Scarlett stayed low to the ground while she studied the big herd of elk. Before she could catch small rabbits for Adlartok, but with another injured youngster, Kove and herself Scarlett had quite some mouths to feed. She was looking if she could take down an elk on her own. The caretaker wanted to provide a meal for the ones she saw as her family. The pale female kept any noise down to make sure they wouldn't get startled by her presence. Her red eyes were on the flock, spying if there were any crippled deer. Now spring had arrived it meant the prey animals were getting stronger too. For Scarlett is was a risky move to hunt alone.

If she could even separate one it would mean the deer would look for refuge in the stream of water. The current was rather strong with the recent rain. All aspects she needed to think of. Maybe she should call one of the lone wolves that pledged their loyalty to her. They might be willing to help? But howling for one of those wolves would scare her prey away. Scarlett moved into a sitting position. She might go for it after all. She slowly crept closer. Until she initiated a chase with one doe. Her light frame kept up with the long legged animal, her jaws snapping at the deer's hind legs. Scarlett made sure to dodge any kicks. Like she expected, the deer she was chasing jumped into the river. Scarlett jumped in after her, but since she wasn't that big of frame, she was quick to loose her footing in the middle of the stream.

The albino growled in frustration and got herself to the bank, pacing there while the water dripped from her fur. Her eyes stayed locked on her prey. Eventually it would have to come out of the water, and then Scarlett would be waiting to make the kill.

Her blood colored eyes stayed on the deer. She want manic for it. Scarlett needed to have this deer. Her small family needed to eat, and so did she. The female was used to eating last or most of the scraps ever since she was young. But she had been eating well at Duskfire. So that meant now she was a lone wolf that she couldn't stand the hunger as much as before. Her pigment-less coat was almost fully wetted by her dip. Scarlett blinked when something white came into her vision. Her first reaction was to try and look around him. She had to get that deer. Scarlett was hungry. That was when her nose caught his scent. Her eyes focussed and tuned into a non amused look from her boyfriend. Scarlett's ears fell back, at first. "Kove!?"

That is when her stomach made the loudest growl ever. It even hurt, because it felt like a cramp shooting through her body. She whimpered a bit. "Kove. I need to get this Elk. You don't understand. I am caretaker, and gamekeeper I might add," she spoke. "Néa is back. She is injured too, Adlartok is injured and I wanted to care for you. Feed you to to be a good---" To be a good mate. "--Girlfriend," she protested. Her red eyes looked at least a bit guilty. A long sigh left her lips. "And I need to eat too," she spoke, it sounded so small when she said it. The small girl looked at the panting Elk. She could have gotten the doe. Just with some patience. She totally would have.

Scarlett then looked at Kove and battered her eyes at him in a sad way. "I am not useless!!," she returned, determined. "I am going to take down this deer! I am a gamekeeper and... I just can! I have to provide for my family. You included," She spoke. Feeling determined. She knew Kove was just worried, but Scarlett believed in herself. She had to prove it to herself too she could do it. Scarlett was so selfless that she didn't even think what would happen if she would get hurt. How upset Kove would be if something happened to her.

The red eyed female let out a soft sigh when she heard Kove's husky voice. She was so focussed on her hunger and the elk that she hadn't really thought about herself. Scarlett never really thought about her first. A soft puff came from her lips. Kove did had a point. If she would be injured that would mean the youngsters would be helpless. Or well, surely they would have Kove but they wouldn't have her. That thought seemed to change Scarlett's mind. Her eyes softened, and her stomach growled once more. "I did eat! Um.. I.. I can't remember but I didn't do it on purpose. I sometimes forget...," he admitted. This problem already occurred with Néa, Malachi noticed too and had disapproved of it. "I guess you are right. But I didn't do it on purpose. I just wanted to prove myself or something..," she muttered.

The red eyed female battered her eyes innocently at Kove. He never said to her she was useless, that was true. Maybe that was a bit mean to say to her boyfriend. A whine came from her throat. "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to.. blame you. I am just--" Frustrated? Crazy with hunger? Too ambitious with her trades? Scarlett trotted forward and then placed an apologetic lick on Kove's cheek. "I promise I will eat first," she spoke softly. Scarlett then turned her red eyes to the Elk in the water. Her focus was back and she put one paw into the water. It was too deep for her, but if Kove could chase her out, Scarlett could maybe hide along the bank and jump for her throat. Somehow Scarlett wanted to make the kill. It was her goal. "Could you chase it out of the water? You are bigger. Then I can jump for the throat?"

Scarlett was flattered that Kove was so concerned for her. Of course that was what a boyfriend should do. Maybe even a mate should do. They kinda were mates, although... Kove hadn't asked her to be his mate yet. Scarlett was rather traditional and would love for Kove to ask her. She would feel weird if she had to do it. Even though Kove looked mad in the beginning they quickly resolved their little squabble. Was it really a squabble? Both of the white wolves looked pretty guilty at the moment. Scarlett had no idea that Kove was feeling like he didn't take enough care for his partner. Scarlett would disagreed if voiced. She couldn't have someone better by her side.

The smaller female licked over her maw. "I just want to be a good partner to you," she admitted. She knew Kove wouldn't go stray to another female but she-- She also didn't want to give Kove a reason to leave. She always had this picture in her mind were she would take care of her little ones and her mate. Scarlett saw Kove as her mate so the female had pushed herself to even start providing food, a shelter and love to a grown male. "Even if you would make me feel like that... I would probably stay because I love you too much to ever leave you," Scarlett admitted. Her small body moved forward and licked Kove. When he turned she did too. Luckily Kove agreed on her plan.

Scarlett snuck away to go into hiding, making sure the wind wouldn't alert the elk. Kove knew her location. The gamekeeper got a thrill of excitement, ready to made the kill. Even though Scarlett was a kind and loving wolf it didn't mean that she was afraid to kill. Her stomach cramped up again. She really needed food. It seemed Kove's help was really valuable. His large body steered the deer in her direction. Both being white of fur color the deer wouldn't know the difference. Once the deer stepped next to her, Scarlett's lithe body jumped up. Her jaws opened and locked around the elk's neck. The prey was screaming. Good, Scarlett thought. It would make the deer die quicker. Blood was tasted on her tongue, and the ground was back underneath her paws. Scarlett didn't let go, she only bit down harder to cut off the deer's air supply. It was minute later when the elk breathed out its last breath.