Ghoulish

He figured since he was in the area, he'd explore bits of territories he hadn't been too. He had remained in Auster mostly since their move there, and hadn't the opportunity to go and explore the rest of the world. Or...whatever of it he could find, anyway. He was quite a ways from home, but it was never a dull or lonely moment with Kimahri and Shiva at his side. He appreciated the two, even though their bickering got annoying, but it was better than making these travels alone. He had changed a lot in the past few years, even more so since becoming an alpha and he found himself still discovering new things about himself. Did it ever end? Or did older wolves feel that way too?

Hopping up on a rock step, the male nearly jumped out of his skin! Green eyes flew wide open for a moment as he stared at the creature before him. Without a second thought, he let himself drop back to where he was, pressing himself against the rock as his heart raced. Both Kimahri and Shiva's fur were standing on end as they too hid behind the rocks. Up above them, a guttural growl could be heard. What is that!? He mouthed to his companion, both of which remained alert as their eyes were trained on the rocky outcrop above Dragon. Little did he know, he just stumbled upon a mutated and way overgrown cougar...it's fur looked like it had been falling off, flesh appearing rotted. And the stench! It made him want to gag! He knew they wouldn't be able to take it on alone if it found them, it was larger than he was! At least the size of a dire give or take an inch or two.

He glanced around, but saw no means of escape. He was pretty sure it had caught a whiff of his scent if not heard him drop down. Would he be stuck here? Or would he have to fight the creature?