Rising Sun Valley don't wait for me

Charon was too tired to notice any of the commotion going on behind him. He didn't even hear or smell the other wolf's approach. He noticed nothing; not until he heard footfalls approach rapidly through the grass. Charon lifted his weary frame and turned his head, only to see an angry face with outstretched teeth go towards him. He wanted to say something, but it was too late to react.

The only thing he was quick enough to do was turn his face away again. Charon squinted his eyes as he wrapped his face into his paws. He wanted to roll on his back to show his submission, hoping it would save his life, but he hadn't the time to react before his scruff was grabbed.

Charon yelped loudly when his scruff was taken, his squeaks high-pitched and calling for help. He hadn't a clue that there was another wolf nearby who had actually intended to intercept before the dog would reach him. Charon struggled to try and get loose, but he was too weak and young to stand a chance against the dog.