Shy Deer Steppes Heavens on fire

Akari was so focused on gnawing at the fallen antelope that it took her a while to notice that another wolf had joined the feast. She peered over the confusion and watched as a young female snarled her way to the carcass. The coyotes were rattled by the intensity of the new guest: they became louder, more rambunctious, desperately swallowing whole chunks. 
Meanwhile, Akari could see the first groups of vultures landing nearby, waiting at a respectable distance for the right moment: as more and more birds flocked to the place, it would only be a matter of time until they felt numerous enough to drive out the competition.

The siege of hungry eyes tightened around the two wolves. With her eyes nervously darting around her surroundings, Akari thoughts rambled to the young she-wolf, a creature that seems to be as daring as it is innocent. A pup that has yet to reach its very first year out in the world.


Eat, and eat fast!
This truce won't last!
And then, flee!
Take the wind
Your youthful glee
To meet the world you've yet to see!