i got my mind made up and i can't let go.

(Sorry for the long delay, it was total chaos last week. I like Finley's new avatar, btw)

Koda followed Finley's gaze, studying the surroundings for any sign of their prey. The hunter's keen eyes caught a flicker of movement from within the thick undergrowth. The vegetation concealed most of the deer's body but Koda was able to make out a pair of large ears, twitching and swiveling nervously as the owner listened to the nearby predators.

"She's in there, all right," he said in a hushed voice, "and she's on to us." So much for the element of surprise. They were at a bit of a disadvantage now, in terms of speed deer left wolves in the dust. But the pack hunters made up for what they lacked with their hunting tactics.

"I'm gonna try and sneak around behind her and flush her out," he said, "I'll try to chase her towards you, so be ready." Not the greatest plan, but their options were limited.

But the deer had other plans. It sprang to it's feet and dashed off into the woods. The gray wolf didn't hesitate, he took off after the deer at top speed.

Koda tore through the undergrowth, ignoring the sticks and thorns poking through his fur, his yellow eyes never straying from his target. He had reacted quickly, but deer had a pretty good head start on him, and the wolf started to fall behind. A sudden burst of adrenaline gave Koda enough speed to overtake his prey.

"Oh no you don't!" Koda snarled as he seized the fleeing deer's hock in his jaws, biting down so hard he could feel her old bones cracking under the pressure. He was dragged along behind the bucking doe for a moment, his paws leaving shallow furrows in the soft dirt. He dug his nails in and held on with all his might, preventing the prey from escaping so Finley could catch up and deliver the final blow.