King Elk Forest Like a Gilded Idol

Their stalk to the hedge went off without a hitch. Internally, Yao was surprised. His previous stalking attempts always had a lot of forethought and planning in order to ensure that he wouldn't mess up. Or to let someone else handle the initial burst of speed required to get the hunt started. Maybe he was getting better. Or maybe it was just luck this time around.

Yao matched his companion's gaze and nodded in turn. He let the brown-and-cream wolf go first. While the wolf had not explained his own strengths and weaknesses, Yao could tell from his long, slender legs that he would be the faster runner. He followed closely behind, making sure that the split in the herd that his companion made was maintained. He barked and snorted and growled at the herd, spooking them enough for them to keep away from the yearling that his companion was beginning to break away.