Dawnlark Plains The eye of the tiger

gonna PP Aditya in my Shale posts

Sunny's howl caught his ear; it wasn't the usual friendly "come hunt!" sound he heard from the boy, but one laced with a clear warning--there was danger. Thus, he hurried a little faster than he normally would, breaking into a lope until he had his nephew in his sights. He drew to a surprised, sliding halt as his gaze shifted and he saw the big cat, injured but still a clear threat.

He drew alongside Sunny, lips curling to reveal sharp, slightly yellowed fangs. "Hopefully more than just us two show up," he remarked out of the corner of his mouth, staring down the feline. "Cats are no easy challenge." His plush coat had puffed up, making him look a lot bigger than he was. The cat spit again, but he held his ground, narrowing his gaze.

Aditya was not far behind, having heeded the urgent message in Sunny's cry. Cautiously, he approached, looking with some trepidation at the creature. He'd seen this kind of animal do serious damage before; there was no way it should be allowed to stay within the territory, even if it was danger. He deferred to Sunny and Shale, better hunters and warriors than he, casting a glance at the pair and waiting for further instructions.