so I can share it with you guys.

Yes, this was a challenge. It had to be 1,000 words or less (this clocks in at 928), feature a character that's a native species to Minnesota or feature the theme of migration, and include the "secret ingredient" in a prominent way. The "secret ingredient" was called: My secret origin. Even though the contest is long over by now, I still tried to keep to the guidelines for my own benefit.

Hope you enjoy!