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He watched her with cautious interest, his golden eyes assessing her every move. The forest seemed to hold its breath as they made their hushed agreement. Splitting up was risky, but Red knew they stood a better chance of catching their prey that way. It was all for the better really, two pairs of teeth were better than one!

With a nod from the older girl, Red felt a surge of relief as she slunk off to do her part. His muscles tensed beneath his fur, anticipation coursing through him. He slipped into the shadows as well, his movements fluid and graceful, like a predator on the prowl. Which is exactly what he was. Each step was deliberate, blending seamlessly with the natural rhythm of the forest. He took a more straightforward approach however, keeping hidden until he could align himself with the deers position, and taking account of the direction he needed to spook it into.

His heart pounded in his chest, adrenaline fueling his senses. He could feel the presence of the deer nearby, its scent lingering in the air like a tantalizing promise of the meal to come. It was a second later that his eyes met the brown and white pelt of the deer, laying leisurely as it chewed on a patch of greenery. Perfect.

With the yet-to-be-named girl positioned on the other side of their prey, Red knew it was time to strike. His body tensed, ready to unleash all his pent up energy in one fell swoop. He sunk his claws into the ground, and the coil of his musculature propelled him forward through bushes and undergrowth. The boy launched himself forward, a blur of red fur and a flash of teeth.

The deer bolted in terror, it’s body twisted to stand and run, and thankfully (or unfortunately for it) the direction it ran led it straight for the girl who was lying in wait. Redrum snapped at its heels, attempting to trip it up before it hit full speed as best he could — to give his hunting partner a better chance to take it down once it came into her range.