Since the time of the rising sun the ashen colored male found himself trotting through more of the territory that belonged to his pack. He found himself discovering more and more of the place he now called home. From every brook and bend of the tree he wished to learn the ways and yearn the land. Rocking on the balls of his paw pads he peered out from the grass, squinting to view his surroundings. The scent of deer was strong to his senses the only possible reason was there had to be many close by. He could probably herd a young one away but small prey wouldn't always fill the stomachs of his pack. What he needed was an adult but by himself it may of been a death sentence. He leaned back coming to a rest on his haunches, his maw spread with glimmering saliva that trailed along like a spiders web, his eyes closed as an intake of breath filled his lungs with the cool and comforting thing known as air. When his teeth clacked gently back together signaling the end of his yawn he blinked back his eyes open to watch the swaying buds and stems.

The moment seemed so peaceful as it filled him with serenity and cried for his eyes to lift up and watch the orange and pinks of the sky. The colors melded together in an odd dance, he blinked his own fiery eyes in thought before he forced himself to drag his paws as he continued to scout along the edge of the plains, making note of the young that was gathered with the adults. None seemed to notice his phantom like appearance as he ghosted around the area. 'Our pack shall feed happily this spring and summer' His mind reeling the words around with a tender tone as he thought of the pups he had seen just a day or so before. Elite Aurora had done well with the birthing and her adorable bundles seemed to be in fine health. But the hunter would take no chances, stocking the piles and making sure enough got around for their safety and well being. His tail trailed low not being waved like a flag yet not low enough to rustle the brambles and leafs upon the ground. He rumbled quietly in his throat, he was considering on entertaining a hunt now or to just report back to the lead hunter. The second choice held his attention as his mind was brought back to the black furred wolf that he had met at aurora's den. A smile pulled but dropped as he remembered her eyes, she wasn't of the happiest moods maybe she was tired...he had heard of the lacking...amount of hunters. He humpfed softly to himself deciding he would pull more weight to help lessen any burdens on the female. Though if she'd truly like such help was beyond his knowledge, he had known his sister never wanted help for they didn't want to be treated as weak. He'd never think such a thing though, especially someone other than himself. He knew there were others that have had to overcome many feats, their life's a different story and the fact that he may never know hung around his  mind.

Shadow waited as she hide in the tall grasses down wind from the doe before her. Well hidden and covered by the shadow that hung over her hidding place. Bright sapphire eyes watched the movements as it was now her chance to strike, the small fawn had moved away rom its herd. The hunt was on. Swiftly, Shadow junged and gave chase after the small doe of a fawn. It made cries to its mother whom made no movement to help. With a growl she pushed forwards. It was rather a good thing that the fawn was small, but she still wouldn't be very successful in taking the doe down on her own. Glancing around she caught th escent of another Helidos wolf, howling to asistance; then spotting the wolf. Shadow stired the fawn straight towards the other wolf. The plan, to drive the deer towards him so he could jump and hold it down. While she crshed the throat of hte doe. A meal to come for sure. Shadow nipped at the heels of the animal. Pushing herself and it a little harder as she ran straight for the brute. Barking to catch his attention on the deer, coming up on a quick speed towards him.

Who knew that such weather could be blissful...the feeling of wind tugging your fur, bugs lightly buzzing, a deer crying out as some wolf is-what! His eyes sprung open as he quickly turned to look and sure enough there they were a wolf who seemed to be hunting a little babe alone. From the distance he couldn't quite make out the details, she was like a shadow...oh wait black fur, the last wolf he had know to look like this was the lead hunter shadow. Ah that must of been her...he was quite sure. His thoughts concluded as the fae called out for help as she managed to swerve the direction and lead the child towards him, crouching down out of sight of the unsuspecting doe he sprung forward within seconds, giving a joyful woof in excitement and delight to be allowed the honor to assist his leading lady. His paws made contact causing the frail thing to jerk back and cry out in pain. His teeth grasped the loose skin of its side to hold it down, it struggled uselessly in his grasp though.

The lead hunter nipped once more, severing the tendon in the deers leg as the larger male took it down. She leaped over the male and landed right on top of the deers shoulder. Crushing its throat between her mighty jaws and canines, it soon stopped moving. Stepping off the meaty shoulde, Shadow turned and looked to the wolf whom had hlped her bring down this beast. "I thank you bru-",her words were cut off as she recognized the brute who she had met in front of Auorora's den. "Oh it is you Altair, I still thank you for helping me. It would have been a hassel should you have hid and not asisted",her smile was kind and welcoming. Shadow licked her maw to rid it of the blood that now leaked from the punture wounds in the deers veins and skin. She sat,"so how are you? And what brings you out here?...Oh wait, Iforgot ou are a hunter. Forgive me, thing cloud my mind and I become loopy." She laughed, tail thumping against the ground as an invitation to sit and a sign of happiness.

The sound of a crunch pricked the males ears as he thought of the delicacy that would feed their pack, the taste on his tongue caused the saliva to run, pulling back in time not to salivate all over the female's catch he nodded while roving his eyes in thought over the young doe. "It was but a honor to assist you shadow, i wasn't expecting to see anyone else about here, seeing as it is growing late. I was checking the numbers of the herd and those that will be ready for the picking, it seems we have two elders among this group. One who's hind end is injured." He dipped his head while peering up hoping his news would bring a smile to the lovely face the female owned. He gave a lopsided grin to see her stumble over the matters of him being a hunter. "It is fine, you've met me but once before now." He rose his head and gave a shake. "I'm sure aurora will be glad to see this, her pups shall be fed nicely this season?" His eyes seemingly glossing over at the thought of the pups and how he hoped he could be of help to the little fur balls. He couldn't help but gleam with pride as he thought of the possible trouble the could get themselves into or their journeys to find their rank or destiny. It all seemed so far ahead to see but the future would be bright and bring honor to many.