This old tree...

[S'A'L'E'M]

I slunk through the forest, just a black shadow beneath the trees, silent as the night.
Sunlight seeped through the trees leaves, making a patterned effect of the floor and across my black pelt, then the trees seemed to stop suddenly, i slowed down, then came to a stop where the trees did and looked into the clearing, a large tall tree stood in the middle, this old tree must have been hundreds of years old, i walked up to it slowly, i walked around it, admiring its old form, i then marked the tree so others knew i was there.
Looking up at the branches i smiled, i exended my claws and effortlessly scaled the tree, i lay in one of its branches, my form blocked from sight by the leaves, i was hiden, yet i could see everything around the tree, well, mostly, i lay there, legs hanging over the branch and tail flicking back and forth rhythmatically to the sound of crickets in the grass below

[~Sam(I)Am~]

Nuys layed on the ground beneath the tree covered falen leaves and grass, she awoke from her slumber and rolled over. Ears perked up and listened intently, she thought she heard something. This old tree seemed like a safe place to catch some Z's but now she wasn't so sure. She then got up and shook the earth from her pelt. Glancing up at the sky and inhaling a deep breath of air, she noticed something was different. She silently walked from behind the tree and out in front to the clearing, and sniffed again. This time she knew for certain... someone was here, and very recently. Nuys scrunched up her nose and sneezed, shook her pelt once more and sat down looking around as her eyes narrowed. The sun shown through the trees that seemed to set her rosettes on fire, the reddish tent faded in and out to black. Her eyes glistened like glass in the sunlight as she watched carefully for signs of movement... although the crickets and grass hoppers were very distracting, and were making it hard to concentrate.

[S'A'L'E'M]

my ears perked as i heard movement, then i heard a sneeze, i looked down and what i saw took me by supprise, i smiled to myself as i saw a beautiful female jaguar, black like myself, but her rosettes seemed to have a tint of brown, making then look slightly reddish, i raised myself up from laying on the branch, i stretched out, as i did so a few leaves drifted down to the ground, i rolled my eyes and sighed, ah well, i was about to introduce myself anyway, i carefully walked back along the branch, then leaped from the tree, landing with a soft thud a few feet from the female, i smiled at her, my golden eyes shining, i dipped my head to her "hello, my name is Salem, and who might you be?" my voice seemed to have a hint of flirtyness about it, and if the female wasnt there i would have kicked myself for being to head on, my eyes connected with her and my heart fluttered a little, i sat down and averted my gaze by looking at my large black paws

[~Sam(I)Am~]

Nuys yawned as a leaf fluttered and her white eyes followed it down to the ground in front of her. She then turned to look at the tree when she froze more off guard then in surprise. There stood a stunning black male jaguar right in front of her, she figured he must be the source of the sent, and that he is in the pride as well. He looked very healthy and his pelt shown beautify in the sunlight. Her eyes met his as he introduced himself. Salem, she thought as a slight smile of innocent interest crossed her face. Nuys bowed back in respect to him, "Hello yourself Salem, my name is Nuys, and its a pleasure to meet you." She then raised her head up looking him over, as she did so. she couldn't help but stare for a moment, he was beyond gorgeous. She smiled again then looked back at the tree hoping he didn't notice her intentions, But then started to wonder what a handsome jaguar like himself would be doing out here alone? Curiously she asked "What brings you here?"

[S'A'L'E'M]

Nuys such a pretty name i thought to myself, "oh not much, just wandering really, getting used to the territory, i havent been here that long" i said, i had noticed her look at the tree, but i had seen the look she gave me before hand, i just pretended not to notice, i limped a few steps towards her, although my leg did not hurt anymore, it was permanently damaged so i was now stuck with a limp for the rest of my life, i flicked my tail and looked her right in the eyes, "so what brings you here then?" again there was a slight flirty tone to my voice, but i managed to hold eye contact while i said this to her, then i broke away, looking back at my paws

[~Sam(I)Am~]

Nuys tilted her head slightly and looked at salem's leg as he limped towards her, but did not ask why. She smiled shyly as he asked her yet another question with a slight flirtatious hint in it. She took a few steps forward and sat down in front of him as she answered proudly, "I am a scout for Leader Sondaru of the Hodari Pride, exploring the territory in search of any signs from humans" She smiled again, as she rose to her feet, and slowly lowered her front legs in a playful stance, shifting her shoulder blades back and fourth. Her tail flickering lightly with excitement, and her claws scraped the ground as she readied herself to pounce. She grinned at him "I found no traps, so I decided to take a cat-nap... which you woke me from" Nays stated in a you owe me tone as she smiled deviously.

[S'A'L'E'M]

i smiled at her, "a scout eh? very nice" i teased, i flicked my tail and watched her bringing herself slowly down onto her front feet, my whole body tensed and chills ran up my spine, i was released from my trance when she spoke again, i took another step towards her "i am sorry i woke you Nuys, you must have very good hearing to have heard me" i shot back at her, i couldnt believe i was doing this, i had only just met her and i was already flirting, my golden eyes made a connection with hers for the third time, but this time i was daring, i held my gaze, i smiled a very charming smile, i now waited in anticipation to see how she would react, but i was sure it would be far from boring

[~Sam(I)Am~]

She leaned her head to one side and grinned again annoyed at the comment but not seriously. Her eyes narrowed as she stared into his then gave a slight growl. Your not sorry.... yet. she stated in a your gonna get it now tone. Her paws pushing off the ground as she jumped him. Nuys pounced on him, just enough knocking him down. She then turned quickly and playfully pined him. She didn't realize how big he was till she stood over him smiling. Her tail twitched and she gave another playful growl before biting his neck lightly. Nuys didn't know him at all, but she was in a playful mood. It's not her fault he kept pushing it... He tested her, now he got what he deserved.

[S'A'L'E'M]

i was just admiring her beautiful eyes when all of a sudden she launched herself at me, next thing i know i am falling backwards then she pins me down, i looked up at her, she was a little smaller than myself, then she bites my neck, she hardly knows me, whats all this about? i thought to myself, but it didnt bother me much, i just lay on my back, watching Nuys, my tail flicking back and forth across the grass, a lay there a little longer, "right thats it" i said playfully pushing her off of me, i then grinned evilly at her, i then, using my body weight, push her to the floor and stood over her, i looked thoughtful for a moment "hmm i have a slight feeling of Da'ja voo" i said, flirting with her again, i then gently lay down on her so i didnt hurt her, i then let out a big exagerated yawn, i sign to tell her that i wasnt going to move

[~Sam(I)Am~]

Nuys shook her pelt after Salem pushed her off from over him, she thought she had even the score board by pining him and him being slightly larger then her, thought herself to be pretty good to be able to. But before she could stretch and smile in her victory, she was pushed to the ground. AH! she let out a slight surprised scream and her eyes widened as he now stood over her. well this isn't very fair, she thought, and what was worse before she could get up and retaliate, she was then pined to the ground. She couldn't help but blush as he then lay down on her lightly, but as if he could tell? It wouldn't show, unless by the slight smile upon her face.
Nuys noticed his purposely long drawn-out yawn. She then growled playfully and squirmed, and wiggled her paws pushing his chest and shoulders trying to get out from underneath him... but it was no use. She paused for a moment and panted, one of her paws still on his chest. She then looked up at him, not meaning to, she stared deep into his soft golden eyes and smiled warmly, but then closed hers and shook her head ever so slightly, erasing the thought that had just crossed her mind. She then playfully rolled her eyes, and rubbed her head on his, then lightly bit his neck again laughing softly to herself. Maybe he'll let her up now?...