[PRP] Hunting is more important than boys. (Iaeratu & Kavu)

[Velveteen Angel]

Hunting on the borders wasn't a smart idea, thinking back, but if the stupid people in charge didn't want everyone to starve, then she would have to branch out. The herds in the pride's lands were fading fast, and while she had a bounty of furs in her den, even the warmth of those furs would not feed the others in the pride.

So that left her hunting very close to the rogue lands. Her body was low to the ground, slinking along towards the hoard of gazelles peacefully grazing nearby. She was good at making herself nearly invisible - it was the only way she had survived as long as she had. After all, she was pretty bad at following authority.

She smirked to herself as one of the gazelles came into range. Perfect.

Cajanic

 

[Cajanic]

Kavu was watching a small group of gazelle grazing nearby, making ready to attack. He had found a good spot, hidden from their view, and was sneaking himself ever closer to their herd, hoping to get a perfect position to chase one of the smaller creatures. Since he was alone, he didn't need to focus on the larger animals- they were fine to scatter and live another day.

He had found a good target, and was watching it keenly. None of the others registered in his mind anymore- all he could see was the one small gazelle on the edge of the group.

With a push, he launched himself forward, rushing to attack the small creature before it could even figure out what was happening. Of course, he had no idea that in doing so he was actually messing up someone else and their attempt to hunt from the group.  

[Velveteen Angel]

When the pale figure appeared out of no-where and stole her kill from her, startling the herd and sending them scattered, she could have sworn. In fact, she did swear; and loudly!

"Damn it!" She growled, raising herself from her position in the grass. "Why did you have to ruin it! Now I have to go and find another herd to feed the hungry mouths!" To be fair, it wasn't entirely her job to feed the pride members, but to be honest if she didn't, she doubted that many of the others would bother to try and feed them.

She didn't seem to care if she had startled the male's kill out from under him, or if it was making it difficult for him to kill the beast, she was grumpy and tired, and he was not helping! "Stupid rogues, thinking they own every herd they come across..." she muttered, huffing.

Cajanic

 

[Cajanic]

Kavu was very proud of himself- he had managed to grab hold of his kill and bring it to the ground as the other beasts scattered. He had just felt it breathe its last when he heard a voice from his side. Letting go of the kill, he looked up, surprised.

"W-wait!" He yelped helplessly, "I didn't do it because I thought I owned them! I didn't know you were there, and I certainly didn't know you were from a pride! How could I have been aware of that when I was focused on them?!" He frowned, looking down at his kill. Had he chased them off and kept her from being able to feed someone important? He hadn't meant to!

"Um... you can have this one, if you want! And I can help you find another herd! Promise!"

Velveteen Angel

 

[Velveteen Angel]

She stared at him, eyes narrowed and face set in a disapproving scowl as she tried to figure out whether he was playing her, or whether he was actually remorseful. He seemed remorseful, but then again, the world was full of brilliant liars.

"Next time, make sure you're not interrupting before you go barging in people's herds," she grumbled, but her ire had faded a little. He didn't seem to have intended to harm her hunt, but still...she had to find another herd now.

"Do you know of any other herds in the area? Perhaps bigger prey than gazelles?" She might as well make use of him while he was there. She didn't know much outside the pride, so if he knew were wildebeest or other big game was, she would surely use his brain for the while. She could feed an entire family with a wildebeest.

Cajanic

 

[Cajanic]

Kavu frowned, awkwardly dancing on his paws as he did his best to stand still. He was so nervous! What if she was really made and tried to attack him or something? His father was an amazing fighting, but very few of his skills passed down to the white and green male. If anything, he felt like he was the worst of his whole family in terms of fighting.

Luckily, it didn't seem like she was going to get that pissed and try to hurt him or anything. That was good!

Never piss off a female.

"Um, I'm sure I saw some larger game not far from here. Zebra and wildebeest. The zebra were near a watering hole, and the wildebeest were roaming not too far from them, heading away from the hole." Was she thinking of taking down something bigger all on her own? Seemed dangerous.

He didn't suspect a thing.

Velveteen Angel

 

[Velveteen Angel]

She perked up at the mention of wildebeest. "Perfect," she said, her tone delighted and a small smirk coming to her face. She wasn't used to this 'rogue lands' business, but if there was large game to be had, then that was exactly where she was going to head.

"What direction is this watering hole?" She demanded, her posture tensing in preparation for her newest hunt. Her muscles were clenching and releasing, warming them up for what she was sure was going to be one hell of a fight. No wildebeest went down easily, but the rewards far outweighed the risks to her own personal safety.

There was the distinct possibility that Iaeratu would kill herself to save another some day, but that day would not be today. Today was the day she would take down a wildebeest.

Cajanic

 

[Cajanic]

Oh good, he had said something helpful! That was just what he wanted to hear- it would have been very awkward if she hadn't been satisfied with his answers, as he really had nothing else to offer as an apology.

