Falling Apart --Private(?)--

His hazel eyes were fixed on Darin in a challenging glare until Avelyn stepped between them. Darin scoffed at him then left without saying another word. Fang looked back at Avelyn with her request, his fur falling back down again. Seeing that smile of hers, especially after defending him-- which wasn't common for him in this pack-- he felt the anger thaw some. Sighing with a slight roll of the eyes, "Fine. I'll bring you back some. You're so needy you know that?" He said irritably but she could tell he was kidding.

Fang smirked and leaned in to whisper, "Yeah, just watch out you don't get on the Big Bad Wolf's bad side because you wouldn't stand a chance." His ear twitched and he looked back. Oh here comes Prince of the Pack... Fang's playful demeanor disappeared as the pack leader's son prodded over. "Here to win fair lady's heart I see." He said under his breath. It was obvious by Raven that he heard with the slight flick of the tail. But he pushed passed Fang's comment to greet Avelyn.
"Morning Avelyn. Fang. Up early as usual I see." He smiled at Avelyn in greeting.
Fang flicked his tail then looked at Avelyn, "I'll meet up with you later with what you asked for." He gave a final glance at Raven then bowed his head as was expected for someone of his status, though he absolutely hated it, and turned to leave them to go to the elk.

Raven watched Fang leave then looked back at Avelyn, "I was only wondering, in your grand travels this morning, to have found anything unusual? I know about the common trespassing of unwelcomed wolves. I would prefer that while you're out on your morning spree that you keep an eye out for that sort of affair. But I know that your performance in this pack has been more than impressive."

Instinctively his eyes glanced at Fang with her denial of any suspicions then back at her. "Alright... Keep an eye out. We could use your eyes." Changing his demeanor he said with slight hesitation. "And maybe you can show me those famous hunting styles some time." He gave a weak smile.

[I'm sorry if causing low muse]

Raven stared after her in befuddlement. His ears turned back in injured pride. As Fang was headed over to give her the organs and a chunk of muscle, Raven perked his ears and narrowed his eyes. She can't be serious to be choosing him over me. With a final gaze of envy he turned to leave. This wasn't over. As the rest of the pack was waking up to the aroma of elk, Fang had to spare something for Avelyn before they began to swarm around it. He placed the food down by her, "What's with the sudden look of disgust?"

[Ah, okay. We can pause if you'd like]

[Right.]

He scoffed, amused that his prediction occurred. Fang watched her leave then looked down at her abandoned meal and sighed. Already being satisfied, Fang would probably take it back to the scraps or give it to an elder or pup. Lazily he got up and picked up the food to take it back, avoiding everyone as usual.

As Avelyn went deeper into the forest a new scent came across her path. In the snow she could see boot prints in the distance that were fresh.

[Because Puss in Boots is in town...]

She heard the crunching of shoes pressing against snow in the distance that came to a halt. A new smell lifted in the crisp morning air: meat. The hunter put down the bag of jerky and picked up his rifle that was resting on a tree. He was hidden in white and brown as he crouched by bare trees and a fallen branch. He was silent as he scanned around him, not yet aware that Avelyn was just out of his vision.

The pack heard the howl with eager looks that changed to fear. Raven encouraged them to stay in the underground dens for now while he would scope it out. When Fang heard it he was lying under a tree. He raised his head then quickly got up and headed towards where Avelyn was, but was to stay out of sight in the side lines so he could strike by surprise if needed. His steps were silenced by the snow and he was covered by ice layered rocks and dead trees. Finding a cluster of boulders as a good spot he peered down from the hill where he saw Avelyn... And the human. His stomach twisted when he saw the gun swing around to aim at her.

With the howl the man clutched his gun tightly and spun around. Avelyn was sighted just beyond him, making his heart race with anticipation. Noticing she was not running nor snarling at him, a grin came upon his face for this passive surprise. The gun barrel was pointed at her but he didn't look through the scope, waiting for her to come closer. "Thata girl... Just a bit closer. You're probably hungry, right?" He fished in his bag of jerky and gently tossed some in her direction, then, shifted his hold on the gun for a better gip.

Fang stalked further down the hill and around behind the man as his attention was still on the she-wolf. He gave her narrowed eyed look then looked a a few rocks that weren't too far off. It was a signal to get some cover. As she backed up, the hunter saw that his efforts wouldn't work, so he resorted to the usual. He brought the gun up to his face, aiming straight for her head. But his concentration was disrupted by the sound of rocks rolling behind him. Instinctively he turned to see Fang leap on him. A shot was fired but it was too late: Fang already had him pinned down. The guy kept his arm at Fang's throat to prevent him from snapping his face. As the hunter tried to roll over for his knife Fang crushed the defending arm in his jaws. The human cried out, then, pulled out the knife and plunged it right in Fang's right shoulder. Fang released the arm and turned for the wrist of the hand holding the knife and broke it in a whim. With the other hand the guy numbly grabbed the riffle and hit the side of Fang's head with the butt, forcing the wolf to stagger off of him.

Raven raced to the scene with the sound of a gun shot. He stopped by Avelyn to make sure she was alright then noticed the fight with Fang and the hunter. "What is a human doing here?" His voice growled and his mane rose.

[won't be on until late evening.]