At the signal, Laufey raced forward. The pack moved as one, running among the bison and scattering them. The boy did his part, snapping and howling at the heels of whatever animal he neared. When one of the Olympians singled out a calf, he was ready, eying the adults for the one that would rush to defend the young creature. As the pursuing wolves latched onto it, the calf began to bawl and its mother, hearing its distressed cries, spun around and began to make her way back towards it. Seeing the cow race towards the hunting party, Laufey moved to intercept her.
Wary of getting in front of the massive cow, the boy raced after her heels. He came at her from the side, careful to avoid getting kicked, and sunk his teeth into her haunch. Enraged, the cow bellowed and spun, threatening him with her horns. The young titan retreated, moving with the bison in the hopes of staying out of her line of attack. She was all about forward assault, he reasoned, so it made sense for him to keep behind her. Laufey bared his teeth at her, hackles rising as he snarled. Her desire to protect her offspring may have been strong, but as long as he was able, the boy was going to do as he was instructed and keep her from it. He was sure his mentor was watching and judging his efforts. He would not disappoint.
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