The Dead.. Are Alive?

As Chade gives chase to the horned creature, Ricin lopes slowly along. He allows Chade to lead him around, reading his brother’s cues and lunging in when needed. The opportunity for a good meal outweighs the risk of being struck by its horns… at least it does in Ricin’s mind. Saliva is already pooling in the lighter pup’s mouth as Chade gets struck by the creature’s horns. Quickly, he moves to protect his brother, placing his body between the ram and Chade. Lips curl back as the lighter pup snarls aggressively at the beast while Chade gathers his paws under him.

The chase continues on as Chade and Ricin score bites here and there. The ram eventually slows and Ricin feels his own strength waning. Panting heavily, he starts lagging further and further behind Chade. When the ram falls to its knees and Chade yells for him, Ricin puts on one last burst of speed to reach the downed creature. Crimson eyes find Chade latched onto the thing’s neck and the life slowly draining from the creature.

Rushing toward the pair, Ricin dashes in and latches his jaws under the ram’s chin. With a firm hold, the lighter-hued pup twists his head and pulls, ripping out vital organs from its neck. The hunt ends and Ricin hungrily swallows the flesh that is in has mouth. Tongue darts out to clean some of the warm blood that coats his lips as he looks to Chade with a huge smile. Ricin congratulates his brother, “Good job Ny! This will fill our bellies for a while!” Stomach rumbles at the taste of a meal and Ricin moves around the ram to start the brothers well-deserved feast.


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