Wahoo, one successful hunt completed. Is there a catacomb for that? If not, there should be.
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As both predator and prey ran, their tired pants could be heard clearly in the crisp air. The rest of the herd had settled down and watched helplessly as their companion ran in a futile attempt to get away from the jaws of death. Kiara had managed to skillfully lead the injured elk to where X'yrin was hidden and waiting. Soon the elk had reached X'yrin's hiding spot, and with a flash of golden fur, the elk was within the nomad's grasp.
Unfortunately, X'yrin's aim had been off and she had only managed to grab hold of the elk's shoulder. The injured female kicked and bucked trying to throw the large wolf off, but her leg gave way and the elk toppled to the ground. X'yrin had been forced to let go of their quarry, but Kiara had managed to catch up and used her powerful jaws to latch onto the elk's neck. Although Kiara was unable to snap her neck, the arctic wolf was able to subdue the elk long enough for X'yrin to deal the finishing blow.
As the elk fell limp a triumphant howl burst through Kiara's bloodstained jaws. For wolves, most hunts were unsuccessful. But this simple pair had managed to take down an elk in one try. Although the feat was not extraordinary, it was still impressive. Adrenaline was still pumping through the arctic wolf's veins, but she decided to simply lay down next to the carcass and pant. Kiara turned her sapphire eye's towards X'yrin and asked in a tired, but excited voice, "So, do we get to eat some, or is the entire carcass going to be stored away?" Kiara had decided to leave this decision up to X'yrin. If allowed, she would like to take one of the legs back to Shiloh and Sarian. If not, then Kiara would have to venture out and find some smaller, easier prey to take back. Perhaps she would get lucky again and happen upon a hibernating raccoon.
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