Jade trudged on, ignoring the aching in her legs and the bruises on her padds. She collapsed on a patch of bracken, panting to get her breath back. She heard a rustling in the leaves and slowly got up, following the mouthwatering scent. Jade stalked the mouse, as it nibbled on a seed. Determined to fill her growling belly, she stuck close to the ground, raising a paw slowly, ready for the kill. Summoning all the strength she could find in her battered body, Jade pounced, missing the mouse sa pamamagitan ng an inch. Cursing under her breath, she gave chase, clenching her teeth as sharp thorns snagged at her...
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