Relaxing [open]

[B L A Z E]

Sondaru, Hodari Pride leader, was laying up in the oak tree located by the waterfall. This was her favorite spot to just relax and watch the world go by. She gently lashed her tail while her front paw hung off the edge of the tree. She was sure a male would probably turn up with her being in heat like all females. Sondaru lay her head on top of the tree branch looking out at the sparkling water. It was a nice day to just relax in this tree. The jaguar lifted her head at the sound of rustling bushes. Someone was coming. Who's there? she asked loudly. She hoped it was only one of her pride members and not a trespasser. Sondaru spent most of her time alone, which is why she had slightly wanted some company. As Sondaru waited her mind wandered, wondering what it might be like to have a mate.

[x.x Lupus x.x]

Sage walked about for a while. She just wanted some time alone away from Nuru. To a stranger she would seem fit to be a leader, due to her quite demeanor. But that didn't bother her much, she had learnt from the best.

Her brothers and father thought her almost everything there was to know about being a true leader. And a strong leader she was.

She was deep in thought and not really paying attention to where she was going. Everything was just passing in her peripheral vision in a haze of brown, green and blue. After a while she noticed that she was far from where she had left her pride quarts, unsure if anyone was following her she didn't think about it.

While she was aware of her surroundings in the distance she could hear the waterfall. it sounded so peaceful and tranquil. Out of the bushes a few yards ahead of Sage, a small deer was grazing, unaware of Sage. She decided to take advantage of this situation.

Sage lowered herself into a crouch and tensed her tail, which in turn quivered and flicked. Sage then began to move forward and in a couple of springs she had her muzzle around the deer's neck, and quickly put the animal out of its misery.

After the animal stoop writing about on the floor, she began to pull the deer to a more bushed area, so not to attract predators. - The scent of the deer filled her nostrils and she didn't think to see if there was anyone else in the area.

After she found a right area, and righted the body, and started to deprive the animal from its fur. When a voice made her freeze.

Sage dropped the carcass and sniffed the air. It wasn't a scent that she recognised, so she crossed over the body and thought about what to reply. Name's Sage! She said.

Then she decided to confront the one talking at her. She leaped over the bushes to almost face plant into the trunk of a tree. But she dug her claws into the dirt to stop herself.

She then looked up to see a cat lounging across a branch. Sage cocked her head one side and smiled up at the animal.

[B L A Z E]

Sondaru growled and leaped down from her tree. A tiger? How dare a tiger wander into her land! What are your reasons for coming into my land, tiger? she asked. Sondaru hadn't even cared about the females name. She sniffed and smelled a freshly killed deer. Hunting and trespassing? The jaguar female trotted over to the tiger and looked her over. So, the leader of the tigers was meeting the leader of the jaguars. When she noticed the smile on the other cats face she narrowed her eyes. Did Sage think Sondaru would be kind to a trespasser like herself? Cats of other breeds never really mixed. She sighed and leaped back into her tree, only saying one single word: Leave... Sondaru curled her tail over her eyes as to block her view of Sage. All she wanted was to spend this day with another jaguar of her pride. And she couldn't help but feel a little bad at how rude she was right now. When Sage had been so... nice. Apparently she hadn't meant any harm.

[x.x Lupus x.x]

Sage watched the female come down the tree to her level. The growl implied that she was not happy with her. She was only trying to be nice and the Jaguar didn't like it at all.

I'm sorry, I just got lost on my thoughts whilst wandering about! Sage replied. She let the smile of her face drop after noting the cat's reaction. Sage pulled her ears to the side, and slightly lowered her body to the ground.

I didn't mean to trespass! She replied as she evaluated the females reaction to her. The female then headed back up the tree and lay down again.

Sage flinched back from the one worded answer. The word held a lot of strength. She shot her a glance and let out a short low growl, the got back up on her paws.

I was only trying to be friendly! Sage grumbled I'm sorry!. I'll leave now! She ended. The turned her back on the Jaguar and flicked her tail as she started to walk away!

When back into the bushed Sage, glanced back over her shoulder to look deep into the Jaguar's eyes. Then sighed and carried back on the way she had came.

[B L A Z E]

Sondaru sighed as her guilt gave it. Wait! You can... stay, the jaguar called as she watched the tigers tail disappear into the bushes. Once more, she leaped from her relaxation tree and padded up to Sage. My name is Sondaru, I am sorry for my.. rudeness, she muttered softly. She sat down and wrapped her tail around her paws, gently yawning. Her ears twitched as she turned her gaze on Sage, hoping to be forgiven. When the smell of Sage's kill hit her nose, she switched her gaze. Though she wouldn't admit it, Sondaru was feeling a bit hungry. But she would never take another cats kill. Even if it was killed on her land.

-ooc: sorry, my muse has taken a nosedive-

[x.x Lupus x.x]

Sage's ears swivelled at the Jaguars voice, and Sage slowed her pace. She heard the soft thud of the cat's paws hitting the ground. The russtle of the bushes made Sage stop and allow the jaguar to approach her.

Sage kept her posture relaxed, and flicked her ears. She let out a small sigh and turned towards the Jaguar "That's okay Sondaru, it was instinct!" Sage replied and smiled slightly.

Sage could smell the kill, and started to agitated. She started to pace around, flexing her claws. "I ... Umm..." She sighed and looked at the Jaguar, then sat down in front her.

"Ummm... I kinda killed a small deer! ... I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean to... " Sage let out a shake sigh and lowered her body to the ground, feeling bad. "You have the right to punish me! "

[B L A Z E]

Sondaru nodded and replied, Yes. yes I do. But you know what? I think I can let it slide this once. With that, she smiled at the tiger. Besides, she added quickly, Hunting is also an instinct, isn't it? Sondaru let out a small laugh and looked at the deer. The she looked up at Sage again and her eyes said, 'you may eat that if you wish.' After all, it was her kill. And Sondaru wouldn't take it unless offered. She lashed her tail gently, looking up into the sky. Night was coming and ah how Sondaru loved the night. The moon was just rising while the sun fell. She loved the moon in all it's beauty. Out of nowhere, she whispered, Have you ever just sat and watched the moon rise into the sky? It's a beautiful sight.

[x.x Lupus x.x]

Sage lowered her head to ground level. She didn't feel threatened at all, but thought that she could bluff her way through with out cause for violence. She raised her head and looked at Sondaru with curious eyes "True!" she said with a little sigh.

Sage took in a breath and read the expression on Sondaru's face, and tilted her head to the left, glanced at the carcass and back at the Jaguar. With a smile "I've had my share, and I'm full now."

She stepped aside so that she wasn't blocking the path towards the kill. Sage read the Jaguar's body language and saw the tail move. Sondaru was uneasy. Sage wasn't sure if it was with her being there, or the face that she was offering a kill.

Sage's eyes flickered to the sky, and she acctually thought about what Sondaru had said, though it may have been a mask, to dodge the point at hand (or paw in this case)

"Erm... no I haven't to tell you the truth! ... Do you watch it often?" She replied staying with the new turn of subject. "Where would you recommend to be the best place to watch it from?" She said in a soft voice.