Adeline was extremely excited to be part of this hunting party, as was evident by her ever-wagging tail. She listened intently to Valette's instructions, though they caused her ears to fold on the back of her head. She didn't want to stay between two adults- she wanted to be out front. She huffed, not giving an answer to Valette, and turned to go find the fox.

She trotted ahead, putting her nose to the ground to try and sniff out the scent. She wasn't sure what a fox smelled like, so she searched for anything that didn't smell like anyone she already knew. After a little while of searching, she found something new, though it was faint. She followed it, her tail wagging, hoping she'd find the fox. 

The scent seemed to be getting stronger and stronger as Adeline followed it, and she ended up at the entrance of what looked like a small hole in the ground. It was den-like, but considering the large den she slept in with Steady, she couldn't imagine anything hiding in there. But, her nose said otherwise.

Sniffing heavily, she stuck her head into the hole, and suddenly, the fox was on her. Adeline squealed in surprised as she hastily retreated, and then in pain as she felt teeth enter her shoulder. She wailed and tried to flee, but the fox had a hold on her. The instructions that Ezekiel gave her registered in her mind, and she turned her open jaws toward's the fox's face as she tried to get him off, but it only caused him to shake her, his teeth digging deeper.

Adeline stopped her shrieking long enough to clamp her jaws down on the fox's head, though she didn't get a great grip. It shook its head side to side, tearing her skin and making her release what hold she did have on it. Thankfully, the adults were quick to act, though everything was a blur to Adeline now. She felt the fox let go of her, and its own screams begin where hers ended.

The young pup curled up into a ball, shivering in fear and pain. She heard Valette, but refused to unshield herself to answer her. Moments later, she was being picked. At first, she struggled, fearing another attack, but the instinct to go limp when scruffed came over her and she relaxed her body, though it still shivered. Blood covered her left shoulder, flowing out her wounds. 

The shriek that reached his ears made Steady's heart stop. He knew instantly who it was, and that it was not anything good. He left the trail he was on instantly, and ran as fast as his legs would take him in the direction that Adeline's cries came from. His heart pounded in his chest, fearing the worst and that he would find Adeline dead. 

He came upon the scene, with blood surrounding the now-dead fox, and Adeline, who hung from Niita's jaws. He went to her instantly, nosing her. He looked at her shoulder, which didn't look great. Does anyone know how to stop the bleeding? he said, looking around to the females. He then realized only half the pack was here. He lifted his muzzle and called for @Ezekiel, @Chaska, and @Anita. Maybe one of them could be of help. The thought hadn't been lost to him that he would find out which pack mate had dropped the ball and allowed Adeline to be hurt.

Adeline whined in pain as Niita held her. She saw Steady arrived, and her cries got louder, crying for him. She began to wiggle in Niita's grasp, wanting down. Gently, Niita complied and Adeline went straight to him, huddling close by his chest. She really hadn't grasped what had just happened, as the shock and adrenaline were still coursing through her veins.

Ezekiel appeared, and she whined at him, too, but made no move from her spot. She wasn't sure she could, even if she wanted to. Their voices were urgent, she understood that much, but she did listen enough to comprehend further than that. As the shock began to wear off, her body began to shake, vibrating all over. Her vision began to get blurry, and before she knew what was happening, Adeline's body was making the short distance to the ground as she lost consciousness. 

His heart broke into more pieces as Adeline struggled to get to him. Niita placed her down, and Steady curved one leg around her as she snuggled into his chest. His ears perked, he listened to the others. How did not one wolf know what to do here? It frustrated him beyond belief, but he knew getting angry right now would not help the situation at all. Chaska pipped up then, saying something about cobwebs. Thank you, Chaska, he said before the male took off.

It was then that he noticed Adeline shivering. Was she cold? All of a sudden, she was unconscious and slumping down. He tightened his leg, but allowed her body to curve into the earth instead of simply hitting it directly. He whined, not understanding why she had fainted, or why she had started to shiver. From the pain, possibly? Niita began to lick Adeline's wounds, and Steady retreated only far enough to allow her access. His gaze searched for Chaska, hoping he would return quickly.

Anita suggested patching her up and letting her rest, and Steady nodded, though his focus was on Adeline. He didn't feel safe moving her now, so instead he laid down next to her, drapping his head over her neck and snuggling in close. He hoped she wouldn't wake in a panic. 

He would allow those who tried to help her, moving away if they needed him to. In a few hours, Adeline would wake, and Steady would assist her to the den so she could continue to rest.