Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Nowhere else in this strange new land seemed to be so alive with the sounds of summer as the Wildberry Grove. The berries were decorating the bushes in a number of rich colors and birds and small animals were taking advantage of the new food source. Bird songs filled the air and so did the sweet smell of flowers and… and…

Shilah came to a stop as his nostrils flared and he worked over the scent. Blood, from some large prey animal. At the moment he didn't sense any other predator scents though he had to admit he smelt just a hint of sickness in the large animal which he soon realized was a water buffalo. Shilah came upon the large bull. It was considerably old and unmarred. His ears flicked up. Something told him he wasn't alone.