Nighmare seals

Ears twisting, nostrils quivering. Rhazien was testing the air, trying to pinpoint their opponent's location, while the girl listened for their existence. What are they? Allowing a few moments of silence to pass, so she could get a good listen. Rhazien shifted his gaze to her, flashing a sly, devilish smile. “Leopard seals.” He said, wanting the information to sink into her mind before he motioned for her to follow him farther onto the ice. ”Deadly predators who live in the ocean, stalking prey from beneath the ice.” Walking more slowly, knowing their silhouettes could be seen far beneath the surface of the ice. Rhazien knew it was only a matter of time until they were noticed.

With each step, he was careful not to click his claws against the ice, balancing primarily on his paw pads. “They can hear the clicks of your nails miles beneath the surface. And once they know you’re here-“ His gaze was sweeping the area. They were nearing some holes in the ice, where the predators came up for air. “They will hunt you.” Suddenly, there was a whooshing sound beneath them- resonating in the thin space between the water and the ice, creating bubbles they could see at their paws. Ears pinning back, and pelt bristling. Rhazien glanced at the girl one more time. “If it pulls you into the water-“ Beneath them, a dark, massive figure swam by, before vanishing into the water’s depths. “You’re dead.” And suddenly, as if on cue, their opponent appeared. Leaping out of the nearest hole in the ice, a female leopard seal flopped onto its belly, using her flippers to prop herself up and look at them.

Sizing them up, hissing, and clicking its jaws. The wolf pair were being challenged by the predator of the sea.  

”Speech”