Dawnlark Plains LXXIII

Moon Runner watched the hunters with keen eyes.

Look! the spirit told the new generation. Look how they work together. Bite. Chase. Evade.

There would come a time when the youngsters would practice these skills. For now, they absorbed their first lesson through observation.

Proud Mother’s cry made Moon Runner’s face snap to attention.

See how Proud Mother fights!

See how Wise Father draws blood!

Icemelt, though new to them, hunted valiantly in Moon Runner’s eyes.

See how Icemelt hunts with his whole heart!

Soon, the beast succumb to the wolves. Moon Runner loosed a whooping howl and led the bairns down the rolling hill to join the feast.