[Marigoldwhisper]

 

Originally Posted by chickadee

The tom watched with eager eyes as Magpiepaw dropped down then began to hunt with expert technique. His blue eyes grew wider as he watched hee spring onto the rabbit. And so the hunt began.

He watched Magpiepaw tussle with the rabbit as the creature flailed and shrieked in pain, and took that as a signal of some sort. They hadn’t planned it out at all, and honestly Gracklepaw wasn’t sure if Magpiepaw would even need his help, but they were going to catch that rabbit, no matter what. Gracklepaw had his mind set on it. He refused to let the silly rodent win, like they’d always won. No. He had to catch it, and he wasn’t alone this time.

The black tom slunk around in the grass circling the scene as Magpiepaw and the rabbit were preoccupied. If that rabbit tried to escape, he’d chase it down. His eyes were narrowed, it was like he had tunnel vision, only able to watch the scene ahead. The focused tom waited, and watched as the rabbit wriggled away from Magpiepaw. Its white fur was bloody, and it was missing an eye. His heartbeat sped up as the rabbit began to bolt away.

You’re not getting away that easy rodent.

Unfortunately for Gracklepaw, the rabbit ran the opposite direction from him, meaning it got a head start, but none the less, the tom began sprinting after it, determination gleaming in his eyes as he chased it.

He was right on its tail, literally, when he launched himself onto it.

Was that the sound of his heartbeat, or the rabbits?

He wasn’t sure, but this bunny was one heck of a fighter. It squirmed and kicked in his grasp. He wasn’t giving up, but the rabbit wasn’t either. He managed to get a grip and sink his claws in, but not without the rabbit kicking him first. Before he could even blink and process what happened the rabbit had scratched him right above him his nose. He hissed in pain as his nose stung, and delivered the finishing blow by biting its neck.

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@Marigoldwhisper

Magpiepaw
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"Why pick them when I can do it so much better?"
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Magpiepaw ran right next to Gracklepaw as he sprinted towards the rabbit, his dark pelt only a fuzzy blur in her line of site.

She cut through the trees and made some shortcuts, gaining a clear view on the rabbit while sheltered by inky shade and thickets. Ripples of water echoed from her paws as she thundered through territory. No need to be quiet if your meal already saw you.

Just in case Gracklepaw missed it, she'd be only a few fox-lengths in front of him, ready to kill what was left of the already half blind rabbit.

Her paws kicked on, her breathing becoming quick and hollow as her pace slowed. She looked scornfully at her small stubby legs as she began to fall back behind Gracklepaw's strides.

Magpiepaw wasn't sure how far in territory they were now, but she didn't give it another thought as silence suddenly filled the humid air. That was enough to quicken her pace.

She followed Gracklepaw's scent trail, then realizing how much she had slowed down and how much land Gracklepaw had been able to clear.

What she saw next made her smile with all her weird fang like teeth.

She trotted up to Gracklepaw, trying to smoother how puffy her breathing was, but to no avail. "Did you kill it?" She panted, her fur now ruffled and frizzy with fallen leaves and wind. Guessing by the glossy red on his muzzle, he had. Her smile only widened. She couldn't contain her joy as she noticed the slit of blood that traced Gracklepaw's nose. She practically squealed with excitement.

"You're first battle scar!" Magpiepaw gasped, surprised that she hadn't felt the least bit jealous. Hm... I guess she actually did like him around. He was tons weird, yes, but he was obviously good at hunting and had stamina. Not as much as HER of course, but a good amount. "It looks so impressive, you should be proud! And now, we FEAST! HA HA! Take THAT you slimy little rodent!"

She gave her friend a soft nudge, as if inviting him to take the first bite. As much as Magpiepaw loved rabbit, he'd never tried it before. He deserved this.