Meadowlark Prairie XXXV

These animals were wild. Their massive hooves- one-toed, of all things!- thundered and kicked up saucers of dirt and snow behind them, and they were able to let fly their hind hooves with remarkable speed and power for an animal of such heft. The one closest to Augur didn't even lose a stride as it struck out. Frozen snow fell from its tangled fetlocks as it lashed its feet out. She took Augur's cue and skipped to his opposite haunch, flashing her teeth for him in appreciation. 

He moved forward to slam into the horse's ribs and she wished she had his strength, so she might add a second blow. Speed was her asset, typically, and agility as well. When the horse fumbled, she was able to gain ground, and slipped past Augur. The equine regained footing and began to lurch forward again but Lilia was there, ready. It had given her just enough time to sneak in an arc past Augur's shoulder, and come up suddenly at the point of its shoulder.

Snapping and snarling, she set her eyes near the animal's chest, and jabbed with her muzzle. The whites of its eyes shone as they rolled back to see her. The horse twisted, and veered away from her- but the sudden change of direction cost it speed, and put it broad-side to her oncoming packmates.