Only room for one hunter

Kotori roamed through the soulless forest, his senses working to keep up with so many sounds and scents that were here.  Numerous birds called out, and rodents or other small animals ran about under the leaves and in the brush.  Scents of mildew, fungi, moist ground, various small prey, pollinating flowers, and countless others mingled together.  It had been a long time since Kotori had been here.  The light was dimmed here, even during the day, thanks to the canopy cutting off a portion of the sun.  Light filtered in, creating shadows and brighter light specks that danced as the fauna moved.

It was enough that Kotori almost missed the hunter who didn’t like Kotori barging into its turf.  The tiger leaped out at Kotori and instincts saved Kotori, pivoting quickly to avoid the tiger’s claws.  Kotori shoved himself close to the tiger's face, surprising it with his boldness.  Kotori sunk his teeth into the sensitive muzzle then skipped over the clawed paws then spun again to face the cat.  It had been risky to be so close but his gamble had paid off that it would confuse the tiger long enough to get the attack in.

Kotori had done a good job hurting it and pissing it off.  This was bound to be a fun fight.

"Kotori Fatalis"