Tahti

Tahti easily crept under the fence, eying a lamb. She was a coyote and quite small, so the lamb seemed to big for her. But she was experienced. This one wouldn't get away. She knew she would kill it and have an easy meal. She stalked closer, hoping to catch it by surprise...

*Sheep*, Aurora

The lamb pushed through the snow, looking for any grass that lie beneath.

Aurora, the kuvasz, was wandering the flock, her large, white pelt blenching with the sheep lock and snow. Her scent resmbled that of the sheep far more then the border collies did, so shewould be less noticable to any predators. Her nose twitched, and upon catching the scent of an obvious stranger and preditor, a deep bark left her, startling the sheep into an organized frenzy.

The lamb heard the bark and lifted her head. She didn't look back to see the coyote, but she did try and make her way closer to the flock. However, with the snow it was hard for her, as her hooves sank into the snow, unlike the paws of a canine.

Tahti

Tahti saw the dog, but that did not stop her. She had not eaten in a long time. She was hungry and determined. The lamb was fat. She quietly stalked toward the lamb. When she was close enough, she ran and lunged at the beast's throat, hoping to end its life in one shot.

Aurora, *sheep*

Aurora's brown eyes lie on the space tween the predator and prey, and as she noticed the slightest shrink, she snowy self was being oushed forward. These sheep were her family, and she would never allow even the smallest to be taken. Withought an agressive sound to really show how close she was, she leapt for the coyote, 90lbs of muscle going into pushing the beast away.

The lamb had almost become a helpless victom, but the approach of Aurora had startled her, making her move in such a way that only think fleece had been grabbed. She let out a bleet, frightened and confused.

Tahti

Tahti jumped out of the way of the dog. "Hey, I need to eat too!" She snapped, then pursued the lamb again. She was determined to catch this one. She pounced at it, hoping to land on it.

Aurora, *sheep*

The lamb struggled to the side of Aurora, knowing this is where protection would be.

Being larger than any coyote, Aurora had the upper hand. With a small growl she went again for the coyote, the protection of her family the only thing on her mind. This time she opened her jaws, ready to bite down on a leg if she had the chance. "Catch your prey somewhere else. I do not kill your family, you will not kill mine" Her tones were stern, not over expressive, yet more like a scolding mother.

Tahti

Sure, Aurora was bigger, but Coyote was small, wild, and quick. Her leg was scraped badly before she could pull it out of Aurora's reach. But she kept going for that sheep. She ran to the other side of the dog and was about to lunge at the sheep, but then pounced at Aurora. This pounce will almost certainly not miss. Her lips were curled in a snarl, and her sharp teeth were showing, ready to rip a hole in Aurora.

Aurora, *Sheep*, Artemis

The small sheep contined to bleep, recieving stares from the other sheep who were still close enough to see. Instead they continued away from the scene, leaving their frightened friend behind.

Aurora stayed composed, eyes locked on the small dog. The moment her brown eyes caught the movement that changed the coyote from the sheep to her, she made her move. Larger jaws went to meet the coyotes. If the coyote did not move, her jaws would easilly clamp over the whole snout, cutting off breathing, and leaving the animal with some wounds.

From the house came Artemis, the wolf whom had made her living at the ranch since puphood. She hadbeen making her way throughthe snow, until the ruckushad caught her attention. Now here she was, and he powerful stride tore her through the flock which scttered as she ran on top of the snow. Making it to the scene her snarls became apparant, frightening the protected lamb, although not making her leave Aurora's side.
Artemis caught her fellow protector's move, and to aid her,Artemis went to grab the coyotes hind limb. If she did get hold, she would not be too keen to release, and she was likly to do more than simpley cause a bit of bleeding. Now it was made that the animal had an attack to the back and to the front, the only way out was to the side.

Tahti

Tahti jumped out of the way, but was not quick enough to evade the big dog's attack on her snout. Blood poured from her mouth as her teeth clashed together. She was, however, quick enough to only let Aurora get a hold on the tip of her snout, so she easily got away. She stood and stared at the dogs, with her face covered in blood. "You are pathetic. You have made your prey into your family!" She snapped. "That is very shameful." Having said these words, she walked away.

Aurora, *Sheep*, Artemis

Aurora watched the dog odd silent except for her large tongue rolling over the bit of blood that now painted her white mug. Her nares twitched as she looked over the horison, then back to Artemis. She didn't say anything then as sh nudged the lamb towards the herd, which had by now traveled a ways from the fight.

Artemis growled could be heard after the coyote, ignoring the comment as she started after the beast. then she looked to Aurora, the largedog whom she'd never gotten the chance to meet. It would seem she wasone of few words, and loyal enough to the sheep. This was good, as troubles at the ranch usually kept herself there to protect the masters. Artemis let the scents waft to her nares, catching new scents. She was about to saysomething to Aurora until she noticed the large dog walking the lamb to the herd. Hopefully she would follow after. Without a second though her limbs took her through the snow towards one of the scents she had caught.