Luck was with him that day!

"Ah, this way, let me show you," he said, though he knew she would be able to find it on her own if she wanted to. He had a distinct feeling that he shouldn't be leaving her on her own with a herd of wildebeest. Maybe he could help her out or something, if she let him. Or maybe even if she didn't let him, depending on how things went.

"Come on! This way," he hummed, heading towards the group he had seen not that long ago. It wasn't much of a walk before they came into sight, probably only twenty minutes from where they had been before.

Velveteen Angel

 

[Velveteen Angel]

Iaeratu was excited by the prospect of larger prey, and so she barely spoke as they traveled to the herds location. After the walk, she was barely out of breath at all despite her fast pace. She crept forward as she herd came into sight, dropping low to her belly.

She didn't even glance at him, though she realised that she should probably get his help with taking down the big beast.

Still, surely it wouldn't be that hard. She began to creep forward, tail flicking discretely behind her as she planned out her attack.

Now, if she didn't die, then this hunt would be a success!

Cajanic

 

[Cajanic]

Kavu watched as she got ready and picked her target. She really intended to catch the beast all on her own?! He couldn't just let her do that! So, quickly but quietly, he crouched himself down beside her, letting her know that he intended to help bring down the beast, too.

If she was angry with him, that was fine, but he wasn't going to let her try to take down such a large target while he was standing right there! She could attempt suicide when he wasn't there.

Right now, she was just going to have to deal with it.

He waited for her to make the first move, his body ready to spring into action and follow her lead.

Velveteen Angel

 

[Velveteen Angel]

She was faintly surprised when he crouched next to her, fully expecting him to leave since he had held up his end of the bargain. Huh, maybe he wasn't some ruthless rogue, she mused to herself as she continued to creep into position. Oh this was gonna be fun! She was used to taking down small beasts, the chance to prove her hunting prowess was...well, it was damn tempting. Her ego was blooming as she picked out her choice of beasts.

Reasonably close, and just far enough from the rest that hopefully she wouldn't get herself trampled, she tensed her muscles before leaping forward.

The herd scattered in panic, but her gaze was locked on her prey beast, which was attempting also to flee.

Too late! She had latched into its back, trying to tip it, but she was not a big lioness, and was really only getting dragged by the beast. Trying to kick at it's legs, she ran the real risk of getting trampled.

What she really needed was extra weight to help her tip the beast, and then it would be over quickly.

Cajanic

 

[Cajanic]

Kavu chased after her when she moved forward, easily seeing which of the animals she intended to keep track of. She was pretty good at picking her targets- it was the same animal he had picked in his mind, too. The one that had seemed the most ideal, in weight, and position.

When she sprang at it, landing on its back, Kavu sped up. since the beast had been considerably slowed, he had been able jump onto it as well, slamming his body into the creature's side as he sank his fangs into its shoulders.

Their combined weight was more than enough to knock the large animal to the ground, though it continued to kick and protest. While Kavu was close to the neck, he didn't go for the kill, trying his best to keep it pinned so she could reposition and finish things off.

Velveteen Angel

 

[Velveteen Angel]

Once Kavu had hit the beast as well, dragging it to the ground, she wasted no time in moving into position. She trusted - weird, trust - that he would keep it pinned well enough to not let her get killed by its' flailing legs or heaven forbid its much thicker skull.

The death was quick, and soon it had stopped moving all together. She panted, exhausted by the hunt but thrilled. She touched her paw to the beasts head. "Thank you," she whispered, her own prayer for the beast who had - admittedly unwillingly - given it's life to keep her pride alive.

She glanced up at the male who had assisted and eyed him. "You're not quite as useless as I originally thought," she remarked, before offering him the first smile of their encounter. "Thank you."

Cajanic

 

[Cajanic]

Kavu sat back once the animal stopped moving, panting heavily. It was a lot of work keeping an animal pinned, especially given how large it had been. even the young ones were big, in all honesty. He never would have tried to take this thing down on his own, and he was glad she had been there to help. Then again, he supposed it was the other way around.

He had only been helping her, after all. It wasn't his kill. And he was happy he had been able to help at all. Hunting wasn't his specialty.

She smiled and he couldn't help but grin back, happy that she seemed to be warming up to him. "I'm glad I was able to help you! I could help you take this back to your home, if you like! It's very large."

Velveteen Angel

 

[Velveteen Angel]

Her eyes darkened at the idea of him following her home. It would be nice for another strong male to be in the pride, but she wouldn't subject him to that. "No," she said firmly, "I would not subject anyone to my pride." She hesitated, staring at him and almost reluctant to leave.

He was nice, he was helpful, and he wasn't trying to oppress anyone. It was...well, it was a nice change all considering.

"But perhaps you could escort me part way home?" She offered, slightly nervously. She could drag the beast home alone, but it would take a while, and she was still curious of the male. It had been a long time since she had been curious of a male.

Cajanic