Meadowlark Prairie auspicious

they'd left the most challenging part of the climb behind, and moonshine's strength was flagging. still, each new scent and sight and sound warranted investigation. a marmot poked its head above the grasses below, and despite the distance, moonshine dropped any sense of caution like a hot potato and bolted after it. it vanished in an instant, but the long grass hides more than marmots. her left shoulder dropped as the ground disappeared, and a moment later she was thrown head over heels, landing with a yelp on her side. 

adrenaline pumping, not sure exactly what had just happened but feeling a hot jolt of pain in her forepaw, she held absolutely still and waited for @Moonshadow to catch up, heart beating rapidly.