be brave [optional pack hunt]

this will conclude my post/explanation for absence

The band struck out behind Star, their tails and banners jauntily waving in the air as symbols of excitement. However, when it came to encircling the herd as per Star's orders, the elk began to run in a confusing, disordered, feverish clump. Losing sight of the others, Dovev sprang forward and chased after the herd, locking his sights on a target different than what the other hunters had picked. Barreling across the landscape, Dovev began to pursue an elk cow, running for several miles.

However, Dovev was not built for speed, and began to slow as the elk trotted ahead in the brush. He glanced over his shoulder to see if there were more pack mates to take up the chase, but to his surprise, the plains behind him were empty. Stopping, the wolf looked back at the elk, who had halted also and was eying him contemplatively. Like a moron, Dovev had chased the wrong cow and was no use to the hunters, who were likely pouncing on the perfect meal right now. Turning, he trouped back to the original spot.
Scenting the rich aroma of blood, the wolf was able to track down their kill. Scimitar, Star, Saber, and the others were gathered around the lifeless form of an elk and tearing it up to cache. Sulkily, Dovev imitated them and helped tear up the fresh meat to bring back.