Redhawk Caldera Once upon a time

Elwood didn't know that Wildfire had paused until he heard her cry out for him to wait. He immediately obliged, pausing and looking back over his shoulder to find the pup racing towards him with her beloved hoof still clutched in her mouth. The Beta male gave an affectionate shake of his head, then continued on his way with Wildfire right behind him. This time, he listened for the pitter patter of her feet to stop, indicating that she had been distracted; but she stayed with him until they approached the den, where Peregrine was waiting for them.

"Special delivery," he quipped, coming to a halt outside the burrow and watching as Wildfire scooted past him and dropped not one but two items on the ground. He leaned in to look at the smaller object, realizing that she must have picked it up when she fell behind. It was a rock, purple in coloration, though he didn't know its classification. What a sneaky little thing, he thought with a smile, then bid a brief farewell to Peregrine and departed.