Redhawk Caldera Once upon a time

The hoof had popped out of her mouth upon impact but Wildfire barely noticed. She felt like she couldn't breathe. She had never had the wind knocked out of her (that she could remember) and she didn't understand what was happening. Grimacing, she righted herself and gasped raggedly. Fortunately, the unpleasant sensation passed quickly. She felt a tiny bit shaken for the experience, yet it was nothing that couldn't be helped by her stand-in pacifier, which she swiftly grabbed.

After a moment, she pushed herself onto her feet. By now, Elwood had come to hover concernedly over her. She pressed herself against his gray legs, then sat between his paws and shot the log a momentarily baleful look. Wildfire then tipped her head backward, nose brushing the Beta's chin in a silent inquiry: Where to next? She was getting a bit tired (especially after that unexpected fall) but the child was not yet ready to give up and go home. Maybe they could make one last stop—perhaps even a final discovery—on today's adventure?