a place for me

Although he hated to admit it, Brandr felt the weight of responsibility pressing down on him.  Granted he was only a few months older than the other boy but from what he could tell he was the most experienced and that meant that much of the hunt was riding on him.  Great, no pressure…  He swallowed and tried to hide his nervousness.  They had to make this count, to early and they'd spoil their chance, to late and their prey would slip away.

Kai nodded and Brandr returned the nod.  Ok, target selected.  They were going to go for the youngest buck and hope that in its inexperience it would make a mistake or stumble trying to keep up with the rest of the heard once they sent them running.  It seemed he didn't need to worry to much as Kai had a plan.  The younger male caught his gaze and began a series of movements.  Brandr's keen golden eyes quickly translated the body language into the plan that Kai was suggesting.  In his family they were endurance runners, chasing their prey down until one fell behind.  He'd never tried hunting this way but it seemed like it would give them better odds.

Brandr's legs coiled beneath him in watchful anticipation and Kai moved off in an arc and then both waited for a moment and Brandr nodded.  He was ready.  Kai was off like a shot, diving towards the herd.  Brandr remained where he was for a moment, just taking everything in as the herd scattered.  A handful of the deer including their target headed toward Brandr's waiting position but off to his right a fair ways.  Fairly certain that Kai was behind them Brandr sprang forward and veered to his right aiming to cut off the young buck.  He barreled forward, scattering the fragment of the herd and focused in on the target.  With a little luck he hoped Kai might be able to grab hold and slow it down enough for Brandr to get at its throat.