11-23-2011, 12:13 AM
WC: 500+
Light had been exploring the lands for the past couple days, mapping out everything in his mind. It was always best for a hunter to know their lands whether within the pack or without. It was difficult to learn the new terrain but he was happy with the plentiful bounty they offered. So many different species to chose from, herds to track, burrows to scope this place was a hunter’s dream. He had snared a few rabbits along the trail he chose to take home and was greatly excited for a meal. He sunk his teeth into one of the whitening rabbits and glanced about the horizon from his settled position by the bank.
The waters were running quick and the noise was almost soothing to the hunter, the bubbles of rushing water an entertaining show. It was a pleasant day, brisk and the scent of fallen rain still lingered in the air. He furrowed his brow at a strange object in the distance. A bird was circling up stream and the screeches became apparent. Light watched momentarily mesmerized by the odd sight as he took another mouthful of rabbit.
He paused his chewing for a moment then abruptly rose to his feet. The bird was crying out not just in his language but the common tongue as well. He stared out in the distance seeking out what the hawk was hoping to alert someone to. When he spotted the object his feet rushed instantly into a swift run. His eyes followed the bank hoping to find more stable waters to meet the current trapped creature. He glanced to the thing in the water to judge the position and from the flailing limbs he could tell it was a luperci. He looked down stream to where he had known the rocks became far more dangerous, this was a one shot deal.
He bounced on his feet waiting for the perfect moment before bounding into a desperate sprint. His long silver braid swung behind him as he leapt into a dive. His thick white fur was meant for cold so the water didn’t bite his skin until he had his arms around her waist. He beat with his strong arm desperately reaching for the vegetation and rock along the edge. His feet could touch the bottom but the slippery stone was difficult to grasp with his toes. He looked behind him knowing his time was running short and fast.
He heaved his other arm instantaneously after a claw hooked stone below and pushed the female against the bank edge. The heavy action forced the male’s feet to slip and his head went under the water. When he arose coughing and dazed from the icy water he was a great distance from the luperci but his arms were free to fight the current. He made it to the bank and dug his claws in the frosted mud pulling himself to safety as his bottom half dared to be swept into the deadly rush awaiting him. He breathed a sigh of relief and quickly arose to his feet to seek out the female hoping his desperate attempt to help her had succeeded.
Light had been exploring the lands for the past couple days, mapping out everything in his mind. It was always best for a hunter to know their lands whether within the pack or without. It was difficult to learn the new terrain but he was happy with the plentiful bounty they offered. So many different species to chose from, herds to track, burrows to scope this place was a hunter’s dream. He had snared a few rabbits along the trail he chose to take home and was greatly excited for a meal. He sunk his teeth into one of the whitening rabbits and glanced about the horizon from his settled position by the bank.
The waters were running quick and the noise was almost soothing to the hunter, the bubbles of rushing water an entertaining show. It was a pleasant day, brisk and the scent of fallen rain still lingered in the air. He furrowed his brow at a strange object in the distance. A bird was circling up stream and the screeches became apparent. Light watched momentarily mesmerized by the odd sight as he took another mouthful of rabbit.
He paused his chewing for a moment then abruptly rose to his feet. The bird was crying out not just in his language but the common tongue as well. He stared out in the distance seeking out what the hawk was hoping to alert someone to. When he spotted the object his feet rushed instantly into a swift run. His eyes followed the bank hoping to find more stable waters to meet the current trapped creature. He glanced to the thing in the water to judge the position and from the flailing limbs he could tell it was a luperci. He looked down stream to where he had known the rocks became far more dangerous, this was a one shot deal.
He bounced on his feet waiting for the perfect moment before bounding into a desperate sprint. His long silver braid swung behind him as he leapt into a dive. His thick white fur was meant for cold so the water didn’t bite his skin until he had his arms around her waist. He beat with his strong arm desperately reaching for the vegetation and rock along the edge. His feet could touch the bottom but the slippery stone was difficult to grasp with his toes. He looked behind him knowing his time was running short and fast.
He heaved his other arm instantaneously after a claw hooked stone below and pushed the female against the bank edge. The heavy action forced the male’s feet to slip and his head went under the water. When he arose coughing and dazed from the icy water he was a great distance from the luperci but his arms were free to fight the current. He made it to the bank and dug his claws in the frosted mud pulling himself to safety as his bottom half dared to be swept into the deadly rush awaiting him. He breathed a sigh of relief and quickly arose to his feet to seek out the female hoping his desperate attempt to help her had succeeded.