Running Into Strangers
05-04-2014, 03:55 AM
Morning was upon the young Adravendi. Odette had risen when the sky was still dark, blanketing the packlands with numerous shadows and stars dancing above. She was always an early riser, something that she had done since she was very little. The flashback of waking up before her littermates in the den at the Cove was the first memory she could still grab with both paws. She usually reminisced over that day, for it was the first one she stepped out of the den with Papa and her siblings. Instead, she saved it for later and continued with her current mission. As her fur moved in ripples, Odette remained in hiding. She had grown hungry for a juicy rabbit, something she hadn't craved in a long while. Deer had been her food the past month or so, making her sick of the meat on four legs. Rather than deal with a long term chase of their herd, she chose the low ground critters that promised good eating. Silently, she licked her lips as she sensed a potential meal nearby. A shrub gently quivered only three feet in front of her and she waited with eager anticipation. The rabbit showed itself, white coat standing out against the colorful leaves that had fallen. Its red eyes searched, intending to get some grub and return to its home. Oh, if only it had known that Odette was nearby. Its captor would soon commence with her triumphant prize! The yearling took a few steps forward and then leapt from her hiding place. The chase was on! 'Rabbit versus Wolf' was set into overdrive as the prey bounced from plant to plant, hoping to create a zigzag pattern that would distract her. Unfortunately, the rabbit didn't know who it was dealing with! A sly grin appeared on Odette's face and she increased her speed as she ran through the familiar trees and nearby forestry. Leaves rose and fell as she left them behind, colorful arrays of fall evidence remaining poised in air for a few seconds. The chase itself was majestic. In no time, Odette made the rabbit hit open plains. They left the safety of the woods and proceeded out into the slowly brightening landscape. Odette was more than happy to take on the rolling hills and flat lands that made up Valhalla. She laughed merrily, loud and clear as it rang through the vicinity of her game. She kicked up the pace, showing off the muscles that had developed from training sessions with Chrysanthe. Her teeth bared themselves into a toothy grin and before she knew it, she was close to the rabbit's hind legs. Odette stretched her neck out and swerved to the left, blocking the rabbit from moving anymore. Teeth clamped down across a small jugular and life ceased to exist. Growls escaped through Odette's teeth that remained chomped around her prey, followed by a deep chuckle of pride and high self-confidence. Proudly, she padded towards a nearby hill before digging into her prize. Blood spilled in all directions, staining her chest and face with the red liquid. It chilled against her fur, but she didn't pay it any attention. In fact, if someone had been watching her, she wouldn't have realized it unless they came to speak to her. "Talk" "You" Think |
