It had been a while since she crossed the borders of her faithful mountain home. The moose had been feeding the mouths of her pack for days and Nara had felt like she could take a break from hunting. At least for a little while. 

Now the caches were starting to become empty and it was time that she descended and go hunting. So she went out to the lake below. High grasses surrounded her and only the birds that flew overhead could see the fair-pelted wolf. This would give her an advantage if it wasn't for the deafening sound the grass made when she moved through it. Any rabbits or other small animals that lived in these grasses would hear her coming from miles away. Nara sighed and decided to take a nap close to the water - waiting for the day to end. Maybe she would have more luck in the dark.

Nara had picked out a napping spot, but she didn't get any time to sleep - a familiar voice called to her from behind. She turned around. Wraen! she greeted the other wolf. Nara was happy to see her friend, but also a little disappointed that she didn't get a chance to take a nap. (But you know what they say, friends before being well rested). I was on the lookout for game but this high grass is really getting on my nerves she said, trotting towards Wraen.

The observation that her friend had made was right. Where were they? Nara could remember deer and those fatter, bigger deer roaming these grasslands in the past. She didn't give it much more thought, though, because Wraen said something that grabbed her attention. An egg-hunt? she echoed. She could remember Terance and Seabreeze organising an egg-hunt before, but for some reason Nara didn't think her friend meant it like that.

Yes, I like that better Nara said quickly. The idea of breaking and entering a bird's home made her shudder. She did not want some crazy momma-bird to take out one of her eyes. 

Nara sat up on her hindlegs and tried to scan the horizon for movement. She didn't see anything that caught her attention. I suggest we walk north along the tree line. These animals could be looking for shelter in the nearby forest she said.

It's mostly the same for me she responded, her eyes trailing along the forest edge. Then she stopped and turned to her friend. I did take a small break from hunting a while back she admitted, Honestly, I feel really bad about it now. She started moving again, her eyes fixed on the ground. I feel like I failed the pack Nara continued in a soft voice - so soft, she wasn't sure Wraen had heard her. 

Well it doesn't matter, I'm all back now she said and shot her friend a bright smile. 

 
Nara was glad her friend didn't question her loyalty. However, there was not a lot of time to think or talk about that anymore, because Wraen had spotted something of interest on the horizon. She followed her gaze. Animals big enough to see from this distance moved slowly and steadily. What are that—deer? she questioned, tilting her head to the side. She couldn't quite make out if they had antlers, however. They might just be grazing with their heads down, or they might be a whole other species of ungulate all together. 

Nara nodded shortly and followed the beta into the tall grass. Walking directly behind her was easier than side by side. This way they would also leave less tracks. 

Short as she was, Nara was completely hidden in the grass. However, this also meant that she couldn't see which direction they were going. She trusted Wraen with this. When the other wolf stopped, Nara did too and she had to stretch her neck to see the animals. It was clear now that they were in fact deer.  

The females were grazing, but the stag seemed to be keeping watch—his head held high and his ears moving restlessly. I think the male might alert the herd even before we can get close she said. They were hidden from sight, yes, but the rustling of the grass might give away their location. Maybe we can use that to our advantage? Panic will scatter the herd and then we could pick out a target? Nara proposed.

All right she said, maybe sounding a little disappointed. She really wanted to sink her teeth into some deer today. Not even a little one? Nara had wanted to ask, but decided not to. Her friend was right, there were only two of them and a lot of them. Not to mention a lot of antlers. Their chances of catching something were surely higher when they could hunt as a pack. 

She liked what Wraen proposed. This way, they could still have some fun and do part of the job in advance. Her eyes swept over the herd. They hadn't noticed them yet, which was good. Well, how do you want to start?