The Dawn of New

An assumed warrior and guardian of the pack, in this moment of leisure there was hardly evidence to this role. Perhaps if one were to take note of her dexterity when upon the mountains, there might have proved a testament of her worth to the role. But looking upon her actions as a whole, and undoubtedly those of her companion now in chase, she scarcely resembled the visage of a hardened warrior- but a joyous female giddy with the thrill of the run. Her movements were instinctual, hardly a thought required as she slipped from the rocks to earth, then back again with ease. However sharply the path curved or jagged it became, it was numb against her paws as she performed her elated ballad to her pursuer. Ever so often she would glance at her rear to ensure he followed, throwing a taunting yip for him to catch before ascending to higher reaches. But it was not all fun to run. Part of the excitement came from the inevitable catch itself. It was thrilling, truly, for she could not imagine the result to come from its end. Would he be cross with her for making him run? Or would he smile his wicked grin and scoff at her youthful antics? Or would she see in his eye the same joy reflected in her own; the wordless, nameless expression that encompassed her and drove her to such antics like running blindly through the winter in the hope he would follow. It was the unknown that had her head pumping in earnest. It was the eagerness to know that directed her paws so skillfully. Breathing deeply, she slipped from her rocky path to the more level field of the mountain’s base, skirting just along its borders toward the woodland. She glanced over her shoulder but swiftly turned then to face the single eye of the pursuer. However heavy her body, it would not hinder her movements, proven as she bent by her forelegs toward the ground, stretching them outward in taunt as her tail swayed high and eagerly at her rear. She had yet to be caught, and the game was well on. And she had every intention of seeing this impromptu chase to its conclusion.