Black Stone hunted for some time before coming upon a great antlered beast. It was almost half his own considerable size. It was perfect. And he knew the spirit woman could use the hide and antlers for something. He stayed down wind and slowly got closer. He sensed the perfect time to strike and leaped in the blink of an eye, his long sharp canines sinking into the beasts throat. It screamed and tried to rear up and kick, but he forced it to the ground and held it there as it struggled. He crushed its neck quickly to end its struggling. He let it go  and licked his paw as he stood over it. he knew it would take a little time to get it to the den the woman had made her home in.<br/><br/>It seemed to take half the morning to return with his kill. When he entered the den it was much changed it seemed. He placed his kill to the side and sat studying Azura as she busied herself on some task.<br/><br/>"I have returned spirit woman." His voice was slightly amused, she had jumped as he spoke. He had hoped he would surprise her.