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Barrett · 11-27-2011, 12:59 PM

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Sorry about the wait, this past week was chaotic and then my brain sorta shut down and refused to write x_x Anyway, in light of the huge hunting discussion, I decided to play it as if this drug out a little, hope that's okay XD

Barry tiptoed carefully through the scraggly underbrush and wriggled his way in between two woody tree trunks; here he would likely remain undetected until it was too late. Among fallen leaves and barren branches, his coat provided nearly perfect camouflage. As an added bonus, a worn trail lie ahead — one the deer might very well use trying to escape. Now with suitable and strategic cover, he bunkered down to wait. Though the dark guard hairs along his belly contacted the cool earth, his position was anything but reposed — his muscles were taught like coiled springs ready to launch on a moment's notice.

Very slowly, he craned his neck to peer back at the herd. It was just in time to see Tedros launch the attack. As confusion and distress swept through the herd, the hybrid's tail twitched in anticipation. He watched as their target made two grave mistakes: she ran, and she did so further from the relative safety of the group. The coyote's nips were sending her right his way. Things were looking good. He settled back into position. The hoof-beats grew louder, raising to a cacophony in his head. When it seemed impossible to wait any longer, he sprang forward.

She didn't see it coming and paid in flesh and blood. His fangs dug into the tender skin of her underbelly and tore a two inch gash. Unfortunately, despite the pain running on an injured leg must've caused and the shock from his attack, she still had everything to lose. She changed course and left both canines hot in pursuit. Every so often she'd gain ground on them or duck into a thicket, but the metallic scent of blood was a dead give-away. They simply found her and struck again. Nearly a quarter mile later, her body could take no more. She slowed down and finally collapsed. Panting roughly, Barry trotted up to her side and flashed Tedros a winning grin.

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