Reincarnation
Arrogant and trustworthy his black maw swinging as he moved unblemished
through the brush.
Careful not to stir a leaf parcel, careful not to let his enemy know he was
on.
Raven eyes locked he pounced, taking some Earth with him as he surprised
his foe and dropped him like a person drops the biter.
There the wild canine lay, soundless and washed in a bath of warm garnet.
The wolf accomplished what he lived to do, now his spirit would live on in
another life.